District Coordinator

Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA); Bahawalpur Division; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 2,750,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational non-profit organization is looking for a Program Officer to oversee school operations in the Rahim Yar Khan district. The role involves monitoring school performance, managing teams, and building relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a Master’s degree and experience in educational program implementation. Strong skills in MS Office and data analysis are essential. This position encourages individuals from marginalized groups to apply.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in school monitoring and community mobilization.
• Ability to engage effectively with communities and manage teams.
• Experience in ensuring quality implementation of educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support operations of ITA-operated schools.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and enrollment.
• Lead and mentor a team of Field Officers and Teachers.
• Build relationships with school management and district education authorities.
• Document success stories and prepare reports.

Skills

MS Office

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences or equivalent

Job description

Location: Rahim Yar Khan

Education: Master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies or an equivalent discipline

Experience: Demonstrated experience in school monitoring, community mobilization, teacher training, team supervision, and reporting. Ability to engage effectively with communities, manage field teams, ensure quality implementation of educational programs, and maintain accurate documentation and reporting systems.

Job Responsibilities

Program Implementation & Oversight (30%)

• Supervise and support the operations of all ITA-operated schools under PSRP, NSP, PSSP programs in the district.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress and teachers’ performance.
• Ensure compliance with program timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.

Monitoring & Evaluation (30%)

• Maintain accurate records of school profiles, teacher attendance, student enrollment, and infrastructure.
• Monitor timely updates of student and teacher data on SIS/TIS by cluster coordinators.
• Monitor daily dengue activity updates from schools.
• Ensure data collection, documentation, and reporting of school activities and performance indicators.
• Coordinate assessments (e.g., ASER, baseline/midline/endline evaluations) and submit reports.

Team Management (20%)

• Lead and mentor a team of Field Officers, Teachers, and support staff.
• Conduct team meetings to review progress and address challenges.
• Evaluate team performance and recommend capacity-building initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination (20%)

• Build relationships with school management, district education authorities, PEF/PEIMA officials, and community leaders.
• Coordinate visits by external monitoring agencies and ensure proper documentation.
• Act as a liaison with local government offices to resolve issues.
• Organize community engagement activities such as SMC meetings, awareness campaigns, enrollment drives, and training workshops.
• Coordinate with government departments to ensure smooth school operations.

Reporting & Documentation

• Document success stories, case studies, and innovations.
• Prepare and submit progress reports to the Regional Manager/Program Team.

Key Skills and Competencies

The candidate should have strong skills in MS Office and data analysis, with effective stakeholder management, communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.

We proactively encourage individuals from marginalized groups (e.g., minorities, persons with disabilities, women from remote or underprivileged areas) to apply.

How to Apply?

If interested, submit your updated Resume and Cover Letter specifying the position, current, and expected salary via email to [e-mail] or by post to Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi, 12-Sharif Colony, Iftikhar Ahmad Malik Road, Canal Park Gulberg 2, Lahore, Pakistan.

ITA maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment, safeguarding violations, and SEA.