Summary

Over the past 13 years, have worked on strategic leadership positions in managing complex humanitarian operations and programmes in conflict, post-conflict, and with palpable experience of working in natural disasters. Proven expertise in managing complex operations at the country level, program management, program development, long-term strategic/operational plans, donor relations, finance, logistics, administration, and security. Specialized expertise in the management of diversified, cross-sectoral/multidisciplinary programs focusing on triple nexus, durable solutions, livelihoods, economic empowerment, education, WASH, health, nutrition, infrastructure, protection, conflict transformation, peacebuilding, governance, Consortium management and institutional capacity building in the following contexts and settings
Conflict situationsPakistan, Afghanistan.
Refugee and IDPs crisisPakistan, Afghanistan,
Natural disasters/DRRPakistan
COVID-19 ConsortiumPakistan
I strongly believe, that my qualifications and academic credentials, substantiated by relevant trainings strong knowledge of and broad experience in humanitarian work, including previous experiences as Consortium Lead with MdM in similar context strong knowledge and experience of consortium project planning and budget holding proposal and report writing strong experience in and knowledge of project management tools(Logical Framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives and indicators etc.) in INGO/UN context strong experience of working within an insecure environment with responsibility for security planning, monitoring, and management.
Having served in Pakistan and Afghanistan on senior management level position and have recently accomplished the role of consortium lead  in Pakistan. I have led the consortium and provided overall leadership, management, and coordination of the Cap-COVID project .

Experience

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Head Of Consortium Project ECHO
Medecins Du Monde
Dec 2020 - Jan 2022 | Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

Responsible for planning, coordinating, implementation of the project in accordance with the donor’s requirements, MdM’s values and guidelines, and with respect to the humanitarian principles advocated by MdM; representing MdM with local authorities, and ensuring that the operations deployed are delivering quality health care and other services to the beneficiaries. Achievements:Plans, supervises, monitors, and timely implements all program activities with the support of Admin/Finance and Logs in accordance with the plans and directives of the coordination team and the General coordinator; -Creates bonds and develops strong networking channels with community stakeholders i.e. beneficiaries, traditional leaders, and elders in addition to the local governmental agencies and institutions present in the area of his/her field site; report on monthly basis to the Field Coordinator the activities related to networking; -Responsible for the budget management assigned to the project; pilots the proper planning, sizing, and coordination of all financial and material resources related to the project; -   Regular visits of the project’s sites to ensure that the quality of operations.

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Program Officer DRR(Pakistan Mission)
Medecins du Monde
Apr 2020 - Nov 2020 | Kohat, Pakistan

Integration of DRR into country strategy and programming. Elaborate DRR methodology, strategy, and action plan and coordinate with the DRR team and Medical team for effective implementation of CBDRR activities. Monitor international, national, and local policies/strategy.
Achievements:
-Formulate Disaster Risk Analysis at the country level and in MdM’s areas of intervention and Provide technical recommendations
- Participate in proposal writing and reporting on the progress of DRR activities. Coordination and linkages development
-Developed maintained and improved work coordination and linkages with local key partners (community, NGO, international bodies, and DM Authorities).
- Map out IEC materials available in the region to be replicated, adapted, and utilized in various awareness-raising activities in the project and prepare training contents and materials;
-Conducted Training program for health facility staff on Safety, Risk, and Resource Mapping and DRR planning; Developed and maintain a network of contacts among all stakeholders’ contact list. Developed Advocacy Strategy and linked with the Health Promotion Activities.

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Outreach IECHP Manager
Medecins Sans Frontieres
Dec 2016 - Mar 2020 | Peshawar, Pakistan


Responsible for design and implement community outreach activities with close coordination with community stakeholders, BHU staff, and health department. Training of community learning workers and community educators to disseminate the messages in the community. Development, the printing of IEC material in line with the requirement of the program and dissemination of the material among the targeted stakeholders. Monitoring visit in order to capture the progress of the program and address any potential challenges in the field .
Achievements
Developed and promote outreach strategy for MSF. Developed and maintain a network of contacts among all stakeholders’ contact list. Developed Advocacy Strategy and linked with the Health Promotion Activities.   Developed modules and manuals for the Outreach team and CBOs. Strengthen liaison with Government and International Organizations. Draft lobbying points and internal/external reports in relation to main medical- humanitarian concerns while strengthening the integration of humanitarian affairs (analysis, critical reflection, contextual understanding) and operational communications.

