Assistant Manager Program Design

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 leading the program design, curricula development, new project proposals, and execution of new initiatives in line with the department’s overall objective.

The primary job responsibilities for this role will be to:

1. Support the design and planning of training programs and schemes, including defining trades, geographies, target audiences, delivery models, and evaluation criteria.
2. Conduct research, analyze data, and collaborate with relevant departments to incorporate findings into program design and development.
3. Build and maintain relationships with training providers, donors, and internal/external stakeholders for program execution and curriculum development.
4. Contribute to business development by identifying new funding opportunities and strategic partnerships.
5. Coordinate capacity-building efforts and formal engagements (e.g., workshops, seminars) to enhance understanding of programs among TSPs.
6. Support integration of soft skills into technical training programs and manage third-party verification of training outcomes.
7. Maintain updated data repositories and ensure documentation, meeting coordination, and follow-up on key program initiatives.
8. Provide cross-functional support within the team and perform other tasks as assigned to achieve departmental goals.

The key performance indicators for this role are:

1. Support the design and development of new skill development schemes and training interventions.
2. Assist in developing and updating curricula aligned with emerging industry needs.
3. Conduct research and perform data analysis to inform program design, including sector, trade, cluster, geography, and target audience.
4. Identify and oversee new initiatives aimed at improving the quality and impact of skills training programs.
5. Contribute to impact assessments of training interventions and recommend enhancements based on findings.

To apply, you must have:

1. Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Business Administration/ 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