Starting Date: ASAP

Contract type: Full-time and open-ended

Salary: As per respective grade and commensurate with relevant experience and skills

Location: Lahore - Pakistan

Application closing date: 03 10 2024

About the Job

Better Cotton is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join its MEL & Assurance team based in the Better Cotton Pakistan Office, in Lahore, who will be responsible for ensuring that suitable M&E systems are in place to support the implementation of program activities. This will include process and tools development, data collection and analysis, reporting and learning/reflection processes, and some evaluation. The senior coordinator will assist program and implementation partner staff in using, adapting, and reporting from tools and processes. Additionally, they will take the lead in ensuring that MEL activities are carried out consistently and credibly at the country level, following global processes. Their role also involves ensuring the credibility of the information collected from the field and contributing to the understanding of the impacts of Better Cotton in Pakistan.

The Senior Coordinator will report to Manager Assurance, Pakistan.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Lead the execution and provide quality oversight for the MEL processes and systems in Pakistan, following Better Cotton's global MEL framework and requirements;

• Assist in defining the necessary resources and budgets to implement MEL plans in Pakistan and monitor progress against budgets throughout the year;

• Contribute ideas and suggestions to the global MEL system and process development, aiming to improve transparency, credibility, efficiency, etc;

• Identify and define key performance indicators (KPIs) for program partners that effectively measure their progress;

• Ensure Result Indicator data is collected, cleaned, and shared with the global team according to the timeline;

• Provide support, input or be part of Global Projects as and when requested;

• Providing required information to Capacity Building Team, Assurance Team, Membership Team and Supply Chain team as required;

• Support Programme team to develop and deliver training modules around monitoring and evaluation tools, analysis tools, excel, and other data management tools;

• Support Programme team to conduct capacity building trainings with Implementing Partner staff;

• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive M&E frameworks that align with the Better Cotton goals and objectives;

• Proficiency in designing data collection tools, such as surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and understanding their appropriate application in different contexts;

• Strong analytical skills to interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to generate insights and recommendations;

• Knowledge of data management practices, including data cleaning, validation, and storage, to ensure data integrity and security;

• Proficient in preparing comprehensive M&E reports and effectively communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders;

• Offer technical support to strengthening of M&E capacity of local programme partners;

We are looking for someone who has

What we offer

• Competitive salary.

• Hybrid working – (Depending upon location).

• Continuous learning and development.

• 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8-9 Bank Holidays and a further 3 days off and parental benefits.

• A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued.

• The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.

• Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time.

• Medical outdoor coverage.

• Indoor Health insurances for self and dependant/s.

• Life Insurance.

• Terminal benefit (Gratuity).

Working arrangements

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based in Lahore - Pakistan. Better Cotton offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm.  The position might require travel domestically as well as internationally, if needed.

Our hiring process

Initial Screening:

If you are selected, you will be contacted for an initial screening, which may involve a brief phone interview or video call. The purpose is to learn more about you, confirm basic qualifications, and discuss the role and organisation.

Interviews:

If you are confirmed after the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process at Better Cotton may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management.

Assessment and Testing:

Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position.

Reference Checks:

Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history.

Offer stage:

After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details.

About Better Cotton

Better Cotton is the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Our 200+ colleagues of 37+ nationalities are united by a shared passion and commitment to achieving the Better Cotton mission: to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment. Through our network of field-level partners a quarter of the world’s cotton is now grown under the Better Cotton Standard. We have united the industry’s stakeholders behind our efforts, from ginners and spinners to brand owners, civil society organisations and governments. Everyone who cares about cotton and its sustainable future can now be part of something better.

About our Values

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:  

• Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible) 

• As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic) 

• Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic) 

• Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic) 

• Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing)  

Being you @ Better Cotton

Better Cotton is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.