Introduction

The project titled "Promoting Sustainability and Decent Work in the PET Recycling Value Chain – A Pilot Project in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT)" seeks to advance sustainable plastic waste management while uplifting informal waste workers in Pakistan’s capital region. Although ICT generates more than 3,300 tons of municipal solid waste daily, nearly 79% of which is recyclable. PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) recovery remains low due to fragmented waste systems, insufficient regulation, and the marginalization of informal workers who operate without safety, recognition, or support.
Jointly implemented by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) (Managing Agency) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) (Implementing Partner), this pilot initiative will bridge environmental sustainability with social protection, focusing on strengthening PET recycling systems while formalizing and empowering the informal workforce. With USD 500,000 requested from The Coca-Cola Foundation and USD 40,000 co-financed by the ILO, the 16-month intervention will serve as a replicable model for other cities in Pakistan and the region.

Reporting Line

The National Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the project, ensuring the timely delivery of results in line with the approved work plan and strategic objectives. The NPC will report directly to the Technical Specialist and work in close liason with Senior Programme Officer (SPO) at the Country Office.

Description of Duties

• Review and analyse country specific development plans and priorities, socioeconomic data, reports and guidelines and frameworks particularly in the area of PET recycling, climate change, just transitions and greening, decent work, private sector engagement, ESG frameworks.
• Design and implement project activities keeping close eye on the interlinkages of relevant SDGs, on poverty, social protection, gender, decent work, inequalities among others.
• Monitor progress of project and activities by reviewing, verifying and analysing work-plans, progress reports, final reports and other data for clarity, consistency and completeness.
• Follow-up with relevant departments, executing agencies, government offices, constituents and other organizations to expedite implementation and meet targets.
• Provide programming and administrative support to the project in areas of responsibility.
• Prepare briefs, periodical reports and statistical data on status of project activities.
• Assist in the programming and control of resources from all sources of funds, prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analysing and monitoring situation of resources as compared to planned activities and making recommendations to management for remedial action.
• Participate in the organization of conferences, seminars, workshops, training sessions and meetings.
• Brief Country office and programme team, ILO specialists, project experts, associate experts and visiting officials and provide relevant information on programme matters.
• Lead in the preparation of briefs, background information, technical reports and periodic progress reports and statistical data on status of the overall activities of the project.
• Liaise with implementing partners and keep abreast on their delivery.
• Mobilise resources for the project sustainability and leverage new partnerships for scalability.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Education

University degree in Industrial Relations, Labour Studies, Economics, Management, Social Sciences, climate change and other relevant subjects.

Experience

Three years of professional experience preferably in the areas of skills and jobs creation, enterprise development, industrial relations, international relations, economics and of liaising and negotiating with senior officials in government, workers' and employers' organizations and non-government organizations and other related thematic areas. Experience at national level in the area of project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and proven experience in working effectively with government bodies in charge of policy making and with development partners would be an asset will be given preference.

Languages

Good knowledge and experience of policies, legislation, and programmes on human rights, due diligence, and related issues, including GSP Plus.

Competencies

Candidates interested in the position should consider that the nine core competencies of the ILO, listed below, may be evaluated during the selection process: Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client orientation, Communication, Orientation to change, Takes responsibility for performance, Quality orientation and Collaboration. Among these nine competences, the following are of particular importance for this position: Customer Orientation, Communications, Collaboration

Technical competencies

• Knowledge of programme and budget, project administration and evaluation concepts and procedures and of the mandate and structure of labour market institutions in specific countries
• Knowledge of the office’s financial rules and regulations
• Good knowledge of the context and challenges for the project areas of expertise
• Strong analytical skills and ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem resolution and good drafting skills
• Good ability to interpret project information and to identify and analyze problems with implementation
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to clarify information
• Demonstrate collaborative and team work experience and ability to work effectively with a multicultural and interdisciplinary team as well as work on his/her own initiative
• Ability to work independently, quickly, precisely, and take initiative and responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet the deadline
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, web-browsers and database applications
• Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy.