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Upcoming Positions
VOLOSUN is expanding its talent pool for upcoming projects across Pakistan and invites applications from experienced professionals in research, monitoring & evaluation, project management, data analytics, and related fields.
Email your updated Resumes with the subject line “VOLOSUN – [Position Name] – Your Name” to info@volosun.com
Open Positions
12 roles • Islamabad & regional
Click on any role below to view full responsibilities and required qualifications.
1. Team Lead / Evaluation Expert — Islamabad (national travel) • Full-time, 9 months
Reports To: VOLOSUN Executive Director / Program Secretariat
Key Responsibilities
- Lead overall design and delivery of the Strategic Impact Evaluation, ensuring alignment with the Terms of Reference and evaluation criteria.
- Design and oversee the mixed-methods evaluation framework, including ROI and advocacy-influence analysis.
- Serve as primary point of contact with Program Secretariat and the funding agency.
- Lead the Inception Report, Draft Evaluation Report, and Final Evaluation Report.
- Supervise the technical team and quality-assure all deliverables prior to submission.
- Present findings to Program management and Mission leadership.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s degree in social sciences, public policy, international development, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience leading monitoring, evaluation, or applied research assignments.
- Demonstrated experience with donor-funded or public-diplomacy programs.
- Prior experience as team/evaluation lead on assignments of comparable scale.
2. Senior Research & M&E Specialist — Islamabad (national travel) • Full-time, 9 months
Reports To: Team Lead
Key Responsibilities
- Design quantitative and qualitative data-collection tools (surveys, KII/FGD guides).
- Design the sampling strategy across 14 program chapters and consulate districts.
- Lead data analysis, triangulation, and interpretation of findings.
- Contribute to the Alumni Segmentation Model and Advocacy Capacity Assessment.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s degree in statistics, social research, economics, or related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in baseline/impact evaluations for international donors.
- Strong command of mixed-methods evaluation design and statistical analysis.
3. Project Manager – MIS & Dashboard Lead — Islamabad • Full-time, 9 months
Reports To: Team Lead
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day project operations, timelines, and budget tracking against the 9-month work plan.
- Coordinate the build of the interactive Power BI dashboard (chapter, gender, sector, consulate, and program filters).
- Maintain the MIS for tracking of the 16 RFP deliverables and milestones.
- Prepare monthly progress reports for the Program.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in project management, IT, or related field.
- Minimum 6 years’ experience managing M&E or data-systems projects.
- Proven experience building Power BI or equivalent dashboards.
4. Quality Assurance & Financial Oversight Lead — Islamabad • Part-time / advisory, 9 months
Reports To: Team Lead
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee data-quality assurance protocols across data collection, entry, and analysis.
- Review budget utilization and financial reporting against contractual milestones.
- Conduct periodic quality audits of field data and draft deliverables.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- 15+ years’ experience in financial/management consultancy or development-sector oversight.
- Demonstrated experience with donor financial-reporting and QA requirements.
5. Field Coordinator — Regional (multi-city) • Full-time, field phase (Months 3–6)
Reports To: Project Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate enumerator and researcher teams across assigned program chapters.
- Schedule and manage logistics for KIIs, FGDs, and survey administration.
- Conduct field-level quality checks and troubleshoot logistical issues.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ field coordination experience on donor-funded surveys/evaluations.
- Willingness to travel extensively within assigned region.
6. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships Lead — Islamabad (with travel) • Full-time, 9 months
Reports To: Team Lead
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engagement with the funding agency and Embassy focal points, Program Secretariat, chapter leadership, and private-sector partners.
- Develop and maintain the stakeholder matrix (influence–interest analysis).
- Support identification and validation of alumni-facilitated bilateral partnerships.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in donor liaison, partnership development, or stakeholder engagement.
- Experience working with diplomatic missions or public-diplomacy programs preferred.
7. Policy & Advocacy Analysis Specialist — Islamabad • Full-time, 9 months
Reports To: Senior Research & M&E Specialist
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze alumni public commentary, media appearances, and social-media content for tone, topic, and reach.
- Assess alumni effectiveness in explaining or defending Donor Policy positions.
- Contribute to case-study narratives on alumni advocacy and influence.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in policy advocacy, media analysis, or coalition-building.
- Strong analytical writing skills; experience with content/media analysis methods.
8. Statistician / Quantitative Data Analyst — Islamabad • Full-time, analysis phase (Months 5–7)
Reports To: Senior Research & M&E Specialist
Key Responsibilities
- Clean, process, and analyze quantitative survey data (SPSS/Excel/R).
- Develop the cleaned dataset and codebook deliverable.
- Support cost-per-outcome and ROI analysis.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in statistics, economics, or data science.
- Minimum 4 years’ experience with large-scale survey data analysis.
9. Qualitative Researcher (KII/FGD Moderator) — Regional (multi-city) • Full-time, field phase (Months 3–6)
Reports To: Field Coordinator
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct key informant interviews and focus group discussions with alumni, Mission staff, and stakeholders.
- Transcribe and organize qualitative data for coding and analysis.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience conducting KIIs/FGDs for donor-funded research.
- Fluency in English and Urdu (regional language proficiency an asset).
10. GIS / Power BI Dashboard Developer — Islamabad (remote-friendly) • Part-time / deliverable-based
Reports To: Project Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Build and test the interactive Power BI dashboard with required filters and metrics.
- Develop the dashboard user guide/manual.
- Support geographic/demographic data visualization.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 4 years’ experience developing Power BI or equivalent BI dashboards.
- Experience with GIS mapping tools is an asset.
11. Enumerator / Field Data Collector — Multiple locations • Field phase (Months 3–6)
Reports To: Field Coordinator
Key Responsibilities
- Administer structured surveys to Program alumni within assigned chapters.
- Ensure accurate, complete, and ethical data collection in line with informed-consent protocols.
- Report daily progress to the Field Coordinator.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Intermediate/Bachelor’s degree.
- Prior enumeration experience on donor-funded surveys preferred.
- Local language proficiency for assigned chapter/region.
12. Report Writer / Documentation Specialist — Islamabad • Full-time, reporting phase (Months 7–9)
Reports To: Team Lead
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and finalize the Draft and Final Evaluation Reports, executive summary, and infographics.
- Develop case-study write-ups and social-media-ready content.
- Ensure consistency, clarity, and evidence-based framing across all deliverables.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience writing evaluation/research reports for donor audiences.
- Excellent written English; experience producing decision-maker-facing summaries and infographics.
Ready to apply?
Email your updated resume with the subject line “VOLOSUN – [Position Name] – Your Name” to info@volosun.com