Im a development professional and I have overall professional working experience of more than 10 years in development sector. I have been working in areas of Program Implementation, Program Development, Monitoring Evaluation, Capacity Building, Financial Management, Research and advocacy at various non-governmental organizations. Currently Im working with Sindh Skills Development Program (SSDP) as Project Manager in Hyderabad, Pakistan. Recently I have worked with Finn Church International as Project Manager in Hyderabad. Previously I have been working with Pakistan American Cultural Center (PACC), Root Work Foundation (RWF), Sindh Skills Development Program (SSDP), Dhartee Development Society (DDS), SHESW and Institute for Rural Management (N-IRM). I have experience of more than 15 years in Media as media writer in which I have written more than two hundred articles on politics, socio-cultural issues and international affairs in Sindhi newspapers and Magazines. Mainly I have implemented projects of Education, Livelihood, Food Security/Nutrition, Skills Development, Career Counseling, Health, DRRM, Peace, Civic Education and Advocacy.
Job Description: To implement USAID funded project “Empowering Displaced Persons of Indus River Delta” for the capacity building of target beneficiaries and highlighting issues of the area. It includes leading project implementation team, overlooking project activities, coordination with line departments and relevant stakeholders, development of progress reports and uploading documents/reports/pics on the AFGP’s GMIS.
Responsibilities:
§ Managing/coordinating project activities in Thatta and Sujawal as per designed proposal
§ Coordinating project team to implement activities effectively according set goals and objectives
§ Development of formats/templates for data collection and capacity building activities
§ Development of baseline survey report with comprehensive analysis (to present current condition of delta and its residents)
§ Coordination with local stakeholders in the project area (including line departments)
§ Development of training manual for the training of beneficiaries on DRR, Sea Encroachment and Sea Intrusion
§ Development of script for the documentary on Indus River Delta and overlooking process of videography, documentary development and editing
§ Releasing video documentary and sharing with various national and international organizations
§ Coordination with TDEA/AFGP team for the implementation of activities, getting required approvals and submission of milestones’ deliverables
§ Uploading deliverables of project on AFGP GMIS
Development of activity reports, progress reports and final project completion report
To lead and coordinate program development department for development and submission of project proposals, fund raising through direct coordination with donors and to overlook project implementation of humanitarian projects. It includes concept and proposals development, coordination with national and international donor agencies/organizations, meetings with sponsors/donors, leading and implementing humanitarian development projects, development of project completion reports, coordinating capacity building programs and overlooking assessment and evaluation processes.
Leading and coordinating program development/grants department of PACC
Searching/finding national and international grants opportunities for humanitarian sector
Organizing baseline surveys to collect data for project development
Coordination with local stakeholders and communities of proposed or selected areas in project development process
Developing initial concept papers for projects
Developing and submitting project proposals on various themes specifically related to capacity building, culture, DRR/DRM, poverty eradication and social entrepreneurship
Coordination with donor agencies/organizations in review process
Overlooking whole project implementation process of humanitarian projects
Coordinating capacity building programs for staff (employees under grants department)
Overlooking assessments and evaluations of implemented project
Developing quarterly and annual progress report of program grants department
Job Description: To coordinate and implement projects and activities under program implementation department as per project work plans and set strategies. It includes coordination on head office and field level, progress reports development, training of teachers, monitoring of AALTP centers and High Schools and course evaluation of AALTP centers and High Schools.
Responsibilities:
To implement two SEF funded projects at Mirpurkhas, Jamshoro and Sujawal
Coordination with donor (Sindh Education Foundation) on AALTP and SMHSP
Coordination with AALTP centers and Middle & High Schools
Orientation and training of teachers for AALTP and SMHSP
Monitoring of AALTP centers and Middle & High Schools for proper and effective delivery of courses
Monitoring and evaluation of Skills Development training of learners on various trades under AALTP
Development of monthly, quarterly and project completion reports
Regular monitoring of AALTP centers’ and Schools’ attendance of Whatsapp groups
Monitoring and evaluation of courses’ progress in context of quantity and quality
Conducting tests and assessments on monthly and quarterly basis at AALTP centers and Schools
Development of formats of performance evaluation of head teachers and teachers
Development and analysis of data (learners and students)
Business development as per selected trades in ALLTP centers
Development of market connectivity strategy for trades at AALTP centers
Job Description: To coordinate and implement Programs and activities of SSDP in all districts Sindh as per policies and procedures of organization. Management, coordination and reporting for head office and field activities of SSDP
Responsibilities:
Responsible for report to the CEO-SSDP & Chairman SSDP
Focal Person of SSDP in Sindh for coordination & project management
Coordination in charge with all academic institutions & Universities at Sindh province
Supportive supervision and Process Monitoring of activities at program level
Organize and arrange Skill development training programs for students of universities, colleges and other academic institutions
Writing Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Reports of Programs
Project planning, development and proposal writing for partnership with other donors
Conducting program evaluation midterm and end of the project
Preparation of periodical progress reports
Networking with National and International Organizations
Sharing findings of initial desk review with Board of Directors/EC Members
Maintaining record of all assigned applications/concept papers of organization.
Undertaking a comprehensive analysis & research on the proposed project interventions to determine their viability and adequate implementation mechanism
Preparing Realistic budget with implementation methodology in the RFAs of organization
Job Description:
Facilitating overall project activities, coordinating district education department regarding project activities, ensuring visual screening children, coordinating trainings of teachers for supporting visually impaired children, provision of vision glasses and counseling of their parents.
Responsibilities:
Developing linkages and coordination with district education department for their cooperation and support in project activities
Facilitating and ensuring quality visual screening of children in schools
Facilitating material review committee for development of trainings manual for teachers
Coordinating trainings of teachers on visual screening
Monitoring and evaluation of visual screening process of children
Facilitating in-depth screening process of children
Facilitating process of material’s provision to children
Counseling parents of children “not to blame” their visually impaired children
Developing messages regarding care and support of visually impaired children for awareness of parents
Developing meeting minutes, event reports and other MOVs of project activities
Developing and submitting weekly and monthly work plans
Developing and submitting weekly and monthly project/staff report/update
Additional Tasks:
Office Administration of RWF’s regional office Sujawal
Financial management of regional office
Responsible for coordinating/supervising project activities on field level including coordination of enterprise development, business development and capacity building activities for developing milk value chain in project area
Coordinate all projects and programs to maintain a central point of contact, registration of procurement activity and to ensure all relevant policies and procedures are adhered with the accordance of organizational objectives
Accountable for planning, Coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of program (s) and activities to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the program management, delivery and accomplishment of program goals and objectives