Request for Interest First Mile Traceability Assistant Consultancy (Re-advertisement)

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy; Lahore; Hybrid; PKR 350,000 - 1,400,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Lahore is seeking a First Mile Traceability Assistant to manage stakeholder databases, support senior coordinators, and conduct outreach activities. Candidates should have a university degree and be proficient in Urdu, English, and Saraiki. This part-time role (30 hours/week) offers work-from-home flexibility and an essential chance to contribute to cotton community development.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent higher education qualification in a relevant field.
• Previous experience or familiarity with agriculture/smallholder farming is desirable.
• High ethics and ability to handle confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Manage the database of First Mile Traceability stakeholders.
• Provide support to the Senior Coordinator First Mile Traceability.
• Execute surveys and collect feedback.
• Conduct training and outreach activities.

Skills

Language proficiency in Urdu

Language proficiency in English

Language proficiency in Saraiki

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in MS Office

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

University degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Request for Interest First Mile Traceability Assistant Consultancy (Re-advertisement)

Better Cotton is the world’s leading sustainability initiative for cotton. Our mission is to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment. With the support of our stakeholders, we focus on farmers, farmworkers, their communities, and their education, knowledge and well-being. We work with close to 70 field-level partners and reach millions of people involved in cotton production. By 2030 we aim to train 5 million farmers and double global production of Better Cotton.

Better Cotton’s Traceability team is looking for an individual – First Mile Traceability Assistant – to support the team in activities including farmer data verification, research and surveys, trainings & outreach, and monitoring & evaluation of First Mile Traceability projects. The assistant will work with the Better Cotton Supply Chain Team at the Lahore office and report to the Senior Coordinator First Mile Traceability, Pakistan. This role involves an intensive initial training period. Successful candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, excellent phone manner, and the ability to capture high-quality information efficiently. Personal data will be stored in accordance with GDPR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the database of First Mile Traceability stakeholders.
• Provide support to the Senior Coordinator First Mile Traceability.
• Execute surveys and collect feedback.
• Develop training and IEC materials.
• Conduct training and outreach activities.
• Roll out digital traceability tools.
• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Monitor and evaluate the pilot project.
• Verify cotton sales transactions with farmers using established scripts and protocols.
• Collect and record critical data points from farmers during verification calls (e.g., sale quantity, date, seller details).
• Maintain clear call logs documenting each interaction with a farmer.
• Escalate issues to the designated supervisor as needed.
• Adhere to all data privacy and confidentiality regulations.
• Collaborate with the SC Team on data insights and cross-functional sharing.

Profile and qualifications

• University degree or equivalent higher education qualification in a relevant field.
• Language proficiency in Urdu, English and regional language (Saraiki) is a must.
• Previous experience or familiarity with agriculture/smallholder farming is desirable.
• High ethics and the ability to handle confidential data with sensitivity and security.
• Excellent communication skills, well-organized, and proficient in using MS Office; Excel skills are highly appreciated.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Versatile communication skills and ability to work as a team player and provide services.

Additional information

• The assignment will start with an intensive induction; training will be provided for necessary systems, processes, and reporting.
• Interested candidates must be legally permitted to work in Pakistan.
• Successful candidates will be treated as Individual Consultants and will not be entitled to employee benefits offered to Better Cotton employees.
• An experience letter will be provided upon completion of the project.

Working arrangements

• Part-time (30 hours per week) with 2 days off per week; roster to be finalized post-hiring.
• Work timing: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM PKT.
• Based in Lahore, Pakistan with occasional travel to field locations.
• Work-from-home flexibility: up to 2 days per week, with access to a stable internet connection.

How to apply

Interested applicants with the required attributes should submit a detailed CV (2 pages max) and a motivational letter (1 page max) in English to [e-mail]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Better Cotton is committed to equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and anti-bribery & corruption policies. All applications will be reviewed accordingly.