Job Title:                           Project Officer

Location:

District Chaman-Balochistan 

(Local Candidates will be given preference and are encouraged to apply)

Department:

Migration and Displacement 

Reporting to:

Technical Reporting to RFL Manager-Balochistan

Administratively Report to Secretary-Balochistan

No of Position:

01

Project Duration:

5 months

Organization Vision 

Saving Lives, Uniting People, and changing minds for healthy, safe and resilient communities

Organization Mission

The Leading humanitarian organization of Pakistan, committed to prevent and alleviate human sufferings by mobilizing the power of humanity through volunteers.

PRCS Fundamental Principles

Humanity

Impartiality 

Neutrality

Independence

Volunteer Service

Unity

Universality

Position Objectives:

• The Project Officer will support the overall coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the primary healthcare interventions at the Medical Health Facility (MHF) for the returning Afghan nationals at the Chaman Border. This role ensures that activities are implemented on time, within budget, and in line with donor and organizational standards, while fostering strong coordination with authorities, service providers, and community structures. In addition, the Project Officer will oversee financial management aspects of the project, including budget planning, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with donor and organizational financial policies 

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Specific Duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities:

• Program Implementation 

1

Ensuring timely, quality, and effective delivery of interventions at Medical Health Facility. 

2

Liaise with the District Program Officer (DPO) on the implementation of programmatic activities at district level/

3

Assist in developing detailed activity plans, ensuring implementation is aligned with project objectives, donor requirements and standards.

4

Conduct regular field visits to monitor the interventions at Medical Health Facility. 

5

Facilitate coordination between field teams, technical staff, and support departments (logistics, finance, procurement) for smooth implementation.

6

Ensure strong collaboration with district administration, health authorities, and line departments at District level (in consultation with the DPO) and province level with relevant program manager. 

7

Prepare and submit comprehensive reports/updates on different formats (Weekly Reports, Monthly Reports, Trimester reports, daily DHIS reporting) on regular basis. 

8

Ensure client exit interviews are conducted at Medical Health Facility to assess and improve service quality.

Financial & Compliance Oversight

9

Follow donor’s Financial and accounting rules and procedures while preparing expenditure reports

10

Identify missing supporting documents, highlight, and follow up on those not in line with financial guidelines for the monthly closings, and inform the Provincial  Finance Manager. 

11

Monitor periodic BVAs specifically for monitoring ensuring timely utilization of resources in line with donor and organizational policies.

12

Ensure compliance with donor regulations and PRCS financial/administrative procedures.

13

Responsible for Financial Risk Management and Internal Controls at the field level and Cash flow/Forecasting for field level spending etc 

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

14

Support PMER teams in data collection for project indicators (if needed). Strengthening community engagement approaches to promote accountability and feedback mechanisms

15

Facilitate the monitoring visits and report back to the provincial line manager. 

16

Prepare high-quality narrative reports (monthly, quarterly, and final) for internal use and donor submission.

17

Responsible for Data Quality Assurance & Verification, Feedback Mechanism/CEA, Lessons Learned collection, and contribution in ITT and Factsheet compilation etc

Capacity Building & Representation

18

Provide technical guidance and on-the-job coaching to field teams and volunteers.

19

Represent PRCS in relevant district-level coordination forums, sectoral working groups, and stakeholder meetings.

Education

Must have MBA, or Master degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, or related field.

 Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years’ professional experience in project or program management, preferably in emergency/humanitarian contexts.

• Proven experience in at least two of the following sectors: Health, 

• At least 3 years of field-level implementation experience, preferably with INGOs, UN agencies, or the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement.

• Experience in project cycle management (planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting).

• Strong background in data collection, reporting, and compliance with donor-funded projects.

Skills / Knowledge

• Strong coordination, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of data tools (Kobo/ODK) an added advantage.

• Excellent writing and reporting skills.

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work under pressure, in challenging field environments, and with diverse teams.

• High integrity, accountability, and commitment to humanitarian principles.

• Language: Fluency in Urdu, Pashto, and English (spoken and written).

Core Competencies

• Commitment to humanitarian principles and PRCS values.

• Accountability, transparency, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver quality results within deadlines.

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing emergency contexts.

• Adhere to PRCS’s seven Fundamental Principles and staff regulations.

• Respect and promote PRCS’s code of conduct, safeguarding, and humanitarian standards.

• Demonstrate commitment to accountability to affected populations (AAP) and gender-sensitive communication.

• Be flexible to undertake additional duties as assigned by management.

Maximum age limit, up to 45 years.

Travel to field locations as required