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Program Manager
Medecins Du Monde
Feb 2014 - Nov 2016 | Peshawar, Pakistan


Responsiblities
Responsible for overall program management, implementation and monitoring with annual budget portfolio of around 2 Million Euros of multi donor contribution i.e. German MOFA, EU and ECHO. Direct supervision of 12 national staff, within a team around of 150 persons. Fund raising locally and internationally, Donor-liaising, lobbying, networking and advocacy activities
  Achievements

Humanitarian program management focused on IDPs, Financial and security management, monitoring and supervision of program implementation.
 Developed quality and accountability mechanism along with guidelines and tools, prepare program implementation strategy.
Developed mechanism for procurement, Human resource management, Field Monitoring, working formats, developed program strategy for future program development, continued assessment of evolving humanitarian situation, Donor reporting and liaison, Coordination government authorities, UN and community.
  Designed, submitted and received 2 projects 1 from German MOFA 2nd one from ECHO, prepared concepts note for ECHO, EU.
Developed Overall health and hygiene strategy for KP team and also linked the CBO developed by the MdM field staff with Social welfare department.
Developed Manual and modules for designed Trainings of the CBOs and Social mobilizers and health and hygiene Promoters.

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Emergency Education Program Coordinator
International Rescue Committee (IRC ) Pakistan
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 | Kabul, Afghanistan

Responsiblities:Responsible for the strategic leadership and development of IRC’s Education Program. The overall responsible for technical design of programs, team capacity building, program quality assurance, ensuring the appropriate use of human resources, ensuring objectives are met on time and within the budget, and representation in coordination forum. Achievements: Developed Strategic Action Planning process for the sectoral context analysis and accordingly selecting the priorities for Pakistan country office against relevant outcomes.
Developed Concept notes and proposals according to the guidelines of UNICEF.Donor reporting (Interim and Final report)
Developed strong relationships with relevant government partners and also potential donors in Pakistan. Represent IRC in cluster/sub-cluster meetings, protection cluster meetings, working groups and at other relevant meetings and task forces at provincial level.
Make use of existing tools to train implementing partner staff in the Healing Classrooms approach, community-based education management, project management.

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Integrated Protection Coordinator
International Rescue Committee
Oct 2011 - Dec 2012 | Kabul, Afghanistan


Leads the IRC’s efforts to meet conflict-affected people’s safety and protection needs, reducing risk and responding to cases of violence, coercion and deprivation, as well as mainstreaming protection throughout the IRC and partners’ response in IDPs camps. This includes Protection, GBV and CP case management, CCSAS and recreational activities, Protection monitoring and information provision, mainstreaming and training, GBV, psychosocial and women’s empowerment activities. Managed a clear direction, drive forward implementation and ensure robust and effective management and oversight to best meet the needs and aspirations of local communities and accountability to stakeholders.
Achievements:
ü  Provide strategic direction, leadership and overall technical and management support to protection, women’s protection and child protection programming in IDPs camps ensuring it is needs-based, context-appropriate, responsive, coherent, collaborative, and operationally feasible.
ü  Lead a comprehensive assessment of opportunities for greater cross-sector integration within IRC’s program units, and develop/review the workplan for reaching integration goals, both with respect to programs implemented directly by IRC as well as those delivered in partnership; as required, support development of cross-sector SOPs, tools, training modules.
ü  Contribute to the advocacy efforts of IRC through analysis of the policy environment and trends, staff briefings, and external representation in relevant discussions the region.
ü  In collaboration with program, finance, HR and Supply Chain departments, ensure smooth management, implementation, integration and compliance of project work plans and budgets (budget forecasting, spending plans, procurement plans and expenditure), with best use of resources across activities and delivering on time, to scope and within budget

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Project Manager
International Rescue Committee (IRC ) Pakistan
Oct 2010 - Sep 2011 | Jalozai, Pakistan

Main activities and responsibilities

Under the supervision of Program Coordinator responsible for effective implementation of the Basic Education program in the camp. Moreover, participate in the planning of Basic Education implementation strategies and also responsible for facilitating and mobilizing program planning, and development of monitoring and supervision tools, training of teachers, PTA members, cluster supervisors, Education, community volunteers, and Parents.

