Details
  • Job Title: Sr. Program Officer
  • Organization Name: Zindagi Trust
  • Location: Karachi
  • Number of Vacancies: 1
  • Gender: Any
  • Closing on: 2026-07-20
How to Apply
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Background
  • Job Description
    • Lead planning, coordination, and implementation of key educational programs including mental health counseling, career coaching, child protection, LSBE, and student support initiatives.
    • Act as the main liaison between partner organizations ZT, MF, & SGSC to ensure alignment of goals and effective communication.
    • Oversee school operations and coordinate with HR, Finance, IT, and Procurement for smooth execution of activities.
    • Ensure timely delivery and quality of all program initiatives and interventions.
    • Manage program monitoring and evaluation, including development of indicators, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
    • Prepare donor reports, proposals, updates, and presentations for senior leadership.
    • Identify and resolve operational challenges and provide strategic guidance for program improvement.
    • Support budget reviews, resource allocation, and planning of new initiatives.
    • Ensure compliance with grant requirements and maintain strong donor relations and communication.
    • Monitor program progress against defined milestones and performance indicators.
    • Address urgent issues related to student well-being, teacher support, and school infrastructure.
    • Facilitate coordination and communication between on-ground teams and head office departments.
Requirements
  • Qualification
    • Bachelors degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
    • Masters degree will be preferred.
    • Additional certifications in Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Child Protection, Mental Health, or Education Programs will be an advantage.
    Experience
    • Minimum 4–6 years of relevant experience in program management, education sector projects, development sector initiatives, or stakeholder engagement.
    • Experience in coordinating with donors, grantors, schools, and multiple stakeholders.
    • Demonstrated experience in project planning, monitoring, reporting, and impact measurement.
    • Experience in managing cross-functional coordination with HR, Finance, Procurement, and IT teams.
    • Strong report writing, proposal development, and donor communication skills.
    • Experience in educational program implementation, child protection, mental health, career coaching, or community development initiatives will be preferred.

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