Program Officer

Pathfinder Overview

Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, ensure availability of safe abortion services and post-abortion care, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve.

Project Overview

Pathfinder International is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health. We place reproductive health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder strives to strengthen access to family planning, advocate for sound reproductive health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of the people we serve. In alignment with these goals, Pathfinder supports initiatives like the Maryam Nawaz Community Health Inspector (CHI) program, which trains and deploys skilled CHIs to ensure effective delivery of health services at the community level, improving maternal and child health outcomes across Punjab.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Plan and Budget Implementation

• Works with others to implement the strategic approach of the program specific to CHI (healthcare systems and the community, providing health education, promoting healthy behaviors, and facilitating access to healthcare services.
• Coordinate work planning for health care providers, and community service providers
• Supervise and monitor CHI action plans in communities, and plan quarterly meetings with program team
• Coordinate and facilitate payments in the field as committed under agreement after due scrutiny and verification. Maintain record of documents for accounting and audit as required by Finance Department.
• Gather necessary data and information to support project implementation.
• Serve as focal person to coordinate the implementation of field Project activities at union council level.
• Advocate and liaise with union council level
• Participate and record minutes of meetings and send them to Pathfinder office to update Pathfinder on progress of activities.
• Maintain complete pictorial records of all meetings at District level.
• Prepare and submit reports as required (monthly/quarterly) with regular time frequency by Program Department.
• Facilitate Pathfinder and donor during monitoring visit of activities.
• Undertake any other task related to the project as assigned by Pakistan office.
  
  
  

Program Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation

Assists in quarterly and annual program or project progress and financial reports reviews and gives constructive feedback on the projects. Identifies best practices in activities and follows new developments. Recommend improvements for program or project performance and assist in sharing innovative methods with partners.

Meeting and Forum Attendance

Attends relevant meetings as well as forums to foster and enhance collaboration. Identifies new and improved approaches, methods and ideas.

Project and Management Reporting

Assists in the development and delivery of reports related to the programs or project activities. Submits a completed consolidated report to Program Lead on a timely basis.

Training Design, Development and Delivery

Assists where applicable in the development and capacity building of content and curriculum related to health education, promoting healthy lifestyles

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and other related discipline
• 5-6 years of working experience with development sector organizations and major responsibility in administration, coordination and understanding of HR matters/procedures.
  
  
  

Minimally Required Job-Specific And Organizational Competencies

• Networking: Proven ability to network and manage multiple, complex pursuits.
• Coordination: Demonstrated experience working on similar assignments and undertaking coordination and monitoring responsibilities
• Reporting: Proven ability to read and interpret data for reporting. Proven ability to generate and present standard reports.
• Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS PowerPoint, Excel, Access. Mastery of knowledge of Adobe Acrobat.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to develop and present tailored solutions to specific needs and situations.
• PC Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Word.
• Project Management Planning and Management: Proven ability to plan and manage cross-functional initiatives.
• Languages: Proven ability to write and speak using local language and English language
• Analysis and Sound Judgement: Advanced analytical and trouble shooting skills. Ability to make sound judgments. Ability to improve processes, promote excellence and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills using different forms of media. Ability to translate complex concepts to individuals at all levels. Ability to speak across a range of technical issues that may be outside the individual’s area of expertise.
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Proven ability to influence using diplomacy skills with key stakeholders. In-depth demonstrated customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision. Proven ability to coordinate activities.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented and consistently accurate, ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment, and ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to maintain confidentiality on work-related issues.
  
  
  

Other Information:

• Uses cellular and office phone, laptop or desktop computer
• This job description format focuses on the main duties of the position and is not intended to list every potential task or assignment.
• Duties can and will change to meet the changing priorities of the department and organization
• kindly apply before November 30, 2025
  
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

Pathfinder International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Safeguarding and Protection Statement

Pathfinder is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve and our staff. We have zero tolerance for any type of behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, our staff, and partners including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. We do everything possible to ensure that we recruit only those who are suitable to work with us. We expect that everyone we hire will abide by our safeguarding and related policies and will report any suspected or known violations. This job is subject to a range of vetting checks as legally permitted in the country where they are being hired. By submitting an application, the job applicant acknowledges they understand our intent to verify suitability to work with us.