Strategic Advocacy Lead, LSBE & PAL Partnerships

Aahung; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aahung seeks an Advocacy Lead to provide strategic leadership for LSBE advocacy, align policy engagement with program learning, and coordinate with government stakeholders to scale Life Skills-Based Education in Pakistan.

The role leads PAL coordination, builds strategic partnerships, and represents Aahung at forums, while ensuring coherence across teams and evidence-informed advocacy. Travel across provinces will be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Policy, Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, or related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of advocacy, policy engagement, partnerships, or program management.
• Experience working with government stakeholders, particularly in the education sector.
• Experience in managing alliances, networks, or multi-stakeholder partnerships is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of Pakistan's education landscape and policy environment.
• Experience in education, adolescent wellbeing, gender, or youth development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Aahung's organization-wide advocacy strategy.
• Coordinate PAL activities and alliance governance.
• Establish and maintain relationships with government counterparts at provincial and federal levels.
• Develop strategic partnerships with civil society, networks, and donors.
• Represent Aahung and PAL at forums, conferences, and advocacy events.
• Synthesize research findings into advocacy messages and policy briefs.

Skills

Advocacy leadership

Policy engagement

Partnership management

Government relations

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Aahung seeks an Advocacy Lead to provide strategic leadership for LSBE advocacy, align policy engagement with program learning, and coordinate with government stakeholders to scale Life Skills-Based Education in Pakistan.

The role leads PAL coordination, builds strategic partnerships, and represents Aahung at forums, while ensuring coherence across teams and evidence-informed advocacy. Travel across provinces will be required.