Project Manager Verified listing

Organization: Karishma Ali Foundation (KAF) Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Employment Type: Full-time 

Working Hours: 40 hours per week 

In-office: Monday to Thursday 

Work from home: Friday 

Travel: Frequent travel to project locations required 

About Karishma Ali Foundation (KAF) 

The Karishma Ali Foundation (KAF) is a non-profit organization working across Pakistan to empower girls and young women through sports, leadership, mental wellbeing, and safeguarding. creates safe, inclusive, and structured sports opportunities for girls in marginalized and remote communities, while strengthening local capacity through coach training, school partnerships, and community engagement. KAF works across multiple regions of Pakistan and partners with grassroots organizations, government institutions, and international stakeholders to advance gender equality through sport. 

Position Overview 

KAF is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and mission-driven Project Manager to lead the implementation of its She Plays, She Wins program. The Project Manager will be responsible for end- to-end project coordination, partner management, field implementation, reporting, and internal coordination with M&E and Finance teams. This role is ideal for someone with 3–5 years of experience in the development sector, strong organizational and communication skills, and a genuine passion for girls’ empowerment, sports for development, and social change. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Project Planning & Implementation 

Lead the day-to-day implementation of assigned projects in line with approved proposals, workplans, and budgets 

Translate project proposals into detailed activity plans, timelines, and deliverables Ensure timely execution of project activities across multiple regions Coordinate logistics for trainings, camps, workshops, tournaments, and events 

2. Partner & Stakeholder Management 

Identify, onboard, and coordinate with grassroots partners, schools, coaches, and local stakeholders 

Ensure partners adhere to KAF’s safeguarding, gender-sensitive coaching, and reporting standards 

Maintain strong working relationships with government departments, schools, and community leaders 

Conduct regular follow-ups, field visits, and coordination meetings 3. Team Coordination 

Work closely with KAF’s internal team, to ensure coordinated and effective project delivery 

Coordinate with trainers, consultants, coaches, and field staff engaged in project activities 

Ensure alignment between program implementation, budgets, reporting requirements, and 

communication outputs 

Support internal coordination by facilitating regular planning meetings, progress reviews, 

and follow-ups 

Act as a key point of contact between the field teams, partners, and KAF’s senior management 

Promote a collaborative, respectful, and accountable team culture in line with KAF’s values 

4. Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation 

Track project progress against workplans and timelines 

Support baseline, monitoring, and evaluation activities 

Contribute to donor reports, case studies, and program documentation Review partner reports and ensure timely submission of: 

 - Activity reports 

 - Attendance sheets 

 - Supporting documentation

5. Safeguarding & Quality Assurance 

• Ensure all project activities comply with KAF’s child safeguarding and code of conduct policies 
• Support partners and coaches in understanding and implementing safeguarding practices 
• Report and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with organizational protocols
• Maintain quality standards across all project activities 

6. Travel & Field Oversight 

Travel frequently to project locations for: 

 - Monitoring visits 

 - Trainings and camps 

 - Partner support and troubleshooting 

- Provide on-ground support during major project activities 

• Early to mid-career professional, passionate about youth empowerment and organizations development, and committed to creating opportunities for underserved communities. 
• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, field is required. 
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in the NGO or development sector. Strong understanding of development programming, preferably in: 

- Youth development 

 - Gender equality 

 - Education, sports, or community development 

Required Skills & Competencies 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Strong social media skills, with the ability to generate creative content ideas and engaging posts across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Experience in project planning, monitoring & evaluation, and report writing Willingness to travel to project sites 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines 
• Strong documentation and reporting skills 
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability

Desirable (Not Mandatory) 

• Experience in sports for development, youth programs, or girls-focused initiatives
• Familiarity with safeguarding, gender-responsive programming, or child protection
• Experience working with donors or international organizations 
• Knowledge of monitoring & evaluation processes