Program Coordinator (Learning and Assessment)

The Program Coordinator (Learning and Assessment) will lead and manage project activities focused on strengthening learning outcomes and assessment frameworks within KP’s education system, particularly through the Directorate of Curriculum & Teacher Education (DCTE), the Directorate of Professional Development (DPD), and the NFE Directorate. The Coordinator ensures the effective rollout of agreed interventions under the UNICEF-supported workplan, manages capacity building, oversees quality assurance of educational materials and assessments, and facilitates data-driven decision-making. The role includes financial oversight and performance management of finance staff supporting the program.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management & Coordination

• Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of activities in line with the signed work plan with UNICEF, NFE Directorate, DPD, and DCTE.
• Develop monthly and annual work plans with clear timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate the development and quality assurance of curricula, teaching and learning materials (TLMs), training manuals, assessment tools and assessment activities.

Capacity Building & Workshops

• Organize and manage workshops on Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN), Early Childhood Education (ECE), Student’s assessments, MELQO assessments, remedial learning, and NFE material development.
• Coordinate capacity building sessions for relevant stakeholders in these thematic areas.

Learning Assessments & Data Management

• Support the DCTE in conducting Baseline and End-line Assessments, including MELQO, FLN, ECE, remedial learning, and NFE.
• Facilitate data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings to inform material development and program adjustments.

Quality Assurance & Approvals

• Ensure that developed curricula, TLMs, and manuals undergo proper approval processes and that notifications are issued.
• Coordinate uploading of approved materials on the DCTE website linked to the E&SED KP portal.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and submit timely progress reports on project activities, including monthly, activity-specific, and annual reports.

Financial Oversight

• Supervise the Finance Officer, ensure effective financial management, timely expenditures, and financial reporting aligned with project needs.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations of finance staff.

 Other Duties

• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Director NFE, DPD, and DCTE in alignment with the program scope.

Required Qualification

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Education, Project Management, Development Studies or any other related field.

Required Experience

• Having a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working in the development sector, preferably in Education.
• Having demonstrated experience in Project Management, Coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• At least 01-year of proven experience of working in any education grant with UN Agencies, NNGO/INGO.
• Experience in working with the provincial government Departments in KP

 Functional Competencies

• Builds and Maintains Partnerships
• Drive to achieve impactful results
• Works Collaboratively with others
• Thinks and Acts Strategically
• Nurtures, leads and Manages People

Languages

• Fluency in English required.
• Proficiency in the local working languages (both Urdu & Pushto) of the duty station is essential.

Location

• Abbottabad, KP

Travel Requirement

• Local travel to selected districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as and when needed.

Note

Female professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.

• MicroMerger is an equal-opportunity and female-friendly employer. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Selection will be based on merit, qualifications, experience, and job requirements, without discrimination.
• Only eligible and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for tests or interviews.
• Incomplete, inaccurate, or late applications may not be considered.
• Any attempt to influence the recruitment process, including bribery, favoritism, pressure, or personal references, will result in immediate disqualification.
• MicroMerger has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, corruption, fraud, discrimination, and workplace misconduct.
• Positions may be offered on a contract basis and extended according to performance, project needs, and funding availability.
• MicroMerger reserves the right to change the number of positions, close the vacancy early, reject applications, or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
• By applying, candidates consent to the use of their application information in MicroMerger’s internal recruitment and applicant tracking system.