Head of Programs (Education) @ Silver Jubilee Development Agency

Job Summary

Job Summary

The position of Head of Programs is based in Karachi and will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. The incumbent will be responsible to provide professional support to AKEB, P in the development, management and monitoring of educational programs for the Community across Pakistan. S/he will support Regional Operations Managers (ROMs) and Program officers (POs) along with the volunteers at regional (REBs) and local (LEBs) levels for the implementation of the priority programs as well as provide technical support in developing programs based on local needs identification.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Assist the board in developing concepts and proposals for new programs and initiatives.
• Contribute in the development of curriculum, program manuals and training content for the various core programs/ interventions.
• Develop schedules and ensure timely delivery of all the National EB led programs.
• Establish and manage a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the outreach and quality of AKEBP’s programs and interventions.
• Assist the board in developing annual work plans and budgets, and tracking performance against the same.
• Work with the finance department to monitor spending against the budget and respond to queries as and when required.
• Develop and manage a community educational profile, in collaboration with the NC, other community institutions, and REBs and LEBs.
• Liaise with the Council field staff/ REBs and LEBs to ensure efficient and effective implementation of programs.
• Collaborate with institutions within the community and AKDN network as well as with the external service providers for effective delivery of educational programs and services to the community.
• Coordinate with AKDN and community education-based agencies - especially AKES, P, AKU (IED & AKY-EB) and ITREB
• Prepare periodic reports on program performance, and conduct and present trend analysis.
• Identify volunteer resources from community (including TKN) for engagement with AKEB, P in its various areas of work to support the board’s activities.
• Supervise and mentor AKEBP’s professional staff (QEP Manager/Scholarship Manager/ ECD manager/ Assistant Manager) and carry out periodic appraisals to help them perform their duties efficiently and effectively.
• Coordinate with various departments such as, Finance, Administration, IT, and Communication, for provision of support services to AKEB, P office and the board.
• Develop, monitor, and report on the annual budgets.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive matters and safeguard all documents, files, and records.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time.

Required Skills

Required Skills

Education and Experience

• At least a Master’s degree in management, education or social sciences with at least five years of relevant work experience at managerial position(s), preferably within an educational or other similar social development organization;
• Jamati institutional and volunteer experience is a significant asset.
• Fluency in English and Urdu languages;
• Good writing skills – must have track record of writing technical reports /proposals
• Good IT skills with proficiency in MS Office (particularly MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Capabilities:

• A self-starter, and highly motivated individual having passion for working in education sector;
• Goal-oriented, data-driven, with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, supportive, and collaborative working relationships with internal team members and the leaders and members of stakeholder organizations.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate professional and volunteer team members from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong managerial skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders
• Demonstrated capability to conduct one’s self in a calm and professional demeanor when dealing with the public and/or with difficult situations;
• Demonstrated capability to effectively communicate orally and in writing;
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of staff and volunteers;
• Willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs of the job and is willing to travel to difficult terrains;
• Ability to effectively manage a wide array of tasks, projects, and responsibilities;
• Ability to work productively in an unstructured environment with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Requires a flexible schedule in order to accommodate a non-traditional work week, including some evenings and weekends.