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Accountability Lab (AL)

<div><div><div><div><b>Posted date</b></div> <div>25th August, 2025</div> <div><b>Last date to apply</b></div> <div>5th September, 2025</div>
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<div><div><b>Country</b></div> <div>Pakistan</div> <div><b>Locations</b></div> <div>Islamabad</div>
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<div><div><b>Category</b></div> <div>Development Sector
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<div><div><b>Type</b></div> <div>Full Time</div> <div><b>Position</b></div> <div>1</div></div></div></div><div></div>
<br><p></p><div><p><b>About the Organization:</b></p>
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Accountability Lab (AL) is a nonprofit think-and-do tank dedicated to enhancing governance through the empowerment of active citizens, responsible leaders, and accountable institutions, thereby fostering social and economic change. The Lab focuses on empowering youth, civil society organizations, and government institutions through a diverse range of interventions centered on human resource development, innovation, technology adoption, and citizen-centric policymaking, all aimed at enhancing accountability and promoting inclusive governance</p>
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Position Summary</b><br>
The Programs and M&amp;E Manager is responsible for leading the effective planning, delivery, and oversight of Accountability Lab Pakistan&rsquo;s (ALP) program portfolio. The role ensures that projects are strategically designed, efficiently implemented, and aligned with donor requirements and organizational priorities. This includes translating strategic objectives into actionable work plans, managing day-to-day program execution, and ensuring timely delivery of outputs and outcomes with measurable impact. A core component of the position is the establishment and management of robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems that generate reliable data, drive evidence-based decision-making, and promote adaptive management and continuous improvement across all initiatives. In addition, the Programs and M&amp;E Manager will play a central role in stakeholders&rsquo; coordination and donor engagement. The position requires cultivating strong partnerships with government counterparts, donors, civil society, academia, media, and community actors while serving as a trusted focal point for program reporting, compliance, and visibility. The incumbent also provides strategic guidance to senior leadership on emerging trends, risks, and opportunities within the development landscape, while mentoring and supervising program and MEL teams to foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance. Through strategic direction and operational excellence, the role ensures that ALP&rsquo;s programs deliver sustainable results and reinforce the organization&rsquo;s credibility as a leading governance and accountabilityactor in Pakistan.<br>
<b>Duty Station</b><br>
Islamabad, Pakistan, with frequent domestic travel to project locations.</p>
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Duration</b><br>
Full-time; 12-month.<br>
Remuneration<br>
Rs. 250,000 &ndash; 300,000<br>
Reporting &amp; Line Management<br>
Reports to Director Programs and Executive Director</p>
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Application Process:</b><br>
Eligible applicants are invited to submit their CVs and Cover Letter to<br>
jobs.pk@accountabilitylab.org by September 5, 2025. The deadline will be strictly observed.<br>
The cover letter must introduce the applicant, her/his background as it relates to the above<br>
qualifications, a statement of the applicant&rsquo;s motivation in applying for this position, and the<br>
first possible starting date should the applicant be selected.<br>
The shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks after the closing date for an<br>
interview.</p>
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Primary Responsibilities</b><br>
Strategic Guidance &amp; Direction<br>
<ul><li>Provide overall strategic guidance to ALP&rsquo;s programs, ensuring alignment with</li></ul>
organizational mission, country strategy, and evolving donor priorities.</div>
<ul><li>Support the Director Programs and Executive Director in shaping medium- and long-</li></ul>
term strategies, programmatic directions, and institutional growth pathways.
