Job Summary
About the Company
Silver Jubilee Development Agency (SJDA) was established in 1984 and incorporated as a
Company limited by guarantee under section 23 of the Companies Act 1913 (now, section 42 of
the Companies Act, 2017) on October 30, 1984. The objective of establishing SJDA is to promote
the socio-economic progress of the communities by developing and supporting programmes and
institutions.
Programme Overview
The Poverty Elimination (PE) Programme is SJDA’s integrated, institutional response to improve
the Quality of Life of the underprivileged members of the communities by supporting the families
to increase income. The PE Programme is a flagship initiative aimed at reducing multidimensional
poverty within the local communities in Pakistan. It focuses on enabling vulnerable families to
graduate out of poverty through targeted interventions such as income generation, access to
finance, education, skill development, health, and social protection. The programme aligns with
the global vision of driving sustainable poverty elimination and promoting resilience through
economic empowerment and social inclusion.
The programme aims to:
- Increase the Employment and Self-Employment opportunities;
- Support to establish small enterprises;
- Improve Agriculture productivity;
- Improve Livestock breeding/rearing.
Position Description
The Assistant Programme Manager will serve as a vital bridge between field teams and the
Regional Programme Manager (RPM) to ensure the effective implementation of poverty
elimination activities across assigned regions. The role requires strong coordination, leadership
engagement, stakeholder collaboration, and programme monitoring to support socio-economic
development and improve the quality of life for families enrolled in the program.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Regional Programme Manager (RPM) for their respective region or any other person
designated by SJDA. Supervises Family Development Officers in their respective region.
Role and Responsibilities
- Conduct regular field visits to assess programme implementation, verify ground realities, and ensure alignment with approved plans.
- Undertake regular and detailed reviews of feasibility studies, including technical, financial, and social aspects, and provide recommendations for improvement prior to and during implementation.
- Act as a liaison between field teams (Family Development Officers) and the Regional
- Programme Manager (RPM) to ensure effective planning and smooth implementation of programme activities.
- Ensure timely and accurate communication of programme updates, challenges, and progress across all levels.
- Proactively design and implement mechanisms to address field-level challenges and support timely problem-solving.
- Provide technical and operational support to field teams to ensure achievement of programme targets and quality standards.
- Coordinate closely with the RPM, and relevant regional and local governing bodies to facilitate Programme approvals and effective implementation.
- Collect, review, validate, and consolidate periodic reports from field teams and submit analytical summaries to the RPM.
- Monitor field-level activities, identify gaps, risks, and inefficiencies, and recommend practical solutions for continuous improvement.
- Support the RPM in strengthening overall regional performance, impact, and programme outcomes.
- Organize and facilitate skill development trainings, awareness sessions, and capacity-building initiatives for stakeholders, field staff, and programme beneficiaries.
- Promote innovative, inclusive, and sustainable approaches to poverty elimination within the region.
Required Skills
Skills and Competencies
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to engage, listen, and communicate
- effectively with Family Mentors, communities, and regional partners.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Proven ability to build trust and maintain constructive
- relationships with diverse stakeholders, including local communities, government, NGOs and other partner institutions.
- Organizational & Coordination Abilities: Skilled in planning, prioritizing, and coordinating
- Multiple activities to ensure timely and efficient programme delivery.
- Project Management: Hands-on experience in implementing field-level activities,
- Monitoring progress, and ensuring alignment with regional and programme objectives.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to identify challenges faced at the household and community level and recommend practical, timely solutions.
- Digital Literacy: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for reporting, documentation, and presentation needs.
- Commitment to Mission: Deep commitment to community-driven development, integrity, and the long-term goals of poverty elimination.
Attitudes and Behaviours
- Integrity, Accountability & Results Orientation: High level of professionalism, discretion,
- and ethical standards; analytical and results-driven with focus on operational impact.
- Collaborative Mindset: Values teamwork, shared ownership, and collective problem-solving.
- Resilient & Persistent: Maintains focus and determination in complex, high-pressure, and resource-constrained environments.
- Empowering Leadership Style: Builds, mentors, and motivates diverse teams to achieve excellence.
- Comfort with public speaking in front of small groups and wider audiences.
Academic Credentials
- Bachelor’s Degree (16 years of study) from an HEC-approved university or from an internationally recognized university (for degree holders having degrees issued outside of Pakistan), preferably in social or management sciences or other relevant fields. Master’s degree is preferred.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in programme management, community
- development, or poverty alleviation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of Pakistan’s poverty context, socio-economic dynamics, and institutional landscape; field-based experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in field-level programme implementation, including coordination of activities, stakeholder engagement, and support to programme teams.
- Proven skills in economic feasibility development, effective communication, and documentation, including preparation of clear, actionable reports and updates for supervisors.
- Experience in mentoring, coaching, and capacity building of programme staff and/or beneficiaries.
Travel and Schedule
- Regional Coordinators will be stationed in their respective regions, with frequent field travel within the region.
- Requires a flexible schedule in order to accommodate a non-traditional work week, including some evenings and weekends.
Language Proficiency
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Urdu; fluency in local language would be an added advantage.