Specific Responsibilities:
Planning, Implementation and Reporting:
- Effective Planning, Implementation and Budget control of the democratization project.
- Assist in developing relevant strategies to streamline processes.
- Close communication and coordination with implementing partners.
- Identification of partners, if necessary.
- Developing Implementation Plans and Strategies for effective implementation.
- Develop indicators and set benchmarks to track progress.
- Conducting monitoring visits to the project sites.
- Ensuring timely verification of information regularly.
- Assist in expanding democratization projects in the region.
Documentation:
- Writing quality reports like activity reports, training reports, consultancy reports, monitoring reports, progress reports, lessons learnt documentation, analysis reports, and project semi-annual, annual reports when required.
- Keep /maintain record of project documents.
Visibility:
- Represent organization/ project in various events.
- Identify opportunities to network with other organizations that work on same notes and assist in creating linkages.
- Identify opportunities to increase visibility of the project within and outside the organization.
Staff and partner management:
- Coaching the assigned staff.
- Counselling the assigned staff.
- Building relations – two ways.
- Staff development and progress.
- Identification and control of human resource for the projects.
Communication and Coordination with:
- Team members at all locations.
- All relevant project participants
- Partners.
- Staff of different Projects and Programs.
- Other organizations.
- Coordinate with other Governmental or Non-Governmental organizations for projects/programs improvements.
Focal person for Internal audit and mainstreaming Q&A:
- Developing corrective actions against findings.
- Revise/add/remove forms and formats in consultation with team.
- Take initiatives in mainstreaming Q&A in the project.
- Being part of discussion processes aimed at enriching project / program / organizational activities.
Job specifications:
Qualification/Experience:
- For the post of a Senior Program Officer, graduate/master degree from university and 5 years’ relevant experience is considered necessary. Preference will be given to the person who has demonstrated experience in mobilizing and mentoring youth.
Skills/Competencies:
- Senior Program Officer should be able to write and design excellent reports independently, conduct analysis and develop strategies for program development.
- Good command of English & Urdu is essential.
- The post requires frequent travel to execute project activities in various cities across Pakistan.
- String interpersonal skills and experience with youth would be preferred.