Deputy Project Manager/Policy Coordinator, NIAP-Environment Wing-MoNDM

Vacancy #:	340
Unit:	Pakistan - National Impact Assessment Programme
Location:	Pakistan Country Office, Karachi, Pakistan
Reporting to:	Principal Expert Global Change/Project Manager-NIAP
Work percentage:	100%
Function group:	P1
Expected start date:	01 March 2012
Type of contract:	Fixed-term (until )
Closing date:	19 February 2012

BACKGROUND

The primary intent of the National Impact Assessment Programme initiative is to promote the effective use of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) at the project level, and to introduce Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) at the planning level in Pakistan. It is designed as a resource programme that will serve to strengthen and introduce impact assessment (IA) tools and systems for relevant Government of Pakistan’s (GoP) institutions.

NIAP aims to contribute to sustainable development in Pakistan through strengthening of the EIA process and introduction of SEA in development planning. Improved EIA will lead to more environmentally conscious development at the project level, while the introduction of SEA will facilitate improved planning, not only by the integration of potential impacts into plan development and decision-making, but also through improved coordination between the authorities involved in planning.

LOCATION:
Environment Wing, Ministry of National Disaster Management (MoNDM).

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Deputy Project Manager/Policy Coordinator will provide support in implementation of the Programme activities in the Environment Wing of the Ministry of National Disaster Management (MoNDM), Government of Pakistan, with a specific focus on policy review and development. In addition to his/her technical functions, he/she would perform management support functions for smooth implementation in the Environment Wing of MoNDM.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
1. Support review and development of policy documents related to EIA and SEA;

2. Liaise with provincial Environment Departments for inputs and support for policy review and development;

3. Maintain contact and smooth working relations with all project staff;

4. Assist PIU in the production of programme outputs according to the work plan;

5. Assist PM in the preparation and revision of the programme work plans, budgets and financial plans related to the Environment Wing;

6. Represent the PIU Environment Wing at relevant forums;

7. Any other assignment assigned by the reporting supervisor(s).

REQUIREMENTS

• Post-graduate degree in environmental engineering, environmental sciences, social sciences or natural resource management with at least 6 years relevant professional experience.

• Excellent understanding of EIA process and its implementation and the legal/policy framework governing EIA process in the country.

• Excellent communication skills both in English and Urdu and ability to work with multiple partners in a multi-disciplinary project especially government institutions.

APPLICATIONS

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