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IRFAN AHMED VISTRO

H# B.15 Al Meeran town Near Citizen colony Qasimabad Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan, Cell & WhatsApp: +92 3337090848
E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; Skype; [email protected]

Dear Human Resource Manager,
I am agriculturist by education and I have 5 years of work experience in Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, 5 years Development Sector at different key positions. Currently I am working as Livelihood Specialist with LHDP (OXFAM) Pakistan. In different programs and projects, I have worked as technical specialist and manager as well on Climate Resilient Agriculture (CRA), Farmer Field School approach, Agribusiness, Value Chain development, Sustainable Crop and Livestock productivity, Irrigation and Food Security, Emergency response and Restoration of livelihood.
I have developed, managed, coordinated and implemented more than 20 different projects with national and International organizations which include Govt. of Pakistan, FAOUN, GCF, CDP, DFID, HANDS, SAFWCO, OMNI GROUP, CABI, BBSYDP, LHDP,OXFAM. I also worked on development of 10 Vegetables booklets, Kitchen Gardening book, Sugarcane book, IPM booklets.
I am team player and have strong writing and communication skills. I have developed several learning, extension and networking materials for participatory CRA /CSA based Farmer Field School and extension approaches including manuals/guide books, technology posters, learning boards, fact sheets, and for improved learning.
This job provides an excellent opportunity where I can use and further improve my skills in the field of field school approach. I am looking forward to be shortlisted for this job. Thank you for your consideration.
Best Regards,

Irfan Ahmed Vistro

پراجیکٹس

CAB international
Safwco
Agriculture

تجربہ

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Senior Technical Advisor, Agriculture & Rural Livelihoods
Laar Humanitarian and Development Programme (LHDP)
جنوری ۲۰۲۴ - موجودہ | Hyderabad, Pakistan

Accountable for establishing and implementing the OXFAM rural livelihoods vision, and strategy and within this
* Develops and makes decisions on OXFAM rural livelihoods programming, inclusive of food security, gender, livestock and value chain activities.
* Develops and makes decisions for OXFAM rural livelihoods programming in all target Sindh including quality assurance, tool development and effective Sindh support
* Develops and makes decisions on OXFAM strategy for growth in rural livelihoods including relationship building with institutional and private donors, particularly with OXFAM.
* Develops and influences decisions on rural economic research agendas - with a focus on women’s economic empowerment - including relationship building with academic partners and think tanks
* Develops and influences decisions for rural livelihoods, gender and food security advocacy priorities including relationship building with policy makers.
* Develops and makes decisions on strategy for determining and implementing the most effective staff structure to achieve high quality support and programming for rural livelihoods within OXFAM including staff recruitment, staff management and talent development
* Supports the development of overall ERD strategy including contributions to other ERD sectors’ program development and advocacy
* Acts as a global spokesperson for OXFAM rural livelihoods, gender and food security sector including external as well as internal representation within the humanitarian sector

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EFSVL Specialist
Laar Humanitarian Development Program
مارچ ۲۰۲۳ - دسمبر ۲۰۲۳ | Hyderabad, Pakistan

Emergency Food Security & Vulnerable Livelihood (EFSVL)


JOB PURPOSE:

To provide strategic and technical support to the EFSVL teams and Area Managers in the design, implementation and monitoring of LHDP’s EFSVL strategy in Sindh. This will involve contextual analysis, EFSVL sector assessments, planning, internal and external coordination/representation, supporting the implementation/follow-up of LHDP EFSVL strategy in Dadu and Qamber Shahdadkot and integrating EFSVL into multi-sectoral programming with WASH, gender and protection. The role will influence strategic decision-making within the EFSVL strategy in line.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic technical advice and support for programme design and implementation

