Manager Habitat @ Focus Humanitarian Assistance Pakistan

Job Summary

Reporting to the member Habitat of the Institution, the incumbent would be responsible for providing technical and managerial support to the Member Habitat, Office Bearers, and various Habitat Committees formed at the National and Regional levels related to Habitat-related issues, programs, and activities. Programs envisaged include:  

Role and Responsibilities:

• Urban Habitat Issues: Undertaking various initiatives to improve the maintenance and upkeep of various urban colonies to improve their quality of living conditions and extend the useful life of the buildings. Other initiatives with similar objectives would also be undertaken for the community in urban areas throughout Pakistan, in collaboration with the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat.
• Community Development: Work with Aga Khan Estate Office and Aga Khan Agency for Habitat in the planning and designing of Community Centers, including need assessment, identification of land, and liaising with Regional and Local levels on various related aspects. Also manage projects being directly managed by National Council.
• Disaster Mitigation and Management: A significant percentage of the community in Northern Pakistan lives in areas of vulnerability to natural disasters. Developing and implementing strategies to reduce this risk, in collaboration with other AKDN agencies and Regional and Local Institutions.

Required Skills

Skills and Qualification:

• The incumbent would have at least 10 years of relevant experience, at a Senior management position, in many of the above-mentioned sectors, ideally working for a National/International or a development agency.
• A master's degree in the relevant field of Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, etc from a reputable University would be desirable.