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Job Summary:

The Project Officer will support the day-to-day implementation of heatwave response activities at field level, ensuring effective community engagement, timely delivery of interventions, and accurate reporting of project progress.

1-Program Planning, Coordination, and Implementation (30% of time)

• Support development of detailed work plans, field visit schedules, and training calendars.
• Implement heatwave preparedness and response activities, including community awareness sessions, distribution of heat protection items, and support to health facilities.
• Support establishment and dissemination of heatwave early warning messages at community level.
• Ensure inclusion of vulnerable groups such as elderly persons, women, children, persons with disabilities, and outdoor workers. 
• Liaise with community leaders, volunteers, health workers, and local authorities.
• Support formation and strengthening of community heat action committees (if applicable). Facilitate behavior change communication (BCC) sessions on heat stress prevention.

2-Develop Enterprise Assessments, Data Collection and report tools (30% of time)

• Collect field data, attendance sheets, distribution records, and case studies. Support baseline, endline, and post-distribution monitoring activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for the Project Manager. Support procurement, storage, and distribution of project supplies in coordination with logistics teams.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and beneficiary records.
• Ensure community feedback and complaint mechanisms are well communicated and accessible. Report safeguarding concerns in line with organizational policies.

3-Business Advisory Support, Networking & Partnership Building (20% of time)

• Provide hands-on guidance to project participants Build and strengthen local networks to sustain best practices beyond project duration.
• Liaise with community leaders, volunteers, health workers, and local authorities. 
• Support formation and strengthening of community heat action committees (if applicable).
• Facilitate behavior change communication (BCC) sessions on heat stress prevention.

4- Reporting, Compliance, Monitoring (15 % of time)

• Ensure effective monitoring of project indicators, outputs, and outcomes. Support documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and success stories. 
• Ensure accountability mechanisms (feedback, complaints) are functional and accessible.

5-OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED (5 % of time)

• Any other tasks or responsibilities based on organizational and programming needs as assigned by the Line Manager.

Qualifications (Know How)

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Environmental Studies, or related field. Minimum 3-4 years of experience in field-based humanitarian or development projects.

Desired

• Having university degree in environmental, disaster and climate related fields

Experience/Technical Skills

Required

• Experience in health promotion, DRR, climate resilience, or emergency response preferred. Familiarity with community mobilization and data collection tools.

Desired

• Having experience of implementing Heat Wave projects in Karachi.

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.