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A development and humanitarian sector practitioner experienced in proposal and project development, fund raising, grant management, stakeholder management, communication and reporting. With a diverse background in ngos and consultancy firm, well versed in development of proposals, research papers, donor reports, methodical research & analysis, and effective communication.Worked for a range of donor agencies and international and local organizations supporting the development and implementation of programmes/projects focusing on emergency response, early recovery and long-term development such as education, entrepreneurship, technical and vocational training, agriculture, food and livelihood (FSL), WASH and climate change. Design and review strategy and research content including presentations, project reports, white papers, communication materials, and case studies/success stories to present organizational outlook to public and private sector including government representatives, civil society, and donors for effective fund raising.


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Programme Development Officer
ACF International | Action Against Hunger
جولائی ۲۰۲۰ - موجودہ | Islamabad, Pakistan

Objective 1: To support fundraising identification and organization, and support in development of proposals and concept notes in line with the Action Against Hunger Pakistan Mission and international strategies as well as donor requirements

Support the senior program development manager in drafting the resource mobilization strategy and policies, and revise and update them as and when required;
Carry-out periodic donors mapping, identify potential funding opportunities with donors, and update the grants tracker on regular basis;
Preparation of opportunities analysis for the new opportunities;
Development of concept paper and project proposal against the guidelines provided by the prospective donor and getting the feedback and support from the Programme, Finance and Management as relevant.
As advised by the line manager, coordinate with HQs (as relevant) to ensure that project proposals are submitted on timely basis and fulfill all requirements.
Liaison, coordinate and correspond with institutional donors, trusts and foundations and maintain good working relations.
Ensure updating of concept notes, proposal and report in database and system.

Objective 2: To undertake new researches for identification of new approaches, and technologies available worldwide, and prepare the research analysis, briefs, and papers to be used for the Pakistan Mission
Tasks & responsibilities

Undertake research using appropriate tools with the aim of providing information and analysis for understanding the subject (nutrition specific and sensitive FSL/WASH and DRR) development issue in Pakistan;
Provide information on what research is already available in the subject and where the programing can be drafted including in cross cutting areas involving economic and social development
Assist in conceptualization and preparation of the research analysis, delivery of written reports, paper and briefs and its contribution towards new researches concept notes development
Ensure support of PD team to partners and other team members in collating information and preparing analytical reports in line with the Donor’s requirements.

Objective 3: To support program teams in finalization of donor and HQ reports
Tasks & responsibilities

Support PD team in finalization of internal and external (donor required) progress reports which includes but not limited to APRs, CRFU, Quarterly Reports, and donor reports;
Provide editorial support to project teams for review of reports and documents and ensure the quality and presentation of reports shared externally;
Organize periodic training session with project team on effective report writing;
Travel to the field sites as needed to support program reporting

Objective 4: To support internal coordination within the Action Against Hunger Pakistan mission
Tasks & responsibilities

Facilitate maintenance of an opportunities and grants tracker, and ensure regular and timely sharing of formats and requirements with the relevant departments;
Facilitate in regular update of reporting calendar and maintaining follow-up with team for timely finalization of reports.
Support grant opening, review, and closing meetings, including attendance at meetings;
Arrange and minute regular internal coordination meetings such as WCM, MCM, QCM, KOM etc.
Comply with all internal policies processes and procedures including financial management systems.
Maintain and regularly update the program development data archive both in soft and hard form which includes proposals, contracts and reports.

Objective 5 (Gender): To ensure inclusion across departmental work and within/by the team
Tasks & responsibilities

Support mission level qualification for gender marker;
Encourage inclusion within recruitment, training and promotion;
Ensure inclusion within departmental planning, implementation and reporting.

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Senior Project Development Officer
ACTED Pakistan
جولائی ۲۰۲۰ - جولائی ۲۰۲۰ | Islamabad, Pakistan

Coordination

Acting as a key focal point for particular projects as assigned;
Support internal coordination meetings;
Support provincial level cluster and other external reporting and representation.

Visibility and fundraising

Design thematic factsheets, brochure and presentations to raise the profile of ACTED on thematic topics to current and potential partners and donors.

Project development and management

Lead on donor reporting for projects;
Develop humanitarian and development proposals;
Organise PD filing and records in soft and hard copy;
Support strategic planning upon request.

