As part of the implementation of the Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP), specify here the level of risk associated with child safeguarding (0, 1 or 2) depending on whether or not the position involves contact with children (in particular access to children and/or personal data) and, if so, specify the type of interaction. 

Level of Risk: 1

This position may have indirect access to children or personal data about children through program implementation, monitoring, and reporting. The incumbent is expected to fully comply with SIF’s Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP) and ensure all project activities uphold the principles of child safety, dignity, and protection.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

 1. Assessment & Design

• Lead and contribute to needs assessments, situation analyses, market assessments, and stakeholder consultations to inform evidence-based program design.
• Provide technical inputs for project proposals, logframes, budgets, and implementation strategies aligned with SIF’s mission, national priorities, and donor requirements.
• Support the CPC and Program Managers in identifying new programming opportunities, gaps, and partnerships through continuous context monitoring.

2. Planning & Start-Up

• Translate approved proposals into detailed implementation plans (DIP), procurement schedules, and MEAL plans in close coordination with MEAL, Finance, Logistics, and technical teams.
• Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, targets, and deliverables for project teams and partners through structured kick-off meetings.
• Establish systems for accountability, risk management, safeguarding, gender mainstreaming, and environmental compliance from the beginning of each project.

3. Implementation & Quality Assurance

• Lead timely, effective implementation of multi-sectoral programs ensuring adherence to scope, budgets, timelines, and donor standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to project teams for smooth delivery across education, child protection, WASH, FSL, shelter, and DRR sectors.
• Ensure compliance with SIF and donor standards, Sphere, CHS, safeguarding protocols, and relevant cluster guidelines.
• Promote quality, inclusion, community participation, and accountability; ensure feedback and complaint mechanisms are functional and responsive.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEAL) & Reporting

• Work closely with MEAL to ensure systematic monitoring of outputs, outcomes, and indicators through field visits, data verification, and regular quality checks.
• Ensure timely preparation of progress reports, beneficiary data, dashboards, case studies, and evidence-based narrative updates.
• Facilitate After-Action Reviews (AARs), learning workshops, and internal reviews to capture lessons learned and improve implementation.
• Support evaluation missions, ensure follow-up on recommendations, and contribute to organizational learning.

5. Coordination, Complaince Capacity Building & Closure 

• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets to ensure value for money, financial discipline, and compliance with SIF and donor regulations.
• Coordinate with Finance, Logistics, and Supply Chain to ensure timely procurement, payments, and asset management.
• Represent SIF in clusters, government coordination forums, partner meetings, and external platforms as delegated by the CPC.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and capacity-building to project teams and local partners to strengthen program delivery and compliance.
• Promote sustainability and localization through community engagement, government linkages, and institutional partnerships.
• Ensure smooth project closure including final reporting, audits, documentation of lessons learned, asset handover, and knowledge management.

KNOWLEDGE / STUDIES / DIPLOMAS

• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience (minimum 5–7 years) in managing and implementing multi-sectoral humanitarian and development projects with INGOs-NGOs or UN agencies.
• Strong understanding of Project cycle management (PCM), Problem tree and solution Tree and PRA Tools.

HARD SKILLS / SOFT SKILLS

Hard Skills:

• Strong project management, budget monitoring, and reporting skills.
• Excellent knowledge of PCM tools, MEAL frameworks, and results-based management.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and project management software.
• Fluency in English and Urdu

Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong coordination, negotiation, and representation abilities.
• Commitment to SIF’s values, humanitarian principles, and safeguarding standards.