Strategic leader with 20+ years of cross-sector experience in public health, education, development, and business. Proven track record in program management, grant administration, monitoring and evaluation & research, and organizational leadership. Adept at scaling innovation, mobilizing resources, building institutional capacity, and delivering high-impact results. Combines visionary thinking with execution excellence, working across government, multilateral donors, and private sectors to drive systems-level change.
Major Achievements:
• Secured PKR 1.2M from Pakistan Bureau of Statistics to enhance RADS’ visibility at DataFest 2024, leading two workshops and securing an exhibit space, significantly amplifying organizational reach.
• Secured PKR 0.17M from Health Services Academy for RADS at the International Public Health Conference, boosting credibility with a dedicated exhibit presence.
• Authored the first-ever Annual Review Report 2024 for RADS, synthesizing cross departmental performance data and presenting actionable insights and recommendations to the executive leadership to inform 2025 strategic planning.
• Spearheaded a large-scale research study for Beaconhouse and Center for Economic Research in Pakistan (CERP), involving over 70,000 students nationwide to generate data for strategic education planning and policy reforms.
• Led the strategic planning and execution of the Beaconhouse International Student Convention (BISC) 2018 in Oman, forming partnerships with Oman's Ministries of Education and Sports, and overseeing logistics across 5 countries for a high-impact international event.
• Led the seamless disbursement of $2.3M in scholarships to 1351 grant recipients across 47 universities in Punjab, ensuring full compliance, audit readiness and equitable access.
• Designed and executed a pioneering national academic and social mentoring program, facilitating Government of Punjab’s initial adoption.
• Rectified discrepancies in USAID scholarship grant database and maintained a provincial-level system, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for monitoring and decision-making
• Created and expanded LEAD Pakistan's first-ever donor database, analysing 300+ profiles for targeted fundraising.
• Authored GIZ RAHA’s M&E training report, developed toolkits and manuals, leading to the award of a subsequent M&E consultancy contract.
Areas of Expertise:
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Program and Resource Management
• PPP & Business Development
• Grants and Financial Management
• Research and Data Analysis
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Budgeting and Financial Management
• Education Management and Planning
• Stakeholder and Donor Management
• Training and Development
• Report Writing and Compliance
Technical Skills:
• MS Office Suite
• SQL
• Power BI & Tableau
• Python
Certifications:
• Project Management: Google Project Management Certificate (Agile – In Progress)
• Research & Data Analysis:
Data Analytics Bootcamp (Alextheanalyst.com); Data Visualization with Seaborn (DataCamp); Data Visualization with Matplotlib (DataCamp); Joining Data with Pandas (DataCamp); Data Manipulation with Pandas (DataCamp); Introduction to Data and Data Science (365 Data Science); Neural Networks and Deep Learning (Deeplearning.ai); Statistical Analysis for Research (University Sains Malaysia); Standardized Testing (Cambridge CAIE)
• Monitoring & Evaluation:
Result-Based Management (RBM – UN Women); Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation (GIZ, Pakistan); Planning for Monitoring & Evaluation (Philanthropy University, UC Berkeley); MEAL DPro (Humanitarian Leadership Academy)
• Grant Management & Proposal Writing:
Grant Management (Save the Children); FMD Pro: Financial Management for Development Professionals (Humanitarian Leadership Academy); Grant Proposal Writing (RedR UK); Introduction to Proposal & Report Writing (Save the Children International); Crafting Compelling Grant Proposals (Candid, USA); Needs Assessments Training (RedR UK),
• Gender, Protection & Community Engagement:
Child Safeguarding Training (UNCEF), Prevention of Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (UNHCR); Gender Responsive Programming (Lutheran World Federation); Gender-sensitive Climate Vulnerability & Capacity Analysis (World Vision International); Communication & Community Engagement (RedR UK);
• Professional: McKinsey Forward Program
• Specialized Skills:
Digital Advertising for Non-Profits (Philanthropy University, UC Berkeley); Theory of Change for Brand Communication (Acumen Academy); Professional Writing for Development Professionals (ELD Training, UK), Water Safety Planning for Disaster Responders (RedR UK)
• Strategically define and drive the vision for RADS, aligning with organizational objectives and developing robust funding plans to secure essential resources.
• Lead operations across program, HR, and communications, business development, and operations departments ensuring cohesive alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities
• Manage a team of 13 researchers, utilizing advanced data analytics to produce high-quality research on public health, generating actionable insights to inform evidence-based policymaking.
• Direct the implementation of development, research, and commercial projects from inception to completion, integrating strategic planning, operational management, stakeholder engagement, as well as ensuring strict adherence to budgetary constraints and project timelines to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with consortium partners and government stakeholders to develop and implement inclusive health strategies aligned with resilience-based approaches in health programs.
