Technical Officer (TO) – DRR  based   SWAT

Under the responsibility of the Project Manager or Specialist, the Technical Officer contributes to the implementation of HI mandate and three-year strategy (expressed in StratOp) in Pakistan. He/she contributes to the implementation of projects by providing technical expertise and by ensuring that the quality and impact of the project(s) concerned are optimized. 

The TO works in close collaboration with the program's technical team. 

He/she is responsible for the training, support and advice of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) so that the Disability Inclusive DRR toolkit is properly revised and implemented.

Mission 1: Providing guidance and technical support to projects in accordance with the technical frameworks and general standards of his/her sectoral scope (DRR)

1. Provide appropriate technical guidance and support to project leaders and/or specialists.

2. Ensure project(s) activities are implemented in accordance with internal quality and technical DRR standards and propose adjustments or improvements as necessary.

3. Adapt project documentation as required, in accordance with global DRR technical standards and norms.

4. Contribute to the regular reporting of technical activities of its scope (collection and analysis of technical data collected) in conjunction with the project team and the MEAL team.

5. Where appropriate, coordinate and collaborate with the project's technical partners as delegated by the Specialist or Project Manager.

Mission 2: Providing project-based technical learning

1. Responsible for the technical learning of projects, based on lessons learned and good practices especially related to DiDRR toolkit, 

2. Contribute to global technical learning under the responsibility of the specialist or project manager

3. Collect the elements necessary for capitalization exercises or scientific documentation.

4. Ensure global and field technical specialists get the information they need and collaborate with technical divisions as needed. 

5. Adjust activities to audit recommendations as appropriate and implement recommendations to improve the technical quality of projects.

6. Ensure the technical quality and relevance of project activities implemented within their area of expertise; conduct self-evaluation of their project and participate in evaluation cycles under the supervision of the PM.

7. Taking ownership of norms and standards anticipates and prepares for nexus adjustments.

8. Contribute to the terms of reference for evaluations and when pertinent oversee data collection for research activities.

Mission 3: Contributing to the animation of his/her sector

1. Develop project detail implementation plan and ensure smooth execution within the agreed time frame

2. Contribute to technical recruitments related to DRR (If any)

3. Facilitate the consultant regarding coordination for Inclusive Hazard Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment and identification of high-risk schools

4. Contribute to or lead the technical training on DIDRR toolkit and teacher’s TOT at the field level. 

5. Contributes to the development of a local talent pool within his/her sector (conducts technical interviews of candidates and makes recommendations, identifies training and coaching needs).

6. Support the identification of physical accessibility needs at the school level and ensure that the measures are taken to improve that. 

7. Contribute to the design and collection of operational data to ensure adequate monitoring of activities or ad hoc data collection activities and ensure appropriate measurement of project completion in his/her area of expertise.

8. Ensure that data processing is established and carried out in accordance with the rules and principles set by the IM/MEAL and by the technical councils of the sector of expertise.

Mission 4: Contribute to ensure the technical influence of HI on its perimeter

1. Contribute to the outreach of HI: can represent HI technical expertise by delegation in relevant local, regional and international networks and with local partners.

2. Where appropriate, coordinate and collaborate with the project's technical partners as delegated by the Specialist or Project Manager. 

3. Relay and contribute to advocacy messages within its scope of work.

4. Write new project content for the continuity or expansion of the project within its technical scope. 

5. Contribute to the writing of new proposals for new opportunities within its technical scope.

Mission 5: Emergency Preparedness and Response Responsibilities

Contribute to the support or implementation of emergency preparedness actions of the program(s) and, during an emergency, adapts his/her work modality in order to contribute to an effective HI humanitarian response.

(*) The responsibilities of a function may fall under several fields: MANAGEMENT / STRATEGY AND DRIVING / STANDARDS AND EXPERTISE / OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION - these fields are to be used if and only if they make sense for the function described.

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Professional capacity building

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Know how on disability inclusive DRR in Pakistan

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Intervention strategy - Field project management 

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Public relations / representation / internal-external communication - Global program management 

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Capitalization and continuous learning - MEAL 

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Project evaluation - MEAL 

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Strategic analysis - Institutional Fundings 

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Safe Programming / Risk mitigation (including safeguarding)– Protection 

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Norms, legal frameworks, references related to disability - Inclusion  

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Operational partnerships - Field project management 

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Emergency response 

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Emergency monitoring and preparedness 

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Frameworks and references 

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Office and collaborative tools 

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Stress management 

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Working interdependently in a global organization

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