Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA)
Purpose of the Role
The Project Manager (PM) will lead the overall planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Pakistan Literacy Project (PLP) across multiple districts, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones, adherence to budgets, and achievement of intended outcomes. The PM will oversee and coordinate all three strands of the project – Library Establishment, Literacy Instruction (Scope & Sequence and reading materials), Book Publication & Distribution, and gender-focused literacy advocacy, while maintaining strong collaboration with donor technical teams, government counterparts, and other stakeholders. The PM will ensure that project teams are aligned, effective, and responsive to the needs of beneficiaries and government partners.
Location Karachi
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day oversight and support to project teams, including district coordinators and field staff, ensuring smooth implementation of library establishment, book printing and distribution, literacy instruction development, and gender-focused literacy advocacy initiatives.
Monitor ongoing field activities across project districts, including library operations, teacher trainings, distribution of storybooks, and impact evaluation activities, ensuring quality and adherence to project standards.
Plan, lead, and document technical and management meetings with RtR representatives, School Education Departments, and other stakeholders.
Serve as the primary liaison between ITA, government departments (School Education Departments, Curriculum Authorities), and community-based partners.
Support the financial management of the project, including budget planning, monitoring expenditures, and coordinating with finance and operations teams for timely approvals.
Prepare detailed progress reports, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, for donors, management, and RtR technical teams.
Coordinate monitoring, documentation, and dissemination of project activities, including photography, success stories, and other communications materials for advocacy and visibility.
Support adaptation, translation, and distribution of storybooks across multiple languages, ensuring alignment with class-level reading needs and curriculum standards.
Identify challenges in project delivery and develop timely, actionable solutions in collaboration with district teams and technical leads.
Occasionally perform additional responsibilities as required to support project objectives.
Decision-Making Authority
Review and approve work plans, progress reports, and outputs of project staff.
Ensure timely submission of reports and deliverables from district teams.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervise district coordinators, field staff, and consultants involved in library establishment, book distribution, literacy instruction, and gender-focused literacy advocacy initiatives.
Approve staff work plans and ensure accountability for all assigned tasks.
Communication
Maintain continuous communication with management, donor technical teams, donors, and government counterparts.
Represent ITA in meetings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations.
Prepare and present written and verbal reports, technical notes, and briefing documents.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Master’s degree in Library & Information Sciences, Education, Literature, Social Sciences, or related field.
5–7 years of experience leading educational projects, preferably in literacy, library development, book adaptation, and publication initiatives.
Strong experience in project planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, problem solving, negotiation, conflict management, and decision-making.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu; ability to develop reports, documentation, and donor communications.
Proven ability to work effectively with government officials, donors, and civil society partners.
Experience in managing multi-district teams and coordinating large-scale literacy or education initiatives.
Familiarity with foundational learning frameworks, literacy assessment tools, and scope & sequence development is desirable.
Ability to oversee content adaptation, translation, and publication of children’s reading materials.
Other Requirements
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project districts for field monitoring and support.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
How to Apply We proactively encourage individuals from marginalized groups (e.g., minorities, persons with disabilities, and women from remote or underprivileged areas) to apply. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your updated resume along with a cover letter clearly stating the position name, your current and expected salary. Applications can be sent via email to
careers@itacec.org
or by post to Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi, 12-Sharif Colony, Iftikhar Ahmad Malik Road, Canal Park Gulberg 2, Lahore, Pakistan. Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment, violations of safeguarding principles, and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Education
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Location Karachi
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day oversight and support to project teams, including district coordinators and field staff, ensuring smooth implementation of library establishment, book printing and distribution, literacy instruction development, and gender-focused literacy advocacy initiatives.
Monitor ongoing field activities across project districts, including library operations, teacher trainings, distribution of storybooks, and impact evaluation activities, ensuring quality and adherence to project standards.
Plan, lead, and document technical and management meetings with RtR representatives, School Education Departments, and other stakeholders.
Serve as the primary liaison between ITA, government departments (School Education Departments, Curriculum Authorities), and community-based partners.
Support the financial management of the project, including budget planning, monitoring expenditures, and coordinating with finance and operations teams for timely approvals.
Prepare detailed progress reports, including qualitative and quantitative analysis, for donors, management, and RtR technical teams.
Coordinate monitoring, documentation, and dissemination of project activities, including photography, success stories, and other communications materials for advocacy and visibility.
Support adaptation, translation, and distribution of storybooks across multiple languages, ensuring alignment with class-level reading needs and curriculum standards.
Identify challenges in project delivery and develop timely, actionable solutions in collaboration with district teams and technical leads.
Occasionally perform additional responsibilities as required to support project objectives.
Decision-Making Authority
Review and approve work plans, progress reports, and outputs of project staff.
Ensure timely submission of reports and deliverables from district teams.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervise district coordinators, field staff, and consultants involved in library establishment, book distribution, literacy instruction, and gender-focused literacy advocacy initiatives.
Approve staff work plans and ensure accountability for all assigned tasks.
Communication
Maintain continuous communication with management, donor technical teams, donors, and government counterparts.
Represent ITA in meetings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations.
Prepare and present written and verbal reports, technical notes, and briefing documents.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Master’s degree in Library & Information Sciences, Education, Literature, Social Sciences, or related field.
5–7 years of experience leading educational projects, preferably in literacy, library development, book adaptation, and publication initiatives.
Strong experience in project planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, problem solving, negotiation, conflict management, and decision-making.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Urdu; ability to develop reports, documentation, and donor communications.
Proven ability to work effectively with government officials, donors, and civil society partners.
Experience in managing multi-district teams and coordinating large-scale literacy or education initiatives.
Familiarity with foundational learning frameworks, literacy assessment tools, and scope & sequence development is desirable.
Ability to oversee content adaptation, translation, and publication of children’s reading materials.
Other Requirements
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project districts for field monitoring and support.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
How to Apply We proactively encourage individuals from marginalized groups (e.g., minorities, persons with disabilities, and women from remote or underprivileged areas) to apply. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your updated resume along with a cover letter clearly stating the position name, your current and expected salary. Applications can be sent via email to
careers@itacec.org
or by post to Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi, 12-Sharif Colony, Iftikhar Ahmad Malik Road, Canal Park Gulberg 2, Lahore, Pakistan. Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment, violations of safeguarding principles, and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Education
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