About Shirakat Foundation

Shirakat Foundation is a Islamabad-based development sector organisation working on economic development, gender equity, and social policy initiatives in Pakistan. The foundation engages with donors, government partners, and communities to design and implement development programmes that drive sustainable change. Operating in a dynamic and demanding development environment, Shirakat Foundation requires skilled, experienced, and committed development professionals to deliver its growing project portfolio. The foundation is now hiring a Project Coordinator to join its Islamabad team.

Role Overview

Shirakat Foundation is seeking an experienced and capable Project Coordinator to take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of assigned development projects. The successful candidate will be a Master's-level development professional with 4 to 6 years of relevant project management experience in the NGO, development, or public sector, with strong skills in field coordination, stakeholder management, and donor reporting. This is a full-time position based in Islamabad with an application deadline of 11 November 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage day-to-day project activities and field operations — ensuring implementation is on track, within scope, and aligned with donor-approved work plans and timelines
• Support project planning and implementation — translating strategic project plans into detailed operational work plans, activity timelines, and resource schedules
• Ensure timely execution of all project activities and achievement of planned milestones — proactively identifying risks, bottlenecks, and delays and taking corrective action
• Liaise with donors, implementing partners, government counterparts, and community stakeholders — maintaining clear, professional, and trust-based relationships across all project stakeholders
• Supervise and manage project field staff, field teams, and partner organisations — providing direction, support, and performance oversight
• Compile, review, and produce high-quality, accurate, and timely progress reports, field notes, case studies, and donor narrative reports in line with donor reporting requirements
• Ensure all project activities are implemented in full compliance with donor guidelines, organisational policies, and all applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Support project budget management and resource allocation — working with finance to track expenditures, prepare budget forecasts, and ensure efficient and compliant use of project resources
• Manage and maintain comprehensive project documentation — activity records, field visit reports, meeting minutes, and beneficiary data
• Contribute to the foundation's monitoring and evaluation function — collecting and analysing project data to assess progress, outcomes, and impact

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field from a recognised institution
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of relevant project management or project coordination experience in an NGO, development organisation, or government/public sector context
• Strong leadership, coordination, and team management capabilities
• Excellent report writing, documentation, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines
• Apply before: 11 November 2026

What We Offer

• A meaningful project coordination role within a respected development sector organisation in Islamabad
• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
• A dynamic, professional, and mission-driven work environment
• Exposure to donor relations, field operations, and development programming across diverse thematic areas
• Professional development opportunities in project management and the development sector