The Research Associate will participate in the training of AKU on COVID 19 emergency for understanding the data collection and application of knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired from training on COVID 19 and conduct the field for data collection from the from health practitioners and communities across eight selected districts of Sindh & Punjab Province. Research Associate search and review literature and synthesize findings in a succinate critical appraisal with reference using required academic citation style (e.g. APA), will be conducting in depth, key informants and semi structured interviews, write the field and reflexive notes and summaries of data collected, analyze interview transcriptions using qualitative software, write the reports based on the data analysis, maintain the record of collected data, ensure overall field logistics which includes Coordination with the AKU department,

The Project Manager is required to have knowledge of management principles involved in program cycle management, strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership techniques, report writing and coordination of people and resources. S/he also needs to have strong knowledge of Legal Rights, Constitutional Rights, Women Rights, Women Participation in Elections, Local Government Laws, Peace, Tolerance and Interfaith Harmony and Human Rights with sound understanding of cross cutting themes i.e. gender mainstreaming and Protection. S/he will be responsible for the project management in accordance with the project documents, donor requirement, ground realities & policy dynamics; lobbying & coordination with stakeholders and the donor compliance
 
Responsibilities:
·         Planning the project activities and smooth implementation at field level.
·         Lead and support to field staff to ensure that the project is being implemented effectively with high impact according to agreement with donor and with technical quality standards.
·         Responsible for successful implementation of the project in accordance with the approved work plan, Milestones and budget
·         Develop detailed monthly activity plan in collaboration with donors based on the approved work plan
·         Induct all key stakeholders in the salient elements of the project
·         Set in place a monthly progress review and planning mechanism for the project team and the Stakeholders.
·         Lead the Campaign on Women Political Participation, Women Leadership and Women Empowerment.
 
Monitoring
·         Design and commission initial risk assessment including a detailed and analyzed participatory community-based vulnerability, hazard and capacities assessment
·         Manage a project monitoring system to generate qualitative and quantitative data to document milestones of project progress and to take management decisions and actions for course correction
·         Ensure dissemination to internal and external audiences of evaluation findings, best practices and critical lessons learned together with recommendations to inform design and implementation of similar projects in future
·         Ensure that project progress, data and evaluation findings are shared with the M&E team and integrated into programme monitoring processes.
·         Take part in internal programme audit procedures.
·         Ensure monitoring of technical inclusion part of the project activities.
Financial and Logistics Management
·         Oversee the financial management of the project budget in close collaboration with the field and head office finance teams
·         Prepare annual spend plan with monthly phased expense plan linked with work plan and activity plan
·         Monitor proper utilization of the project budget on monthly/quarterly basis and take fast and effective decisions and actions in response to budget variance analysis reports prepared by Finance department
·         Develop and implement plans to address significant over/under spends
·         Prepare project procurement plan and execute it in line with organization’s and Donor logistics and procurement procedures and guidelines
·         Assist Finance department in finalizing financial reports for the donor
·         Ensure accountability and transparency

Human Resource Management
·         Responsible to ensure all project staff are recruited and well inducted and have clarity of roles & responsibilities
·         Provide technical guidance and capacity development of the project team
·         Effective line management and capacity building of project staff

Coordination and Advocacy
·         Convene, facilitate, and document regular meetings between donor and other stake holders including District Authorities, District Election Committee members to oversee and discuss project progress, identify and register women voters
·         Responsible for coordination with at least area based stakeholders
·         Develop an active network for mutual learning and exchange of experiences with other stakeholders working in the project area
·         Ensure that cross cutting issues are addressed and vulnerable communities including women, children, older people and other vulnerable individuals are mainstreamed.
·         Coordinate with government and other stakeholders so that they are playing their due role and adding value to the project as agreed in the proposal agreement
·         Represent the organization at different forums/levels in Districts, Provincial and National Level.

