• Researching and documenting various Life Skill Based Education (LSBE) interventions around the world and identifying their outcomes.
• Evaluating the applicability of a variety of LSBE interventions in the local context.
• Assisting and collaborating with the Zindagi Trust (ZT) Monitoring and Evaluation team for process and impact evaluation.

• Evaluating the LSBE content currently taught at primary and secondary levels at the schools managed by ZT and recommend changes based on research.
• Mapping Standard Learning Outcomes (SLOs) in the National Curriculum to various components of LSBE.
• Developing LSBE curriculum with grade appropriate SLOs and assessments.
• Evaluating books and other teaching materials available in the country pertinent to LSBE.
• Observing LSBE classes at schools to evaluate the efficacy of content delivery.
• Establishing teams of key teaching and non-teaching staff members at schools and maintaining constant contact with them to ensure appropriate implementation of the program.

• Write a comprehensive school-based child protection policy for dissemination to ZT’s schools and beyond.
• Preparing an operational manual for a wider implementation of LSBE program across a large number of schools.

• Managing and mentoring teachers that deliver LSBE content at the schools
• Developing and updating material, training tools and training modules pertinent to Child Protection Policy and LSBE.
• Arranging, delivering, overseeing and strategizing trainings to ensure effective delivery of the content at different grade levels.
• Adding to the team of Master Trainers and arranging special refresher programs for existing Master Trainers.

• Assisting Zindagi Trust’s communication team in developing strategies for awareness campaigns on various child protection issues.
• Representing the LSBE component and Zindagi Trust at various national and international forums.

• Collaborating with partner organizations especially Aahung
• Educating parents and community at large by regular and specific programs for both the genders.
• Nominating representative parents as a point of reference for community education and following up with them.
• Arranging awareness sessions for officials from Police, Education and Health Departments and the UC to take them on board.
• Engaging with experts and partner organizations on an ongoing basis to promote common goals of child protection.
• Networking with external stakeholders and participate in meetings and forums related to activities on LSBE.

• Master’s Degree in Gender Studies or relevant discipline required.
• 2-3 years’ experience in development sector, especially in the education sector is required.
• Familiarity with secondary research, writing literature review and referencing is required.
• Exposure to curriculum analysis and development will be an added advantage.

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The Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (R,M&E) Manager will be exclusively responsible to build institutional capacity for planning and implementing the R,M&E activities for all programs and special programs by designing, conducting trainings, coaching, mentoring, and provision of technical support. The R,M&E Manager will be expected to identify frameworks, tools, and software that will facilitate the process and impact evaluation of the programs and projects initiated by Zindagi Trust at their schools. The R,M&E Manager will take a lead in designing key programmatic studies on major interventions including Professional Development Program, Life Skills Based Education, Mind Sports, Art, Health and Nutrition Program and others by using appropriate research methodologies. The incumbent will be responsible for ongoing monitoring and evaluation studies such as the baseline and end line surveys, organize periodic reviews and learning sessions based upon the organizational and donor requirements. The R,M&E Manager is also expected to oversee the quality control aspects of program implementation. The incumbent will provide overall program level technical guidance in documentation, knowledge management systems and practices, through training, coaching and mentoring the programs/special programs teams.

• Develop organization wide R,M&E system and plan R,M&E activities pertaining to the programs and school-based interventions.
• Identify tools, frameworks, software and applications that will facilitate effective implementation of R,M&E at the Trust.
• Develop and refine processes that include clearly defined objectives, indicators, data collection, reporting and other data management processes.
• Manage a rigorous approach to M&E to measure performance towards specific goals and objectives, using quantitative, qualitative, and participatory methodologies.
• Lead the design and conduct all baseline studies, midterm and annual reviews, impact assessment processes and end line evaluations.
• Initiate and oversee the write up of periodic reports (quarterly, annual and situation reports) and coordinate processes of developing annual and periodic reports in collaboration with the Head of Programs and the Head of Advocacy and Communications.
• Innovate, propose and or test / modify simple, user-friendly and effective R,M&E system that will enable the Trust to track both the individual and cumulative impact of its interventions.
• Ensure outcomes from program specific studies provide insights regarding improvement in ongoing programs and strategically inform future programs.
• Document lessons learnt in order to improve program quality.

• Read literature and write comprehensive literature review to find evidence relevant to the interventions undertaken by the Trust.
• Read literature, identify best practices, conduct benchmarking and comparative analysis of interventions in the education sector locally and globally.
• Use various public sources, such as publications by governments and international agencies, and summarize and present statistics relevant to the Trust’s interventions.

• Oversee and provide input in research design and methodology for program-related research
• Design data collection instruments, schedules, analysis methods, and applied technologies.
• Monitor the results of the program’s activities and contribute to periodic evaluations/assessments
• Contribute to periodic dissemination of results to internal and external audiences.
• Manage the process of efficiently tracking and reporting on progress of programs and school-based interventions against baseline and targets.
• Contribute towards development of programmatic reports, conference papers and other learning materials using the evidence base of the project.

• Ensure data quality and accuracy through various mechanisms and other quality assurance tools, systematically implementing them across the projects.
• Ensure timely warehousing and archiving of the programmatic data in an appropriate software.
• Identify innovative solutions to promote data-based decision making among the program staff.
• Work closely with the CEO, Head of Programs and Strategic Development, Head of Advocacy and Special Programs, Project Managers and Professional Development Teams to ensure the overall alignment of the organizational priorities with the R,M&E activities.

• Lead the design and implementation of the organization’s learning agenda aligned with theories of change, integrating components of M&E, Research and Learning.
• Oversee and manage studies and evaluations of various interventions at the school and national level.
• Build a strong and convincing evidence base on key learning priorities to demonstrate ZT programs’ results and achievements.
• Develop and implement learning activities with partners and other like-minded stakeholders.

• Encourage various team members to actively engage in research and provide training to staff and project stakeholders on R,M&E activities such as literature review, data collection tools, data analysis, monitoring plan, tools, assessments, evaluations and report writing.

• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned.

• Masters’ degree in an area related to international development and data management, gender studies, international development, or other related field required;
• 3-5 years experience in designing and implementing M&E systems for international donor-funded projects in Pakistan;
• Demonstrated expertise in qualitative and quantitative data collection and management methods;
• Ability to work across various teams with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build consensus and navigate complex operating environments;
• Fluency in English and Urdu required;

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• Develop content for social media optimized for the relevant platform viz. Instagram, twitter and Facebook, etc.
• Draft social media and email marketing copy
• Draft supporting graphics / videos / polls to go along with social media copy
• Brainstorm content ideas

• Lead community management for all social media platforms
• Monitor and moderate engagement on the organisation’s profiles on all social media platforms
• Monitor social media platforms for feedback, direct mentions of the organization, and any discussions that include relevant keywords, topics, competitors, or industries.
• Respond to requests for information on social media, email and, where relevant, phone calls, answering standard queries (or FAQs) directly and directing other queries to the relevant person and follow up to ensure they are answered
• Explore avenues for partnerships and collaborations on social media with like-minded pages

• Review email campaign metrics (in collaboration with Donor Management team where relevant) and create reports with recommendations for follow-up action
• Review website metrics regularly and create reports on the same, including special reporting after campaigns targeting conversion
• Identify high-profile contacts and leads and review their response, if any, to our campaigns in their reporting

The ideal candidate is fluent in English and Urdu, has excellent written English, is familiar with, active on and has a demonstrable interest in social media, blogging, vlogging, writing and/or campaigning. Fresh graduates welcome but previous work/internship experience, a strong work ethic and a love for learning on the job is a must. Previous work experience in a social media marketing or executive role is not required.

