Project Manager

1. JOB DETAILS:

Designation:

Project Manager

Reports To:

HOP

Project:

Strengthening Life Skills Based Education in Pakistan (UNFPA)

Prepared/ Revised:

Revised

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