Training and writing Expertise in research and proposal writing . Worked in major Assessment Studies of Pakistan ASER , EGRA . Worked with HRLC as a trainer consultant with wider aspects of training. Supervised field research and assessment within EGRA . Worked with MSI-USAID consultant . Worked with IRM as training Consultant .
In this position, my core responsibilities are:
Coordinate with project team & component based M&E focal persons for collection of data as per M&E Plan.
• Regular field monitoring to collect information and report to technical teams for course correction
• Contribute in planning for M&E activities and uploading, reviewing and posting data on M&E-IS.
• Take a part in designing tools and carrying out various surveys & studies and assistance in data entry and Progress tracking / monitored against the work plan.
• Ensure proper recordkeeping and efficient filling of all M&E records including filling data collection tools, reports, evidences of the reported progress, official correspondence, collect testimonials, beneficiaries’ quotes and photographs.
• Identify and collect success stories and share them with central team on prescribed format
• Assist in producing internal and external communication, materials including video case studies, photo essays and documentaries
• Ensure branding compliance by sub grantees and obtain photographic records.
• Developing monthly M&E work plans with field project teams. Track the team’s ability to deliver on the plan and report back to the central team on monthly work plan.
• Monthly and quarterly Monitoring visits conducted to observe TIG meetings, school support visits, MRC meetings and other project activities.
• Coordinate with communication team- ICP in order to provide required data, provide testimonial, beneficiaries quotes and photographs & At least 2 success stories in ICT developed during the quarter.
• Support provided to ICT team in uploading data efficiently Weekly, monthly and quarterly work plans of ICT developed in coordination with ICT team
• Feedback provided to ICT team where needed.
• Developing weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports of project and M&E visits reporting.
• Drafted proposals, EOIs and concept notes , Writing and reviewing proposals, annual reports, newsletters, website content, and short progress and activity reports all along developing relationships with potential donors and funding agencies.
• Drafted monthly reports for ongoing projects. Ensuring that donor funding cycles and report due-dates are respected and tracked.
• Assisted the manager in coordinating with donors through preparing presentations, communication material and drafting meeting minutes
• Managed Social Media content on Facebook and twitter handle etc.
• Worked with Grants & Program Managers to provide development input for all external communications materials (including Annual Report, Case studies, website info)
• Coordinated with ASER provincial teams& component based M&E focal persons for collection of data as perproject reporting needs.
• Monitored field activities i.e. ASER baithaks, ASER Data collection, ASER Advocacy Campaignto collect information for reporting& course correction.
• Participated in various capacity building activities as initiated by ASER Pakistan
• Contributed in planning for field activities and M&E activities planning at ASER Pakistan annual program planning meets
• Participated in designing assessment toolsand carrying out various surveys &evaulations.
• Collected testimonials, beneficiaries’ quotes and photographsfor producing internal and external communications, materials including video case studies, photo stories for ASER Pakistan annual report& advocacy campaign.
• Collected success stories of ASER Baithak activity covering KP and AJK region.
• Assisted in organizing advocacy events, launching ceremonies and seminars at National level
• Lead proposal development initiatives, specifically targeting education agenda, Girl Education, Right to Education Article 25-A, School Assessment & Research and Advocacy.
• Coordinated & supervisedactivities in North region of Pakistan (AJK, KPK, GB and ICT)
• Maintained Liaison with donors and partner institutions for ASER / ITA’s projects.
• Worked with policy makers for education advocacy. Wrote policy briefs, papers and ASER findings dissemination from national to provincial, district and then village level while working on ASER advocacy model.