<ul><li>Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities in Pakistan&rsquo;s development sector and</li></ul>
advise senior leadership on program positioning and resource mobilization.<br>
<ul><li>Actively participate in strategic reviews and annual portfolio planning processes,</li></ul>
ensuring integration of learning and evidence into strategic decision-making.<br>
<ul><li>Guide the development of organizational approaches and frameworks for adaptive</li></ul>
programming, innovation, and sustainability.<br>
Program Leadership &amp; Delivery<br>
<ul><li>Provide oversight of all projects from start-up to close-out, ensuring on-time, on-budget,</li></ul>
and results-driven implementation with strong quality assurance.<br>
<ul><li>Translate theories of change and log frames into annual work plans, detailed</li></ul>
implementation plans (DIPs), procurement plans, and risk registers.<br>
<ul><li>Lead weekly portfolio reviews to track milestones, burn rates, risk/issue logs,</li></ul>
safeguards, and deliverables; trigger adaptive actions.<br>
<ul><li>Ensure program start-up packages (PMPs, MEL Plans, indicator reference sheets, data</li></ul>
pipelines, communications/visibility plans) are completed and socialized.<br>
<ul><li>Manage consultants/technical experts with clear SoWs, outputs, and QA checkpoints.</li><li>Training and capacity building of AL teams, projects&rsquo; stakeholders and beneficiaries.</li></ul>
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability &amp; Learning (MEAL)<br>
<ul><li>Develop and operationalize MEL frameworks (ToC, log frames/RF, KPIs, data quality</li></ul>
assurance protocols, baseline/endline designs, outcome harvesting).
<ul><li>Establish mixed-methods data systems (e.g., Kobo, XLS, Survey Monkey, Google Forms</li></ul>
etc) with routine and beneficiary feedback/complaints mechanisms.<br>
<ul><li>Lead learning reviews/after-action reflections; capture lessons, case studies, and</li></ul>
evidence to inform adaptive management and future design.<br>
<ul><li>Ensure high-quality, timely donor and internal reporting; triangulate field data, partner</li></ul>
reports, and qualitative insights.<br>
<ul><li>Build partner and staff capacities on MEL tools, results documentation, outcome</li></ul>
mapping, and utilization-focused evaluation.<br>
Program Design, Business Development &amp; Grants<br>
<ul><li>Contribute in co-creation of concept notes, and full proposals (technical + MEL + budget)</li></ul>
aligned to donor priorities and ALP strategy.<br>
<ul><li>Conduct context/gap analyses; integrate cross-cutting themes (GESI, youth, digital</li></ul>
transformation, safeguarding, conflict sensitivity).<br>
<ul><li>Develop realistic work/budget structures (WBS), value-for-money rationales, and</li></ul>
staffing/partnering plans.<br>
<ul><li>Oversee sub-granting cycles: calls for proposals, selection criteria, due diligence, award</li></ul>
letters, capacity strengthening, and performance management.<br>
Organisational Development, Partnerships and Safeguarding<br>
<ul><li>Serve as primary contact with funding partners and coordination forums; ensure</li></ul>
compliance with award terms, reporting schedules, and visibility requirements.<br>
<ul><li>Present program results, lessons, and evidence to sector working groups, government</li></ul>
platforms, and public events to enhance ALP&rsquo;s contributions and organizational visibility.<br>
<ul><li>Structure and manage MoUs/partnership frameworks; oversee due diligence, capacity</li></ul>
strengthening, and performance monitoring.<br>
<ul><li>Coordinate multi-stakeholder platforms (government, CSOs, academia, media, private</li></ul>
sector) for co-delivery and policy uptake.
<ul><li>Uphold safeguarding, PSEA, ethics in research, data privacy, conflict-sensitivity, and do-</li></ul>
no-harm standards.
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Financial Stewardship &amp; Compliance<br>
<ul><li>Co-own portfolio budgets with finance department; forecast, monitor burn rates, and</li></ul>
flag variances; implement cost-saving and reprogramming measures.<br>
<ul><li>Lead quarterly portfolio finance reviews integrating program progress, MEL learning,</li></ul>
and risk/compliance status.<br>
People Management &amp; Culture<br>
<ul><li>Supervise recruitment, onboard, coach, and performance-manage staff; set Objectives</li></ul>
and Key Results (OKRs) and run quarterly performance conversations with development<br>
plans.<br>
<ul><li>Foster inclusive, respectful, and high-performing team culture; promote wellbeing and</li></ul>
resilience practices.</div>
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Required Qualifications</b><br>
<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree (Development Studies, Public Policy, Social Sciences, M&amp;E, or related).</li><li>5+ years of progressive experience in international development program management</li></ul>
with at least 3 years leading MEL systems and teams; experience with INGOs and<br>
bilateral organizations strongly preferred.<br>
<ul><li>Proven track record in proposal design, results frameworks, budgeting/forecasting, and</li></ul>
donor compliance.<br>
<ul><li>Demonstrated partnership management with government/CSOs and facilitation of</li></ul>
multi-stakeholder processes.</div>
<ul><li>Communication: high-quality reporting, brief writing, presentation to technical and high-</li></ul>
level audiences.
