Summary

With 18 years of experience in multi-million-dollar development projects, I have a proven track record of providing project/program support, coordination, operations, and event management. I have collaborated with Federal Ministries, Provincial Departments, top donors, and civil society organizations, building strong connections with USAID, World Bank, UNDP, GEF, EKN, Australian Aid, and other implementing partners for over 15 years. As a seasoned Event Management Specialist, I have successfully planned and executed over 300 events domestically and internationally, delivering them within budget and on schedule. My meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational and communication skills have earned me several awards and recognitions. I am proficient in all aspects of event planning, incorporating new technologies and creative concepts to deliver memorable events.

Expertise:



  • Event Management

  • Logistics & Protocol

  • Administration

  • Project Management

  • Coordination Liaison

  • Relationship Building

  • Safety Security

  • Programme Support

  • Financial Compliance

Projects

Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+)
Mountains & Markets Project
US.-Pakistan Centers for Advance Studies in Energy (USAID)
National Impact Assessment Programme (NIAP)

Experience

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Provincial Coordinator - REDD+ Project
IUCN / World Bank Funded Project
Oct 2020 - Feb 2022 | Islamabad, Pakistan


Supervised the large team of professionals.
Other responsibilities include Financial Forecasting
Financial monitoring, budgeting, Annual Work Planning, Procurement Planning, Financial reporting, Audit management, HR management & Donors compliance.
Capacity building of staff, IPs in operational management.
Managing the procurement of both local and international air tickets, assisting national staff in securing international visas, and guiding foreign staff in obtaining Pakistani visas.
Arranged local and international accommodations for staff.
Maintained strong relationships with foreign embassies, sales staff at hotels and travel agencies, while expanding our vendor base to secure competitive prices and quality service.
Keep the all relevant travel documentation maintained.

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Programme Officer - US.-PCASE Project
IUCN / Arizona State University
Sep 2014 - Oct 2019 | Islamabad, Pakistan


Support Chief of Party in important policy, planning, and strategy decisions.
Supporting in the Recruitment Process of Technical Staff/Consultants.
Managing Budgets, Financial Reporting and Auditing.
Monitoring and Compliance of USAID’s Regulations.
Procurement of IT Equipment’s, Furniture and Fixtures, Goods and Services. Coordinate Foreign missions
Coordinate Technical Trainings, Meetings, National/International Expos.
Logistic Arrangements of Exchange Scholars.
Work closely with the M&E Specialist to prepare specific data collection methods and tools.
Monitor, prepare, review and submit Monthly Attendance records to Time and Attendance Unit.
HR management for contract extensions, entitlements like leave etc. 

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Project Manager - Mountains & Markets Project
IUCN / UNDP & GEF Funded Project
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 | Islamabad, Pakistan


Lead the Project team in programmatic areas to implement the project.
Implement project activities on timely and quality manner as donor’s requirement.
Coordinate/Conduct Technical Trainings for communities in sustainable harvesting, post-harvest processing, value chain addition and establishing the marketing linkages with the national and regional markets.
Organize International Exposure visits for Government and Community representatives. Coordinate external audits and Third Party Evaluation Successfully Project Closure.
Coordinate/facilitate the audits and spot-checks.
Prepare and process relevant documents for recruitments and extensions of contracts for staff members. Prepare regular and updated recruitment status for and assisting/recommending on recruitment processes and procedures to Hiring Managers. Schedule and coordinate interview related activities for staff such as Interns and Professional Staff.
Assist and advice newly hired staff on pertinent administrative tasks.

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Programme Officer / NIAP Project
IUCN
Jun 2010 - May 2014 | Islamabad, Pakistan


Supervised the planning, development and operational support of projects/programmes under the Climate Change Programme portfolio.
Technical review of project documents, concept notes, proposals and policy document analysis for quality assurance.
Lead technical review meetings for Financial Forecasting of Annual Budgeting, Work Planning, M&E, RBM and logistics operations.
Under procurement function includes drafting ToRs, Technical Procurements. Negotiating Vendors, contract management, RFPs/RFQs reviews, client orientation etc.

Achievements:

Unqualified audit of all projects. Book keeping system strengthened, Quality of financial reporting and M&E reports improved.
Streamlined operations process with increased delivery above 90%.
Received several awards/recognitions from Government of Pakistan and Donor agencies for organizing successfully more than 300 events, workshops, seminars, round tables & Educational Expos.

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Programme Assistant
UNDP Pakistan
Oct 2008 - Oct 2009 | Islamabad, Pakistan


Supervised operational activities i.e. event management, , financial management, budget tracking, procurement & logistics support.
Capacity building of Implementing Partners
Narrative & financial donor reporting
Contract management, Monitoring and Evaluation of activities.
Audit management, compliance of UNDP rules and procedures in implementation of Project.

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Associate Coordinator - Admin
LEAD Pakistan
Jun 2005 - Oct 2008 | Islamabad, Pakistan


Lead operations unit in the provision of admin and logistics support.
Provided remedial measures to team in resolving day-to-day operational issues.
Other activities include facilities management, vehicle management, supplier’s management, client orientation, Long Term Agreements (LTA) for ensuring Best Value for Money (BVM).
Budget and Resource management, Coordination and Liaison internally and externally. 

Achievements:

Staff capacity strengthened.
Transaction cost and time reduced.
Overall efficiency of the operations domain enhanced.
Reporting and book keeping improved.
All projects received an unqualified audit opinion.            

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Network Administrator/Admin Officer
Halcrow Pakistan
Jan 2003 - Jun 2005 | Islamabad, Pakistan


Lead operations unit in the provision of admin and logistics support.
Other activities include facilities management, vehicle management, supplier’s management, client orientation, Long Term Agreements (LTA) for ensuring Best Value for Money (BVM).
Provided remedial measures to team in resolving day-to-day operational issues.
Budget and Resource management, Coordination and Liaison internally and externally.
Manage computer network, supporting server applications and operating systems.
Provide helpdesk support in resolving software, hardware and network related problems.
IT equipment set-up and software installation and updates.
Perform troubleshooting, archiving and back-up of server applications.
Manage inventory of software licenses, software application, hardware components and IT supplies.

Education

International University of America
Masters, Masters in Business Administration, ‎
Information Technology
2002

Skills

Expert Administration Skills
Expert Analytical Reporting
Expert Asset Management
Expert Boarding & Lodging
Expert Budgeting
Expert BVA Online System
Expert Communication and Coordination Skills
Expert Compliance
Expert Consortium Management
Expert Contract Management
Expert Contract Negotiation
Expert Cooordination Skills
Expert Coordination Skills
Expert Donor Management
Expert Fleet Management
Expert G-Suite
Expert Influencing Skills
Expert International Event Management
Expert Inventory Distribution
Expert IP Management
Expert Italian Cooking
Expert Legal Affairs Management
Expert Logistic Management
Expert Logistics Management
Expert Manage Information
Expert Managing Partner NGO and Donor Relationships
Expert MS Office
Expert Network Security Administration
Expert Partnership Management
Expert Payment Process
Expert Presentation Skills
Expert Procurement
Expert Program Administration
Expert Program Coordination
Expert Program Management Skills
Expert Project Coordination
Expert Proposal Writing
Expert Purchase Orders
Expert Quality Control Knitting
Expert Record Keeping1
Expert Record Management
Expert Report Writing
Expert Report Writing Skills
Expert Representation And Coordination Skills
Expert Revenue Analysis
Expert Security Principles
Expert Specimen Collection
Expert Staff Management
Expert Strategic Thinking
Expert Supply Chain

Languages

Expert Urdu
Intermediate Arabic
Expert English