1. Write us an email describing why you are a good fit for the role addressed to career@zindagitrust.org with the subject “Digital Marketing Officer”


2. Create a post for an online platform of your choice introducing your friends and followers to Zindagi Trust’s work (you can send us the draft with the email in (i), you don’t have to post it)


3. Attach your CV to the email in (i)

1. Curate and design curriculum, teaching tools and resources to teach the subject effectively

• Evaluate National and International Curriculums and adapt them as per the needs of the organization
• Organize and develop the subject area's scope and sequence, and measure its effective impact on teaching and learning in the classroom
• Evaluate textbooks, learning materials, resources, audio-visual aids etc. for the subject area
• Work with other subject leads to develop linkages among subjects and link scheme of studies with the other subjects'

2. Workwith individual and/or small groups of teachers on content mastery, pedagogy, classroom management, designing learning experiences and reflection
3. Build authentic relationships to connect with each teacher's style, strengths, and areas of growth.
4. Co-teach and model innovative learning practices with subject coordinators and teachers
5. Plan and deliver regulartrainings for relevant subject teachers
6. Develop a team of Subject Coordinators who can provide consistent support to teachers by:

• Helping them develop scheme of studies
• Helping them choose appropriate teaching tools and developing teaching resources.
• Undertaking frequent classroom observations followed by coordination meetings
• Re-checking exercise books and assessment papers.
• Reviewing lesson plans of subject teachers on weekly basis for continuous follow up and development in the subject area.

• Decide on attainment targets to overview child's progression between year groups.
• Evaluate the teaching of subject across the school and use this analysis to report the management about effective practices, areas for improvement and future action plan
• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools along with the rest of the team
• Develop institutionalknowledgeofbestteachingandtrainingpracticesthroughfrequent documentation
• Undertake frequent and regular classroom observation to assess the implementation of the new strategies in subject area.

• Attends school events, meetings and presentations.
• Undertake any task which may reasonably be expected by the senior management and is commensurate with the role.
• Remains updated about developments in the subject in terms of statutory requirements and the range of good practices available.

• Teaching expertise in the relevant subject.
• Strong collaboration skills, preferably with experience in cross-team coordination and facilitation of workgroups.
• Ability to communicate with staff having diverse skills, mindsets and expectations.
• Ability to work independently, analyze and solve problems in complex, unstructured systems and create action plans.
• Ability to analyze academic data; format, visualize and present it effectively through software.
• Belief in the ability of all students to achieve excellent academic and non-academic outcomes regardless of their socioeconomic background.
• Commitment to excellence and strong work ethic.

• Masters Degree, preferably in education or the subject area, from an accredited educational institution
• Training and/or experience in staff development and instructional design

1. Curate and design curriculum, teaching tools and resources to teach the subject effectively

• Evaluate National and International Curriculums and adapt them as per the needs of the organization
• Organize and develop the subject area's scope and sequence, and measure its effective impact on teaching and learning in the classroom
• Evaluate textbooks, learning materials, resources, audio-visual aids etc. for the subject area
• Work with other subject leads to develop linkages among subjects and link scheme of studies with the other subjects'

2. Workwith individual and/or small groups of teachers on content mastery, pedagogy, classroom management, designing learning experiences and reflection
3. Build authentic relationships to connect with each teacher's style, strengths, and areas of growth.
4. Co-teach and model innovative learning practices with subject coordinators and teachers
5. Plan and deliver regulartrainings for relevant subject teachers
6. Develop a team of Subject Coordinators who can provide consistent support to teachers by:

• Helping them develop scheme of studies
• Helping them choose appropriate teaching tools and developing teaching resources.
• Undertaking frequent classroom observations followed by coordination meetings
• Re-checking exercise books and assessment papers.
• Reviewing lesson plans of subject teachers on weekly basis for continuous follow up and development in the subject area.

• Decide on attainment targets to overview child's progression between year groups.
• Evaluate the teaching of subject across the school and use this analysis to report the management about effective practices, areas for improvement and future action plan
• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools along with the rest of the team
• Develop institutionalknowledgeofbestteachingandtrainingpracticesthroughfrequent documentation
• Undertake frequent and regular classroom observation to assess the implementation of the new strategies in subject area.

