Project Objective

Project aims to strengthen social cohesion, empower urban slum communities in

KP (Peshawar, Kohat, Haripur) and Karachi through improved infrastructure, community-led project cycle management, and advance policy advocacy to improve access to essential services and inclusive, community-driven development in 12 targeted urban settlements.

Position Overview

The Project Manager will be based in Islamabad; manage project implementation in Peshawar, Kohat, Haripur-KP and Karachi-Sindh. The role requires strong technical expertise in urban planning, project management, budget management, multi-location team management and community engagement. The PM will ensure coordination among field teams, government authorities, donor, and internal departments to deliver the project efficiently, inclusively, and in line with donor requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1.       Project & Team Management

• Lead planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Manage teams in Peshawar, Kohat, Haripur, and Karachi.
•  Ensure compliance with timelines, budgets, and donor standards.

2.       Urban Planning & Technical Expertise

• Provide guidance on settlement planning, housing, and infrastructure improvements.
• Review technical designs, SSPs, BoQs, risk mitigation plans, and safeguards.
• Ensure climate resilience and gender-responsive design.

3.       Stakeholder Coordination & Approvals

• Liaise with donor, municipal/provincial authorities, and community organizations.
• Facilitate internal and external approval processes and maintain internal coordination with Finance, MEAL, Supply Chain, and Program teams.

4.       Community Engagement & Social Cohesion

• Oversee formation and strengthening of CBOs, CDCs, and CHATs.
• Promote inclusive dialogue, conflict-sensitive engagement, and participation of women, youth, and vulnerable groups.

5.  Reporting & Donor Compliance

• Prepare donor reports, technical documentation, and case studies.
• Track budgets, procurement, MEAL data, and project progress.
• Maintain structured communication with donor.

6. Policy Advocacy & Networking

• Support community-government interface through CVA, scorecards, and action plans.
• Strengthen linkages to ensure SSP integration into local development agendas.

Pre-employment Checks:  

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• Screening clearance
• Receipt of satisfactory references

Our values and commitment to safeguarding.

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

To cater to the higher living cost, IR Pakistan is transferring the exchange gain (PKR-GBP) on salary to staff at a prevailing conversion rate till further notice. Salaries are paid in local currency.