6 Jobs in Tando Allahyar

Job title: Technical Training Specialist

Reporting to: Project Manager

Purpose of the role:

CABI (Regional Centre Pakistan) is implementing ‘Better Cotton Projects” in areas of lower Sindh-Pakistan for sustainable production and improved quality of cotton under Decent Work conditions. The project objectives are 1) To achieve Better Cotton aims across the social, environmental and economic aspects of cotton production 2) To achieve impact and bring Better Cotton to scale in relation to all 3 primary KPIs: farmers trained and licensed, hectares licensed, BC MT tons produced and licensed 3) To develop partnerships with governments, trade associations or other national scale entities to adopt the BCI principles and contribute for success of project.

The selected candidate for this position would be responsible to look after the implementation of project plans at assigned sites under guidance of the Project Manager and with the Project Region Coordinators. This position is initially to be recruited for one year (April 2021 to 31 March 2022) with six months of probation period; however, the successful candidates, based on satisfactory performance, are expected to be continued up to extension of the project.

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Job title:

Technical Training Specialist Reporting to:

Project Manager Purpose of the role: CABI (Regional Centre Pakistan) is implementing ‘Better Cotton Projects” in areas of lower Sindh-Pakistan for sustainable production and improved quality of cotton under Decent Work conditions. The project objectives are 1) To achieve Better Cotton aims across the social, environmental and economic aspects of cotton production 2) To achieve impact and bring Better Cotton to scale in relation to all 3 primary KPIs: farmers trained and licensed, hectares licensed, BC MT tons produced and licensed 3) To develop partnerships with governments, trade associations or other national scale entities to adopt the BCI principles and contribute for success of project. The selected candidate for this position would be responsible to look after the implementation of project plans at assigned sites under guidance of the Project Manager and with the Project Region Coordinators. This position is initially to be recruited for one year (April 2021 to 31 March 2022) with six months of probation period; however, the successful candidates, based on satisfactory performance, are expected to be continued up to extension of the project.

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Job title:

Technical Training Specialist

Reporting to:

Project Manager

Overview CABI (Regional Centre Pakistan) is implementing Better Cotton Projects in areas of lower Sindh, Pakistan for sustainable production and improved quality of cotton under Decent Work conditions. The project aims to achieve Better Cotton across the social, environmental and economic aspects of cotton production and to scale impact across the three primary KPIs: farmers trained and licensed, hectares licensed, BC MT tons produced and licensed. It also seeks to develop partnerships with governments, trade associations or other national scale entities to adopt the BCI principles and contribute to the project's success.

Objectives

To achieve Better Cotton aims across the social, environmental and economic aspects of cotton production

To achieve impact and bring Better Cotton to scale in relation to all 3 primary KPIs: farmers trained and licensed, hectares licensed, BC MT tons produced and licensed

To develop partnerships with governments, trade associations or other national scale entities to adopt the BCI principles and contribute for success of project.

Responsibilities

Implement project plans at assigned sites under the guidance of the Project Manager and with the Project Region Coordinators.

Contract and duration The position is initially to be recruited for one year (April 2021 to 31 March 2022) with six months of probation; however, successful candidates based on satisfactory performance are expected to be continued up to extension of the project.

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Driver, Department of Community Health Sciences, (Based in Tando Allahyar)

Entity

Medical College Location

Pakistan Introduction

Aga Khan University chartered in 1983 as Pakistan's first private international university, is committed to the provision of education, research, and health care of international standards relevant to Pakistan and the region. The affiliated Aga Khan University Hospital provides state-of-the-art clinical facilities and well-equipped diagnostic services. The University currently has teaching sites in Pakistan, East Africa, the United Kingdom, and Afghanistan, and is a major component of Aga Khan Development Network. As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment. The Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is the leading unit of its type in Pakistan, recognized regionally and internationally for the relevance, quality, and extent of its work in support of public health and the development of primary health care systems. It comprises of five major operational sections: Epidemiology & biostatistics, Health policy & management, Population & reproductive health, Environmental health & climate change, and Non-communicable diseases & mental health. This is a grant-funded contractual position based in Tando Allahyar. Responsibilities

You will be responsible to: safely operate assigned vehicles to transport staff, patients, office supplies, and laboratory specimens maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of assigned vehicles, both inside and outside keep accurate and up-to-date trip sheets, transportation logs, and vehicle maintenance records perform minor vehicle maintenance tasks as required and coordinate major maintenance with management respond promptly to accidents or medical emergencies and provide first aid when necessary Safely handle goods and ensure they are delivered to the assigned locations during transportation carry out daily inspections of vehicles and maintain accurate transportation logs. Requirements