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Core Behaviours</b><br>
<ul><li>Strategic thinking and systems orientation; data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Collaboration and partnerships; political economy awareness.</li><li>Integrity, accountability, and commitment to do-no-harm and safeguarding.</li><li>Coaching mindset; inclusive leadership and team resilience.</li></ul>
Compliance, Ethics &amp; Safeguarding<br>
<ul><li>Adhere to ALP&rsquo;s Code of Conduct, anti-fraud and anti-corruption policies, data</li></ul>
protection/privacy, PSEA, child safeguarding, and whistleblowing mechanisms.<br>
<ul><li>Ensure all program activities pass risk/safeguarding screens and integrate mitigation</li></ul>
measures proportionate to context risks.</div></div><p></p>
<br><div><p>Apply By:</p>
<p>
 </p><p><b>Application Process:</b><br>
Eligible applicants are invited to submit their CVs and Cover Letter to<br>
<b>jobs.pk@accountabilitylab.org</b><b> by September 5, 2025</b>. The deadline will be strictly observed.<br>
The cover letter must introduce the applicant, her/his background as it relates to the above<br>
qualifications, a statement of the applicant&rsquo;s motivation in applying for this position, and the<br>
first possible starting date should the applicant be selected.<br>
The shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks after the closing date for an<br>
interview.</p></div><p></p>

Programs and M&E Manager

<div><div><div><div><b>Posted date</b></div> <div>27th August, 2025</div> <div><b>Last date to apply</b></div> <div>5th September, 2025</div>
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<div><div><b>Country</b></div> <div>Pakistan</div> <div><b>Locations</b></div> <div>Islamabad</div>
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<div><div><b>Category</b></div> <div>Government and Policy
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<div><div><b>Type</b></div> <div>Full Time</div> <div><b>Position</b></div> <div>1</div></div></div></div><div></div>
<br><p></p><div><p>Location: Islamabad, Pakistan</p>
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Duration: Full-time (100% Level of Effort) &ndash; 12 Months</p>
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Reports To: Executive Director / Director Programs (the position will work in close coordination with Head of Research and Learning and M&amp;E Manager)</p>
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Last Date of Application- 10th September 2025</p>
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Start Date: Immediately</p>
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Remuneration: PKR 350,000 &ndash; 400,000</p>
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About the Organization</b></p>
<p>
Accountability Lab (AL) is a nonprofit think-and-do tank dedicated to enhancing governance through the empowerment of active citizens, responsible leaders, and accountable institutions, thereby fostering social and economic change. The Lab focuses on empowering youth, civil society organizations, and government institutions through a diverse range of interventions centered on human resource development, innovation, technology adoption, and citizen-centric policymaking, all aimed at enhancing accountability and promoting inclusive governance</p>
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Purpose of the Position</b></p>
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Digital Rights Expert will serve as the technical anchor on democratic innovation, civic participation in the digital age, and civil society strengthening program. The role will focus on guiding the project team, partners, and civil society organizations (CSOs) to implement impactful, locally adapted strategies for advancing digital democracy and strengthening civic infrastructure. Beyond this project-specific role, the expert will also actively contribute to the Accountability Lab Pakistan&rsquo;s broader digital democracy and inclusion portfolio. The role will support the project team in outreach and partnerships, support capacity building, knowledge generation, regional learning, and the development of inclusive advocacy strategies while ensuring technical coherence and innovation across the project's components.</p>
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This role is central to ensuring that sub-grantees are not only financially supported but also strategically guided to contribute meaningfully to democratic strengthening through digital engagement and civic innovation.</p>
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Key Responsibilities</b></p>
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Leadership</p>
<ul><li>Provide overarching technical input to the project&rsquo;s strategy on digital democracy, civic engagement, participatory governance, and digital innovation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Guide the design and delivery of project components to ensure alignment with respective trends, stakeholder needs, and democratic priorities across the regions. Identify cross-cutting opportunities to strengthen civic infrastructure and democratic engagement through digital platforms and innovations.</li></ul>
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Evidence, Learning and Research</b></p>
<ul><li>Provide active input and technical support to the Evidence and Learning Lead in the design, rollout, and analysis of regional needs assessments.</li></ul>
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&bull; Actively participate in the development of digital and institutional needs assessment tools to ensure they are aligned with the diverse capacities, contexts, and thematic priorities of local CSOs. &bull; Actively participate in the development of indicators, data collection frameworks, question sets for digital democracy assessments, analysis and development of reports and other research outputs.</p>
