Manager Community Engagement & Improvement Initiatives

The Citizens Foundation; Karachi Division; Presencial; PKR 1.500.000 - 2.700.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Citizens Foundation seeks a Manager – Community Engagement and Improvement Initiatives to lead CELC projects under the Community Improvement Plan, ensuring meaningful community participation and effective learning initiatives.

You will coordinate across field teams, oversee Community Learning Centers, manage budgets, and drive stakeholder collaboration to deliver programs that foster social, economic, and behavioral improvements.

Formación

• Experience in community engagement and learning-center operations.
• Ability to plan, monitor and report on complex community programs.
• Strong data management and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead CELC initiatives and community engagement activities.
• Coordinate with field teams for seamless program delivery.
• Oversee Community Learning Centers' operations and budgets.
• Drive partnerships and procurement for center operations.
• Analyze data, generate insights, and document impact trends.

Conocimientos

Community engagement

Field coordination

Center operations

Data reporting

MS Office

Procurement support

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelor's in Social Sciences or Business Administration

Descripción del empleo

The Manager – Community Engagement and Improvement Initiatives, will be responsible for leading community mobilization and engagement as part of the Community Improvement Plan (CIP),as well as the effective functioning of Community Learning and Engagement Centers (CELCs). He/She will ensure meaningful participation of communities, oversee the planning and execution of awareness and learning initiatives, and drive impact through strong stakeholder coordination and program implementation.

• Lead and support the execution of Community Engagement and Learning Center (CELC) initiatives
• Coordinate with field teams for seamless implementation of community-based activities under the Community Coordination Council (CCC)
• Oversee field operations, including establishment and effective functioning of Community Learning Centers
• Drive stakeholder coordination, including school programmes and headoffice teams, for smooth program delivery

Data Management & Analysis:

• Establish systems for timely data collection, validation, and reporting
• Analyze community and programme data to generate actionable insights
• Monitor performance metrics and identify areas for improvement
• Document impact, trends, and success stories.

Research:

• Conduct community needs assessments to identify key challenges and opportunities
• Support research on effective community engagement models and learning approaches
• Use data and field insights to inform programme design and improvements
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate research findings into strategy and implementation

Holistic Community Development:

• Promote integrated community development through education, awareness, and capacity-building initiatives
• Engage communities to ensure ownership and sustainability of interventions
• Identify and develop partnerships for addressing diverse community needs
• Drive initiatives that contribute to social, economic, and behavioral change within communities
• Manage programme budgets, ensuring optimal utilization and cost control
• Oversee procurement planning and execution for Community Learning and Engagement Centers as well as Community Coordination Council.

Required Skills

Technical Skills:

• Lead community engagement activities with strong field coordination
• Oversee planning and execution of Community Learning Center operations
• Ensure timely follow-ups on community initiatives and program activities
• Coordinate with partners and support procurement for center operations
• Analyze community and program data for reporting and informed decision-making
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Soft Skills:

• Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Excellent communication and community/stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet program deadlines
• Strong relationship-building skills with communities and field teams
• Adaptive and culturally sensitive in diverse community settings

Education

Bachelors in Social Sciences or Business Administration

Experience

The required candidate should possess 5-6 years of experience in the capacity of Programme Management, operations, coordination, communication & data management & analysis.