Project Manager

theirc; Multan; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Multan, Punjab, leads a UNICEF-funded nutrition project. The Project Manager will oversee implementation, supervise field teams, and ensure plans stay on track and within budget.

Based in Multan, you will report to the Program Coordinator, conduct field visits, prepare progress and donor reports, and coordinate with MEAL, health facilities, and partners to deliver results on time.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social sciences, Public Health or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of NGO/INGO experience.
• Experience supervising large field teams and managing day-to-day project implementation.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall support to the Program Coordinator for management of the nutrition project.
• Ensure activities are on track with approved work plans and timelines.
• Identify gaps and bottlenecks and propose practical solutions.
• Supervise field teams and organize regular review meetings.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports to the Program Coordinator.

Skills

Project management

Report writing

Communication

Team supervision

MS Office

Time management

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in social sciences, Public Health or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

About the Position

The International Rescue Committee is initiating a short-term nutrition focused project funded by UNICEF. The project will contribute to improving the nutrition service delivery and outreach in seven districts of Punjab province. The Project Manager will be based in Multan and will report and provide overall support to the Program Coordinator for day-to-day project management of the nutrition program. The role is responsible for implementation management, supervision of all field teams, and regular reporting on project progress. The Project Manager will keep the project on track by ensuring work plans and spending plans are updated, conducting regular check-ins with the team, leading progress reviews, and carrying out field visits.

Major Responsibilities

Project Management and Implementation

• Provide overall support to the Program Coordinator for management of the nutrition project.
• Ensure implementation of project activities is on track, in line with approved work plans and timelines.
• Identify implementation gaps and bottlenecks and propose practical solutions to keep the project on track.

Team Supervision

• Supervise all field teams, including Nutrition Facilitators, IYCF Counselors, Community Outreach Workers.
• Conduct regular check in with field teams to review progress, address challenges, and provide guidance.
• Organize regular review meetings among field staff for progress updates and experience sharing.
• Assess training needs of field staff and coordinate relevant training or refresher sessions as needed.

Planning and Monitoring

• Ensure work plans are updated regularly and reflect actual project progress.
• Ensure spending plans are updated and tracked against project budget, flagging any deviations to the Program Coordinator.
• Lead regular progress reviews with the team against project objectives and indicators.
• Conduct regular field visits to OTP sites and outreach areas to monitor quality of implementation and provide on site support.

Reporting

• Prepare and submit regular progress reports to the Program Coordinator on project implementation status, achievements, and challenges.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting from field teams is consolidated and shared as required.
• Support the Program Coordinator in preparing donor or internal reports as needed.

Coordination

• Coordinate with MEAL and MIS functions to ensure data and monitoring findings are used to inform implementation decisions.
• Liaise with health facility staff and other stakeholders at field level to support smooth project implementation.
• Support the Program Coordinator in coordination with other sectoral teams and stakeholders as required.
• Carry out other relevant tasks assigned by the Program Coordinator.

Key Working Relations

Position Reports to Program Coordinator based in Multan. It directly supervises Field Teams, including Nutrition Facilitators, IYCF Counselors, Community Outreach Workers, in Multan and provide oversight to field teams in the remaining project districts through respective Program Officers. The position closely coordinates with the finance and supply chain functions and MEAL and MIS.

Job Requirements

a) Education: Master's degree in social sciences, Public Health or related field.

b) Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of working experience with NGOs, INGOs. Experience of working in South Punjab particularly target districts will be preferred. Experience supervising large field teams and managing day to day project implementation.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• - Strong project management skills, including work planning, budget tracking, and progress monitoring.
• - Excellent report writing skills in English.
• - Excellent communication, coordination, and team supervision skills.
• - Computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• - Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• - Strong problem solving and self-initiative abilities.
• - Willingness to travel frequently to field locations for supervision and monitoring visits

Language Skills - Local languages along with good Urdu speaking and English.

Others

• - Familiarity with the South Punjab dist