Program Lead: DRR, WASH & Livelihood Projects

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A local non-profit organization is seeking a Project Manager to lead the "Re-building Lives of Flood-Affected Communities" project in District Lasbela, Pakistan. The successful candidate will oversee project planning, implementation, and stakeholder engagement, requiring strong leadership skills and at least 5 years of related experience. The role also involves ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and effective team management. This position values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in project management, preferably in integrated DRR, WASH, or Livelihood projects.
• Proven experience managing donor-funded projects (BMZ, UN, or INGOs).
• Experience in team leadership and coordination with government departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational planning and execution of project activities.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of project outputs.
• Liaise with government departments and maintain effective communication.

Skills

Project management

Disaster risk reduction

Climate resilience

WASH programming

Financial literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in development studies, Project Management, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Project management tools

Job description

A local non-profit organization is seeking a Project Manager to lead the "Re-building Lives of Flood-Affected Communities" project in District Lasbela, Pakistan. The successful candidate will oversee project planning, implementation, and stakeholder engagement, requiring strong leadership skills and at least 5 years of related experience. The role also involves ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and effective team management. This position values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.