• Spearhead the development of comprehensive project implementation plans and M&E frameworks and systems, including Project Implementation Plan (PIP), budgets, M&E plans, indicator tracking tables, risk mitigation plans, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategies, focusing on result-driven outcomes and optimizing overall project effectiveness.
• Direct the design and implementation of data collection tools, overseeing data gathering, compilation, and analysis to evaluate project performance against established targets
• Implement innovative methodologies and inclusive approaches, ensuring projects activities, workplans and deliverables integrated gender sensitivity, social inclusion, and resilience in health programming.
• Provide technical expertise in designing participatory MEL frameworks, ensuring evidence generation and dissemination for health policymaking.
• Oversee the Business Development Unit to enhance proposal development efforts, identify potential public-private partnerships, and market RADS' services to prospective clients.
• Direct the dissemination strategy and implementation of RADS knowledge products, including research publications and policy briefs, to relevant stakeholders through appropriate channels.
• Lead evaluations and the dissemination of findings while spearheading a strategic knowledge management framework to effectively document and communicate achievements and best practices.
• Drafting comprehensive donor reports, including quarterly updates, annual reports, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and program objectives.
• Lead the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of RADS, supervising ethical reviews of data collection tools, including surveys for commercial purposes, to uphold compliance with ethical standards and best practices.
• Manage and mentor team managers, evaluating their effectiveness and implementing comprehensive monitoring systems to assess performance against established OKRs.
· Lead cross-functional teams blending creative design and technical engineering to develop innovative products aligning with consumer preferences and brand ethos.
· Stay at the forefront of the furniture industry trends and apply cutting-edge technological insights, using market research for strategic product innovation and identifying opportunities for growth.
· Work closely with sales and marketing to pinpoint and capitalize on new business opportunities, while building and maintaining strategic alliances with key players.
· Direct consistent brand representation and message integrity across all marketing platforms, ensuring a cohesive brand image.
· Manage quality control protocols to ensure production excellence, maintaining the highest standards of product quality.
· Spearheaded the SIQA department in providing strategic guidance and support to more than 147 schools nationwide, ensuring the utilization of accurate and robust self-evaluation techniques, ultimately driving continuous improvement and growth in educational quality.
· Supervised a team of 18 SIQA partners across three regions, establishing clear roles and fostering a culture of high performance, adaptability, and innovation.
· Developed QA/M&E plans, set measurable performance targets, timelines, and resource needs to achieve critical milestones.
· Designed and implemented a performance metrics and tracking system to monitor progress regularly, identify performance gaps, and support data-driven decision-making, leading to the successful achievement of strategic objectives.
· Update and refine monitoring and evaluation frameworks, strategies, and systems to accurately measure progress towards organizational goals.
· Create and improve tools for collecting and analyzing data to assess the short-term and long-term impacts of educational initiatives implemented by the organization.
· Evaluated the progress of SIQA department initiatives through weekly performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement, holding parties accountable and adjusting strategies to achieve annual goals.
· Facilitated school leaders in devising strategic improvement plans using inquiry-based approaches, monitored and evaluated schools’ progress to drive academic improvement and achievement outcomes in alignment with organizational goals.
· Collaborated with cross-departmental teams to enhance school leadership capacity, focusing on developing school improvement plans, pedagogy, data analysis and impactful teacher training.
· Guided research efforts, overseeing design, implementation, and quality control; played a pivotal role in implementing company-specific learning agenda, driving learning generation and enabling evidence-based decision-making to achieve organizational goals.
· Initiated and nurtured a professional learning network among school leaders, fostering collaboration and exchange of best practices, driving improvements in schools’ performance.
· Introduced data-driven feedback and reporting mechanisms, presenting actionable insights to the Board of Directors and Regional Offices; ensuring timely allocation of resources to address schools\\\' needs.
· Led a team of 130 individuals in 35 clusters throughout Pakistan, driving initiatives to enhance mathematics education standards, through strategic planning, curriculum development, and implementation of innovative teaching methodologies.
· Executed a strategic overhaul of Mathematics department, aligning workplans with Theory of Change principles; employed data driven approaches to optimize ongoing and new projects to drive measurable impact and achieve organizational goals.
· Developed and implemented innovative Primary and Middle school Mathematics curricula across Beaconhouse campuses in Pakistan and the UAE, including comprehensive course of study and assessment frameworks.
· Conducted and administered educational research projects aligned with department's strategic plan; collaborated with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to analyze data and drive evidence-based decision making.
