Job Description:

The roles and responsibilities for this position includes but not limited to:

Project Planning and Implementation

• Lead the planning and execution of project activities in line with the approved project document, logical framework, and budget.
• Develop detailed work plans and timelines in coordination with field teams to ensure timely delivery of all project components.
• Ensure that all interventions are context-specific, technically sound, and aligned with the needs of the targeted communities.

Team Leadership and Capacity Building

• Supervise and provide day-to-day guidance to Head Office and district project teams including technical, operational, and administrative staff.
• Ensure that team members clearly understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Facilitate capacity-building initiatives, on-the-job training, and mentoring to enhance team performance and technical competencies, especially in livestock management.

Coordination with Stakeholders

• Establish and maintain regular communication and working relationships with external stakeholders.
• Ensure that district teams implement technical inputs, strategic guidance, and quality standards.
• Act as a key focal point for government departments to align project activities with public sector recovery efforts.

Logistics and Resource Management

• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of livestock-related inputs.
• Oversee the effective utilization of project resources in accordance with organizational guidelines.
• Ensure district teams have the logistical support and technical materials required to carry out planned activities efficiently.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare and submit regular progress reports (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) to management.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including beneficiary lists, activity reports, training records, and monitoring tools.
• Compile case studies, success stories, and lessons learned for sharing with stakeholders and for organizational learning.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Identify operational, financial, or reputational risks that could impact project success and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that all project activities comply with requirements, policies, and national laws/regulations.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and ethical practices at all levels of project execution.

Community Engagement and Beneficiary Support

• Ensure strong community participation and feedback mechanisms are in place.
• Foster community ownership to enhance sustainability of project outcomes.

Qualification & Experience

Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or Project Management from a recognized university and Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Project Management, preferably in the development sector.

Skills:

• Prior experience with donor-funded projects, especially in Livelihood related intervention, is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, team coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English, Urdu, and preferably local languages.

The Organization is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from marginalized groups. The Organization maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse (PSEA), and corruption, and strictly upholds its Code of Conduct in all operations.