NSB Pakistan: Project Lead for Education & Research

CERP | Evidence Matters; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

CERP in Pakistan invites applications for a Project Manager to lead the National Science Bowl Pakistan initiatives. You will oversee two linked workstreams—private-school competition delivery and a research project in partner schools—balancing programme execution with field data collection.

The role requires strong organizational abilities, experience managing large teams and external partners, and the capacity to keep multiple workstreams on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
• 4 to 5 years of project management experience.
• Experience managing events, competitions or education programmes is preferred.
• Experience coordinating field research or survey-based projects is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Competition Delivery: own the full delivery cycle for the National Science Bowl Pakistan for private schools; develop detailed project plans; manage budget and sponsorships; oversee outreach, registrations, logistics and event-day execution; finalise results and awards; supervise 150+ volunteers.
• Research Delivery: manage school liaison, plan baseline and endline surveys, develop instruments, pilot and fieldwork; oversee data entry and quality checks; supervise field team and Research Associate.
• Partner and Funder Coordination: coordinate with implementing partners; share regular updates and design interventions; provide funder progress reports.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management: maintain updates with schools, students, sponsors and partners; inform project leadership of risks and decisions across both workstreams.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Team supervision

Survey/data collection

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CERP in Pakistan invites applications for a Project Manager to lead the National Science Bowl Pakistan initiatives. You will oversee two linked workstreams—private-school competition delivery and a research project in partner schools—balancing programme execution with field data collection.

The role requires strong organizational abilities, experience managing large teams and external partners, and the capacity to keep multiple workstreams on time and within budget.