Junior Programme Officer (JPO) - Research
Industry: N.G.O./Social Services
Total Position: (1)
Job Type: Contract Position
Department: Research
Job Location: Islamabad
Gender: No preference
Minimum Education: Masters
Apply By: August 17, 2019
Minimum Experience: 1-2 years
Postal Address: 31-Mauve Area, RDF Centre, Near NHA Building
Sector G-9/1, Islamabad
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) is a nonprofit public service organization with a mandate to promote the volume and effectiveness of philanthropy for development in Pakistan.
TITLE OF THE POSITION
Junior Programme Officer (JPO) - Research
JOB PREVIEW
PCP requires services of a well-qualified researcher to work as Junior Programme Officer (JPO) – Research for a research department. The position’s responsibilities will include:-
JOB DESCRIPTION (TORs)
Broadly, the job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Understands the research project, develops appropriate research methodology, designs data collection instruments
- Plans, implements, and maintains data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol;
- Recruits, instructs, and coordinates research assistants and/or volunteers as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope.
- Coordinates the collection and analysis of research data.
- Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities; acts as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff and as the operational liaison for the funding agency.
- Coordinates the day-to-day activities of any technical support staff specifically engaged in the carrying out of research
- Monitors the progress of research activities; develops and maintains records of research activities, and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by the management
- Implement quality control process throughout the conduct of the research project
- Analyse data and draft written reports for dissemination to the internal and external stakeholders
- Any other relevant task assigned by the reporting officer
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Proficiency in MS – Office, MS – Excel, MS- Power Point, SPSS
- High Integrity and professionalism
- Respect for diversity and results-based outcomes
- Effective planning and organization
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Affirmative commitment and ownership of work
- Constructive team work
MINIMUM EDCUATION AND WORK EXPEREINCE
- A Masters degree in any of the Social Sciences from a well-reputed University. Higher relevant qualification such as M Phil and a degree from a reputed foreign University will be given preference
- At least 1-2 years experience of conducting social research
PCP is an equal opportunity employer.