• Attends school events, meetings and presentations.
• Undertake any task which may reasonably be expected by the senior management and is commensurate with the role.
• Remains updated about developments in the subject in terms of statutory requirements and the range of good practices available.

• Teaching expertise in the relevant subject.
• Strong collaboration skills, preferably with experience in cross-team coordination and facilitation of workgroups.
• Ability to communicate with staff having diverse skills, mindsets and expectations.
• Ability to work independently, analyze and solve problems in complex, unstructured systems and create action plans.
• Ability to analyze academic data; format, visualize and present it effectively through software.
• Belief in the ability of all students to achieve excellent academic and non-academic outcomes regardless of their socioeconomic background.
• Commitment to excellence and strong work ethic.

• Masters Degree, preferably in education or the subject area, from an accredited educational institution
• Training and/or experience in staff development and instructional design

• Create a culture of openness, trust, respect, acceptance of diversity, reflection and collaborative learning.
• Establish and promote high standards of performance and excellence for all students and staff.
• Involve school staff in the school development planning and execution process.
• Supervise, mentor and support entire school staff including government staff.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with staff, students, and parents through regular meetings, small group and one-one interactions as needed.
• Provide mentorship and support to develop the capacity of the school's management team including government Head Mistress and Coordinators.
• Liaise with bureaucracy on matters that require assistance from the provincial government and maintaining records of all such correspondence.

• Liaise with Head of Programs and Strategic Development Head of Programs and Strategic Development to develop School Development Plan that is in line with organizational vision, mission and values.
• Implement the plan in action and spirit and document its progress and challenges.
• Evaluate existing projects and practices and pilot new programs on an ongoing basis in liaison with the Head of Programs and Strategic Development.

• Develop, implement, manage and oversee academic and co-curricular activities.
• Oversee the activities of Professional Development Team and facilitate the team as needed.
• Ensure continued improvement in curriculum, textbooks and teaching methods.
• Ensure that teachers follow prescribed syllabi, schemes of studies, examination requirements and procedures.
• Conduct ongoing consistent evaluation of government and project teachers through classroom observations, copy checking etc. followed by constructive feedback.

• Ensure safety and security of all students while they are on the school premises.
• Identify intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs affecting students' success in school.
• Involve relevant stakeholders e.g. teachers, staff, Head Office, external organizations and proactively take steps to meet the needs of students.
• Design and conduct risk-assessment to identify and classify potential safety hazards in the school premises.

• Ensure implementation of clear policies and procedures concerning administration and management for smooth functioning of the school.
• Oversee all administrative activities including staff recruitment, student admissions, attendance, punctuality, cleanliness, utilization of facilities, general school routine and development and implementation of timetable etc.
• Recommend, implement and monitor changes to administrative policies and protocols to ensure improved administration and supervision.

• Develop and maintain a relationship with various stakeholders such as local officials, community members and alumni to design collective initiatives and streamline operations.
• Engage with community to expand the outreach of school initiatives through PTMs, Open House events, school exhibitions, guest talks etc.
• Engage with other organizations (non-profits, universities, independent researchers, government) working in the field of education, specially school reform, and community development.

• Ensure effective and timely use of funds for the project by developing monthly budget forecasts, issue timely request for funds, and provide bills against expenditure to the HO.
• Follow Petty Cash Policy and manage petty cash with utmost responsibility.
• Demonstrate custodianship of all assets (current and fixed) and other resources deployed at the school and ensure their effective use.

• Master's degree in school leadership or related program required.
• Minimum 3 years of classroom teaching experience required.
• Minimum of four yearsof experience in school leadership position required.
• Experience managing and developing teams and individuals required.
• Experience working with diverse, low-income communities preferred.
• Strong command on written and verbal Urdu and English required.

• Be an organized individual with proactive attitude and strong leadership skills and experience.
• Be proficient in MS Office specially Ms Excel &Ms Word.
• Be an empowered individual with qualities of working individually and as a part of team.
• Have strong problem solving, critical thinking, coaching, and interpersonal skills.

