Key Responsibilities: Oversee program\'s social mobilization and capacity building, offering technical support to teams and ensuring alignment with objectives. Manage relationships with stakeholders, facilitate on-ground monitoring, and handle project tracking via MIS. Represent the organization in diverse forums, submit regular progress reports, resolve community conflicts, and foster ties between community organizations and government entities. Also, lead community institutions in government mobilization campaigns.
Key Achievements;


Conducted a comprehensive Poverty Score Card Survey covering 245K households across 8 districts to identify project beneficiaries.
Led mobilization efforts in 211 Union Councils, resulting in the establishment of 23.7K Community Organizations, 5.3K Village Organizations, and 204 Union Council Organizations, with a notable 50% participation rate of women.
Implemented an efficient IT-based reporting system, enabling seamless quarterly progress updates from Community Organizations regarding self-help initiatives and linkage development.
Identified and trained 800 Community Resource Persons who conducted 230K awareness sessions, reaching a substantial audience of 1.4 million individuals.
Provided training to 35K Community Organizations Office bearers, focusing on leadership, management skills, social mobilization, accounts, and planning through 3-5 days’ training sessions.
Developed various knowledge products, including 2-pager reports on 120 Local Support Organizations, 6 district-specific project insights, 5 documentary films, and regular project highlights on social media.
Led the creation of 32K Village and 204 Union Council Development plans, emphasizing community engagement for a bottom-up planning approach.
Established partnerships with Union Council-based organizations and provided 2 million PKR as a revolving fund for soft loan schemes.
Designed modules on the Local Government Act and three thematic areas, which were adopted by the Government Rural Development Academy in their main curricula. Conducted a comprehensive 5-day training for 2,500 local council representatives, covering the Local Government Act 2010, gender sensitization, audit/account practices, and participatory planning methods.
Actively participated in four External Monitoring Missions and contributed to crucial midterm evaluation efforts, ensuring the consistent alignment of project activities with desired outcomes and overarching objectives.
Successfully mobilized community institutions for various government mass mobilization campaigns, including COVID-19, plantation drives, polio vaccination, routine immunization, and locust attack mitigation

Key Responsibilities: Fostered partnerships with project teams to enhance \"Social Mobilisation and Capacity Building,\" aiming to uplift community socio-economic conditions. Led planning for social mobilization activities and maintained strong liaisons with project units. Regularly presented progress at review meetings, offering insights for project improvement. Crafted an annual training calendar, conducted community training sessions, and collected progress reports on Community Institutions\' milestones. Assisted in CI\'s registrations with government entities and facilitated their bank account procedures. Supported data provision for proposals and consolidated mobilization data for stakeholder reports and presentations
Key Achievements:

Orchestrated a comprehensive management system for a vast database of 14,000 Community Institutions (CIs). By leveraging data analytics, I monitored and evaluated their performance metrics, ensuring optimal outcomes. This detailed tracking was shared with stakeholders, both internal and external, through interactive dashboards and reports.
Recognizing the potential of capacity building, I crafted and rolled out an exhaustive training strategy that catered to 28,000 CI office bearers. The curriculum was multi-faceted, touching upon critical aspects such as leadership cultivation, modern management techniques, streamlined reporting, participatory community planning, and strategic advocacy. Customized workshops and hands-on sessions ensured that the participants were not just theoretically knowledgeable but also practically adept.
In a bid to maximize community outreach and impact, I actively spearheaded collaboration initiatives between CIs and a myriad of partners including line departments, NGOs, and philanthropists. By dovetailing social mobilization efforts into the organization\'s ongoing projects, we ensured that community needs were consistently met and aligned with broader organizational goals.
Recognizing the importance of formal recognition for CIs, I undertook a systematic approach to get 100 of them officially registered with the relevant government departments.

