The position is based in Islamabad.
The Manager Special Projects will support the Head of Strategy & Special Projects in planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating strategic and special projects undertaken by Organization. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring effective project execution, stakeholder coordination, performance monitoring, reporting, and compliance with organizational objectives and applicable government regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in the planning, development, implementation, and management of strategic and special projects.
• Develop project plans, implementation schedules, monitoring frameworks, and progress tracking
mechanisms.
• Coordinate with internal departments, government entities, consultants, development partners, and other
stakeholders for successful project delivery.
• Monitor project progress against approved timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Identify project risks and recommend mitigation measures to ensure effective implementation.
• Prepare progress reports, presentations, briefs, concept notes, and other project-related documentation for
management and stakeholders.
• Support project monitoring and evaluation activities and maintain project records and documentation.
• Conduct research, data analysis, benchmarking studies, and policy reviews to support project
implementation and decision-making.
• Facilitate meetings, consultations, workshops, and follow-up actions related to assigned projects.
• Assist in the preparation and review of project proposals, planning documents, and other strategic
initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant public sector procedures, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Perform any other task assigned by the Head of Strategy & Special Projects.
Experience:
• Minimum 03 years of relevant experience in project management, project implementation, project monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, public sector projects, or related areas.
• Experience working with government organizations and/or regulatory bodies, development sector projects will be an added advantage.
Essential Skills & Competencies:
• Sound understanding of public sector governance, administrative processes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong report writing, documentation, presentation development, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop project plans, work schedules, performance indicators, and monitoring frameworks.
• Experience in conducting research, data analysis, and preparing analytical reports and recommendations.
• Knowledge of project risk management and performance tracking methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
Education Requirements:
• Minimum bachelor’s (16 years of education) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, or any relevant field from a national or foreign university recognized by HEC.
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