Program Manager (Election &
Governance Project)

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate should possess at least a Master’s degree in social sciences
• At least 5 years’ experience in project management, social mobilization, research and advocacy.
• Preferably have experience in managing (or at least working) with an election observation project.
• Familiarity with Election laws and the ECP’s code of conduct and procedural requirements.
• Pakistani national, fluent in written and spoken English and Urdu. 
• Experience in preparing budgets for small and large scale projects and managing a diverse team of personnel.
• Proficiency in use of computers, including online applications and presentation skills in English.
• Excellent communication skills and experience in writing donor reports
• Knowledge of geographical area / districts and cultural values will be preferable.

Terms of Reference:

• Manage the implementation of all election observation activities and initiatives to ensure timely and effective results.
• Ensure all activity reports and deliverables are timely complete, adhere to the defined quality standards and are submitted at designated online system promptly
• Hire and manage team of observers for upcoming election
• Ensure that detailed work plans are being implemented by his/her team and any changes are promptly notified to authorities for approval.
• Prepare the Monthly Progress Reports as per requirement in Scope of work
• Conduct regular visits to the assigned districts/constituencies to monitor project activities.
• Advise the staff on areas of program strengthening and guide staff about remedial actions in a timely manner.