<ul><li>Offer regional insight on emerging digital democracy trends and stakeholder capacities to inform the design and adaptation of assessment tools.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Support the interpretation of assessment findings and assist in translating data into actionable strategies for CSO capacity-building and project adaptation.</li></ul>
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Capacity Building of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)</b></p>
<ul><li>Lead the design and delivery of targeted virtual trainings, mentoring sessions, and learning engagements for CSOs across the region.</li></ul>
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&bull; Develop tools, frameworks, and guides to help CSOs increase their effectiveness in digital organizing, participatory governance, institutional development, and constituency engagement. &bull; Facilitate peer learning and experience exchange among grantees on innovations in digital civic engagement.</p>
<ul><li>Attend and facilitate the regional convenings (virtual and in-person) to share key findings of the project with various stakeholders</li></ul>
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Coordination with Program Officers (CPOs)</p>
<ul><li>Act as a technical and strategic advisor to POs , ensuring consistency in quality, coherence in program implementation, and responsiveness to specific contexts.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Support POs in mapping relevant CSOs, democratic stakeholders, and civic tech actors within their areas.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide ongoing virtual support to POs in facilitating learning events, partner convenings, and stakeholder consultations.</li></ul>
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Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement</b></p>
<ul><li>Lead the regional mapping of key stakeholders engaged in digital democracy, civic participation, social innovation, and institutional reform along with POs.</li></ul>
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&bull; Build and maintain partnerships with Civil Society Organization (CSOs), universities, think tanks, private sector actors, and tech communities relevant to the project&rsquo;s objectives. &bull; Support the identification of thematic synergies and mutual collaboration opportunities among grantees and partners.</p>
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Advocacy and Knowledge Support</b></p>
<ul><li>Provide strategic inputs into advocacy strategies focused on strengthening democratic processes through digital innovation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collaborate with the Communications and Reporting Manager and the Evidence and Learning Lead to develop evidence-based content for advocacy, storytelling, and public engagement campaigns.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Contribute technical knowledge to briefs, reports, case studies, and other knowledge products derived from project implementation.</li></ul>
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Monitoring, Learning, and Adaptive Implementation</p>
<ul><li>Contribute to technical monitoring and evaluation processes, supporting the integration of learning into project design and implementation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Identify and document scalable and contextually relevant approaches that support digital democracy and institutional resilience among civil society actors.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participate in strategic reviews and learning sessions with the wider project team and donors.</li></ul>
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Qualifications and Experience</b></p>
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Education:</p>
<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Development Studies, Governance, Digital Innovation, or a related field.</li></ul>
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Experience:</p>
<ul><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in democratic development, digital rights, civic innovation and civil society strengthening.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Demonstrated experience in implementing or advising on digital engagement strategies, civic tech interventions, or inclusive governance programs.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience in working with or advising CSOs</li></ul>
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Skills and Competencies:</b></p>
<ul><li>Strong understanding of democratic systems, CSO ecosystems, digital rights, and local/regional civic challenges.</li></ul>
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&bull; Proven facilitation, mentorship, and training design skills, especially in virtual environments. &bull; Excellent coordination and communication, and networking abilities to work across regions and stakeholder groups.</p>
<ul><li>Strong writing, reporting, and presentation skills in English.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in multicultural and distributed teams.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<br><div><p>Apply By:</p>
<p>
 </p><p>Application Process:</p>
<p>&bull; Eligible applicants are invited to submit their CVs and Cover Letter to jobs.pk@accountabilitylab.org by September 5, 2025. The deadline will be strictly observed. &bull;</p>
<ul><li>The cover letter must introduce the applicant, her/his background as it relates to the above qualifications, a statement of the applicant&rsquo;s motivation in applying for this position, and the first possible starting date should the applicant be selected.</li></ul>
<ul><li>The shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks after the closing date for an interview.</li></ul></div><p></p>

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