Achievements:

Developed and improved the work coordination with local key partners including community, NGO, International bodies, Coordinate with District Program Manager, Education Coordinator and DOE for effective implementation of the education project activities
 Ensure clear guidance and standards to all staff in compliance with all agreements & project proposals. I am also representing SC-Alliance in Education Working Group and participate in other educational forums.
Responsible to train Govt. Teachers on Early grade reading components, develop a lesson plan to improve reading of primary grade students.
Assist advisor in proposal development and program implementation. Work in close collaboration with the community and teachers. Develop progress reports, work plans, budget plans, and monthly financial projections.
Submit operational plans, review and monitor activities on a regular basis and ensure project expenditures are used within limits and guidelines approved by PC. Generate monthly, quarterly and annual reports and case studies of project activities.

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Project Officer
World Vision International
Aug 2009 - Aug 2010 | Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Responsiblities
Lead the assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) activities in the affected community in line with the needs of the community, projects target and schedule.
Achievements:
 Worked with WVI for management of WATSAN projects funded by UNICEF with mainly focused on management of project implementation, project office, coordination with authorities, monitoring and supervision of capacity building activities, financial management, contracts management of contractor for construction work, developed multiple training manuals for SMCs, teachers and community groups and developed community mobilization strategy for health and hygiene promotion. Identified  targeted communities that meets WASH criteria for area selection; affected by Natural disasters i.e. Floods, earthquake, drought. High communicable water-related disease cases/prevalence/outbreaks, i.e. diarrhea, cholera, malaria, etc.

Education

City University of Science & Information Technology
M-Phill, MPhil‎
Economics
Completed
2020
University of Peshawar
Masters, Masters in Arts, MA‎
Economics
Grade C+
2013
University of Peshawar
Bachelors, Bachelors in Arts, BA‎
Economics, English, Islamiat, Sociology
Grade B
2010
Government College Of Technology Pakistan.
Diploma, Diploma of Associate Engineering‎
Electrical
Completed
2008
GHS Zaryab
Matriculation/O-Level, Matric in Science, SSC‎
Science
Percentage 67%
2005

Skills

Expert Activity Coordination
Expert Adaptive Leadership
Expert Administration Knowledge
Expert Administrative Organization
Expert Advance Excel
Expert Analytical Skills
Expert Audience Engagement
Expert Budget Controlling
Expert Budget Forecasts
Expert Business Development Strategies
Expert Capacity Building
Expert Coaching Staff
Expert Computer Proficient
Expert Conflict Management
Expert Consortium Management
Expert Content Creation
Expert Cooordination Skills
Expert Coordination Abilities
Expert Coordination Skills
Intermediate Country Director
Expert Crisis Management
Expert Cross-functional Coordination
Expert Cultural Heritage
Intermediate Cultural Tours
Expert Database Impact
Expert Decision Making
Expert Development Sector
Expert Donar Management
Expert Donor Management
Expert Donor Relations
Expert Editorial Skills
Expert Financing Writing
Expert Fluent in English
Expert Gender Equality
Expert Governance
Expert Grant Management Skills
Expert Handling Assignments
Expert Heritage Tourism Knowledge
Intermediate Humanitarian Logistics
Expert Influence Management
Expert Influencing Skills
Expert Information Systems Project Management
Expert Information Technology Strategies
Expert Interpersonal Leadership
Expert Interpersonal Skills
Expert IP Management
Expert Knowledge Management
Expert Leadership
Expert Leadership Collections Handling
Expert Leadership Management

Languages

Expert English
Intermediate Farsi
Beginner Arabic
Expert Urdu
Expert Pashto