Project Manager

Organization summary:

Qatar Charity is a Doha-Qatar based International Non-Governmental Organization. Since the inception of QC services in Pakistan early 1992, the organization reflect its greater scope of work to respond to extreme poverty and the Government’s priorities. QC through its field offices enabled itself to strategically address the developmental and humanitarian needs at the very local level. QC is undertaking programmes associated with the socio-economic development of the Country. The projects are categorized under six programme pillars: Youth Leadership & Social Protection, Education, Provision of WASH, Health (with a focus on MNCH), Economic Empowerment & Sustainable Livelihood (EESL) and Disaster Response & Preparedness (DRP), along with its Seasonal Programs like meat distribution, Ramadhan program etc. In Pakistan, Qatar Charity is having its country office in Islamabad and field offices in KPK, Punjab, Sindh, Baluchistan, and AJK.

Project Summary:

Under the project, with support from UNICEF, Qatar Charity (QC) will be aiming to strengthen the prevention, early detection and management of child wasting in 12 districts of Punjab by strengthening the capacity of the local health systems, enhancing the early detection and referral and management of children with wasting, as well as improving the monitoring, quality and programme learning. Specifically based on Social Behavior Change approach, the project will enhance the access to nutrition and support UNICEF and Government of Punjab (IRMNCH and Department of Health) in prevention, promotion, and management of wasting programs at community level in targeted 12 target districts of Punjab. A strong understanding of Punjab’s health system, nutrition (wasting and its prevention etc.), project management and social behavior change approaches would be required to lead this project.

1.     Job Summary:

The Project Manager (PM) position will be based in the project office in Lahore. Extensive inter-district travel is envisaged for this position to the Facilitation Centres under BNP (BISP Nashonuma Program) in 12 targeted districts within Punjab and to the Country Office in Islamabad. The PM would be expected to manage overall project implementation, team management, and maintain very close coordination with QC country office (program and operational departments) relevant health officials at provincial level and provincial office of UNICEF. The position is required to provide strong leadership and administrative management support to ensure that all project activities are well-coordinated and contribute to the implementation of the project, mainly focusing on the Facilitation Centres of BNP (BISP Nashonuma Program). The targeted districts under the project are: Attock, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Kasur, Lahore, Multan, Nankana, Okara, Pakpattan, Rajanpur, Rawalpindi, Sheikhupura.

2.     Job Responsibilities: 

a.     Project Management

• Be accountable for the budget, timeline and the scope and overall project’s implementation in the assigned districts of Punjab.
• Ensure that all field-based targets are being met in a timely manner, while also overseeing the functioning of a grievance addressal mechanism.
• Lead the implementation of the project activities as per the agreed workplan and the donor contract. Lead the development of a DIP (Detailed Implementation Plan) for the project and continuously updating it for changes if any, and to record the progress.
• Keep regular over-review of the detailed implementation plan to monitor operational and programmatic aspects of project.
• Ensure that programmatic & financial reports are produced and submitted to relevant sections within the country office well in time.
• Remain vigilant on compliance and legal requirements in connection with the project’s activities.
• Lead accurate data collection system, monitor data for accuracy, and respond appropriately with programmatic changes as needed to meet targets.
• Responsible for contract management with vendors/contractors by ensuring adherence to QC policies and procedures in close coordination with relevant departments in the country office.
• To conduct regular visit of project districts for first hand knowledge of the issues, challenges and immediate resolution.

b.     Coordination & Networking

• Represent QC at all projects related coordination meetings.
• Establish and maintain good relationships strong & linkages with Department of Health, UNICEF, Civil Society Organizations, and other stakeholders in Punjab.
• Seek periodic endorsements from Department of Health and UNCIEF on all project activities.
• Maintain operational and strategic level coordination with UNICEF on day-today management of the project activities.
• Establish and maintain partnering relationships (funded & non-funded) with the relevant government departments, donors, UN agencies, and civil society organizations working on health and nutrition.
• Remain flexible to adapt and learn from others according to the contextual requirements and the needs of the project.

c.      Programme Development

• Contribute to the expansion of QC’s programme through strategic visioning in thematic area of Health and Nutrition.
• Provide inputs in the fundraising efforts under the health and nutrition thematic area, by leading the development of technical parts of funding packages (proposals, concept notes).
• Promote the development of health and nutrition projects by offering creative ideas and new approaches to solving problems in the thematic areas.
• Support in capacity building of QC staff on the health and nutrition thematic areas.
• Actively pursue and develop internal and external linkages consistent with the vision, mission statement, core values and overall organization objectives.

3.     Job Requirements:

a.     Education  

Master’s degree in public health / nutrition or other any relevant discipline (Medicine, Nutrition, Public Health only).                             

b.     Relevant experience

5-6 years’ experience in the same capacity in INGOs or a donor agency.

Proven technical knowledge and capacity to lead implementation of H&N activities, projects, and programs.

Experience leading project implementation in a complex setting involving multiple stakeholders.

c.      Computer knowledge    

MS Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint), Outlook

4.     Skills and Personality:

a.      Communication skills          

Proven capacity to negotiate and work with governments at different levels.

b.     Technical skills                     

Budget tracking and reporting, HR management (with a particular focus on Staff performance management) and reporting.

Qatar Charity’s Core Values and Commitments: Qatar Charity Pakistan is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom QC engages. Qatar Charity Pakistan expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks.

Qatar Charity Pakistan sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles, and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.

Qatar Charity Pakistan applies a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse, and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons.

By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Qatar Charity Pakistan is an equal opportunities employer.