About the Organization:
Pak Mission Society (PMS) is a national relief and development organization established in 2004 and registered on 13 February 2008 under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 at the Office of the Provincial Registrar Joint Stock Companies & Societies, Peshawar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Pak Mission Society was initiated by a group of Christian professionals whose collective vision was to bring hope and love by responding to human suffering and disasters through emergency relief efforts and delivering long-term rehabilitation and development programs.
Pak Mission Society was established to reach and serve unreached and underprivileged communities regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, class, religion, and social background.
The organization aims to catalyse holistic transformation and development through relationships based on dignity and respect and the transparent, fair, rights-based allocation of relief and development resources.
Since its inception, Pak Mission Society (PMS) has focused on working with communities in Pakistan’s most difficult-to-access and impoverished areas such as District Kohistan and District Shangla in the north of Pakistan, District Sanghar in Sindh, District Rajanpur in Punjab, District Peshawar in KP and District Lasbella in Balochistan.

Job Summary:
Identifying the needs and priorities of the communities, developing and implementing a project to address those needs, and mobilizing resources and support to ensure the project's success.
Responsibilities:
Community engagement:
To engage with the community, build trust, and establish relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and other stakeholders.

• Conducting assessments: Conducting surveys, assessments, and research to identify the needs and priorities of the community he/she works with.
• Project planning and implementation: Once the needs of the community are identified, help to plan and implement project or initiatives to address those needs.
• Resource mobilization: To mobilize resources, including funding, materials, and volunteers, to support the project they are implementing.
• Advocacy and awareness-raising: To raise awareness about issues affecting the community and advocate for policy changes or reforms that can improve their situation.
• Monitoring and evaluation: Monitoring the progress of the project they implement and evaluating their impact on the community.

Reporting and documentation: To maintain accurate records of the activities, including progress reports, budgets, and other documentation, to demonstrate the impact of his/her work.
Job Specifications:
Education:

• Bachelor’s in related field such as social work, sociology, community development, public health, or international development.

Work Experience:

• 3 to 4 years of experience in social work and community development.
• Experience with data analysis and project evaluation can be beneficial.

Skills and Competencies:

• Community engagement and outreach: The ability to engage and connect with communities, build trust, and develop partnerships with community organizations.
• Advocacy and communication: The ability to advocate for community needs and concerns, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and mobilize support for initiatives.
• Data analysis and reporting: The ability to collect, analyze, and report on data related to project effectiveness, community needs, and outcomes.
• Cultural competency: The ability to understand and respect diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives, and adapt strategies and project accordingly.
• Resource mobilization: The ability to identify and mobilize resources.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking: The ability to identify challenges and opportunities, develop creative solutions, and adapt strategies as needed.

The duties listed above covers most of the tasks that would be performed by the job holder in this position; however, staff may be assigned any other official tasks as and when required.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity:
Pak Mission Society is committed to building a diverse organization and an environment of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.
Safeguarding:
Pak Mission Society is committed to Safeguarding of Children and Adults and in no way tolerate any harm to our beneficiaries.

• Child Safeguarding: Ensuring the safety and well-being of children, protecting them from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Adult Safeguarding: Protecting vulnerable adults, including the elderly or individuals with disabilities, from harm, abuse, or neglect.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, origin, gender, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Zero Tolerance to PSEA: Pak Mission Society has a zero-tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by Pak Mission Society ‘s personnel against the people they serve. All forms of sexual exploitation and abuse are incompatible with the universally accepted norms, values, principles and standards that underpin our [Name of the organization]. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone and all selected candidates will be required to comply with the Pak Mission Society’s PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behavior related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.