A clear headed, focused and result oriented individual with intense development and humanitarian experience. Started career in development sector in 2007. Incumbent has expert level experience and knowledge of Human and Institutional Development, Integrated Rural Development, Social Mobilization and awareness raising. Had the opportunity to visit and experiment social development ideas in 20 districts of Pakistan. Has led planning and designing of over 30 projects across Pakistan. Well versed in contemporary development practices and norms. Through understanding of development challenges of Pakistan with a special focus on issues faced by civil society organization.
Leadership qualities and personality development achieved by conscious efforts. Significant experience of using these especially in mass public communications & negotiations and generally in day to day business. Significant strategic management experience since 2009. Up to the mark analytical skills and situational awareness tools enables the incumbent to maintain a sharp grip on on-going projects under incumbent’s responsibility. Believes in results based management and starts with end (outcome) in mind.
Has strategic (partnership) experience with ARC, UNHCR, GIZ, CIDA, UNOCHA, Qatar Red Crescent, World Food Program (WFP), UN-HABITAT, Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO), ED-LINKS, Concern Rapid, Qatar Charity, and UNDP.
Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople
• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
• Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
• Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople
• Scoping out and determining the feasibility of producing final creative work in a
variety of media.
• Sourcing quotes and producing estimates for work to be produced.
• Negotiating with external suppliers, including agents representing artists.
• Ensuring the correct licensing of artistic material across all formats and locations
within agreed timings.
• Maintaining quality standards across the production of all creative work.
• Planning and managing timing schedules that fit the needs of the client brief and
budget.
• Reporting progress of all work and any anticipated deviation from planned timings
and costs
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
Report and escalate to management as needed
Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Assesses proposals, including conceptual, methodological, operational, evaluative, and financial aspects;
Identifies and develops research proposals in accordance with Centre policies;
Incorporates, at the project design stage, plans for dissemination and utilization of research results;
Develop partnerships with other funding agencies to support project activities,
Negotiates with researchers to increase the use they make of research as input in policy formulation; and
Prepares project documents for approval.
Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes
Recruit and train personnel and allocate responsibilities and office space
Assess staff performance and provide coaching and guidance to ensure maximum efficiency
Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations
Manage schedules and deadlines
Monitor inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints
Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation
Oversee facilities services, maintenance activities and tradespersons (e.g electricians)
Organize and supervise other office activities (recycling, renovations, event planning etc.)
Ensure operations adhere to policies and regulations
Keep abreast with all organizational changes and business developments
Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
Manage the recruitment and selection process
Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization
Nurture a positive working environment
Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
Maintain pay plan and benefits program
Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management