Program Coordinator

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy; Punjab; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Part time

Job summary

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy seeks a Program Coordinator to manage Lodhran project activities and ensure quality implementation, stakeholder coordination, and timely reporting. Role involves cross-cutting development work across education, health, WASH, and inclusion, with travel to project sites.

The candidate should have a Master’s in a relevant field and at least 5 years of field experience in development programs, with strong communication and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in social sciences or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in development or community programs.
• Experience in field coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with MEAL, data management, and vulnerable communities.
• Strong communication, coordination, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent planning, multitasking, and time management.
• Knowledge of community-led development and inclusion.
• Proficient report writing and MS Office usage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement program activities across community development, WASH, education, health, livelihoods, sports, and inclusion.
• Develop activity plans, schedules, and field deployment plans with Manager Core Program.
• Engage community groups, local authorities, and stakeholders to promote participation and sustainability.
• Coordinate with MEAL for data collection, verification, monitoring, and reporting.
• Prepare progress reports, success stories, and program documentation.
• Supervise and guide field staff and volunteers, supporting capacity building.
• Ensure safeguarding, PSEA, and LPP policies are followed.
• Represent LPP in local meetings and coordinate with district administration and line departments.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Facilitation

Time management

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Community mobilization

Education

Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Country Pakistan Locations Lodhran with frequent travel to Project sites

Category Project Management

Type Contractual Position 1

50 Shares

Job Purpose

The Program Coordinator will coordinate and monitor LPP’s Core Program activities in Lodhran and Rahim Yar Khan, ensuring quality implementation, community participation, stakeholder coordination, inclusion, and timely reporting in line with approved plans and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement program activities across community development, WASH, education, health, livelihoods, sports, and inclusion.

Develop activity plans, schedules, and field deployment plans in coordination with the Manager Core Program.

Engage community groups, local authorities, and relevant stakeholders to promote participation and sustainability.

Coordinate with MEAL for data collection, verification, monitoring, and reporting.

Prepare regular progress reports, success stories, and program documentation.

Supervise and guide field staff and volunteers, supporting capacity building.

Ensure compliance with safeguarding, PSEA, and LPP policies.

Represent LPP in local meetings and support coordination with district administration and line departments.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a relevant field.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in development or community-based programs.

Experience in field coordination, community mobilization, stakeholder engagement, and report writing.

Familiarity with MEAL, data management, and working with vulnerable communities.

Strong communication, coordination, and facilitation skills.

Effective planning, multitasking, and time management.

Understanding of community-led development and inclusion.

Good report writing and MS Office proficiency.

LPP is committed to safeguarding and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEA). All staff are required to adhere to LPP’s safeguarding policies and code of conduct.