With the input from WASH, gender and protection colleagues, provide technical and advisory support to the EFSVL team and as needed, to national partners to enhance a solid and systematic contextual understanding of programmatic areas, people’s needs and capacity as well as power dynamics. This will require inputting in the triangulation and analysis of information from a variety of sources;
In close coordination with other programme teams and based on assessment and contextual analysis support the development of context appropriate detailed operational plans and budgets for the delivery of activities aimed at increasing food security, restoring livelihoods and creating enabling environments for communities to increase their resilience.
Provide technical inputs in project and proposal development, and provide support, where required, to write donor and programme reports;
Work closely with other programme teams, especially the MEAL team, to enhance social accountability and ensure ongoing monitoring of Oxfam’s programme activities, in both accessible and inaccessible areas;
Provide strategic and technical advice to develop creative solutions to the delivery and monitoring of EFSVL activities, in both accessible and inaccessible areas;
Explore and promote technological options (like e-vouchers, Last Mile Mobile Solutions, bank transfers...) for scale up and for increasing effectiveness and efficiency of EFSVL programming;
Design or identify tools and approaches for use in food security activities, livelihoods support and market monitoring, participate/lead in market assessments and in any other assessment as needed;
Ensure policy team is informed of potential EFSVL issues which require internal and /or external advocacy support, and that the EFSVL work is well represented in all communication material and media.

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Extension Worker
FAO-United Nations
اکتوبر ۲۰۲۰ - مارچ ۲۰۲۳ | Lodhran, Pakistan

Organize and mobilize male and female farmers into groups, and / or use existing Community Organizations for this purpose, for establishment of Farmer Field Schools and Farmer Business Schools for participatory learning and trainings on specific crop production and quality related issues.Provide support and facilitate farmer groups in introduction and establishment of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and improved (post) harvest handling and marketing of high value horticultural products;Field based FFS , FBS (Farmer Business Schools) actions plans developedContribute to FFS extension and training materials development.Develop and organize crop based FFS and implement all FFS stages and components with regular field follow-up and interaction with participants;The FFS facilitator works directly with farmers, and help them discover important concepts/ issues in crops farming through practical learning.Conduct awareness-raising meetings to introduce the FFS concept, identify the farmers and learning site/ sites;Contribute to the development of training curricula and facilitate training of farmers through season long FFS.Assist in establishment of demonstration/learning sites to run FFS, arrange for Farmer Field days, exposure/ exchange visits.Report progress of the FFS and demonstrations plots activities;Follow up and coordinate with stakeholders including Government line agencies (Agriculture Extension and OFWM Departments) and other NGOs and Development Agencies working in the districts for their contribution to the FFS sessions.Organize capacity development / training initiatives and other field based activities i.e. farmer consultative meetings, gender sensitive trainings, workshops, nutrition awareness, (market) exposure visits, monitoring visits and field days;Prepare and submit monthly work plan and progress reports;

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Farmer Field School Facilitator
FAO-United Nations
اپریل ۲۰۱۹ - ستمبر ۲۰۲۰ | Ghotki, Pakistan

Organize and mobilize male and female farmers into groups, and / or use existing Community Organizations for this purpose, for establishment of Farmer Field Schools and Farmer Business Schools for participatory learning and trainings on specific crop production and quality related issues.

Provide support and facilitate farmer groups in introduction and establishment of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and improved (post) harvest handling and marketing of high value horticultural products;

Field based FFS , FBS (Farmer Business Schools) actions plans developed

Contribute to FFS extension and training materials development.

Develop and organize crop based FFS and implement all FFS stages and components with regular field follow-up and interaction with participants;

The FFS facilitator works directly with farmers, and help them discover important concepts/ issues in crops farming through practical learning.

Conduct awareness-raising meetings to introduce the FFS concept, identify the farmers and learning site/ sites;

Contribute to the development of training curricula and facilitate training of farmers through season long FFS.

Assist in establishment of demonstration/learning sites to run FFS, arrange for Farmer Field days, exposure/ exchange visits.

Report progress of the FFS and demonstrations plots activities;

Follow up and coordinate with stakeholders including Government line agencies (Agriculture Extension and OFWM Departments) and other NGOs and Development Agencies working in the districts for their contribution to the FFS sessions.

Organize capacity development / training initiatives and other field based activities i.e. farmer consultative meetings, gender sensitive trainings, workshops, nutrition awareness, (market) exposure visits, monitoring visits and field days;

Prepare and submit monthly work plan and progress reports;

Perform any other associated.

