District Officer

This role involves engaging with communities to identify and register eligible youth trainees for development projects focused on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The position requires active coordination with various stakeholders, including training institutes, government bodies, and industries, to support youth skills development, promote gender equality, and enhance employability. The candidate will be responsible for monitoring project progress, facilitating training activities, and ensuring effective communication and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Extensive travel within assigned districts is expected to maintain close field engagement.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct community outreach to identify and register eligible youth trainees based on project criteria.
- Map and assess TVET institutes, training service providers, financial institutions, industries, and potential employers to support project objectives.
- Coordinate with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), TEVTA, NAVTTC, and other stakeholders to facilitate trainee enrollment, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Work-Based Learning (WBL), green skills, and climate resilience initiatives.
- Facilitate Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) campaigns, promoting gender equality and the inclusion of women and marginalized groups.
- Monitor trainees’ progress through regular field visits and collaborate with training institutes to ensure effective implementation of project activities.
- Support teachers’ training, provision of laboratory equipment, and manage related logistical arrangements within TVET institutes.
- Prepare detailed monthly work plans, field visit reports, activity reports, meeting minutes, and maintain accurate databases of beneficiaries.
- Document success stories, track progress against project targets, and provide timely field updates and feedback to the Project Manager.
- Promote employability of beneficiaries by developing linkages with employers, industries, and financial service providers.
- Ensure awareness and proper use of the Feedback and Complaints Response Mechanism (FCRM) among stakeholders and beneficiaries.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
- At least 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in community mobilization, youth engagement, or development projects.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively within assigned districts.

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of the TVET sector and experience working within Pakistan’s vocational training landscape is highly desirable.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to youth development and skills enhancement initiatives, working closely with diverse stakeholders to foster sustainable employment and inclusion.