SERVICES/TASKS
PROGRAM OFFICER – HUMANITARIAN & GOVERNANCE
PROGRAM SUPPORT UNIT, ISLAMABAD
AUSTRALIAN AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The responsibilities for this position include:
POLICY AND PROGRAM
1. Apply technical knowledge of AusAID systems and processes, implementation of Australian Government aid policy and strategy to the identification, design, implementation, evaluation and review of the Humanitarian and Governance programs, policies and strategies;
2. Assist with identification of programming options for Australian assistance in the Humanitarian and Governance sectors;
3. Assist in preparation of Sectoral Strategy Papers including: conducting basic research analysis & preparing factual reports, and providing logistical and administrative support to the in-country programming missions;
4. Participate as a member of design, appraisal, evaluation and other project cycle teams, and provide administrative and logistical support to these teams as appropriate;
5. Undertake day-to-day management of Australia’s Humanitarian and Governance Programs including: financial administration, coordination of quality reporting, monitoring and evaluation activity management and program extension activities;
6. Monitor progress of projects and activities under direct area of responsibility including undertaking periodic visits to programs and projects within Pakistan to assess and report on implementation progress;
7. Provide regular updates and advice to Desk on program and performance issues including lessons learned and good practices;
8. Maintain a strong focus on the achievement of AusAID's policy objectives relevant to gender and development, ecologically sustainable development and poverty alleviation, in relation to performing all of the above duties;
COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING
9. Represent AusAID in relevant forums and missions and Liaise with defined government agency staff, multilateral/implementing partners and other relevant organisations in the country related to the assigned program activities;
10. In the interest of effective program implementation, establish networks and foster good relationships with partner government, key stakeholders, development partners and whole of government partners;
11. Achieve and maintain a level of effective and efficient communication that enhances team work within area of responsibility and between the Post and the Desk;
12. Perform other duties, as required, consistent with expected duties and the achievement of program objectives.