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Soil Laboratory Incharge and Assistant Farm Manager
Dost Muhammad Agriculture Farm
جولائی ۲۰۱۸ - اپریل ۲۰۱۹ | Hyderabad, Pakistan

Oversee the design of a variety of project.
Maintain the character of sites.
Establish general landscape requirement with soil, ecology, road, and heritage.
Contact and coordinate manufacturers and suppliers.
Accurately prepare and present detailed plans and working drawings.
Project monitor and check work on site
Authorize payment once work has been satisfactorily completed.

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Program Associate Agriculture
HANDS
فروری ۲۰۱۷ - جون ۲۰۱۸ | Karachi, Pakistan

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Ensure all office document including reports and correspondence are filed accurately with all supporting documents in both soft and hard copies;
 Quantitative and qualitative analysis of reports; bookkeeping and management and updating of records to ensure easy access and maintenance;
 Support HO team during field visits of the project area for collecting information and documentation of project activities from field level;
 Supporting HO team during implementation of project activities at field level and keep record of consortium partners established CBOs and social structures;
 Compiled data of project beneficiaries, stakeholders participation in project activities and implementing partners on going and completed activities track record;
 Record and produce the minutes of staff meetings and ensure timely circulation of minutes and notes.
 Make arrangements for meetings, seminars and events: implement logistics, prepare correspondence, compile and distribute documents, make administrative arrangements;
 Review and direct correspondence, calls and queries to appropriate contacts; provide for background information; respond to routine enquiries;
 Maintain records of old templates and communications exchanges to serve as reference of future correspondence;
 Initiate and follow up on administrative and financial actions related to staff management, non-staff support, travel, payments, and procurement.

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Master Trainer
CAB international
اگست ۲۰۱٦ - ستمبر ۲۰۱۷ | Thatta, Pakistan

Position: Master Trainer of Backyard Farming and Sugar Cane Expert at Thatta
Project: BBSYDP
RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop training reading communication materials on training modules proposed for Backyard Farming and Sugar Cane.
Establish 01 TOT and 05 FFS under BBSYDP in Thatta. Design and implement training on Backyard Farming and Sugar Cane.
Develop weekly session plans and training schedule as per agreed timeframe in the contract.
Conduct training session for capacity building of 32 TOT participants and 05 FFS related to Backyard Farming and Sugar Cane training in district Thatta Sindh as agreed with donor.
Work closely with Project Manager to prepare and develop monthly work plans and monthly progress reports.
Ensure that training program run in accordance with the timeline and schedule proposed to BBSYDP.
Record the project activities (notes, photos, videos, and others) and organize them systematically.
Coordinate with BBSYDP staff for reporting and smooth project activities implementation.
Develop a comprehensive report at the completion of the project.

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Master Trainer
CAB international
مارچ ۲۰۱٦ - جولائی ۲۰۱٦ | Tharparkar, Pakistan

Position: Master Trainer of agriculture at Islamkot Tharparker
Project: Human Appeal International
RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and implement training on priority kitchen gardening topics.
Develop monthly session plans and training schedule on kitchen gardening training as per agreed timeframe in the contract.
Develop training modules on kitchen gardening in consultation with PM as per agreed scope of work in the contract.
Conduct training program me for capacity building of HAI-PAK staff and farmers related to kitchen gardening in district Tharparker Sindh as agreed with the donor.
Develop training reading/communication materials like leaflet, booklets, and brochures as agreed with the donor.
Work closely with Project Manager to prepare and develop monthly work plans and monthly progress reports.
Ensure that training program run in accordance with the timeline and schedule proposed to HAI-PAK.
Record the project activities (notes, photos, videos, and others) and organize them systematically.
Assist in HAI-PAK monitoring team in quality assurance and monitoring of the training program.
Develop a comprehensive report at the completion of the project.

