Regional Coordinator - Climate Change [Short Term]

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Job Description

The Pacific Disability Forum (PDF) is a regional peak body on disability, provides leadership as well as supports national organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), donor and development partners as well as civil society and the private sector in the pursuit to ensure that persons with disabilities live in an inclusive, barrier-free and rights-based society in Pacific Island countries and territories.

This role is responsible for assisting with the successful coordination, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of PDF climate change programme activities and objectives. The incumbent reports directly to the Manager HRDU.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Effective coordination and management of Phase 1 Agreement
Appropriate information and analysis provided to ensure support to the PERU programme planning and objectives Effective and timely execution of PERU strategy plan programmes and projects deliverable ensured Relevant performance targets for PERU programmes and projects achieved PERU programmes and project refinement efficiently and effectively managed PERU programmes and project costs maintained within budget The Climate Change and DRR capacity assessment work with DPOs are effectively led Capacity building for DPOs conducted, reported, monitored, reviewed against plans ensured
2. Effective Programme Reporting
Timely provision of relevant and accurate programme and project related information/reports provided to all stakeholders (including donors) Timely, relevant and accurate quantitative/qualitative basis facilitates sound executive decision-making Increase in programme funding allocation achieved Quarterly reports provided to Project Manager Quality standards for programme and funding acquittal reporting maintained
3. Review of the Disability Inclusive Preparedness for Response (DIPfR) strategy support the PERU objectives
Appropriate research outcomes analysed support the continuous refinement of the DIPfR Effective implementation and execution of the DIPfR support the PERU objectives Relevant changes are effectively communicated to management, DPOs, strategic partners and donor agencies
4. Productive stakeholder engagement through networking and strategic communication
Effective capacity building, peer learning and knowledge exchange opportunities (domestic, regional and international) for stakeholders, particularly the DPOs and the researchers Post-training reporting streamlined and reports are timely and complete Timely production of articles relating to PERU projects for PDF quarterly newsletters, website, listserv, information/educational materials and donor reporting Inclusive relationships and synergies between PERU section, DPOs, researchers and strategic partners efficiently and effectively managed/optimised Efficient communication/information dissemination protocols for all PERU programmes, special projects advocacy and training information ensured Visibility and reputation of members enhanced  domestically, regionally and internationally Stakeholder engagement objectives and targets as per PIDfR strategy achieved
5. Teamwork and cooperation
Cooperation within the team and greater function / department Cooperation across functions / departments Work collaboratively to achieve the set targets and goals
6. PDF's image and value standards demonstrated and promoted
Collaborate with other teams in the organisation for the benefit of the organisation Monitor and encourage team members to uphold image and value standards Uphold and demonstrate the organisation's image and values

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Business Performance	Manage the performance of the organisation.
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Documentation	Communicate using formal business writing.
Communication	Exchange information through verbal communication
Customer
Customer Commitment	Demonstrate a commitment to customer service - both internal and external customers.
Promotion	Promote the value of the products/services offered by the organisation.
Relationship Building	Build beneficial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
People
Facilitation	Assist the progress of work ensuring its timely and effective completion.
Problem Solving	Develop practical solutions to a situation.
Innovation	Use original and creative thinking to make improvements and/or develop and initiate new approaches.
Learning	Develop the competencies of self and others to enhance performance.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Research	Apply formal research methodologies.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Management/Planning/Policy, Humanities / Social Science	Disabilities and Project management
Desirable
Higher Degree incl. Post Grad Cert or Dip	Management/Planning/Policy	Not for profit

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Demonstrated successful management of programmes and policy advocacy at national but preferable taking an active role in regional and global settings
2. Understands and can promote the PDF values and approaches to development with a commitment and passion to serve the people of the Pacific Islands
3. Proven programme planning experience at the management level
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
5. Demonstrated creative and critical thinking skills
6. Proven ability to work on multiple projects and a busy schedule
7. Strong communication and presentation skills

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Strong written and spoken English language proficiency
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Driver’s License

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
All staff
Chief Executive Officer
Manager Pacific Emergency and Response Unit (PERU)
Manager Pacific Emergency and Response Unit (PERU)
External
Donors
NGOs
Country Representatives
Program Sponsors
General Public
Media
Partners - Joint Ventures
CSOs
Regional DPOs

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Achiever	Puts in effort to achieve a desired result or goal and is motivated by this end and the overall accomplishment.
Innovative	Devises new and creative ways to do things comes up with original ideas.
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Resilient	Cope positively with stress and catastrophe. Bounces back from setbacks, mistakes or misfortunes.
Interpersonal Styles
Perceptive	Shows keen insight and understanding of issues or situations.
Realistic	Shows concern for facts and reality, rejecting the impractical.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Flexible/Adaptable	Readily accommodates changing circumstances, modifying own behaviour and/or views. Able to adjust easily to new conditions.
Well organised	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner.