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