About this role
Essential Responsibilities (Example Section Below - Adapt to Specific Role, Safeguarding Responsibilities are required for all roles)
• Project Coordination & Operational Support
• Support the Senior Project Coordinator in the day-to-day implementation of all study-related activities.
• Coordinate daily with the ACF department on all project-related activities.
• Maintain regular communication with the field implementation team to ensure smooth execution of study operations.
• Conduct monthly coordination with M&P to manage all camp-related details across the trial districts.
• Assist in ensuring that project activities are implemented in accordance with agreed timelines and operational plans.
• Field Monitoring & Implementation Compliance
• Monitor field activities to ensure compliance with study guidelines, project protocols, and operational procedures.
• Support routine study monitoring activities and provide timely updates on implementation progress and challenges.
• Identify field-level issues and coordinate with relevant teams for prompt resolution.
• Assist in maintaining quality standards across all implementation sites.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Administrative Liaison
• Facilitate coordination meetings, workshops, and consultations with CGPH and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with the Admin department to organize workshops, training sessions, and coordination meetings.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to ensure smooth communication and implementation support.
• Assist the Senior Project Coordinator in maintaining stakeholder communication and follow-up on action points.
• Logistics & Material Management
• Manage project implementation materials in collaboration with SPC and ensure timely provision to the relevant SRs.
• Support logistics coordination for field activities, camps, trainings, and workshops.
• Ensure timely availability and distribution of study materials and operational resources across trial districts.
• Research Documentation, Data Support & Manuscript Preparation
• Contribute to the writing of research papers, technical reports, and manuscripts related to the project's implementation processes.
• Support documentation of implementation learnings, field experiences, and operational challenges.
• Assist in the preparation of study updates, reports, and dissemination materials.
• Communications & Knowledge Dissemination
• Oversee the development and management of the project's social media and communication materials in coordination with the Communications department.
• Support the dissemination of project updates, key milestones, and knowledge products through approved communication channels.
• Ensure accurate documentation and communication of project achievements and field updates.
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Senior Project Coordinator
Works Directly With: Senior Project officer, Senior Project Coordinator, Senior Project Manager, Health Economist
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
· Master's degree in public health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, Management Sciences, or a related field.
· Minimum 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, research, public health, field implementation, or development programs, preferably involving multi-site projects or health-related interventions.
· Demonstrated experience in research writing and publication, including contributing to or preparing research manuscripts, technical reports, abstracts, or peer-reviewed publications.
· Experience in field monitoring, stakeholder coordination, logistics, documentation, and report writing.
· Experience working with government departments, development partners, NGOs, or research institutions will be an advantage.
· Strong communication, coordination, organizational, and documentation skills.
· Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Required Skills and Competencies
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized research procedures consistently.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including respectful interaction with diverse community members and study participants.
• Basic digital literacy and confidence using smartphones/tablets, mobile applications and electronic records.
• Ability to identify operational or technical problems and escalate them promptly.
• Good teamwork and coordination skills in a multidisciplinary field environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work under field conditions, manage participant flow and meet daily implementation targets without compromising data quality or protocol compliance.
• Working knowledge of Urdu and the relevant local language(s); basic written English skills are desirable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and participate in the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline
Note:
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
• The management reserves the right to accept or reject any or all CVs without assigning any reason.
• Preference will be given to local candidates.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer; females and transgender individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.