Project Coordinator - IT Skill Center

The Project Coordinator will oversee the planning, coordination, and daily management of the Skill Development Center located in Kharian, Gujrat district, Punjab. This role involves ensuring the effective delivery of vocational and digital skills training programs, supervising trainers and staff, and maintaining strong coordination with government bodies, industry partners, and local stakeholders. The coordinator will monitor project progress against targets, ensure quality implementation, and prepare reports in line with organizational policies and donor requirements. Preference will be given to local candidates based at Wisdom House, Channan, Kharian.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Implementation:
Lead the daily execution of all project activities following approved work plans and timelines. Develop training calendars, batch schedules, and operational plans for various training programs. Ensure timely enrollment, orientation, and placement of trainees according to project criteria. Oversee the smooth operation of classrooms, computer labs, training equipment, and learning facilities. Guarantee high-quality delivery of vocational, digital, and entrepreneurship training. Coordinate internship and job placement initiatives where applicable.

Stakeholder Coordination:
Maintain regular communication with government departments such as TEVTA, NAVTTC, PSDF, and other relevant authorities. Establish and nurture partnerships with local industries, employers, educational institutions, and private sector organizations to facilitate employment and internship opportunities. Build strong relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and development partners.

Supervision and Team Management:
Supervise trainers, support staff, and project personnel to ensure quality implementation. Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback. Conduct regular staff meetings and monitor progress against targets. Promote teamwork and ensure adherence to organizational policies and safeguarding standards.

Community Engagement:
Lead community mobilization efforts to identify and enroll deserving youth, with a focus on women and marginalized groups. Organize awareness sessions, career counseling, and orientation meetings for beneficiaries and their families.

Monitoring and Reporting:
Track project implementation against approved indicators, work plans, and budgets. Maintain accurate documentation including attendance, inventories, beneficiary databases, and training records. Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and final narrative reports. Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices.

Compliance and Accountability:
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, safeguarding standards, and financial procedures. Support procurement, inventory management, and verification of project assets and equipment. Maintain proper documentation and filing systems. Facilitate internal and external monitoring, audits, and evaluation visits.

Required Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, Education, IT, or a related field is required. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in project coordination, youth empowerment, vocational training, livelihood, or skill development projects. Experience working with government departments, technical training institutions, and private sector employers is highly desirable. Proven skills in project implementation, stakeholder engagement, team supervision, and reporting are essential.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

A master’s degree will be considered an advantage. Strong project planning and coordination skills, leadership, and team management abilities are critical. Excellent communication, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills are required, along with strong report writing and documentation capabilities. Candidates should demonstrate good analytical and problem-solving skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with vocational training, digital skills, freelancing, entrepreneurship, and job placement initiatives will be beneficial. The ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines is important.

Language Requirements

Fluency in both English and Urdu, written and spoken, is necessary.

Safeguarding

The organization is committed to safeguarding children, youth, women, and vulnerable populations. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory reference checks and adherence to safeguarding and protection policies.