Call for
Technical Experts – USAID
Pakistan Climate Resilient Water Governance Activity
About Palladium:
Palladium is a global company working to
design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of
people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and
infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions
and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural
world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented,
motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender
identities.
This Proposal
Opportunity:
The position will be on the
upcoming Pakistan Climate Resilient Water Governance Activity, a four-year
USAID-funded activity to promote participatory water governance and management
systems in Pakistan to mitigate extreme weather events exacerbated by climate
change.
This position is contingent upon program award
and USAID approval.
Location: Islamabad,
Pakistan
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Palladium is seeking subject matter experts
in water governance, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and
related-policy governance related to technical implementation with experience
in the following areas:
- Waters resource management/governance.
- Climate change adaptation, resilience planning, and risk management.
- Climate smart agriculture practices.
- Disaster risk reduction.
Key Competencies
Required:
- Degree in climate change studies/science,
water resources management, disaster risk management, economics,
international development, or other closely related field relevant to the
role; master’s/advanced degree preferred. - At least seven years’ experience in the implementation of similar
sized USAID or other donor- supported programs in - Pakistan or similar
context; 10 years’ experience for senior positions preferred. - Strong track record in water governance and/or climate resilient
development programs in Pakistan or similar context - Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among
diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams. - Evidence of strong communication skills, both interpersonal and
written, to fulfil the diverse technical and managerial requirements of
the contract. - Excellent verbal
and written communication skills in English and Urdu are required.
Proficiency in Pashto preferred.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion – Palladium is committed to embedding
equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications
from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive
innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and
seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job
applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their
background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to)
socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion,
ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or
Indigenous status.
Should you require any
adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent
individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at
accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.
More Information
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