Punjab Transgender Advocate

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Provincial Program Coordinator to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing a Provincial Working Group/Forum for Transgender Community Inclusion in Flood Relief and Response. This includes working as a convener Taskforce, implementing the provincial reform agenda, and maintaining good working relations with the provincial government.

1. Job Description:
2. To assist the PJN-PMU in building linkages and keeping close liaison with NCHR, PDMA, Human Rights Departments, Gender Equality Departments, Social Welfare and Protection Authorities, other relevant government departments, and national and international humanitarian actors and CSOs working on local and regional levels;
3. To proactively advocate for Transgender rights-based approach and inclusive operations with NCHR, PDMA and humanitarian actors involved in current flood relief response ;
4. To maintain a professional relationship with all stakeholders, local government representatives, community leaders, , media, CSOs, and humanitarian actors;
5. To supervise and manage provincial-level project activities throughout as well as providing continuous technical backstopping to district Transgender fellow and district partners in effective implementation of the project.

1. Required Skills and Qualifications:
2. A Master's degree in Sociology, Public policy or relevant discipline;
3. 5 to 8 years of work experience and ability to network with or develop a broad array of partnerships with all relevant stakeholders;
4. Experience of organizing policy reform consultation and writing policy papers. Engagement with human rights stakeholders and expertise in building alliances and collaborations with civil society organizations and forums.
5. Extensive experience working for the transgender rights in the country, enjoys good rapport with govt officials and other stakeholders.
6. Ability to network with or develop a broad array of partnerships with all relevant stakeholders.
7. Demonstrable experience working with or coordinating partners with community and national levels organizations and networks.

1. Benefits:
2. Promoting diversity and inclusion through a human rights-based approach;
3. Developing and implementing policies and procedures that support transgender individuals and communities;
4. Building relationships with stakeholders and promoting collaborative approaches to address social issues;
5. Conducting research and analysis to inform decision-making and program development;
6. Fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and understanding within the organization and among its partners.

1. Others:
2. Candidates must possess strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills;
3. Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and strategically;
4. Candidates must have fluency in English and Urdu language and excellent writing skills.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about promoting human rights and supporting marginalized communities.