Program Coordinator – Social
Development Program

Specific Responsibilities:

• Planning, management, and implementation of projects both in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• Recruitment, orientation and management of team.
• Staff coaching, development and team building.
• Strengthen systems and mechanisms to run projects.
• Communication and liaison with partners.
• M&E and regular reviews of projects.
• Support team in designing, conducting & data analysis of Needs Assessments and Baseline Surveys of projects.
• Financial management of projects.
• Timely reporting of projects to donors.
• Visibility of projects.
• Assist in proposal development, fundraising, and networking in Pakistan & Afghanistan.
• Support leadership in strengthening the desired organization culture.
• Promote integration and collaboration with other organizational programs.
• Ensure the team follows standard guidelines and policies, including security protocols and ISO.
• Mainstreaming of Q&A and Local Capacities for Peace (Do no Harm) in projects.
• Ensure institutionalization of SDP tools, practices & systems.
• Assist AD/DD in regular review of SDP projects, team performance, tools & systems.
• Represent organization at national/international level.
• Keep AD/DD updated and informed.

Job specifications:

Qualification/Experience:

• For the post of Program Coordinator a master’s level degree from reputable university and 5-7 years experience is considered necessary.

Skills/Competencies: 

• Sound knowledge on socio-political issues, gender, food security, human rights, education, health, agriculture, women’s empowerment etc in the context of Pakistan/Afghanistan.
• Background of development scenario of Pakistan, Afghanistan and globally.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Good analytical skills.
• Team management, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Technical proposal & report writing skills on various donor formats.
• Team building & motivator.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work well with diverse teams.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Technical experience/skills in conducting Monitoring and baseline surveys.
• Ability to travel to remote areas and live in basic conditions.
• Good English is essential. Dari/Pashtu and Urdu would be an added value.
• The Program Coordinator must be tolerant and sensitive to needs of religious and ethnic minorities, women and the poor.
• In the absence of the supervisors, Program Coordinator must have the confidence, initiative, patience and integrity to work independently.
• The Program Coordinator is required to follow Organization Accountability Framework and its commitment to the Codes of Conduct practiced by the organization. The Program Coordinator will ensure his/her commitment to the organization mission and values and for working in accordance to his/her job expectations.