Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Programme Roles)
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Programme Roles)
Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment, educational details, behavioural and technical/ professional skills questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only with all the required details and the shortlisting is not basis CV/ cover letter. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
Main purpose of job:
The work of the British High Commission (BHC) in Pakistan is focused on six main workstreams – Regional Stability, Threats, Health and Education, Climate, Resilience and Humanitarian, Open Societies and Economy and Trade. This Climate and Resilience Programme Manager role sits within the Climate, Resilience and Humanitarian Group in BHC Islamabad (BHCI).
The Team goal is: to support Pakistan to adopt a more resilient and cleaner growth path by preparing for, responding to and reducing the impact of climate change, biodiversity loss and humanitarian disaster.
In terms of programming, the Climate, Resilience and Humanitarian Group has two active climate resilience programmes with a likely value of up to £127m including significant allocation of more than £30m for fiscal year 24/25 following the ICF and humanitarian ODA uplift which focus on climate resilience, adaptation, disaster management, humanitarian preparedness and water governance. Much of the programming work focuses on climate governance initiatives, institutional strengthening and capability development of the Government of Pakistan (GoP), at both national and sub-national levels, and that of civil society to address climate resilience and adaptation needs.
BHC Islamabad is looking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Programme Manager on a permanent basis who can start as soon as possible. This position is open to Country Based Staff: Programme Managers (SEOs) on level transfer or Deputy Programme Managers (HEOs) on promotion, who have demonstrated the required competencies and experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Climate, Resilience and Humanitarian Group. The Climate and Resilience Programme Manager has a lead role in the effective programme management and compliance of the climate, resilience and humanitarian portfolio focusing on all aspects of the programme cycle by engaging with government, non-state providers, other donors and multilaterals.
We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:
The purpose of the role to provide expert programme management capacity across the Climate, Resilience and Humanitarian Group portfolio. In particular, it is twofold:
The Programme Manager will support the Portfolio – Team Leader, Senior and Programme Responsible Owners across the portfolio. The post holder will also line manage up to two other programme staff and provide support to the development of programme delivery capability of less experienced and more junior colleagues.
Managing the Programme Cycle:
Managing Risk and Issues:
Engage Others
Key Behaviours required for the job:
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
Line manages up to two programme management staff.
Working patterns:
Embassy hours, Monday-Friday. Some out of hours work may be required on ad hoc basis.
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
Any other information – Selection process:
Please note that only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates should be available in November 2024 for next stage of the recruitment process. The selection method will comprise of Paper Application Review and Interview. Candidates may also be asked to complete a Written Exercise, and make a short Presentation.
To further ensure a successful application it is important that you explain how you demonstrate these behaviours, including through your experience. You are strongly advised to read the Success Profiles Civil Service Behaviours Framework which provides detailed guidance on how the behaviours are defined and the standards expected for this position.
Applicants are encouraged to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format to prepare specific examples of when they have demonstrated these behaviours in their application. Using the STAR format to provide evidence of your skills and experience in your application and at interview helps to give a structure. You briefly describe the situation in which you showed the behaviour, and then explain your task in addressing the situation, what action you took and the result of this.
Candidates must be able to clearly demonstrate experience and skills against the core programme management technical competencies listed below. Technical competencies for the programme management roles are available FCDO technical competency frameworks – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please go through the technical competency framework before completing the technical questions.
FCDO Pakistan would like to fill this role as soon as possible. If you would like to find out more or need clarity about the role, please contact saad.recruit@fcdo.gov.uk
Essential on arrival:
Language requirements:
Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions
15 November 2024
Senior Executive Officer (SEO)
Full-time, Permanent
41
South Asia & Afghanistan
Pakistan
Islamabad
British High Commission
1
PKR
PKR 477,394 per month
monthly
16 December 2024
For BHC candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply. For other than BHC candidates the basic salary will be PKR 477,394 per month. This salary is non-negotiable.
Please note that the current salaries are being dollarized and processed in USD (using a fixed corporate exchange rate from November 2022) to provide cushion against the current external market conditions. This is a temporary measure and is subject to review at regular intervals. The payroll will revert to local currency processing once the external market conditions are normalised.
BHC offers a great benefits package that comprises of Annual Domiciliary cover and Medical Insurance Scheme which includes PKR 1,500,000 floater coverage per family for self, one spouse/long term partner and children under the age of 19 or under 23, if in full-time education and not gainfully employed. The Annual Domiciliary cover for day-to-day medical payments is upto PKR 200,000 per family (basis actual bills submission).
Additionally, The British High Commission contributes to a retirement provision in the form of a mandatory provident fund.
FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
No relocation or any other related costs or assistance will be provided. FCDO does not pay for any travelling, accommodation & relocation expenses incurred and/or accept any financial risk, including cancellation or reschedule costs.
Around half of our work forces are women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered. Point (c) to be adhere strictly.
a) Complete the Online Application Form.
b) Complete the Experience, Behaviours, Technical/Professional skills-based segment in the Online Application Form.
c) Applicants need to answer the questions based on their professional experience. Kindly refrain from use of AI based tools to avoid application from getting rejected/disqualified.
To ensure a successful application it is important that you explain how you demonstrate behaviours and technical / professional skills, basis your experience. You are strongly advised to read the Success Profiles – Civil Service Frameworks, which provides a detailed guidance on how these behaviours are defined for each position.
Applicants are encouraged to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) technique to prepare specific examples of when and how you have demonstrated these behaviours in your application, by evidencing a structured response, including your skills and experiences. You briefly describe the situation in which you demonstrated the behaviour, and then explain your task in addressing the situation, what action you took and the result of this.
Internal candidates applying for this position must have completed their probation and have prior approval from their line manager, else the application will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by 15th November 2024 (latest by 23:55 hours PST).
Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative & the appointment of successful candidate will be subject to clearance of police and other checks including references, educational and professional.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
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