The Agenda 2030, based on a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is underpinned by a strong commitment to leave no one behind and to reach the furthest behind first. It recognizes the multi-dimensional nature of poverty and inequality and provides a framework that comprehensively addresses all dimensions of well-being. Pakistan was one of the first countries in the world to endorse the SDGs at the Sustainable Development Summit held on 25 September 2015. In 2016, Pakistan Parliament unanimously approved the SDGs as the national development agenda. Since then, Pakistan has demonstrated an impressive policy, institutional, and financial commitment to achieving SDGs, embracing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and leaving no one behind by adopting the UNDP-supported Goals frameworks as part of its national development planning. Since adopting the SDGs as the National Development Agenda, the Sindh Government took the lead in establishing the SDGs Support Unit at the Planning & Development Board in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme.
As a Second-generation Intervention Of The Long-standing National Initiative For SDGs (2016-2023), The Sindh SDGs Plus Project, As a Joint Initiative Of UNDP Pakistan And The Government Of Sindh, Is Launched To Strengthen a Policy Integration Approach, Evidence-based Decision-making, Resilient Institutional Capacities, Diversified Partnerships, Mobilization Of Innovative Financing, And Integrating Climate Resilience, Innovation, Social Protection And Inclusion To Provide a Comprehensive ‘SDG Push’ In Priority Policy Areas To Help Sindh Embark On a Stable, Sustainable, And Accelerated Trajectory Of Achieving The SDGs. The Project Is Anchored By An Integrated Framework Comprising Three Key Areas Based On The Provincial Priorities, Including
Objective 1: Internalizing SDGs: Improved governance for SDGs aligned equitable and inclusive development planning, budgeting, expenditure tracking, monitoring, and reporting, with a special focus on underdeveloped/marginalized districts to achieve regional equalization.
Objective 2: Financing for Development and Climate Resilience: Public and private financing for development, identifying and challenging resources to reduce the development financing gap, focusing on SDG investments and climate financing.
Objective 3: Inclusive Development, Social Protection, and Innovation: Gender equality, inclusion, innovation, and digital transformation mainstreamed in SDGs to achieve Leave No One Behind.
Under the supervision of the Assistant Resident Representative (ARR) at DPU, UNDP Pakistan, the Project Manager’s prime responsibility is to ensure that the project produces the results specified in the project document, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.
Duties And Responsibilities
The Project Manager works under the supervision of the Assistant Resident Representative of the Development Policy Unit UNDP and collaborates closely with the UNDP Pakistan DPU colleagues, Sindh Planning & Development Board, and the relevant stakeholders at the provincial and district levels.
Project management, planning, and implementation
Ensure the provision of high-quality technical advice, and build and maintain strategic partnerships
Monitor and report on progress in implementing project activities and achieving the targets
Lead knowledge sharing, capacity building, and advocacy relevant to the assigned thematic areas of the project
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
is to ensure that the project produces the results specified in the project document, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.
Competencies
Core Competencies
People Management Competencies
Cross-functional & Technical Competencies
Business Management
Business Direction & Strategy
Business Development
Partnership Management
Education
Required Skills and Experience
Experience
Required Languages
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