Assistant Manager Digital Programs

Our purpose

You will be part of the largest skills development fund in Pakistan. PSDF’s purpose is to shape the future and well-being of our poor and vulnerable youth by giving them access to skills training of the highest standard so they can find sustainable employment and income-generating opportunities in Pakistan and beyond.

The impact we have created

PSDF started its operations in the 4 poorest districts of Punjab. Since 2016, the geographical remit has expanded to the entire 36 districts of Punjab and other districts of Sindh, Balochistan & KPK. PSDF has trained almost 600,000 underprivileged youth across Punjab. These graduates have been trained in approximately 250+ demand-driven and market-relevant trades across 8 sectors.

Diversified and challenging team

At PSDF, our team constantly works in a fast-paced and challenging environment and needs someone who can match and deliver at our pace. We are looking for a passionate and talented individual who can actively pursue and drive the agenda of PSDF and is always ready to take up new challenges.

Responsible for effectively designing, implementing, and optimizing impactful digital programs, driving organizational growth and achieving strategic objectives.

The primary job responsibilities for this role will be to:

1. Assist in the end-to-end management of digital and skills development programs, from design and planning to execution, monitoring, and evaluation.
2. Support the development and revision of curricula aligned with evolving industry needs and digital advancements.
3. Conduct research and data analysis to inform program design, covering sectors, trades, clusters, geographies, and target audiences.
4. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to define program scope, deliverables, and timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
5. Implement and oversee digital tools and platforms to enhance training program efficiency, outreach, and impact.
6. Monitor program performance using key metrics, identifying areas for improvement and applying innovative, data-driven solutions.
7. Identify and manage new initiatives to improve the quality and effectiveness of skills training, including digital interventions.
8. Prepare reports and presentations on program progress, challenges, and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
9. Manage vendor and partner relationships to support effective program delivery and execution.

The key performance indicators for this role are:

1. Supported timely design and rollout of skill development schemes and regularly updated curricula aligned with industry needs.
2. Conducted research and analysis to inform program planning, design, and impact assessments with actionable recommendations.
3. Ensured on-schedule digital program launches and contributed to increased user engagement and audience reach.
4. Maintained program execution within approved budgets while achieving strong stakeholder satisfaction

To apply, you must have:

1. Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Business Administration/ Marketing/ Economics / Social Sciences or any relevant/similar degree from an HEC-recognized / accredited university.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant/similar field.
3. Experience in Program Management/Program Execution/ Program Design will be preferred.

The experience for this role requires you to have:

1. Effective decision-making and problem-solving ability.
2. Ability to understand different organizational work culture dynamics.
3. Ability to build strong working relationships.
4. Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
5. Exceptional listening and assessment skills.
6.  Strong result orientation.
7. Proactive & self-driven.

PSDF has a lot more to offer than a market competitive salary and perks. As a PSDF employee you will get:

• Professional development and career growth opportunities with the largest skills development fund in Pakistan.
• Experience a dynamic innovation-driven environment committed to empowering youth through employment and entrepreneurship.
• Opportunity to lead and execute groundbreaking approaches to skills development for Pakistan’s youth.