Job Opening: Manager CfP Academy

About Us

Code for Pakistan is a civic innovation platform made up of a passionate community of talented professionals and students in Pakistan and the US, driven by a strong belief in civic innovation and social impact that can move Pakistan forward in measurable and meaningful ways. Code for Pakistan has successfully implemented 7 cycles of its flagship Civic Innovation Fellowship Program.

Currently, we are running Fellowship Programs and a Women’s Civic Internship Program as well as several civic engagement events such as Civic Hackathons (in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Islamabad), which have led to startups like Savaree. Code for Pakistan is an official partner and active member of the international Code for All network.

Think about your last time stuck in traffic, or getting your National ID Card renewed....Ever had to go to the police station? Visited a ghost government school? What about spending untold hours with no electricity thanks to load-shedding?
No one wants to spend countless hours in traffic or wait in that interminable CNG line. Or pretty much have anything to do with public services, if they can help it. What if interacting with public services wasn’t so painful? What if every trip was a positive, easy experience?

Enter the world of civic hacking. The good kind of hacking. It’s the empowerment of citizens to create solutions themselves. It’s the opportunity to improve civic services that impact millions of lives. And it goes hand-in-hand with Government 2.0.

Description of Role

Code for Pakistan is looking for a driven and skilled Manager for CfP Academy to oversee and manage diverse training programs under our Academy Pillar. As the Manager Academy, you will spearhead the design, development, and delivery of high-quality training initiatives that cater to the needs of our stakeholders and align with our mission of leveraging technology for social impact.

As the Manager Academy, you will be responsible for:

●  Achieving your SMART Objectives as agreed with the Director of CfP Academy, fulfilling relevant, measurable KPIs against each.

●  Designing, developing and managing a range of training programs for diverse audiences, including students, professionals, and government officials.

●  Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to identify training needs and opportunities, and develop training strategies that meet their needs.

●  Developing and managing the Academy Pillar team, including trainers, instructors, and volunteers, ensuring they have the necessary skills and resources to deliver high-quality training programs.

●  Developing and managing the Academy Pillar budget, ensuring that programs are delivered within budget and meet revenue targets.

●  Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training programs, and identifying areas for improvement and growth.

●  Building and maintaining relationships with external partners, such as government agencies, NGOs, and private sector companies, to promote the Academy Pillar and identify new opportunities for collaboration.

●  Overseeing the development and maintenance of training materials and resources, ensuring they are up-to-date and relevant to the needs of our stakeholders.

●  Regularly traveling to different provinces throughout Pakistan to oversee the execution of a variety of training programs.

Core Competencies

●  Organization skills: You create processes and document *everything*.

●  Strong communication skills: Your interactions with all stakeholders are clear and

drive positive results.

●  Self-directed: Able to make decisions on your own, to proactively drive products forward.

●  Self-motivated: You set your own targets and follow up with others to ensure their targets are met.

●  Impact-driven: You have a strong desire and passion to make an impact in Pakistani society.

●  Proactive and Action-focused: You get things done and have consistently proven so. You’re the kind of person who, once you say you will do something, you will do it on time and well, and no one needs to follow up to remind you.

●  Tech-savvy: You have a demonstrated interest and experience in the application of technology for solving real-world problems.

Experience and Qualification

●  A Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Sciences or other related ICT Fields.

●  Minimum of 2 years of experience in a relevant field, such as education, training, or program management.

●  Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

●  Experience in designing and delivering training programs, preferably in a technology or social impact context.

●  Familiarity with the latest trends and in-demand skills related to computer sciences and information technology.

●  Awareness of the skills and competencies that are most valued by employers in the technology sector.

●  Program design experience will be a plus.

●  Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and

motivate diverse audiences.

●  Experience managing budgets and resources.

●  A strong commitment to using technology for social good.

How to Apply

Please apply with:

•  A cover letter that explains your interest in the role and your ideas for furthering Code for Pakistan, 
• your resume,
• and a link to your LinkedIn profile

by emailing: hiring@codeforpakistan.org

Deadline to Apply: 15th May, 2023