Program Officer (Policy &
Program Officer)

Foundation for Ageing & Inclusive Development-FAID is a National Organization registered with SECP as a non-profit Company and licensed under section 42 of the Company Act 2017.

Job Description:

Project: Strengthening Voices for Age-Inclusive Climate Governance in Pakistan

Location: Islamabad

Report to: Sr. Program Officer

Duration 7 months

Basic Salary: PKR 74,400 + allowances and benefits as per FAID policy.

Position Summary

The Program Officer will be responsible for day-to-day implementation, documentation, event organization, and technical assistance under the SCORE Outcome 2 project. The position involves assisting in the development of advocacy packages and policy briefs, coordinating day-to-day engagement with OPAs and Buzurg Dost Networks, organizing dialogue events, and facilitating the Intergenerational Living Library activities.

Key Responsibilities

A. Program Implementation & Field Coordination

• Assist the Project Lead in executing scheduled workplan activities across all core project components and the assessment framework.
• Coordinate day-to-day outreach, communication, and consultations with 157 OPAs, four provincial Buzurg Dost Networks, and partner CSOs across Sindh, KP, Punjab, and Balochistan.
• Coordinate logistics, participant arrangements, accessibility support (large print, accessible venues, travel arrangements), and safe spaces for older adults, women, and persons with disabilities.

B. Advocacy Product Development & Technical Support

• Co-author and assist in drafting 3 policy briefs, technical recommendations, advocacy messages, and meeting synthesis notes.
• Assist in reviewing and refining the Age-Inclusive Climate Governance Assessment Framework based on technical feedback collected from institutions.
• Support the rollout and day-to-day management of the Intergenerational Living Library of Climate Resilience initiative in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, including supporting 4 youth climate activists in conducting oral history interviews with older adults.

C. Event Management & Coalition Support

• Organize logistics for regular virtual coalition meetings, the National Policy Dialogue, and bilateral technical engagement sessions.
• Draft agendas, record detailed minutes, track attendance disaggregated by age, sex, and disability, and compile event proceedings reports.
• Maintain systematic archives of institutional correspondence, submissions, meeting records, and commitment notes.

D. MEAL, Safeguarding & Administrative Support

• Assist the MEAL Officer in routine data collection, recording participant feedback, and capturing Most Significant Change (MSC) stories.
• Ensure strict adherence to FAID’s Safeguarding, PSEAH, and Do No Harm principles across all participant engagement activities.
• Support the Project Lead in drafting monthly internal progress updates and final project documentation.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• High-quality administrative and logistical organization of meetings, roundtables, and the National Policy Dialogue.
• Timely collation of feedback and drafting of 3 policy briefs and advocacy packages.
• Maintenance of complete, disaggregated project records and workshop documentation.
• Smooth coordination with youth activists and older adults under the Intergenerational Living Library initiative.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Communication, or Development Practice.
• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in project implementation, advocacy support, event coordination, and community stakeholder engagement in NGO/INGO settings.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, fluent written and spoken English and Urdu, proficiency in MS Office/digital coordination tools, and experience facilitating inclusive community discussions (especially with older adults and persons with disabilities).
• Attitude: High commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, age-equity, and respectful engagement.