Program Officer (HAPPI)

Jhpiego, an international non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, has been a global leader in advancing maternal and child health for over 50 years across 150+ countries. Committed to preventing needless deaths and strengthening healthcare systems, Jhpiego partners with governments, civil society, and communities to drive evidence-based interventions. Through the HPV Vaccine Acceleration Program Partners Initiative (HAPPI), funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), Jhpiego is supporting HPV vaccine introduction efforts in Pakistan.

Jhpiego seeks a Program Officer to support the implementation of the HAPPI initiative in Pakistan. Based in Islamabad, the Program Officer will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure the smooth execution of project. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, experience in donor-funded initiatives, and the ability to coordinate with national and provincial stakeholders.

• Assist in project startup, implementation, and closeout in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Support the development of work plans, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain project records, timelines, and ensure smooth execution of program activities.
• Organize and coordinate meetings, seminars, and workshops, including logistics, venue arrangements, and documentation.
• Assist in data management, tracking program performance, and preparing reports for decision-making.
• Provide administrative and logistic support for the implementation of program activities and project work plans at both federal and provincial levels.
• Assist the team in preparing all necessary documents for program implementation, including budgeting for various activities
• Establish and maintain an online repository for each process, facilitating knowledge management and efficient reporting.
• Support the team in implementation of program activities/project workplan at federal and provincial level and keeping record through a tracking sheet maintained for the HAPPI grant.
• Administrative and logistic support to senior project staff and consultants involved in HPV introduction,
• Contribute to the preparation of project reports, evaluations, and other project documentation, including yearly and quarterly work-plans, budgets, and reports for donor support
• Undertake any other relevant tasks assigned by supervisor or Project Lead

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, MBA, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, budgeting, and program implementation, preferably in international organizations, INGOs, or donor-funded projects.
• Excellent skills in facilitation, teamwork and coordination.
• Proven experience in program support, administration, and logistics.
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial reporting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of database management is advantageous.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and note that the successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. The position will be closed for further applications once it is successfully filled. We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Failure to follow the instructions of applying, your application would be denied.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

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