About Zindagi Trust
Zindagi Trust is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes and opportunities for children in public sector schools across Pakistan. We are committed to fostering a high-quality learning environment and driving impactful change through innovative academic and co-curricular programs, as well as advocacy for policy reform.
We're Hiring!
Zindagi Trust is looking for a Sr. Program Officer for Shangla Girls School & College (SGSC). If you're passionate about education, program management, and community impact, this is your chance to make a difference.
Job Description:
- Lead planning, coordination, and implementation of key educational programs including mental health counseling, career coaching, child protection, LSBE, and student support initiatives.
- Act as the main liaison between partner organizations (ZT, MF, & SGSC) to ensure alignment of goals and effective communication.
- Oversee school operations and coordinate with HR, Finance, IT, and Procurement for smooth execution of activities.
- Ensure timely delivery and quality of all program initiatives and interventions.
- Manage program monitoring and evaluation, including development of indicators, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Prepare donor reports, proposals, updates, and presentations for senior leadership.
- Identify and resolve operational challenges and provide strategic guidance for program improvement.
- Support budget reviews, resource allocation, and planning of new initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with grant requirements and maintain strong donor relations and communication.
- Monitor program progress against defined milestones and performance indicators.
- Address urgent issues related to student well-being, teacher support, and school infrastructure.
- Facilitate coordination and communication between on-ground teams and head office departments.
Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master's degree will be preferred.
- Additional certifications in Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Child Protection, Mental Health, or Education Programs will be an advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum 4–6 years of relevant experience in program management, education sector projects, development sector initiatives, or stakeholder engagement.
- Experience in coordinating with donors, grantors, schools, and multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in project planning, monitoring, reporting, and impact measurement.
- Experience in managing cross-functional coordination with HR, Finance, Procurement, and IT teams.
- Strong report writing, proposal development, and donor communication skills.
- Experience in educational program implementation, child protection, mental health, career coaching, or community development initiatives will be preferred.
Key Competencies:
- Stakeholder Management
- Program Planning & Execution
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Donor Reporting & Communication
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Budget Monitoring
- Leadership & Coordination
- Data Analysis & Impact Measurement
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
How to Apply:
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria may apply submitting their resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Sr. Program Officer - SGSC”.
The position is based in Karachi.
About Zindagi Trust
Zindagi Trust is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes and opportunities for children in public sector schools across Pakistan. We are committed to fostering a high-quality learning environment and driving impactful change through innovative academic and co-curricular programs, as well as advocacy for policy reform.
We're Hiring!
Zindagi Trust is looking for a Sr. Program Officer for Shangla Girls School & College (SGSC). If you're passionate about education, program management, and community impact, this is your chance to make a difference.
Job Description:
- Lead planning, coordination, and implementation of key educational programs including mental health counseling, career coaching, child protection, LSBE, and student support initiatives.
- Act as the main liaison between partner organizations (ZT, MF, & SGSC) to ensure alignment of goals and effective communication.
- Oversee school operations and coordinate with HR, Finance, IT, and Procurement for smooth execution of activities.
- Ensure timely delivery and quality of all program initiatives and interventions.
- Manage program monitoring and evaluation, including development of indicators, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Prepare donor reports, proposals, updates, and presentations for senior leadership.
- Identify and resolve operational challenges and provide strategic guidance for program improvement.
- Support budget reviews, resource allocation, and planning of new initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with grant requirements and maintain strong donor relations and communication.
- Monitor program progress against defined milestones and performance indicators.
- Address urgent issues related to student well-being, teacher support, and school infrastructure.
- Facilitate coordination and communication between on-ground teams and head office departments.
Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master's degree will be preferred.
- Additional certifications in Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Child Protection, Mental Health, or Education Programs will be an advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum 4–6 years of relevant experience in program management, education sector projects, development sector initiatives, or stakeholder engagement.
- Experience in coordinating with donors, grantors, schools, and multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in project planning, monitoring, reporting, and impact measurement.
- Experience in managing cross-functional coordination with HR, Finance, Procurement, and IT teams.
- Strong report writing, proposal development, and donor communication skills.
- Experience in educational program implementation, child protection, mental health, career coaching, or community development initiatives will be preferred.
Key Competencies:
- Stakeholder Management
- Program Planning & Execution
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Donor Reporting & Communication
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Budget Monitoring
- Leadership & Coordination
- Data Analysis & Impact Measurement
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
How to Apply:
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria may apply submitting their resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Sr. Program Officer - SGSC”.
The position is based in Karachi.
