Program Officer (Sindh, Punjab & KPK )

• Provide support in all program related activities to be undertaken by the project team as required under the Global Fund Grant to be implemented by Nai Zindagi Trust as the Principal Recipient (PR) and report to the Director Operations.
• Maintain specific and in-depth knowledge of applicable guidelines and procedures of the Global Fund to ensure that intended project activities are carried out in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
• Provide technical input on project implementation work-plans and performance framework and ensure that these are consistent and contributing to the overall project implementation plan.
• Follow up, spot check on-going activities for quality control; prepare periodical reports for internal use and for the donor.
• Develop and submit periodic progress reports to Manager Operations.
• Ensure the performance of CoPC+ sites is as per expectations outlined in their work plan and in line with Performance Framework.
• Coordinate with the monitoring and evaluation team to verify the data quality, tracking tools and data synthesis in line with the performance indicators and to suggest changes in the M & E Plan when necessary.
• Maintain state-of-the-art expertise on relevant programmatic behavioral research in the reduction of high-risk behaviors related to HIV transmission in Pakistan.
• Maintain regular liaison with Manager Operations and Managers of the COPC sites of the Global Fund project to clarify any issues relating to grant implementation and provide technical guidance in consultation with Director Operations.
• Take on any other tasks identified by the PR office and Director Operations that may be necessary to ensure that the Program is implemented effectively, and that Program scheduling is maintained