District Officer

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy; Punjab; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy is seeking a Project Manager to lead community-based youth development initiatives across Punjab. The role involves coordinating with TVET institutes, CSOs and government partners to mobilize trainees, assess training providers, and ensure successful program implementation.

You will oversee field activities, monitor progress, document outcomes, and promote gender inclusion while building links with employers and financial service providers.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, or related field.
• Experience in community mobilization, youth engagement or development projects.
• Willingness to travel extensively within assigned districts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach and identify/register eligible youth trainees according to project criteria.
• Map and assess TVET institutes, training service providers, financial institutions, industries, and potential employers.
• Coordinate with CSOs, TEVTA, NAVTTC, and other stakeholders for trainee enrollment, RPL, WBL, green skills, and climate resilience initiatives.
• Facilitate SBCC campaigns and promote gender equality and inclusion of women and marginalized groups.
• Monitor trainees’ progress through regular field visits and coordinate with training institutes to ensure effective project implementation.
• Support teachers’ training, laboratory equipment provision, and related logistical arrangements in TVET institutes.
• Prepare monthly work plans, field visit reports, activity reports, meeting minutes, and maintain accurate beneficiary databases.
• Document success stories, track project targets, and provide regular field updates and feedback to the Project Manager.
• Promote beneficiaries’ employability by developing linkages with employers, industries, and financial service providers.
• Ensure awareness of the Feedback and Complaints Response Mechanism (FCRM) among stakeholders and beneficiaries.

Skills

Community mobilization

Youth engagement

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, or related field

Job description

Qualification: Minimum bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, or related field.

Preferably having the knowledge of TVET sector working in Pakistan

Experience:

• At least 2–3 years of experience in community mobilization, youth engagement, or development projects.
• Willingness to travel extensively within assigned districts.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and in team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach and identify/register eligible youth trainees according to project criteria.
• Map and assess TVET institutes, training service providers, financial institutions, industries, and potential employers.
• Coordinate with CSOs, TEVTA, NAVTTC, and other stakeholders for trainee enrollment, RPL, WBL, green skills, and climate resilience initiatives.
• Facilitate SBCC campaigns and promote gender equality and inclusion of women and marginalized groups.
• Monitor trainees’ progress through regular field visits and coordinate with training institutes to ensure effective project implementation.
• Support teachers’ training, laboratory equipment provision, and related logistical arrangements in TVET institutes.
• Prepare monthly work plans, field visit reports, activity reports, meeting minutes, and maintain accurate beneficiary databases.
• Document success stories, track project targets, and provide regular field updates and feedback to the Project Manager.
• Promote beneficiaries’ employability by developing linkages with employers, industries, and financial service providers.
• Ensure awareness of the Feedback and Complaints Response Mechanism (FCRM) among stakeholders and beneficiaries.

Job SummaryThe Project Manager will be respo....