The Training and Certification Coordinator at Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) plays a critical role in orchestrating and managing comprehensive training programs and certification pathways that empower staff and stakeholders. This position is pivotal in developing, implementing, and maintaining high-quality educational initiatives, specifically related to the SCOR-P certification program. Leading a dedicated team of 20 professionals, the coordinator ensures seamless logistics, materials preparation, and administration of all training activities. The role demands a thorough understanding of curriculum design, compliance training, and effective utilization of learning management systems to support continuous professional development and organizational growth.
With over 10 years of relevant experience, the coordinator is responsible for managing the end-to-end certification process, including pre-course diagnostics, revision webinars, practice assessments, examination registrations, and scheduling. The coordinator meticulously tracks certification progress for candidates, maintaining up-to-date and accurate records to ensure transparency and accountability. This role requires strong leadership skills to manage the team effectively, foster collaboration, and drive the successful delivery of training objectives in alignment with PEIs mission to reduce poverty through education and empowerment.
Responsibilities
Poverty is the root cause of every problem in the society, has no doubts worse affects on human life. Traditional gender roles in Pakistan especially in NWFP, which remains indulged in tribal culture, define the woman’s place as in the home and not in the workplace, and define the man as the breadwinner. Consequently, the society invests far less in women than men. Women in NWFP suffer more from poverty of opportunities throughout their lives as compared to other provinces. Economic vulnerability is a key factor in the rise of poverty in Pakistan; vulnerability also arises from social powerlessness, political instability, and ill-functioning institutions. Corruption and political instabilities such as various separatist movements in Baluchistan and Waziristan resulted in reduction of business confidence, deterioration of economic growth, reduced public expenditure, poor delivery of public services, and undermining of the rule of law. The root causes of current unrest in whole country especially FATA and FRS are linked with the absence of the opportunities for youth in all sections of life in general and particular in livelihoods. Active participation of the youth in decision making and development of the area is neglected and never given a chance to decide their fate. This made youth of the area frustrated and restless and compelled them to take part in the unhealthy activities. Poverty and the lack of modern curriculum have proved destabilizing factors for Pakistani society as these causes our youth to be exploited by religious organizations banned by the government to run schools and produce militant literature. Eradication of poverty cannot be brought about by charity, but needs first and foremost empowering the poor, focusing on women, and tapping their tremendous potential. Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) is a non-political, non-partisan and non-profit organization working as a facilitator to initiate and sustain women and children oriented developmental p