Reporting and Documentation
·         Prepare and submit narrative reports monthly, quarterly and annual basis to report on project progress at output and outcomes/results level as per organization’s and donor's requirements
·         Responsible for monthly progress reports, intermediate reports, and end of the project final report to the head office
·         Provide technical support, trainings to project staff for proper documentation and M&E
·         Oversee periodic reporting formats to record progress toward achievement of planned targets;
·         Identify gaps, under-performance and work with the partner for improvement and course correction
·         Ensure maintenance of project documentation

The Project Manager Health required having knowledge of management principles involved in program cycle management, strategic planning, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership techniques, report writing and coordination of people and resources. S/he also needs to have strong knowledge of Public Health in the context of FP / RH and the tropical disease particularly related to Child and Mother Health and elderly people with sound understanding of cross cutting themes i.e. gender mainstreaming and Protection. He will be responsible for the project management in accordance with the project documents, donor requirement, ground realities & policy dynamics; lobbying & coordination with stakeholders and the donor compliance
 
Responsibilities:
·         Programme Planning & Implementation
·         Lead and support to field staff to ensure that the project is being implemented effectively with high impact according to agreement with donor and with technical quality standards.
·         Responsible for successful implementation of the project in accordance with the approved work plan, Milestones and budget.
·         Develop detailed monthly activity plan in collaboration with donors based on the approved work plan
·         Induct all key stakeholders in the salient elements of the project
·         Set in place a monthly progress review and planning mechanism for the project team and the Stakeholders.
·         Lead the Campaign on Health Education, Water borne disease, Family Planning and Reproductive Health and safe health practices and procedures to avoid communicable disease.
·         Maintain a solid, up-to-date understanding of the factors related to the project and orient and share with the apex management and leadership of the organization.
·         Oversight the IEC development in accordance with the community based approaches on Health Education and its reflection in the activities.
·         Oversight the Development of booklet on Health Education in contest of Safer Health Practices at local level by using local approaches.
·         Conduct Trainings of the field teams on Public Health Issues to align their capacity at same page for field level operations.
·         Develop Training module of community level health prompters in the community for replicating the health sessions within the community and institutions.
Monitoring
·         Design and commission initial risk assessment including a detailed and analyzed participatory community-based vulnerability, hazard and capacities assessment
·         Manage a project monitoring system to generate qualitative and quantitative data to document milestones of project progress and to take management decisions and actions for course correction
·         Ensure dissemination to internal and external audiences of evaluation findings, best practices and critical lessons learned together with recommendations to inform design and implementation of similar projects in future
·         Ensure that project progress, data and evaluation findings are shared with the M&E team and integrated into programme monitoring processes.
·         Take part in internal programme audit procedures.
·         Ensure monitoring of technical inclusion part of the project activities.

Financial and Logistics Management
·         Oversee the financial management of the project budget in close collaboration with the field and head office finance teams
·         Prepare annual spend plan with monthly phased expense plan linked with work plan and activity plan
·         Monitor proper utilization of the project budget on monthly/quarterly basis and take fast and effective decisions and actions in response to budget variance analysis reports prepared by Finance department
·         Develop and implement plans to address significant over/under spends
·         Prepare project procurement plan and execute it in line with organization’s and Donor logistics and procurement procedures and guidelines
·         Assist Finance department in finalizing financial reports for the donor
·         Ensure accountability and transparency

Human Resource Management
·         Responsible to ensure all project staff are recruited and well inducted and have clarity of roles & responsibilities
·         Provide technical guidance and capacity development of the project team
·         Effective line management and capacity building of project staff

Coordination and Advocacy
·         Convene, facilitate, and document regular meetings between donor and other stake holders including District Authorities, District health management to oversee and discuss project progress, identify and take appropriate measures to resolve issues;
·         Responsible for coordination with at least area based stakeholders
·         Develop an active network for mutual learning and exchange of experiences with other stakeholders working in the project area
·         Ensure that cross cutting issues are addressed and vulnerable communities including women, children, older people and other vulnerable individuals are mainstreamed.
·         Coordinate with government and other stakeholders so that they are playing their due role and adding value to the project as agreed in the proposal agreement
·         Represent the organization at different forums/levels in district, Provincial and National Level.

Reporting and Documentation
·         Prepare and submit narrative reports monthly, quarterly and annual basis to report on project progress at output and outcomes/results level as per organization’s and donor's requirements
·         Responsible for monthly progress reports, intermediate reports, and end of the project final report to the head office
·         Provide technical support, trainings to project staff for proper documentation and M&E
·         Oversee periodic reporting formats to record progress toward achievement of planned targets;
·         Identify gaps, under-performance and work with the partner for improvement and course correction
·         Ensure maintenance of project documentation