Key Responsibilities: In my capacity, I managed and steered complex projects situated in the challenging security landscapes of the Pak-Afghan border districts, primarily sponsored by the German PATRIP foundation with an overarching objective of fortifying regional stability. I have been pivotal in peacebuilding initiatives, supplementing public service infrastructure and fostering social cohesion amongst diverse communities. My multifaceted role entailed a thorough oversight of project lifecycles from conception to completion, ensuring their seamless execution in line with defined milestones. Financial stewardship and meticulous accounting for these projects fell under my purview, complemented by crafting detailed reports encapsulating project trajectories and outcomes. A key facet of my role involved harmonizing cross-functional teams, underpinning clear communication channels, and providing technical expertise, thus ensuring that the project quality was uncompromised at all stages.
Key Achievements:

Conducted a comprehensive rapid assessment of the Pak-Afghan Bordering Districts, resulting in a deep understanding of the region\'s dynamics. This informed the development of impactful project ideas and secured funding for and successfully implemented 18 diverse sector projects.
Forged strategic partnerships with government departments (Education, PHE, Livestock, Health, Men & Labour), culminating in the signing of 12 MoUs for various sector projects. This ensured government ownership and the sustainability of project outcomes in a post-project scenario.
Successfully executed 6 health sector projects, including the upgrade of 4 Basic Health Units, 1 Rural Health Centre, and 1 District Head Quarter Hospital. Achievements encompassed infrastructure improvements, provision of essential equipment, solarization for cold chain maintenance, basic amenities assurance, and the establishment of Sectoral Committees to enhance community-health department coordination.
Effectively implemented 4 large-scale Drinking Water Supply Schemes, covering drilling, pump equipment installation, energization, pipe networking, reservoir establishment, and waste management. Ensured sustainability through community engagement in long-term operations and maintenance (O&M).
Managed 2 \"Youth, Sport, and Learning Centre\" projects, resulting in a 30,000 sq ft state-of-the-art infrastructure with a multipurpose hall, cafeteria, children\'s play area, gymnasium, library, and other facilities at the college level. Established a caretaker system in collaboration with sports clubs and unions to ensure project sustainability.
Accomplished the successful execution of 2 \"All Season Market\" projects, strengthening the value chain for various products, generating employment, and mitigating food insecurity. The innovative self-sustaining model, overseen by a dedicated committee, was adopted and replicated by the Government of Balochistan for 8 Border Markets.
Transformed the educational landscape with the \"Women Technical Training Centre\" project, providing infrastructure and equipment for practical skills development. Empowered and certified 500 young women in various trades, bridging the gap between education and skill development.
Implemented the \"Chaman Trade Centre\" project, simplifying Pak-Afghan bilateral trade through a one-window approach. Enhanced cooperation between trade bodies of both nations and promoted formal trade practices.

Implemented USAID project “Innovative Rapid Assessment and Monitoring Program (IRAM)” in humanitarian assistance.
Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

Successfully led and executed an innovative third-party monitoring initiative for USAID\'s flood relief activities from the 2010 disaster, tracking the progress of projects managed by Implementing Partners (IPs) across 12 districts in Balochistan.
Spearheaded strategic liaisons with IPs, ensuring seamless coordination and adherence to project plans and agreements. This proactive engagement facilitated the timely deployment of field teams, ensuring meticulous data collection using various tools pivotal for report creation and deliverable validation.
Managed the deployment of field teams in line with IPs\' implementation plans, and took a hands-on role in screening and analysing gathered data to assure its accuracy and relevance.
Recognizing the need for skill enhancement, I conceptualized and facilitated capacity-building training for the program staff. This not only elevated their competencies but also optimized project outcomes.
Represented the organization in key donor meetings, advocating for project needs, and establishing the organization as a reliable partner

I worked with BRSP as a Project Officer for the \"Prime Minister\'s Special Initiative for Livestock (PMSIL).\" My primary role was to support the Project Manager throughout the entire project management cycle.
Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

Managed and maintained a network of 42 veterinary clinics across five target districts.
Oversaw the operations of 5171 community institutions.
Compiled monthly reports and monitored & validated the ongoing practices of 334 Community Livestock Extension Workers (CLEWs). These workers were trained through the project to enhance livelihood.
Organized and conducted 100 mobile livestock health camps in collaboration with the government department, which included livestock vaccination campaigns.
Managed the closeout phase of the project, which involved asset inventorying, facilitating financial audits, submitting funded activity reports, and compiling all necessary documentation for the project\'s closure.
Led a team to assess the aftermath of the 2010 flood emergency in three districts: Naseerabad, Jaffarabad, and Sibi.
Played a crucial role in planning, reporting, and executing various donor activities, ensuring all inputs were considered.
Assisted in drafting proposals for Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM).
Managed the implementation arrangements for CCCM in alignment with the set agreements.
Regularly attended cluster meetings.
Implemented diverse data collection tools on a weekly basis and generated comprehensive reports for donors.
Undertook other responsibilities as assigned by my supervisor.

