A project coordinator position for PACE, the flagship initiative from the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) has opened up. Pakistan Center of Excellence (PACE) is a major CVE project by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) designed to trigger critical thinking through a discourse anchored in fundamental global values such as socio-political diversity, acceptance of diversity, rule of law and equal citizenry, as well as the rights afforded within Pakistan’s Constitution (articles 8-28). This landmark project is running with the support of the government of Netherlands.

The goal of PACE is to create a critical mass of young leaders equipped with critical/analytical skills to critically analyze issues, look at others as equal citizens, correct misperceptions about non-Muslims, and ask questions about their perceived reality. PACE will promote a socio-political discourse – the alternate narrative on democratic rights and responsibilities anchored in the globally accepted and practiced concepts such as rule of law, equal citizenry, secular governance as a primary condition for social cohesion and tolerance for, and acceptance of cultural diversity.

Achieve Informed Message Multiplication:

As part of this it, PACE hopes to mount a politically informed intellectual challenge to those exploiting religion through their narrow interpretations of faith. This would primarily be achieved through a structured interactive engagement with the selected cadre of young working professionals drawn from all over Pakistan – persons who are potential opinion multipliers, such as television anchors, radio jockeys and university professors and lecturers.

Reconnect with Constitution – Empowerment Through Rule of Law:

The initiative will attempt to reconnect people with the constitution of Pakistan and the fundamental human rights afforded therein (article 8-28). It will sensitize these participants on the virtues of universally acknowledged democratic values and secular governance reflective of the UN Indicators on the Rule of Law as a prerequisite for social peace, equality of citizens and political cohesion. It will encourage engagement via questioning existing narratives and realities and challenging the status quo.

Trigger Alternate Narratives – Provide Prism of Contemporary Narratives

PACE will help develop alternate narratives (instead of counter-narratives) which would sprout from a structured debate on the universally acknowledged democratic values instead of a direct disagreement or negation of religious extremist narratives. This will be done through a conscious inculcation of universal ideas on freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and equal citizenry into the minds of opinion multipliers which PACE aims to sensitize.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities, resources, equipment and information
• Liaise with project beneficiaries to implement post-workshop activities
• Make certain that donors’/benefiriaries’ needs are met as the project evolves
• Monitor and track beneficiary’s practicum progress and handle any issues that arise
• Manage all matters related to practicum tracking and reporting
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status adequately to all participants
• Implement the agreed action plan to the agreed standards and deadlines
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Any additional work, as assigned by the Director Programs and Strategy, in line with organizational goals and growth

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in project/people management in a related field
• Previous experience in cooperating with project managers for the delivery of projects/deliverables
• Excellent external and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and of project management tools
• BS/BA in a related field (social sciences, humanities, communications, media studies, international studies, public policy, or other applicable field)

Please send your resumes to info [at] crss [dot] pk.