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Horticulture Specialist
SAFWCO
جنوری ۲۰۱۵ - فروری ۲۰۱٦ | Shahpur Chakar, Pakistan

RESPONSIBILITIES: To assist Livelihoods Officer/Manager in maintaining beneficiaries data in soft and hard forms.
Responsible for logistics assessment and arrangement for field teams.
Create, maintain and update electronic database for documents, beneficiary listing and other administrative documents.
Prepare and maintain records of internal and external communications including e-mails, other relevant documents.
Attend department meeting.
Support field team in maintaining project records, compilation of project updates/fact sheets at field office and beneficiary records for provision of up to date information to field team.
Weekly reporting of progress.
Assess demonstration and distribution of 200 Kitchen Gardening Beneficiaries.
Assess demonstration and distribution of 610 Wheat Beneficiaries.

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Surveillance officer at Khoski Sugar Mills
Omni Group
نومبر ۲۰۱۳ - دسمبر ۲۰۱۵ | Badin, Pakistan

RESPONSIBILITIES: To identify sugarcane varieties,
To audit the deduction list, to make the daily vehicles position list and deduction report.

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RESEARCH WORK SOIL FERTILITY LABORATORY
S.A.U TANDO JAM
جون ۲۰۱۲ - ستمبر ۲۰۱۳ | Tando Jam, Pakistan

RESPONSIBILITIES: To analyze soil samples for various parameters.

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LECTURER IN BOTANY
NATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (NIP)
مارچ ۲۰۱۱ - مارچ ۲۰۱۲ | Hyderabad, Pakistan

RESPONSIBILITIES: deliver lectures on botany topics at intermediate level and served as an invigilator during exams.

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WORKED AS AN INTERNEE
VALLEY IRRIGATION
دسمبر ۲۰۰۹ - مارچ ۲۰۱۰ | Nowshero Feroz, Pakistan

RESPONSIBILITIES: Machine operating system,
Wheat trials,
To operate sprinkler.
To operate pivot.

تعلیم

Sindh Agriculture University
ایم فل, Agriculture (Hons)‎
Soil Science
مکمل
2013
Sindh Agriculture University
بیچلرز, بیچلرز ان سائنس, ( bsc ) chemical engineering‎
Soil Science
درجہ A
2010

پیشہ ورانہ مہارتیں

متوسط good communication
ماہر Ability To Lead the Team
ابتدائی Able To Identify And Develop Manage Good Talent
متوسط Able To Manage and Prioritize Tasks
متوسط Accounts / Manager
ابتدائی Accounts Management Skills
متوسط Activity Coordination
ابتدائی Adaptive Management
متوسط Administrative Skills
متوسط Admirative Assistance
ماہر ADT HOME Security Services
متوسط Advertising Researching
متوسط Advocacy
متوسط Agile Project Management
ماہر Agricultural Assessment
ماہر Agricultural Extension
ماہر Agricultural Knowledge
متوسط Agricultural Machinery Knowledge
ماہر Agriculture Knowledge
ماہر Agriculture specialist
ماہر Agriculturist
متوسط Agronomist
ابتدائی Analytical
ابتدائی Analytical Skills
ابتدائی Analyze Data
متوسط Appropriate Engagement
ماہر Assessments and Distribution
متوسط Assessments and Distributions
متوسط B2B Manager
ماہر Bio Sand Water Filters
ابتدائی Blochi Language Command
ابتدائی Book Keepinf
ابتدائی Budget Management
ابتدائی Budget Preparation Skills
متوسط Budgeting
متوسط Budgeting & Forecasting
متوسط Business Communication
ابتدائی Business Development Strategies
ابتدائی Business Management Skills
متوسط Business Orientation
متوسط Capability Statement
متوسط Capacity Building
متوسط Capacity Building Skills
متوسط Cash Management
ابتدائی Child Mental Health Management
ابتدائی Child Protective Services
متوسط Chillie Cultivation
متوسط Climate Modeling
متوسط Communication Skills
متوسط Communication Skill

زبانیں

ابتدائی بلوچی
ابتدائی پشتو
متوسط سرائیکی
ابتدائی پنجابی
ابتدائی گجراتی
متوسط انگریزی
ماہر اردو
ماہر سندھی