About the Company:
SJDA was established in 1984 and incorporated as a Company limited by guarantee under section 23 of the Companies Act 1913 (now, section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017) on October 30, 1984. The objective of establishing SJDA is to promote the socio-economic progress of the communities by developing and supporting programs and institutions.
SJDA is implementing a poverty graduation program named, the Family Economic Advancement Program (FEAP) across the Country for the marginalized and low-income segments of the communities, to advance them out of poverty on a sustainable basis.
Position Summary
SJDA is seeking a dynamic Program Manager to lead the implementation of FEAP in the Gilgit Baltistan Region. The ideal candidate will possess strong managerial, technical, and operational expertise to oversee the execution of poverty alleviation initiatives. This role requires working closely with a diverse team to design and implement sustainable strategies, systems, and processes aimed at empowering low-income families and fostering economic advancement.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership and Strategy Execution
Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver program objectives, ensuring the successful implementation of FEAP in the Gilgit Region.
Develop comprehensive work plans and monitor performance to ensure alignment with program targets and strategic goals.
Provide administrative leadership to the livelihoods team and contribute to developing innovative, contextually relevant pathways out of poverty.
Supervise Family Mentors/Case Managers, ensuring they provide quality family-level support, case management, and supervision.
Coordinate closely with government bodies, private sector partners, AKDN agencies, and community organizations to enhance program outreach and effectiveness.
Project Implementation and Team Management
Oversee program delivery, ensuring adherence to approved policies, approaches, and procedures for cost-effective and sustainable outcomes.
Conduct ongoing market analysis to identify employment, entrepreneurship, and skills enhancement opportunities for program beneficiaries.
Build and manage relationships with key service providers to support the economic empowerment of families.
Ensure effective referral systems and appropriate follow-ups for complex cases requiring additional resources or intervention.
Lead recruitment, training, and supervision of staff including caseworkers and volunteers.
Budgeting, Monitoring, and Reporting
Ensure program implementation stays within approved budget limits and timelines.
Monitor monthly and annual expenditures against budgets, preparing detailed financial reports for review by the Governance Committee(s) and Program Head.
Develop and submit regular progress reports outlining key metrics, program parameters, and outcomes to all relevant stakeholders.
Maintain high-quality documentation of program activities, ensuring accurate and consistent reporting of impact evaluation data.
Community Engagement and Communication
Foster strong relationships with local communities, leadership, and other stakeholders to create a culture of transparency, trust, and responsiveness.
Ensure clear communication with target families and beneficiaries, providing them with timely information about program activities.
Act as the primary liaison between the Program Head, community leadership, and other external stakeholders in the region.
General Administration and Compliance
Oversee the daily operations of the regional office, ensuring all administrative needs are met efficiently.
Assist staff in coordinating travel and logistical arrangements for program activities.
Conduct regular performance reviews and set goals with direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall program objectives.
Uphold confidentiality and safeguard all institutional documents, records, and sensitive information.
Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time.
Required SkillsKey Attributes
Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
Purposeful with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative, can-do attitude.
Excellent people skills with a proven ability to foster strong relationships with team members, community leaders, and partner organizations.
Experience in socio-economic development, with a focus on poverty alleviation and family empowerment.
Strong leadership and motivational abilities, managing teams of professionals and volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
Skilled in writing reports, preparing presentations, and ensuring high-quality documentation of program activities.
Experience in setting and measuring performance indicators, coupled with hands-on project planning and implementation skills.
Comfortable with public speaking and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, and project management tools is an asset.
Professional Experience
Professional with a minimum of 10 years experience with reputed organizations (ideally in the field of socio-economic development).
Experience in leading the delivery of projects and management of a multi-functional project team in a similar position.
Academic Credentials
Master’s Degree from an HEC-approved university or from an internationally recognized university in social or management sciences.