
Posted date | 17th May, 2023 | Last date to apply | 5th June, 2023 |
Country | Pakistan | Locations | Islamabad |
Category | Project Management | ||
Type | Full Time | Position | 1 |
Status | Closed |
1. JOB DETAILS: |
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Designation: |
Project Manager |
Reports To: |
HOP |
Project: |
Strengthening Life Skills Based Education in Pakistan (UNFPA) |
Prepared/ Revised: |
Revised |
2. JOB PURPOSE:
The PM will manage to align project , develop detailed work plans, manage project teams, contribute in achieving milestones, and report the project accomplishments to all relevant stakeholders & donor as per agreed schedule audience.
3. POSITION DIMENSIONS:
Project Manager
Head of Program
4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Management and overseeing of overall activities of UNFPA project in ICT and South Punjab, Baluchistan, Sindh & KPK.
- Supervise UNFPA project activities & associated staff at Head Office and regional level.
- Facilitate UNFPA project staff during planning and implementation of project activities
- Regular reporting to and coordination with the Head of Programs
- Coordination with the operations, finance and HR departments for smooth implementation of project activities
- Compilation and submission of monthly progress reports to Head of Programs
- Daily coordination with project staff for follow-up on planned activities and progress
- Support to M&E focal person in consistent monitoring of project activities
- Regular coordination with donor/ UNFPA and stakeholders
- Ensure all project activities are implemented as per plan of action and approved budget
- Ensure donor compliance at all levels during implementation of project activities
- Coordinate with Head of Programs regarding support required at all levels, internal as well as external.
- Being leader of the project provides guidance and motivation to all team members
- Identify areas of improvement related to staff performance and provide technical support & brainstorming through trainings & handholding.
- Ensure that reports are received timely from all relevant quarters, reviewed and submitted to the program officer before the deadlines
- Coordination with the focal person of digital/ social media for developing case studies & success stories, projects updates & posts to be shared via digital media for public information and image building
- Will present the project updates to the senior management of ACT International, on periodic basis.
- Represent ACT on different forums and present the project and its learning
- Any other responsibilities assigned by the senior management of ACT International
5. WORKING CONDITIONS:
Location: Islamabad
Travel Required: No
6. WORKING RELATIONS:
i. Managers WGFS (SP, Sindh, KPK and Baluchistan)
ii. Assistant Manager Program (ACT Head Office)
iii.Manager (NYHL)
iv. Program Officers (ACT Head Office)
7. COMPETENCIES:
- Master degree in a relevant discipline e.g., Management Science and Gender Studies
- Minimum 6 years proven experience
- Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work independently, handle a variety of concurrent activities, rank priorities, organize work efficiently, and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under time constraints
- Strong analytical and practical problem-solving skills
- Computer literacy skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
- Dynamic and willing to take initiative.
- A team player but also capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing contexts and priorities
- Must have knowledge of women rights and gender base violence and existence law related to women right
- Must know how to prevent the gender base violence
- Deep commitment to social justice
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Patient and pays high degree of attention to detail