Position
Summary
The Project Officer will be responsible for the
execution, management, and smooth operation of 25 Micro-school/In-School programs in the
Punjab region.
Responsibilities
1. Project
Implementation
- Responsible for successful implementation of
the Micro-School/In-School programs in the region.
- Supervise the 5-cluster team, provide
guidance, support, and supervision to ensure effective project execution.
- Set clear goals, objectives, and strategies
for the project, aligning them with the organization's mission and vision.
2. Field
Operations Management
- Manage and coordinate the field operations of
digital micro-schools, ensuring they meet project standards and objectives.
- Support and build rapport with the team of
facilitators to optimize the execution of the digital Micro-School/In-School
program.
- Foster close coordination between the field
teams and facilitators for seamless implementation.
3. Project
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Monitor project progress regularly, assess
outcomes, and identify areas for improvement.
- Review and analyze data and feedback from
field staff to measure project effectiveness and address challenges.
- Provide timely feedback, guidance, and
solutions to project officers and field staff to ensure project success.
4. Stakeholder
Engagement and Collaboration
- Collaborate with parents and community members
to foster positive relationships and ensure effective project implementation.
- Participate in Micro-school/In-School weekly
dashboard calls, facilitators' weekly meetings, and SMC/community meetings to
discuss program progress and sustainability.
5. Expansion
and Scalability
- Identify potential communities within the
cluster for scaling up the Micro-School/In-School initiative with the
assistance of field staff.
- Collaborate with the assessment, procurement,
and finance teams to ensure smooth project progress and provide feedback and
solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
with relevant experience; advanced degree preferred
- Proven experience
in project management, particularly in leading community-centered
initiatives. - Strong leadership
and team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team.
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders and build
relationships. - Results-oriented
mindset with a focus on delivering project objectives and outcomes.
- Strong analytical
and problem-solving skills to address project challenges effectively.
- Knowledge of
education and non-profit sectors, with a passion for improving access to
education.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced degree
- Proven experience in project management
- Experience leading community-centered initiatives
- Leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Results-oriented mindset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of education and non-profit sectors
- Passion for improving access to education
What We Do
Teach the World Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to solving the global illiteracy crisis. It establishes and deploys scalable models of literacy and learning by leveraging digital technology, providing interactive education games via tablets and smartphones to out-of-school children in resource-constrained regions such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Malawi.
