Program Officer – Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement

Zindagi Trust; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 669,600 - 892,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Karachi is seeking a Program Officer for Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement. The role involves managing research activities, coordinating with stakeholders, and developing advocacy materials. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields with at least 2 years of experience in NGOs or development projects. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success. The position offers a project-based contract with potential for extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with NGOs or development projects.
• Experience in research writing and documentation.
• Capability to manage stakeholder coordination and advocacy efforts.

Responsibilities

• Manage research activities and stakeholder coordination.
• Write evidence-based reports and develop policy briefs.
• Organize workshops and events to engage stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Writing, editing, and proofreading skills

Attention to detail and data accuracy

Project management skills

Stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields

Job description

Program Officer – Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement

About Us

Zindagi Trust is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes and opportunities for children in public sector schools across Pakistan. We are committed to fostering a high-quality learning environment and driving impactful changes through innovative academic and co-curricular programs, as well as advocacy for policy reform.

Role Overview

The position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual capable of managing research activities, stakeholder coordination, and advocacy efforts simultaneously.

Success in this role will depend on strong ownership of timelines, follow-ups, coordination, documentation, and stakeholder alignment.

Location

Karachi (may require occasional field visits, onsite meetings, and travel to workshop venues)

Duration

Project-based role (1-year contract, with potential extension based on performance and project needs)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Education, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field
• Prior experience or academic coursework in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
• Research thesis or project report in a relevant field (strongly preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with NGOs, research firms, or development sector projects
• Evidence-based report writing and research documentation
• Strategy development, donor management, and program support
• Coordinating with policymakers and seeking endorsements/approvals from government departments
• Managing external partners and coalitions
• Organizing workshops, roundtables, and events
• Developing policy briefs, presentations, and advocacy materials
• Cross-functional collaboration with communications, finance, and operations teams

Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Proficiency in referencing styles (APA, Harvard, etc.)
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit: Updated CV and Report writing or advocacy project samples (if available).

How to Apply

Candidates meeting the above criteria are encouraged to apply by clicking the link: APPLY ONLINE OR.

Interested candidates are requested to send their Resume long with Cover Letter & Report Writing Sample at [e-mail] with the subject line: “Program Officer - Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement”.