Senior Sindh Education Programme Lead & Partnerships

Itacec; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 4,000,000 - 6,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) in Karachi seeks a Senior Programme Manager to lead all Sindh operations. You will shape strategy, oversee multi-project delivery, manage budgets and donor reporting, and build strong government and partner relations to advance education reform.

You will drive fundraising, secure renewals, and ensure high-quality program implementation across foundational learning, ASER, school meals and related initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, public policy, development studies, management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in education or development, with at least 5 years in a senior management role overseeing multi-project, multi-donor portfolios.
• Proven track record in financial management of large donor-funded budgets, including budgeting, forecasting, compliance and audits.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and business development, including winning competitive grants and managing donor relationships.
• Strong networks with and experience engaging the Government of Sindh and the provincial education sector.
• Experience leading and developing large, geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu; Sindhi is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Sindh.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and provincial direction for ITA in Sindh.
• Oversee all projects and programmes in Sindh, ensuring delivery to scope, budget and quality.
• Manage budgeting, financial reporting, procurement plans and donor reporting.
• Lead fundraising, develop a diversified funding pipeline, and manage donor relations.
• Strengthen government relations, policy advocacy, and partnerships with government bodies, donors and NGOs.
• Lead people management, capacity building, succession planning and safeguarding of personnel across Sindh.
• Ensure MEL, reporting, risk management and compliance across the provincial portfolio.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Budgeting & Financial Mgmt

Fundraising

Stakeholder Engagement

People Management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) in Karachi seeks a Senior Programme Manager to lead all Sindh operations. You will shape strategy, oversee multi-project delivery, manage budgets and donor reporting, and build strong government and partner relations to advance education reform.

You will drive fundraising, secure renewals, and ensure high-quality program implementation across foundational learning, ASER, school meals and related initiatives.