The Field Researcher will participate in the final performance evaluation of the USAID/Pakistan Health Communication Component of the Maternal and Child Health Program. The program designs and implements mass media campaigns and community level interventions in 10 districts in Sindh to promote behavioral change related to family planning and reproductive health services. The evaluation will produce conclusions and recommendations that will inform the implementation of a follow-on health project. It will also identify innovations, best practices, and lessons learned to guide the design of similar future programs.
The Field Researcher will support the evaluation by supporting the field work, conducting interviews, working with other team members to fully document fieldwork (e.g., taking and transcribing interview notes), and participating in analyzing the qualitative data. The Field Researcher will work with the team in Islamabad and Sindh.
Responsibilities:
·         Review all relevant documents required to understand the evaluation.
·         Participate in a Team Planning Workshop (TPW) in Islamabad (or Karachi) to understand the evaluation purpose and methodology and develop data collection instruments and data collection and analysis plans.
·         Under the supervision of the Team Leader and/or sector specialists, conduct group discussions and other field activities as per the data collection plan.
·         Take comprehensive and high-quality notes during interviews and, in consultation with other team members, transcribe and translate notes in English in accordance with the required format.
·         Participate in data analysis and report writing.
·         Undertake other tasks required for the successful completion of the study under the direction of the Team Leader or PERFORM staff.

The Advocacy Communication Manager-SRHR (Sexual Reproductive Health Rights) will provide overall technical input to the NARI Foundation for the capacity building of Program Team (Including Managers, Monitoring & Evaluation Officers and Advocacy Officers) on the sexual reproductive health issues in Pakistan, particularly in Sindh province, the causes of sexual reproductive health rights violations and the way out to address these issues, will design and provide wide array of stakeholders to coordinate for smooth implementation of the activities and get broad level results to address the challenges of sexual reproductive health rights (SRHR) advocating the rights properly to raise awareness among the communities to claim sexual reproductive health right as a basic right.
Responsibilities:
·         Review the available material on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights in Pakistan through various sources of health department (LHW Program etc)
·         Advocacy Communication Manager will draw an outline of the activities have to carries out in the field for collection of primary information in District Sukkur Sindh.
·         Participate in a Capacity Building Workshop in Sukkur to share the evaluation purpose and methodology and develop data collection instruments and data collection and analysis plans with field team of NARI Foundation Sukkur.
·         Organize coordination meeting of the relevant stakeholders to discuss the situation of Sexual Reproductive Health Rights in the field and the available options to get start for awareness through advocacy sessions and also develop an implementation plan for the activities.
·         Supervise the team or sector specialists, carry out field activities as per the data collection plan for SRHR and ensure proper data collection checks at all stages of data collection.
·         Put all-inclusive and high quality follow-ups during interviews and record and interpret notes in English as well local languages in accordance with the required formats.
·         Modify/mend changes in line with views provided by the team, in particular by the sector experts.
·         Complete structured observation checklists to gauge the available facilities for the youth at facility level for sexual reproductive health rights information and support.
·         Supervise the data analysis and report scripts on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights.

• Traveling to field sites to collect and record data and/or samples as appropriate to the specific objectives of the study.
• As appropriate to the specified position, codes and verifies data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures, and enters data into a computer database and/or spreadsheet application for subsequent analysis.
• Developing or assisting in the development of interview schedules; contacts potential subjects to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol, and to arrange interviews, either in person or by telephone.
• Identifying and compiling lists of potential research subjects in accordance with study objectives and parameters, as appropriate to the individual position.
• Conducting and recording face-to-face and/or telephone interviews with subjects, in accordance with predetermined interview protocol, data collection procedures, and documentation standards.
• Reviewing and editing data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information; follows up with subjects to resolve problems or clarify data collected.
• Taking comprehensive and high quality notes during interviews and transcribe and translate notes in English in accordance with the required format.
• Amending/improving translations in line with feedback provided by the study team, in particular by the sector specialist.

• Prepared detailed work plans, managed the project activities within given budget and time frame while working on the supply side interventions of Access to Justice with the partnering organizations.
• Maintained close liaison with jail department for the referrals of district legal empowerment committee within targeted districts.
• Ensured achievement of intended results and targets of the project/s in the field; Documented the progress and shared the in documented form achievements.
• Established close liaison with Police, DLEC Members (District and Session Judges, Deputy Commissioners, Jail Superintendents, Presidents of respective Bars and Civil Society Members as co-opted member of the committee), Prosecution and Bar Associations in the respective districts.
• Established close linkages with Office of the DIG Police Human Rights cell, Provincial Ombudsman for Women Harassment at work place, Women Development Department, Child Protection Unit, Human Rights Cell at SSP Office, Social Welfare Department and Dar Ul Aman to seek and provide essential support they need.
• Established close liaison with INP partners working in the respective districts and acted as a bridge between supply and demand side interventions between the community and all stakeholders.
• Provided essential support to the visitors from EDACE, FCO and other integrated partners on field and for meetings with stakeholders.

