Job Description:
- Develop and maintain strong coordination with key stakeholders in the district e.g. district administration, education department, and other line departments for successful and sustainable implementation of projects initiatives
- Manage in-service professional development activities in the district (that include face-to-face trainings, follow-ups and roll out of TIG activities)
- Ensure administrative and logistic support required to implement program activities in the district
- Lead district based staff in detailed weekly/monthly planning including field travels/school visits while adhering to quarterly/annual/LoP work plan targets and indicators
- Participate in the recruitment of School Support Associates and other district staff as per HR recruitment policies and guidelines
- Under the guidance of Technical Coordinator, supervise district based staff that include School Support Associates and Admin & Finance Officer etc. and appraises their performance as scheduled
- Develop and submit monthly cash projection against program activities, support district based procurement (as needed)
- Ensure maintaining and updating of financial and compliance records/matters
- Support the district, provincial and national offices in undertaking monitoring and data collection of work plan activities and participate in various surveys conducted in the district
- Prepare and submit district level monthly, quarterly and annual reports and maintain updates to be shared with his/her supervisor and the provincial team on a regular or as and when required basis
- Compile success stories from the field and undertake case studies to highlight impact of the project
Qualification:
- Master in social sciences or other relevant fields – (a bachelor or master degree in education will be preferred)
Experience:
Have at least 05 years of experience in:
- Managing a district level office of an INGO/LNGO preferably in education development projects (experience with a USAID funded project will be preferred)
- Managing and supervising field based training programs particularly for elementary/ primary teachers and other professional development activities.
Skills:
- Ability to model best practices in mentoring district based team for successful program implementation.
- Ability to manage and adhere to strict timelines
- Strong interpersonal and coordination skills
- Strong information sharing and report writing skills
- Proficient in MS office
- Strong people management and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in Urdu and English (Knowledge of local languages will be an additional asset)
Applicants having permanent residency/domicile of the same city/district/agency will be given preference in the shortlisting process.
The organization is an equal opportunity employer, qualified female candidates and candidates from minorities are encouraged to apply.