· Spearheaded the strategic planning and implementation of Mathematics curricula, integrating technology-based resources and interactive learning activities, ensuring improved student engagement and a smooth transition to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
· Streamlined curriculum implementation across the system by coordinating with stakeholders, facilitating regular risk assessment discussions, assigning risk ownership, and ensuring timely implementation of mitigating actions.
· Implemented and managed real-time M&E systems to drive continuous learning, and capture planned and emergent outcomes.
· Conducted annual review and evaluation of Mathematics curricula, analyzing assessment data, classroom observations, and feedback.
· Implemented evidence-based adjustments that optimized curriculum effectiveness, improved learning outcomes, and fostered student growth and achievement.
· Developed and delivered impactful training programs and workshops, both online and in person, for teachers, school leaders, and other staff members.
· Led and managed the scholarship grant component in Punjab province, ensuring strategic execution and achievement of key objectives.
· Developed and implemented scholarship grant policies and procedures aligning with USAID guidelines, ensured appropriate disbursement of scholarship grant and fiscal accountability.
· Coordinated with officials from USAID, apex institutions, national and provincial project offices, and other stakeholders for efficient and effective implementation of the scholarship grant program in the province.
· Trained and guided partner institutions to improve their operational capabilities for the effective rollout of the ADE/B.Ed (Hons.) program.
· Conducted training need assessments, developed training manuals, and led training sessions in close collaboration with district education departments and the Provincial Institute for Teacher Training (PITE) for deans, heads of departments, and focal persons at partner institutions, addressing both pre- and in-service teacher training components of the program.
· Designed and executed training follow up mechanism and ensured need-based support and guidance to the teachers, head teachers, deans/HoDs, students and other beneficiaries.
· Directed comprehensive marketing efforts to promote the PRP scholarship program, emphasizing available scholarships and enrollment opportunities in remote areas for distance learning ADE/B.Ed. modules, driving enrollment growth in B.Ed. (Hons.) Elementary and ADE programs.
· Teamed up with PRP\'s niche partners and local counterparts to identify and overcome barriers impeding disabled and female representation in B.Ed. (Hons.)/ADE programs.
· Identified and recruited new grant recipients in accordance with USAID\'s policies and oversaw the documentation process to ensure grant awards are executed within prescribed guidelines.
· Implemented structured mentoring mechanisms and retention activities, coaching TTI faculty and peer advisors to support scholarship recipients in successfully completing their degrees.
· Spearheaded data collection, cleaning, and quality assurance efforts for the Training department\'s monitoring and evaluation activities; managed a team of 8 to ensure accurate and timely data submission to the monitoring and evaluation department.
· Developed and maintained a comprehensive scholarship grant database, enhancing data accessibility and information accuracy for 1000+ grantees annually.
· Executed the seamless coordination of provincial scholarship grant award and graduation ceremonies, ensuring flawless event logistics and memorable experiences for attendees.
· Identified and produced success stories and case studies to highlight the transformative impact of scholarship grants, boosting program visibility and engagement among stakeholders.
· Grant tracking, ensuring forward planning and preparation for donor reports, adherence with project requirements and timelines, and timely submission of donor reports.
· Spearheaded the development of new partnership opportunities through strategic planning, market research, and relationship management with potential donors and stakeholders.
· Executed targeted marketing plans and communication strategies that led to increased business growth and expansion in the organization's network.
· Implemented and evaluated fundraising methodologies; leveraged advanced donor mapping algorithms to pinpoint key contributors, resulting in targeted engagement strategies and heightened fundraising success.
· Collaborated with cross-functional teams in the development of proposals and funding applications, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and donor requirements.
· Assisted senior management in deal negotiations, contract development and due diligence.
· Developed budgetary projections, allocations, and progressive and comprehensive reports on regular basis.
· Organized policy seminars, focus group discussions, and consultative meetings at the national and provincial level for various projects.
· Established and maintained LEAD's donor database, ensuring effective communication streams.
· Coordinated with local press and media outlets to secure extensive coverage and recognition for organizational activities.
· Managed all societies and networks operated by LEAD Pakistan, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication.
· Monitored and evaluated LEAD's education and health projects, assessing progress and identifying areas for improvement.
· Edited and compiled brochures, policies, reports, meeting minutes, and project synopses, while overseeing event management, conducting budget analysis, and maintaining record-keeping protocols.
· Organized training sessions on Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation (PM&E) for GIZ RAHA programme and its stakeholders.
· Assisted the trainer in developing impactful training manuals, multimedia resources, and educational materials.
· Identified and reported M&E-related challenges and concerns, discussed during the training sessions, to the GIZ RAHA team to improve projects’ performance and data quality.
· Composed and presented a comprehensive final report for M&E training program, outlining key insights and recommendations.
