Call for Technical Experts - USAID Pakistan Climate Resilient Water Governance Activity

Job Description

Call for Technical Experts - USAID Pakistan Climate Resilient Water Governance Activity

About Palladium:

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.

This Proposal Opportunity:

The position will be on the upcoming Pakistan Climate Resilient Water Governance Activity, a four-year USAID-funded activity to promote participatory water governance and management systems in Pakistan to mitigate extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change.

This position is contingent upon program award and USAID approval.

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Palladium is seeking subject matter experts in water governance, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and related-policy governance related to technical implementation with experience in the following areas:

• Waters resource management/governance.
  
• Climate change adaptation, resilience planning, and risk management.
  
• Climate smart agriculture practices.
  
• Disaster risk reduction.
  

Key Competencies Required:

• Degree in climate change studies/science, water resources management, disaster risk management, economics, international development, or other closely related field relevant to the role; master’s/advanced degree preferred.
  
• At least seven years’ experience in the implementation of similar sized USAID or other donor- supported programs in
• Pakistan or similar context; 10 years’ experience for senior positions preferred.
  
• Strong track record in water governance and/or climate resilient development programs in Pakistan or similar context
  
• Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
  
• Evidence of strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfil the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the contract.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Urdu are required. Proficiency in Pashto preferred.
  

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.

About the Organization

Palladium develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for communities, businesses, societies and economies. We transform lives and create enduring value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit organisations.


Palladium is built on the idea that progress will be supported by four key pillars: • International Development • Strategy Execution Consulting • Impact Investment • Training and Events We create positive impact through more than 100 current projects with more than 2000 employees operating in over 90 countries.