Assistant Manager Programs

Job Summary

Seeking profiles for the position of Assistant Manager Programs.

OVERVIEW

Assistant Manager Programs, as part of the Management Team, will work in close coordination with the Management Team and Office Bearers and will be responsible to facilitate towards financial planning & knowledge sharing initiatives and promoting establishment of entrepreneurial enterprises & partnership ventures through creating linkages and support systems. 

The position will report to the Manager Operations and will be based in GBC, with frequent travels across the Country to implement strategies pertaining to portfolio. This position will be responsible for creating linkages with both internal and external community and institutes within or outside the AKDN boundary and to facilitate the EPB teams in accomplishing their strategic objective and economically strengthen community.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Programme Development and Monitoring: Work with regions to develop their programme plans for key portfolios as specified by the overall EPB strategy. Maintain close follow-ups on the progress and assist regions to document impact of programmes/activities. Ensure that programs and activities being planned by the local and regional teams are relevant as per the strategic direction, and are laid out in an efficient and effective manner to drive maximum benefit.
2. Collaborate & Build Relations:  Interact and strengthen relations with key alliances and forums within the community and work with the National Board to conceive new structures to inculcate the concept of working together. Liaise with AKDN and non AKDN institutions identified by EPB, government departments and so forth to help the community gain access to their programmes and interventions.
3. Research and documentation of information on key thematic areas: Undertake specific assignments of research, data collection and trends analysis as per the direction of the National EPB board.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

1. Programme Development and Monitoring:

• Hold discussions with regional teams to document and set targets for region-wise activities on the key EPB portfolios of i) Financial Literacy; ii) Skills Development; iii) Rural Activities; iv) Poverty; and v) Entrepreneurship.
• Assist the Manager Operations in consolidating all plans and developing National Targets.
• Ensure that lists of beneficiaries are available for each activity and are being forwarded by the regions to the Head office for consolidation.
• Ensure that there is a mechanism for post activity assessment and follow-ups with the beneficiary to gauge the impact.
• Ensure strong reporting is received from the regions to the Head Office and programmes are under implementation as per agreed timelines and budgets.

2. Collaborate & Build Relations: 

• Liaise with AKDN, government and civil institutions on developing joint programming, trainings, counselling or information sessions that are inline with the EPB strategy and the overall direction from the National Board.

• Assist the EPB in arranging seminars, discussion forums etc. with the above as required.
• Document existing community alliances and groups and conceptualize new consortiums for agriculture, business or professional purposes.
• Implement any specific relationship building task assigned by the National Board.

3. Research and documentation of information on key thematic areas:

• Study and analyze economic changes and trends in the market that may open new pathways for development.
• Review EPB interventions tend its effectiveness for the benefit of the community.
• Document success stories emerging from the regional activities.
• Undertake specific research assignment as required by EPB.

4. Capacity building:          

• Provide any other necessary support that will help the regions ability to deliver projects.
• Improve Internal Control Framework for EPB at Regional Level
• Ensure that EPB is adopting good practices in its programmes and recommend steps for improvements.
• Provide regular reporting to the Head of Programmes and Manager Operations as per guidelines including preparation and consolidation of project monthly, quarterly and annual reports

Required Skills

Professional Experience

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in handling similar assignments.
• Preferably should have worked with social sector or corporate sector in similar capacity
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure, meet stringent deadlines and work well in teams.
• Experience with community activism is an added advantage

Skills and Attitudes

• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills and a command over English and Urdu;
• Comfortable with use of computers and is proficient in MS Office tools especially Word, Excel and Power point and internet applications;
• Ability to work with various internal and external stakeholders and with volunteers;
• Problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, organize work and co-ordinate several programs;
• Analytical and report writing skills
• Must be comfortable with diversity and respectful of a wide range of faiths, beliefs and experiences.

Academic Credentials

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, preferably in development or social sciences

Language Proficiency

Strong communication skills in English and Urdu (both oral and written); ability to understand regional languages will be an added advantage.

Work Timings & Travel

Six days (Monday – Saturday), with occasional weekends.

Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and travel within Pakistan.