· Designed systematic and realistic M&E tools, effective data collection and reporting templates to facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of information in different projects.
· Developed a detailed M&E manual for GIZ RAHA projects, ensuring consistent monitoring and evaluation practices and improving project performance and outcomes across the board.
· Implemented the initial rollout of updated M&E work plans for underperforming projects within GIZ RAHA, refining monitoring and evaluation processes to bolster project performance and optimize resource allocation.
· Undertook field missions to conduct final evaluations of closing projects, collecting data using updated templates, and compiled comprehensive final reports.
· Explored alternative funding avenues to ensure the project's long-term sustainability, while leading the design of a PPP framework for the project.
· Cultivated and maintained relationships with potential public-private partners, negotiating partnership terms, budget allocations, and engaging in correspondence with partners to draft agreements and letters.
· Organized high-level meetings and represented IRD in negotiations with government departments and agencies, soliciting support for the project.
· Solicited corporate entities for participation in CSR programs supporting CVSP objectives, fostering strategic partnerships.
· Fostered collaborations with local NGOs and university student volunteer groups to enhance project impact and outreach.
-Working as the Overall In Charge of the Headstart SOS Village project maintaining the record of the donations made and monitoring the stock demanded and supplied.
-Working as the Overall Examination and Evaluation Chief of O level Branch.
-Working as the overall In charge of Math Club for O levels students.
-Working as the Mathematics coordinator, teacher and chief of the paper setting committee of O'Level branch contributing to the finalization of mid-term/final Mathematics papers.
-Counselling students in order to develop appropriate intellectual skills and social attitudes as a step toward their career-building process.
-Organized and supervised the establishment of a volunteer society, which employed students as volunteers in charity work to benefit the children in SOS Village and Kiran School.
- Was involved in the development and implementation of enrichment programs for academically advanced students and remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance; the programs included internships in WWF, UNICEF and several NGOs as well.
-Was a member of the Paper Setting Committee of The Northern region contributing to the finalization of mid-term/final mathematics papers for the entire Northern region.
-Worked as the Counseling Team member counseling students to develop appropriate intellectual skills and social attitudes as a step toward their career-building process and assisting them in making decisions regarding their educational and personal needs.
-Organized and supervised the establishment of a volunteer society named Sunrise which employed students as volunteers in charity work for benefiting the recently affected IDPs of the Swat region.
-Performed duties as in-charge of the overall Student Council, organizing the elections for the Student Council.
- Organized a Math Quiz for the Beaconhouse Satellite Town Chapter and coached the girls' team to victory over the opposing team from the boys' branch.
- Assessed, recorded and communicated student progress regularly.
-Was a member of the Mathematics Curriculum Development Team of The Northern region of The City School contributing to the finalization of yearly curriculum breakups (grade 6 - O Level) for the entire Northern region.
-Was a member of Paper Setting Committee of The Northern region of The City School contributing to the finalization of midterm/final mathematics papers for the entire Northern region.
-Worked as the member of the Counseling Team counselling students in order to develop appropriate intellectual skills and social attitudes as a step toward their career-building process and assisting them in making decisions regarding their educational and personal needs.
-Was rated consistently as being among the best three teachers in the branch among all the faculty members.
- Worked as subject chief (for Mathematics) both in mid-year and final examinations during the session 2004/05.
- Worked as the Red House in-charge during the 2004/05 session being responsible for scrutinizing the house members for punctuality, academic ability, behaviour etc.
-Worked as the overall House System In-charge in 2005/06.
-Worked as the overall Coordinator of Mathematics for three consecutive years (2004 - 2008) from preparatory O Level to O Level classes being responsible for assessing the eligibility of students' term projects and monthly assessments.
-Worked as the overall Student Council in charge and organized the student council elections and remained in the same capacity continuously for three years (2005 - 2008).
-Worked as the Evaluation Chief in 2007 and in 2008 supervising the overall examinations in the branch (grade 3 till 11).
-Was the overall in-charge of Math Club and was responsible for arranging mathematical activities, quizzes and competitions among different levels/branches for three years (2005 - 2008).
-Worked as the broadcasting unit in-charge during the session 2007/08 being responsible for supervising the daily morning assemblies.
-Was a member of the Paper Setting Committee for my branch throughout my tenure in the school contributing to the finalization of mid-term/final mathematics papers for the entire Northern region.
-Organized school-based functions (Annual Day, Musical Evening, Spring Gala, Bonfire, Farewell Parties, etc) supervising creative presentations by the students on these occasions.
-Was a member of the Reception Committee and organized/supervised the closing ceremony during the Inter-Regional Games held in the session 2006/07
- Organized and attended Parent-Teacher Meetings regularly.