Job Description

Position: Regional Program Coordinator

Report to: Manager Program

Duration: One Year (Extendable)  

Location: Abbottabad

Reported by:     None

Remuneration:   (660,000 - 720,000) Annual

Job Profile:

Regional Program Officer will play a lead role for the organization at regional level to develop liaison with the stakeholders including government agencies. The position is expected to play a role in building strategic relationships with key stakeholders, local partners and communities. The incumbent will ensure effective implementation of the organizations’ program leading to overall objectives and vision.

Major Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor program activities in partnership with the local partners and stakeholders
• Bring innovation and introduce new ways of working within the targeted districts
• Enhance organizational portfolio and program interventions at the district, provincial and national level
• Plan, Budget and report program activities in line with the organizational vision, mission and objectives
• Regional Program Coordinator will be responsible of conducting meetings and discussion with key stakeholders at district level for better coordination and to identify potential area for interventions
• Represent organization and showcasing at district, provincial and national level forums
• Develop the liaison with key department at district level including District Election Commissioner, District Education Officers, District Social Welfare officer, Deputy Commissioners and Forest Department, etc.
• Empower local partners through training and orientation on development issues
• Support and contribute in the development of concept notes, programs and projects in the light organizational strategic plan and stakeholder’s requirements
• Ensure that the project teams are fully briefed on all aspects of quality and accountability, security, social and cultural norms and local conditions and behavior.
• Ensure that Organization policies and SOPs are properly implemented at office and community level.

Education and Skills

• Master degree in social sciences or other relevant field
• At least five years of proven experience in program implementation with a national/ international organization on similar role
• Familiarity with data management software (MS Access, MS Excel, SPSS, etc.) desirable and accountability systems
• Knowledge of the geographical location, report writing, research reports, proposal writing and strategic planning
• Proven experience in establishing monitoring and reporting systems and quantitative/qualitative data collection techniques
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders

Work Ethics:

Accountability:   Able to set clear goals for himself and his/her team and monitor performance against the objectives

Empowerment: Capable of having open, honest and respectful dialogue with community members and Government representatives and other stakeholders

Equality: Work with highest ethical standards and treat all people with respect

Inclusiveness:   Embrace diversity and able to enrich output with diverse perspectives

Sustainability:    Committed to achieving sustainable results in all aspects of work