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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

  1. Proficiency in MS – Office, MS – Excel, MS- Power Point, SPSS
  2. High Integrity and professionalism
  3. Respect for diversity and results-based outcomes
  4. Effective planning and organization
  5. Excellent communication and writing skills
  6. Affirmative commitment and ownership of work
  7. Constructive team work

MINIMUM EDCUATION AND WORK EXPEREINCE

  1. 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
  2. At least 1-2 years experience of conducting social research

PCP is an equal opportunity employer.