Project Associate

Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI)

Islamabad , Pakistan

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PKR. 40,000 - 50,000/Month

We are seeking dynamic and highly motivated Project Associates to contribute to our institutional review and development project in the water supply and sanitation sector. The Project Associates will be instrumental in supporting various activities related to institutional restructuring, organizational development, and financial sustainability planning

Assist in the planning and organization of projects from initiation to completion
Collaborate with team members to define project scope, goals, and deliverables
Monitor project progress and ensure deadlines are met
Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and meeting minutes.
Prepare regular status reports for project stakeholders
Assist in the creation of presentations and materials for project updates
Facilitate communication between team members, stakeholders, and clients
Participate in project meetings and provide updates on project status
Respond to inquiries and provide information to project team members
Conduct research and analysis to support project planning and decision-making
Summarize findings and present insights to the project team
Assist in the quality assurance process to ensure deliverables meet project requirements
Identify and address issues or risks that may impact project success
Should be familiar with/proficient in using MS Office, Zoom/MS Teams, Cloud storage platform, etc.

Skills

Communication Skills Presentation Skills Coordination Skills Business Writing Microsoft Excel

Job Details

Industry:

N.G.O./Social Services

Functional Area:

Project Management

Total Positions:

3 Posts

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Job Location:

Islamabad, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Bachelors

Degree Title:

Business, Project management, Social sciences or a related field.

Career Level:

Entry Level

Minimum Experience:

Less than 1 Year

Apply Before:

Dec 19, 2024

Posting Date:

Nov 19, 2024

Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI)

N.G.O./Social Services · 11-50 employees - Islamabad

Poverty is the root cause of every problem in the society, has no doubts worse affects on human life. Traditional gender roles in Pakistan especially in NWFP, which remains indulged in tribal culture, define the woman’s place as in the home and not in the workplace, and define the man as the breadwinner. Consequently, the society invests far less in women than men. Women in NWFP suffer more from poverty of opportunities throughout their lives as compared to other provinces. Economic vulnerability is a key factor in the rise of poverty in Pakistan; vulnerability also arises from social powerlessness, political instability, and ill-functioning institutions. Corruption and political instabilities such as various separatist movements in Baluchistan and Waziristan resulted in reduction of business confidence, deterioration of economic growth, reduced public expenditure, poor delivery of public services, and undermining of the rule of law. The root causes of current unrest in whole country especially FATA and FRS are linked with the absence of the opportunities for youth in all sections of life in general and particular in livelihoods. Active participation of the youth in decision making and development of the area is neglected and never given a chance to decide their fate. This made youth of the area frustrated and restless and compelled them to take part in the unhealthy activities. Poverty and the lack of modern curriculum have proved destabilizing factors for Pakistani society as these causes our youth to be exploited by religious organizations banned by the government to run schools and produce militant literature. Eradication of poverty cannot be brought about by charity, but needs first and foremost empowering the poor, focusing on women, and tapping their tremendous potential. Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) is a non-political, non-partisan and non-profit organization working as a facilitator to initiate and sustain women and children oriented developmental p