You should have: a valid driving license at least one year of relevant driving experience good interpersonal skills with a courteous nature strong commitment to the service's aims and objectives. Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted. To Apply

You should send your detailed CV by email to and mention the position number ‘ ’ in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should be submitted latest by

January 13, 2025

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Organizational Setting The position is located in the FAO office in Tandojam. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Pakistan focuses its efforts on poverty reduction, food security, sustainable livelihoods and rural development. FAO has partnered with the Government of Pakistan on research and development, training, extension services and strengthening of the staff capacity in planning and policy making. FAO has supported improvements in agricultural policy analysis, strengthened institutions. Enhanced integrated area development and expanded participation of marginalized and vulnerable communities in sustainable development. The positions are envisioned under GCF funded “Transforming Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management” project. The approved funding proposal which describes activities under the project is available at

Modelling of climate change scenarios for Pakistan shows that if agriculture and water management in the Indus River Basin continue along a ‘business as usual’ pathway, increasing temperatures and changes in precipitation will pose serious threats to the future livelihoods of farmers and to the Pakistani agricultural sector. In response to this challenge, the GCF funded project, “Transforming Indus Basin with Climate Resilient Agriculture and Water Management”, will help shift Pakistan and Indus Basin agriculture from its current situation of high vulnerability toward an alternative paradigm wherein better information and farming practices will significantly increase resilience to climate change. To do this, the project will develop the country’s capacity to get and use the information it needs to cope with the impacts of climate change on agriculture and water management by putting in place state-of-the art technology (Component 1); building farmers resilience to climate change through skills, knowledge and technology (Component 2), and creating a wider enabling environment for continuous adaptation and expanded sustainable uptake of climate-resilient approaches (Component 3). The project detail is available at the website of GCF. The associate is expected to support project activities under the Component 1. This position is at SB III-SC5 level.

Reporting Lines Under the overall supervision and guidance of FAO Representative in Pakistan and direct supervision of the Head of FAO Sindh office, with technical guidance of the Technical Advisor, the Lead Technical Officers of the project, International Water Expert and Senior Water Management Specialist, and in close coordination and consultation with project staff, governmental counterparts, and implementation partners, the incumbent will undertake the activities described in Tasks and Responsibilities section.

Technical Focus Water resources management, remote sensing, GIS, weather, climate, coordination.

Tasks and responsibilities •Support coordination with provincial agriculture and water stakeholders in Sindh Provinces for installation and maintenance of weather stations, flow sensors, groundwater sensors, flux towers and other water-related instruments. Ensure necessary agreements are in place between FAO, landowner and recipient organization of the sensors/instruments •Monitor the telemetry data from the instruments. Conduct site visits during installation for inspection when any issues arise with the instruments and diagnose the issue •Ensure service provider(s) of the instruments to submit proper documentations required as per FAO’s rules •Support organizing training events and workshops related to various software/tools for agriculture and water sectors •Support coordination with provincial stakeholders on data sharing through Agriculture, Climate, and Water Portal •Support training to farmers on water related subjects and participatory water monitoring with farmers •Support crop mapping/monitoring using mobile app and remote sensing •Participate in technical evaluations in case any procurement need arises under the Component 1 of the project •Contribute to the update and maintenance of the project database for good practices and successful stories •Provide support in the compilation and analysis of key performance indicators; and Support the documentation of successful stories by communication and knowledge management specialist

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•Master’s degree in climatology, hydrology, hydrogeology, environmental/water engineering, or closely related field. Master’s degree in IT and GIS are also accepted if the graduation project or thesis is about weather, climate or water sciences •At least 1 year of professional experience in weather, climate, hydrology, hydrogeology, remote sensing for agriculture or water resources management or related field •Working knowledge of English •National of Pakistan

FAO Core Competencies •Results Focus •Teamwork •Communication •Building Effective Relationships •Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills •Sound knowledge of water management in the context of Sindh Province •Experience in working or coordinating with governmental organizations and engaging farmers in natural resources management is desirable •Experience in working for the project target districts in Sindh (Sanghar, Umarkot, and/or Badin) for an agriculture-, climate- or water-related project(s) is desirable •Strong analytical and report writing skills in English; •Computer skills in QGIS and Microsoft Office Applications Including Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point; •Fluency in a local language(s) spoken in the 3 target districts is an asset. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing) Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at

For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

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