About the Organization: Pak Mission Society (PMS) is a Faith-Based National Humanitarian and Development Organization, registered under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017, with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). PMS holds a valid Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Economic Affairs Division (EAD). PMS has been dedicated to empowering vulnerable and unreached communities across Pakistan, with footprints in over 47 districts and strong outreach through 11 regional offices. PMS has been serving communities to live with dignity, hope, and self-reliance, and has directly impacted more than 1.7 million beneficiaries since its inception in 2004, without any discrimination based on religion, ethnicity, gender, or social background.

About the Project: The Inclusive Education Recovery and Girls’ Empowerment Initiative is a 36-month project, funded by Kindermissionswerk (KMW), that will establish 20 Community Learning and Reintegration Centres (CLRCs) for 2,000 out-of-school children (about 65% girls) in Lower Kohistan and Kolai-Palas Kohistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It also strengthens 20 government primary schools, trains 150 government teachers, establishes 20 Girls’ STEAM Clubs and 20 Mothers’ Groups, and strengthens 20 School Management Committees (SMCs).

Job Summary:

The Education Promoter is the project’s main field-level link with the CLRCs, government schools and communities in an assigned cluster of villages. The role supports the day-to-day running of CLRCs, mentors facilitators and government teachers, supports Girls’ STEAM Clubs, helps activate SMCs and Mothers’ Groups, and collects the monitoring data needed to track enrolment, attendance, learning and retention.

The Education Promoter works under the guidance of the Education Specialist and in close cooperation with community leaders, school heads, facilitators and the MEAL Officer. Promoters must build trust with families and elders and help ensure girls can learn safely.

Job Responsibilities:

Job Specifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in education (B.Ed), Social Sciences or a related field; preference for candidates with M.Ed or similar qualifications.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in school-based education programming, teaching, teacher training or community mobilization (3 or more years preferred).
• Experience with non-formal or accelerated education, foundational literacy and numeracy, or girls’ education is preferred.
• Familiarity with inclusive education and child protection frameworks.
• Candidates from, or familiar with, Kohistan and with working in conservative communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good knowledge of teaching methodologies and the ability to coach and support teachers and facilitators.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with parents, elders, religious leaders and school communities.
• Fluency in Urdu and Shina or Kohistani (or Pashto) is required; basic English preferred.
• Basic computer and smartphone skills for data collection and reporting (training on KoBoToolbox will be provided).
• Ability to walk long distances and work in remote areas; female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as the team must reach women and girls.

The duties listed above cover 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 tolerates 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 Pak Mission Society.

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 behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.

Note: Recruitment for this position will be conducted on the rolling basis until the position is filled.