District Manager

Itacec; Sukkur; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) in Sukkur seeks a district-level Program Manager to lead operations, supervise district teams, and strengthen government and community partnerships for quality education initiatives. The role involves procurement, MEL support, and donor coordination in line with ITA policies.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong leadership and reporting skills, and willingness to travel across the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. Masters preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in project implementation, coordination, or management, preferably in the education or development sector.
• Experience of working with government departments, preferably the education department in Sindh.
• Demonstrated experience in administration, procurement, and vendor management, including knowledge of procurement procedures and documentation.
• Proven track record in fundraising or resource mobilization, preferably for schools or education initiatives.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the district and surrounding areas.
• Strong leadership, communication, and reporting skills.
• Proven ability to manage teams and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage district-level program operations, ensuring quality implementation and timely achievement of targets.
• Supervise and support district teams, including coordinators, field officers, and facilitators.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with government stakeholders, including district education officials, the School Education & Literacy Department and the district administration, as well as community stakeholders and partner organizations; secure approvals, coordinate joint activities, and represent ITA in district-level meetings and forums.
• Monitor field activities, ensure data accuracy, and prepare regular progress reports.
• Support project monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) processes.
• Oversee district office administration, including logistics, travel, asset and inventory management, and record-keeping, in line with ITA’s policies and procedures.
• Lead district-level procurement: define requirements, obtain and compare quotations, and ensure transparent, compliant, value-for-money purchasing in line with ITA and donor procurement rules.
• Identify, onboard, and manage vendors and service providers, monitoring contract delivery, quality, timelines, and payments.
• Lead fundraising and resource mobilization for schools by identifying and engaging local philanthropists, businesses, CSR programs, and community contributors; prepare funding proposals and appeals; and maintain donor relationships and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to ITA’s safeguarding, gender equality, PSEA, and inclusion policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reporting

Team management

Stakeholder management

Govt department experience

Procurement

Fundraising

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Masters preferred

Job description

Education:Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. Masters preferred.

Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of experience in project implementation, coordination, or management, preferably in the education or development sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage district-level program operations, ensuring quality implementation and timely achievement of targets.


• Supervise and support district teams, including coordinators, field officers, and facilitators.


• Manage and strengthen relationships with government stakeholders, including district education officials, the School Education & Literacy Department and the district administration, as well as community stakeholders and partner organizations; secure approvals, coordinate joint activities, and represent ITA in district-level meetings and forums.


• Monitor field activities, ensure data accuracy, and prepare regular progress reports.


• Support project monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) processes.


• Oversee district office administration, including logistics, travel, asset and inventory management, and record-keeping, in line with ITA’s policies and procedures.


• Lead district-level procurement: define requirements, obtain and compare quotations, and ensure transparent, compliant, value-for-money purchasing in line with ITA and donor procurement rules.


• Identify, onboard, and manage vendors and service providers, monitoring contract delivery, quality, timelines, and payments.


• Lead fundraising and resource mobilization for schools by identifying and engaging local philanthropists, businesses, CSR programs, and community contributors; prepare funding proposals and appeals; and maintain donor relationships and reporting.


• Ensure adherence to ITA’s safeguarding, gender equality, PSEA, and inclusion policies.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and reporting skills.


• Proven ability to manage teams and multiple stakeholders.


• Experience of working with government departments, preferably the education department in Sindh.


• Demonstrated experience in administration, procurement, and vendor management, including knowledge of procurement procedures and documentation.


• Proven track record in fundraising or resource mobilization, preferably for schools or education initiatives.


• Willingness to travel frequently within the district and surrounding areas.

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

Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment, violations of safeguarding principles, and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).