• Quarterly followed up on reporting by responsible staff on Output Indicators as per the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
• Prepared Output Monitoring Report against project Output Project Indicators and provide information on achievement against the Indicators
• Consulted with Program Staff responsible for achievement of Output Indicator for providing analysis of variance of achievement
• Ensure that the action plan tracker has been maintained and has also been successfully updated in MIS.
• Conducted follow-up monitoring visits to materialize action agreed in action plan tracker and maintain ‘Monitoring – Action Plan Tracker’ at field level.
• Crosschecked and verified output monitoring data and share its findings with concerned program team.
• Conducted joint monitoring in coordination with program and produce its report.
• Ensured M&E Plan has been executed in the Provincial levels
• Ensured that all staffs in the Province fully understand and promote accountability in general and to children in particular through training and coaching.
• Established an effective functional system for complaints/ feedback handling and response mechanisms at Provincial level with support from Quality and Accountability Coordinator
• Supported Program team in designing community sharing tools (pocket/ wall calendar, hoarding boards, master flex prints).
• Ensured Program team has shared community sharing tools (pocket calendar with MEAL’s information, master flex print, toll free number and objectives of the activity/ project) with the beneficiaries.

• Managed Project cycle management of the project as per requirement of GFATM;
• Supervised collection and compilation of field based data and prepare technical narrative reports;
• Established, managed and strengthened accountability to Beneficiaries mechanisms, this also includes capacity building of partner organizations on this theme;
• Carried out regular field monitoring of program interventions and good quality reports for the donor;
• Carried out follow-up monitoring visits to materialize actions agreed in action plan, also maintain ‘Monitoring-Action Plan Tracker’ at field level with IPs;
• Established and managed the system of Complaint and Feedbacks which facilitate beneficiaries/communities to register complaints and share feedback;
• Assisted Program in carrying out preliminary first inquiry report in case of serious nature of complaints filed by beneficiaries/communities in the field;
• Maintained overall administrative correspondence with Health department at all levels to ensure that project/program staffs is in close liaison with health department;
• Assisted Project Director on Project cycle management, prepare detailed implementation plans for the field and provide technical assistance to the teams in the field;
• Reviewed data bases and data tracking tools in order to maintain data quality for collating reliable and consistent data which meets minimum reporting requirements of GFATM;
• Assisted in planning and implementation of baseline surveys, monitoring and evaluation exercises and impact assessments when needed;

• Ensured collection necessary data for effective documentation of the process including key principles and standard methodological approaches for community mobilization, lessons learned and findings for replication within and outside of village/province;
• Provided necessary data and information for the development of project briefs, analysis, knowledge generation to inform Program directions and policy discussions;
• Prepared field visit plan and regular field visit to the project areas and its reporting to the Unit Manager;
• Provided technical support to the project managers in the collection of the baseline data;
• Managed facilitation of the implementation of the M&E Framework in programme and projects areas;
• Arranged workshops, seminars and other participative forums for increasing organizational and staff capacity in Result Based Management;
• Assisted projects in developing monitoring plans, measurable indicators and suitable and practicable means of verification;
• Provided technical support to the M&E Unit and Program Managers in the writing of Report;
• Provided assistance and advice on processing and interpreting data to management in preparing reports and writing-up of internal analyses;
• Provided guidance and assistance to Provincial Facilitators to conduct regular monitoring, including filing system, up to date reports, photo gallery, success stories etc.;
• Ensured that environmental and gender equality issues are addressed in the training activities;
• Contributed to the development of Program progress and annual reports;

• Drafted “final evaluation reports” (FER) based on prescribed format after visiting a grant sites for verification of indicators
• Identified lessons learned, constraints, and project impacts based on determined theme and/or sector for inclusion in FERs
• Shared observations from monitoring visits with supervisor if findings demonstrate questionable actions.
• Met with the community members, including Project Oversight Committee (POC) members, consensus and government officials to collect required feedback.
• Served as primary point of contact for grants officers when developing impact assessments, success stories and weekly reports.
• Served as primary point of contact for Grants Officers if additional information is needed to close grants
• Undertook comprehensive analysis of large numbers of projects based on history of site visits.
• Participated in professional training and development activities as necessary
• Contributed to the development of the program team by modeling positive and productive professional work relationships
• Represented the program positively and professionally in both internal and external environments.

