Job Vacancy for Emergency Response Project Officer at Pak Mission Society in Tando Adam, Sindh

About Organization:

Pak Mission Society (PMS) is a national relief and development organization established in 2004 and registered on 13 February 2008 under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 at the Office of the Provincial Registrar Joint Stock Companies & Societies, Peshawar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Pak Mission Society was initiated by a group of Christian professionals whose collective vision was to bring hope and love by responding to human suffering and disasters through emergency relief efforts and delivering long-term rehabilitation and development programs.

Pak Mission Society was established to reach and serve unreached and underprivileged communities regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, class, religion, and social background.

The organization aims to catalyse holistic transformation and development through relationships based on dignity and respect and the transparent, fair, rights-based allocation of relief and development resources.

Since its inception, Pak Mission Society (PMS) has focused on working with communities in Pakistan’s most difficult-to-access and impoverished areas such as District Kohistan and District Shangla in the north of Pakistan, District Sanghar in Sindh, District Rajanpur in Punjab, District Peshawar in KP and District Lasbella in Balochistan.

Job Summary:

The Project Officer (Emergency Response) will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and reporting on emergency response project. This includes coordinating stakeholders, and communities to ensure timely and effective delivery of services of Emergency Response or other emergencies. The Project Officer will play a key role in ensuring compliance with humanitarian standards and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Implementation:

• Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of emergency response activities in alignment with project objectives and timelines.
• Ensure that activities are executed according to the agreed-upon plans, budgets, and standards.
• Work closely with field teams and partners to ensure a rapid and effective response to emergencies.

Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders to facilitate the smooth implementation of emergency response activities.
• Participate in coordination meetings with local government agencies, NGOs, and donors.
• Establish relationships with community organizations, ensuring participation in needs assessments and relief operations.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Monitor the progress of emergency response interventions, ensuring the quality of activities and timely reporting on key indicators.
• Conduct field visits and assessments to ensure the appropriate implementation of project activities.
• Assist in collecting data and information for project evaluation, reporting, and learning.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and submit regular progress reports on emergency response activities, including narrative and financial updates.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and case studies to inform future programming.
• Ensure all records, including beneficiary lists and distribution logs, are accurately maintained and archived.

Compliance and Accountability:

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements, particularly regarding procurement, financial management, and reporting.
• Uphold the Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), including the principles of safeguarding, child protection, and gender equality.
• Promote transparency and accountability to affected communities through feedback mechanisms.

Safety and Security:

• Ensure that safety and security protocols are followed during the implementation of activities in emergency settings.
• Regularly assess risks in the project areas and provide recommendations to mitigate safety hazards for staff and beneficiaries.

Key Competencies:

• Strong understanding of emergency response, humanitarian principles, and disaster management.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop innovative solutions in crisis situations.
• Proficiency in report writing and documentation, including MS Office applications.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Disaster Management, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience working in emergency response, humanitarian aid, or disaster management.
• Experience in field operations, project coordination, and monitoring and evaluation in emergency settings.
• Knowledge of local languages (Sindhi) and context in the region of deployment.
• Willingness to travel and work in challenging environments during crisis situations.

The duties listed above covers most of the task that would be performed by the individual in this position; however, the can also be assigned any other Official task by as and when required.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: Pak Mission Society is committed to building a diverse organization and an environment of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Safeguarding: Pak Mission Society is committed to Safeguarding of Children and Adults and in no way tolerate any harm to our beneficiaries.

Child Safeguarding: Ensuring the safety and well-being of children, protecting them from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

Adult Safeguarding: Protecting vulnerable adults, including the elderly or individuals with disabilities, from harm, abuse, or neglect.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, origin, gender, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Zero Tolerance to PSEA: Pak Mission Society has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Pak Mission Society ‘s personnel against the people they serve. All forms of sexual exploitation and abuse are incompatible with the universally accepted norms, values, principles and standards that underpin our [Name of the organization]. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with the Pak Mission Society’s PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behavior related to sexual exploitation and abuse and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.