I served as the M&E Coordinator with IDSP-Pakistan, overseeing the \"Zaanth\" education project. Sponsored by the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF), this initiative was implemented across five districts in Balochistan. The project\'s primary objectives were to:

Establish 50 community-based learning centers.
Set up 5 skills and professional development centers catering to excluded and out-of-school children and youth.

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

Designed and implemented the project\'s M&E framework.
Developed various reporting formats, including field visit reports, monthly reports, Logical Framework Approach (LFA), and baseline survey tools.
Screened, appraised, analyzed, and reported assessment data.
Assessed the project\'s potential target beneficiaries using monitoring tools.
Designed student learning and assessment tools, aligning them with teaching modules.
Planned and conducted capacity-building trainings on topics such as teaching pedagogy, children\'s cognitive development, creative thinking, lesson planning, and action research.
Developed comprehensive project reports and shared them with the donor.
Created and presented project deliverables and achievements to government officials, donors, and community stakeholders.

I served as a Team Leader with WESS to oversee the education project titled \"Mitigating Child Labor through Education.\" This initiative, funded by Save the Children UK and the US Department of Labor (USDOL), aimed to provide direct educational services to 7,500 working and at-risk children in Balochistan. The project was implemented in two districts: Quetta and K. Abdullah.
Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

Established 115 Non-Formal Education (NEF) Centers, 20 Early Child Education Centers, and 10 Learning Resource Centers within government high schools.
Facilitated the rehabilitation of infrastructure in 30 government schools.
Provided annual academic materials to 2,500 at-risk children in formal schools.
Coordinated training for 500 youths (50% female) through subcontracting Implementing Partners (IPs). The training focused on stone cutting, carving, and polishing to enhance livelihoods.
Organized and celebrated various international days in alignment with the project\'s mission.
Supervised project staff, monitored activities, liaised with government officials and donors, and managed narrative and financial reporting.
Controlled project budgets and oversaw planning, conducting, and facilitating capacity-building trainings.
Managed logistics and overall operations of the project.

I served as the Program Secretary in the operations section with BEF. This position was primarily secretarial, where I supported the Manager of Operations with a variety of administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities:

Assisted in arranging both internal and external meetings, some involving high-ranking officials.
Managed appointment scheduling and maintained the supervisor\'s calendar.
Received and welcomed visitors to the office.
Handled and screened telephone calls.
Took minutes or notes during meetings.
Typed correspondence, documents, and reports.
Arranged travel logistics for the supervisor.
Performed liaison duties, coordinating with other office departments.
Maintained section files and records.

I served as a Research Lead Fellow at IDSP-Pakistan within the ESRA Program\'s \"Education Policy and Planning\" component.
Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

Developed a sectorial profile for District Pishin.
Led a professional research study titled \"1992-Native Language Experiences in Balochistan Formal Education.\" This study was directly supervised by IED-AKU.
Selected the research subject, objectives, and questions based on 40 Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with stakeholders, including the Education Department staff, community members, political representatives, district administration, civil societies, student and teacher unions.
Designed data collection tools tailored for interviews, FGDs, and surveys.
Conducted workshops, seminars, and dialogues for community mobilization and data collection.
Liaised with various government bodies, including the Curriculum Wing, Provincial Textbook Board, Provincial Institute for Teacher Education, Education Administration Department, and Examination Board for secondary data collection.
Oversaw all aspects of the research process, from designing the study outline, literature review, data collection and entry, to screening, analyzing, and drafting the research report.
Managed the publicizing and dissemination of the research findings.
Translated the research study into both Urdu and English.
Disseminated the research findings and report during an international conference held in Quetta.