• Provide training to concerned program staff on the use of MEAL system; conduct rapid assessments and trend analysis of field-based programs to monitor program activity.
• Contributed to design and implementation of periodic evaluation activities including baseline surveys, research and evaluations in the area of health.
• Collected good quality monitoring data in a timely manner and organize data received for reporting to the Programme Coordinator and MEAL Manager.
• Produced monitoring checklists and conducted quarterly joint field process monitoring, quality assessment and data validation, and provide feedbacks and recommendations for timely improvement
• Developed capacity of local communities, partners and staff on the programme M&E framework, data management, and data analysis and results‐oriented programming, monitoring and evaluation methods and principles and reporting systems
• Ensured that children, women and other vulnerable community members are actively participating in all Project and MEAL activities
• Organized and facilitated quarterly district panel monitoring, progress review and learning events
• Made sure the utilization of appropriate reporting templates that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of data in sectors or develop and maintain effective database
• Participated in all other aspects of MEAL, for example surveys, baselines, evaluations, joint projects monitoring and reviews / lessons learning workshops/events.

• Regulated the Planned Activities of the Education and Health Sector and opened new schools in the projected area as per criteria given by the donor (PPAF)
• Organized the programmes on the Social growth of masses for Basic Education.
• Motivated the communities for involving in the educational activities of their respective schools.
• Conducted trainings of Teachers regarding the Multiple Teaching methodologies.
• Introduced the Multiple Intelligences Education Techniques for the mental as well physical growth of child.
• Coordinated with Education department for internal and external educational exposures and competitions to groom the faculties and capabilities of the teachers regarding the skills of demonstration.
• Supervised the Schools activities and academic progress of the students on regular basis.
• Reported the donor on Monthly, Bi-annually and annual basis and supervised the Health facility centers at the Villages.
• Promoted the safe baby births Programme by taking the services of highly educated doctors.

• Conducted surveys of the villages for the Hygiene Promotion Sessions.
• Formed Village Development Committees, mapped for the DRR and provided support to prepare Community Action Plans.
• Identified the beneficiaries for the distribution of Hygiene kits and Kitchen kits.
• Conducted Hygiene Promotion sessions and oriented the beneficiaries regarding the best practices of WASH,
• Conducted trainings for preparation of Oral re hydration salt (ORS) to cope up the situation in hard days of summer to provide instant relief to the patient.
• Distributed latrine cleaning kits and conduct session on latrine cleaning.
• Collected the Attendance Sheets and compile data on regular basis.
• Reported the Supervisor on Daily, Weekly, Monthly Basis.
• Monitored the field activities of WASH on daily basis.
• Identified the most vulnerable groups for the distribution of Health and Hygiene Kits.
• Monitored the Hygiene promotion sessions at the field level.
• Assisted the Project Coordinator regarding the collection of Quantitative and Qualitative data and cross cutting issues.
• Provided legal advice and assistance to get the CNIC and other all necessary documents of the beneficiaries.

• Ensured that tools developed by Health department are used to gather information from the District about the quantity of vaccine received, utilized and available in balance for use in subsequent campaigns;
• Assisted in preparing, updating regularly and maintaining cold chain inventory at district & sub-district level and in helping to maintain standard list of vaccine cold chain equipment with technical specification for all level of facilities and in preparing annual cold chain replacement plans;
• Assisted district authorities in implementing EVM Standards with Vaccine management SOPs in an integrated manner with overall campaign guidelines to conserve resources and avoid wastage of polio vaccine;
• Assisted in capacity building of district vaccine management committees, vaccine handlers and relevant staff at the provincial, district and sub-district stores, through organizing workshops, orientation sessions, trainings and providing day to day technical guidance on SOPs;
• Provided regularly: consolidated OPV and immunization data including stock management & unitization of vaccine with wastage data for programme planning and management to supervisor and assist in monitoring and evaluation at District/Sub-district levels for support to strengthen PEI and routine EPI services;
• Prepared presentations / updates / briefs and reports on vaccine management progress for the Provincial EPI Cell as and when required.
• Assisted the EPI Cell in updating the functional status of cold room with Monthly monitoring visits to respective units and report to the concerned EPI Manager.
• Provided administrative support to supervisor as and when required.