Programme Coordinator

About the Agency

A new agency, the Aga Khan Agency for the Habitat (AKAH), works to ensure that people live in physical settings that are as safe as possible from the effects of natural disasters, that residents who do live in such high risk areas are able to cope with disasters in terms of preparedness and response, and that these settings provide access to social and financial services that lead to greater opportunities and a better quality of life.

Agency

Aga Khan Agency for Habitat

Region

South Asia

The requirements

SPECIFICATIONS (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS)
Education: Bachelor's in environmental management, Architecture Social Work or other social sciences
Experience: Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience

The position

Scope of work and Main Responsibilities:

• Support Programme Manager in ensuring smooth and effective implementation of all the projects under environmental sustainability.
• Support the team of development professionals i.e., Programme Manager, to ensure timely and quality programme deliverables.
• Conduct regular field visits to support the project implementation process and prepare periodic progress reports as required.
• Conduct appropriate field research to determine needs and contexts, establishing strategic direction, setting objectives, planning detailed activities, monitoring progress, providing problem solutions and course correction.
• Support in developing the new partnership linkages and ensuring new avenues with various public and private agencies.
• Develop new concept notes and project proposals in the area of Urban Risk Resilience
• Maintain good relationships with target communities, relevant government authorities, Non-Government Organizations and other relevant stakeholders.
• Create information, education, and communication materials - Documentation, for wider training and dissemination
• Produce relevant presentations and documentation to key groups and relevant stakeholders.