• Develop, manage and oversee effective programs for holistic learning and well-being of students
• Develop procedures and structures to ensure effective teaching practices
• Implement an observation and feedback cycle that ensures continuous improvement in teaching and learning
• Analyze student achievement results to identify areas of need and inform school improvement efforts
• Develop and implement a professional development plan to address identified areas of need
• Maintain effective communication to keep the staff, students, and parents properly informed. Management and operations:
• Collaborate with ZT management to understand, refine and implement the school vision and strategy.
• Develop and implement School Development Plan for academic and socio-emotional success for all students
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in consultation with the Program Team at Head Office
• Ensure implementation of school policies for smooth functioning of the school
• Oversee and ensure management of all administrative activities
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for students, staff, and families
• Oversee the recruitment and hiring of diverse, highly-qualified staff
• Apply teacher and staff performance management systems in a way that ensures a culture of continuous improvement, support, and accountability

• Develop monthly budget forecasts, issue timely request for funds, and provide bills against expenditure to the Management to ensure effective use of funds for the project.
• Follow financial protocols and procedures as prescribed and deemed necessary by HO.
• Liaise with Project Lead for fulfillment of resource requirements and ensure that proper procedure for seeking approval for expenses is followed.
• Demonstrate custodianship of all assets (current and fixed) and other resources deployed at the school.
• Oversee and ensure maintenance of department-wise inventory of the resources available at the school and ensure its effective use. Families and community engagement:
• Develop and maintain a relationship with parents, community members, local officials and leaders to improve communications, streamline operations, and resolve issues.
• Design activities to increase outreach of the school and ensure that children from community, other than students, are benefiting from school resources.
• Develop and roll out initiatives for community development and engagement.

• Research best practices in the field of learning design and innovation in community schools internationally and incorporate in the design of learning interventions at SGS.
• Develop, execute and monitor academic and co-curricular annual calendar.
• Develop an annual learning plan for school with priority areas and KPIs identified.
• Research various learning resources including library books, curate and develop content that promotes hands on content where needed within the Trust guidelines.
• Continuously monitor progress of the interventions that have been rolled out.

• Identify teachers' professional development needs and develop a training and support plan for teachers, in conjunction with the relevant Subject Leads.
• Support teachers in developing scheme of studies, effective lesson planning, and their execution in the classroom.
• Conduct coordination meetings with teachers to identify issues and to design support.
• Conduct formal and informal classroom observations followed by debrief meetings and coaching support.
• Check lesson plans and checked copies of teachers to evaluate the progress of teaching staff towards the learning goals of school.
• Organize need-based trainings and workshops in conjunction with the Subject Leads.

• Assist the School Principal in developing the School Development Plan.
• Coordinate with School Management and/or Subject Leads in conducting consultative meetings with teachers; take minutes of the meeting, disseminate information and keep an active follow up on identified areas.
• Assist School Principal in keeping an effective follow up of students with special concerns and help teachers to plan and take effective measures.
• In conjunction with School Principal, plan and organise extracurricular activities and effectively administer inter & intra school competition.
• Periodically review and revise monitoring and evaluation tools with the management to strengthen academic and co-curricular outcomes.
• Review and enhance procedures of recruitment and performance management of teachers and provide necessary support for its implementation.
• Identify the need for academic and co-curricular staff at the school and inform the School Principal on timely basis.

• Attend school events, meetings and presentations.
• Undertake any task which may reasonably be expected by the Management Team and is commensurate with his/ her role in the team.
• Remain updated about developments in the all subjects in terms of statutory requirements and the range of good practices available.

• Master's degree in Education or related program is necessary.
• 2-3 years of classroom teaching experience required.
• 2-3 years of academic management and leadership experience.
• Experience managing and developing teams and individuals required.
• Experience working with diverse, under-privileged communities preferred.

• Proficient in MS Office specially MS Excel & MS Word.
• An empowered individual with qualities of leadership and being a team player.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of national curriculum and textbooks.
• Strong command on written and verbal Urdu and English required.
• Oral fluency in Pashto will be preferred.