Project Officer – Orphan Support Services

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Job Purpose: To plan, coordinate and monitor orphan support programs that promote the educational, social and emotional well-being of orphaned children. The Project Officer will ensure effective service delivery, stakeholder engagement, resource management and program reporting to achieve sustainable and measurable outcomes for beneficiaries. Key Responsibilities: • Design, implement, and oversee orphan support programs aimed at improving the educational, social, emotional, and overall well-being of beneficiaries. • Coordinate educational assistance initiatives, including scholarships, school enrollment, academic monitoring, provision of learning materials, and performance support. • Plan and facilitate extracurricular, life-skills, recreational, and developmental activities to promote the holistic growth and empowerment of children. • Develop and maintain effective relationships with caregivers, schools, healthcare providers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure quality service delivery and beneficiary support. • Monitor program implementation against approved plans and targets, maintain accurate beneficiary records and databases, and ensure timely reporting to management and donors. • Manage allocated program budgets, oversee resource utilization, and coordinate procurement processes in compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements. • Conduct regular field visits, assessments, and follow-ups to evaluate beneficiary progress, identify emerging needs, and recommend appropriate interventions. • Advocate for the rights, protection, and welfare of orphaned and vulnerable children through community awareness, engagement, and outreach initiatives. • Establish, strengthen, and sustain partnerships with local organizations, government departments, educational institutions, and community stakeholders to maximize program impact and sustainability. • Ensure full compliance with child safeguarding standards, donor regulations, organizational policies, and applicable legal requirements. • Support proposal development, donor visits, audits, evaluations, and other program-related activities as required. • Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Line Manager in support of organizational objectives. Skills & Knowledge Required: • Knowledge of child welfare, orphan support, community development and safeguarding principles. • Strong project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting skills. • Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage partnerships effectively. • Experience in data collection, analysis and report writing. • Budget management and resource planning skills. • Excellent communication, interpersonal and advocacy skills. • Strong organizational, problem-solving and time-management abilities. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data management tools. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Education & Experience: • Minimum Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) in Social Work, Sociology, Education, Development Studies, Public Administration or a related field from a recognized institution. • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in orphan support, education, community development or social welfare programs, preferably within the NGO/development sector. Note: • Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and test in Islamabad. • The local candidates residing in Islamabad and Mirpur, AJK shall be given preference. • Please mention the city you are applying for in the subject line when submitting your application via email. • Internal candidates can apply through proper channel with NOC from the relevant department head. • No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the test/interview. • READ Foundation reserves the right to stop/abolish its recruitment process.