SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER- ISLAMABAD

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly coordination with M&P to manage all camp-related details across the trial districts. 
• Support the planning and implementation of project activities in accordance with approved work plans and project objectives.
• Ensure timely delivery of project outputs and assist in resolving implementation challenges.
• Maintain regular communication with departments, partners, and relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate coordination meetings, workshops, and consultations as required by the project teams.
• Support engagement with provincial and national program teams to ensure alignment of project activities with program priorities.
• Assist in monitoring project progress against planned indicators and targets.
• Collect, review, and compile data from field teams to support program monitoring with scientific partners.
• Contribute to the preparation of regular progress reports, technical reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain proper documentation of project activities, including reports, meeting minutes, and implementation records.
• Support preparation of case studies, learning briefs, and technical documentation.
• Ensure proper archiving of project data and supporting documents.
• Assist in organizing training, workshops, and meetings including logistical arrangements.
• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for project activities where required.
• Support procurement and administrative processes in compliance with organizational policies.
• Ensure project activities comply with donor requirements, organizational policies, and relevant guidelines.
• Support quality assurance of project data and reporting outputs.
• Ensure adherence to Mercy Corps and donor guidelines.
• Support the implementation of project monitoring tools to assess and enhance program quality and effectiveness.
• Based in Islamabad, with potential travel to project sites across Pakistan.
• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Senior Project Coordinator

Works Directly With: Senior Project Manager, Project International Collaborator, Project Scientific Partner, Health Economist, ACF Team, Finance Department and field teams 

Knowledge and Experience  

• Master’s degree in project management, Public Health, Development Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or related areas.
• 5 years of relevant work experience in project implementation with international organizations and/or projects, in a closely related field
• Experience working with government departments, NGOs, or international organizations is preferred.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Success Factors  

Must have strong coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Must be a team player, be able to work proactively.  Must be adaptable and flexible. Should be able to work under stress. Time management is critical to the success of this program.  

Ongoing Learning 

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development 

Team Engagement and Effectiveness  

Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work. 

We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. 

Safeguarding & Ethics 

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis. 

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline ([email protected]). 

NOTE: 

• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• The management reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CV(s) without assigning any reason.
• Preference will be given to local candidates.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and females, and transgender are strongly encouraged to apply.