Program/District Implementation Officer (PIO)

The Program / District Implementation Officer (PIO) will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating the effective implementation of education interventions, including Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP), Early Childhood Education (ECE), Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), at the district level. The role will focus on community mobilization, site identification, recruitment and support of facilitators, capacity building, data management, and monitoring of programmatic activities in collaboration with government counterparts and local communities. The PIO will ensure quality service delivery, supply management, and regular reporting to contribute to the successful achievement of program objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement and Mobilization

• Conduct broad-based community meetings, briefing sessions, and focus group discussions (FGDs) to foster community ownership and accountability.
• Identify and establish volunteer structures to support, monitor, and sustain project interventions.
• Sensitize Village Education Committees (VECs), Village NFE Forums (VNF), and other community structures to support learner retention and reduce dropouts.

Programme Implementation and Support

• Identify appropriate locations for establishing ALP Centres, ECE Classrooms, and FLN-supported classes within formal schools.
• Support the identification, enrollment, and retention of Out-of-School Children (OOSC) in the selected Union Councils/Villages.
• Facilitate the recruitment of ALP Facilitators through transparent, merit-based processes.
• Provide ongoing mentoring and academic support to ALP Facilitators, ECE, and FLN teachers.

Training and Capacity Building

• Support the Provincial Training Coordinator in the development and delivery of training materials, teacher guides, and resource materials.
• Organize and facilitate capacity-building sessions, Monthly Professional Development Days (MPDD), and mentoring visits for ALP Facilitators and ECE/FLN teachers.

Monitoring, Data Collection, and Reporting

• Conduct baseline assessments for learners in ALP Centres as per established criteria.
• Ensure regular monitoring of teaching and learning processes, use of teacher guides, and pacing with the academic calendar.
• Collect, document, and report data on ALP, ECE, and FLN activities, including learner assessments and facilitator performance.
• Upload relevant data into the NFEMIS and maintain comprehensive records at the district level.

Supply and Logistics Management

• Prepare and submit supply plans for ALP Centres, ECE, and FLN classrooms, ensuring delivery, tracking, and documentation of distributed materials (e.g., furniture, learner bags, SIBs, books, dictionaries).
• Maintain accurate records of assets, supplies, and equipment.

Coordination and Reporting

• Develop and submit monthly work plans and progress reports aligned with approved targets.
• Conduct and document regular coordination meetings with communities and stakeholders.
• Identify and document success stories, case studies, and best practices for learning and advocacy.
• Maintain district office records, including vehicle logbooks, staff attendance, and asset inventories.

Other duties

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Project Manager, District Coordinator, or UNICEF.

Required Qualification

• Minimum advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies or any other related field

 Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in community mobilization, education program implementation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven experience in implementing education projects, preferably within the development or humanitarian sectors, in collaboration with government or non-governmental organizations.
• Must have good knowledge of working methodologies of education department. 

Functional Competencies

• Builds and Maintains Partnerships  
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical integrity 
• Drive to achieve impactful results  
• Manages ambiguity and complexity 
• Works Collaboratively with others
• Innovates and Embraces Change   

Languages

• Fluency in English required.
•  Proficiency in Urdu and Pashto (local working languages) is essential

Location

• Peshawar, Haripur, Lakkimarwat, DI Khan, Torghar

Travel Requirement

• As per program requirement. 

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.