Job Purpose:

To plan, coordinate and monitor orphan support programs that promote the educational, social and emotional well-being of orphaned children. The Project Officer will ensure effective service delivery, stakeholder engagement, resource management and program reporting to achieve sustainable and measurable outcomes for beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, implement, and oversee orphan support programs aimed at improving the educational, social, emotional, and overall well-being of beneficiaries.
2. Coordinate educational assistance initiatives, including scholarships, school enrollment, academic monitoring, provision of learning materials, and performance support.
3. Plan and facilitate extracurricular, life-skills, recreational, and developmental activities to promote the holistic growth and empowerment of children.
4. Develop and maintain effective relationships with caregivers, schools, healthcare providers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure quality service delivery and beneficiary support.
5. Monitor program implementation against approved plans and targets, maintain accurate beneficiary records and databases, and ensure timely reporting to management and donors.
6. Manage allocated program budgets, oversee resource utilization, and coordinate procurement processes in compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements.
7. Conduct regular field visits, assessments, and follow-ups to evaluate beneficiary progress, identify emerging needs, and recommend appropriate interventions.
8. Advocate for the rights, protection, and welfare of orphaned and vulnerable children through community awareness, engagement, and outreach initiatives.
9. Establish, strengthen, and sustain partnerships with local organizations, government departments, educational institutions, and community stakeholders to maximize program impact and sustainability.
10. Ensure full compliance with child safeguarding standards, donor regulations, organizational policies, and applicable legal requirements.
11. Support proposal development, donor visits, audits, evaluations, and other program-related activities as required.
12. Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Line Manager in support of organizational objectives.

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of child welfare, orphan support, community development and safeguarding principles.
• Strong project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage partnerships effectively.
• Experience in data collection, analysis and report writing.
• Budget management and resource planning skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data management tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) in Social Work, Sociology, Education, Development Studies, Public Administration or a related field from a recognized institution.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in orphan support, education, community development or social welfare programs, preferably within the NGO/development sector.

Note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and test in Islamabad.
• The local candidates residing in Islamabad and Mirpur, AJK shall be given preference.
• Please mention the city you are applying for in the subject line when submitting your application via email.
• Internal candidates can apply through proper channel with NOC from the relevant department head.
• No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the test/interview.
• READ Foundation reserves the right to stop/abolish its recruitment process.