Duty Station: Wisdom House, Channan, Kharian. Local candidates will be preferred

Position Summary

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, implementation, and day-to-day management of the Skill Development Center in Kharian, district Gujrat, Punjab. The incumbent will ensure effective delivery of vocational and digital skills training, supervise trainers and staff, coordinate with government departments, industry partners, and local stakeholders, monitor project progress against approved targets, and ensure quality implementation and reporting in accordance with the Organization’s policies and donor requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Implementation

• Lead the day-to-day implementation of all project activities in accordance with approved work plans and timelines.
• Develop training calendars, batch schedules, and operational plans for all training programs.
• Ensure timely enrollment, orientation, and placement of trainees in accordance with project criteria.
• Oversee smooth functioning of classrooms, computer labs, training equipment, and learning facilities.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of vocational, digital, and entrepreneurship training programs.
• Coordinate internship and job placement initiatives where applicable.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Maintain regular coordination with government departments including TEVTA, NAVTTC, PSDF, and other relevant authorities.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local industries, employers, educational institutions, and private sector organizations for employment and internship opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and other development partners.

Supervision and Team Management

• Supervise trainers, support staff, and project personnel to ensure quality implementation.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback to project staff.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and monitor implementation against agreed targets.
• Promote teamwork and ensure compliance with organizational policies and safeguarding standards.

Community Engagement

• Lead community mobilization activities to identify and enroll deserving youth, with particular emphasis on women and marginalized groups.
• Organize awareness sessions, career counseling events, and orientation meetings for beneficiaries and their families.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor project implementation against approved indicators, work plans, and budgets.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, attendance records, inventories, beneficiary databases, and training records.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and final narrative reports.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices.

Compliance and Accountability

• Ensure compliance with the organization’s policies, donor requirements, safeguarding standards, and financial procedures.
• Support procurement, inventory management, and verification of project assets and equipment.
• Ensure proper maintenance of project documentation and filing systems.
• Facilitate internal and external monitoring, audits, and evaluation visits.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, Education, IT, or a related field. Master's degree will be preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in project coordination, youth empowerment, vocational training, livelihood, or skill development projects.
• Experience working with government departments, technical training institutions, and private sector employers will be highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in project implementation, stakeholder engagement, team supervision, and reporting.

Required Skills

• Excellent project planning and coordination skills.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with vocational training, digital skills, freelancing, entrepreneurship, and job placement initiatives will be an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English and Urdu (written and spoken).

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children, youth, women, and vulnerable populations. All employment offers are subject to satisfactory reference checks and adherence to organizational safeguarding and protection policies.