Grant Management

Ensure that contractual obligations (including visibility requirements are known and met by Program, AMEU, and FLATs teams;
Participate in the kick-off and close out meetings for each project;
Participate in developing quality narrative reports, in liaison with ACTED HQ GMU and Finance;
Develop communication plans for each project to ensure all contractual communication indicators are met, as relevant;
Develop ACTEDs external communication materials about specific activities in alignment with the communication plans, including articles, success stories, etc.
Contribute to effective partner follow up, including through technical support in developing communication and reporting plans on relevant project.

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Project Development Officer
ACTED Pakistan
جنوری ۲۰۲۰ - جون ۲۰۲۰ | Islamabad, Pakistan


Responsible for Project Cycle Management and Reporting
Facilitated the development and implementation of project cycle management;
Liaised regularly with Area Coordinators, Program Managers and technical staff to ensure solid knowledge and follow up on project implementation and the production of quality reports across areas and across Donors;
Ensured that reporting and contractual requirements are met and that donor reports reflect the progress and status of projects in a transparent, timely and professional manner.
Ensured in particular that reporting guidelines, formats, philosophy, deadlines for each project and donor are communicated clearly and standardized across the country for new and on-going project.
Worked in close relation with Finance Department and ACTED HQ to ensure greater coherence between financial and narrative reports, and ensure steady cash inflow based on the timeliness and quality of report submissions.
Ensured that all meetings are held and documented (monthly management meetings, capital coordination meetings, area coordination meetings, weekly base meetings, quarterly country coordination meetings);
Drafted and / or supervise agenda and minutes of country-wide meetings.
Proposal Development, External Relations and Donor Strategy
Updated monthly the reporting follow up and ensure smooth and regular communication with ACTED HQ Project Development Department.
Mobilized Area Coordinators, Program Managers and technical staff to ensure that proposals are developed in a cohesive and professional manner and in line with ACTED country strategy and donor requirements;
Acted as point of contact for all Donor communication, including the organization of and hosting of Donor visits in the field.
External Communication
Ensured continuum of PR activities, including formal presentations, engaging media for coverage on success stories, updating project-specific and regional fact sheets, and documenting publications featuring ACTED in the media ;
Participated in ACTED Global communication strategy by providing regular informal updates on projects, by sending pictures and articles on projects progress and/or specific events for ACTED Newsletter and Annual Report.

Pojects
- Project Officer: FCDO project which combines non-formal education with technical skills for livelihood opportunities for most marginalized girls.
-Project Officer: EU funded TVET/Livelihhood market led project.
-Reporting Officer: USAID Integrated Multisectoral response

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Project Development Assistant
ACTED Pakistan
جون ۲۰۱۹ - دسمبر ۲۰۱۹ | Islamabad, Pakistan

• Compile reports for donors, authorities or clusters including development of templates and timelines as well as inter department coordination as necessary.
• Develop ACTED Pakistan communications and visibility activities including regular flash news and articles, as well as office and field visibility.
• Develop project proposals, concept notes, amendments and strategies.
• Represent ACTED Pakistan in the meetings of clusters, partners, donors and other external stakeholders;
• Prepare minuting of internal coordination and other meetings;
• Conduct follow up and oversight of assigned projects to ensure streamlined implementation and reporting;
• Carry out field visits to support general operations of Project Development.

Trainings:
• “Protection in Migration and Humanitarian Action” by IOM 22nd November – 24th November 2019
• “Shelter and Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM)” by IOM 11th September – 13th September 2019
• “Child Protection and Safeguarding” by ACTED 4th July 2019 - 5th July 2019

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Research Associate
VTT Global
مارچ ۲۰۱۸ - مئی ۲۰۱۹ | Islamabad, Pakistan


Proposal and Content Development, and Reporting
 Supported the development of concept notes/EOIs/proposals for contracts and grants; by coordinating within the Business Development team and communicating with clients (International/Local Donors agencies, and Government Authorities).
Prepared research grounds as per the guidelines provided in a Request for Proposal (RFP), to prepare a project’s context and background, capacity statement, methodological framework, team structure, workplan narrative, risk assessment matrix, and communication strategy (based on services consisting of project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and strategy and transformation). 
Designed and review strategy and research content including presentations, project reports, white papers, communication materials, and case studies/success stories.
Conducted Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), assist in designing protocols, transcription, coding themes and conduct of qualitative data triangulation. Monitoring and Evaluation.
Supported Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager and M&E Specialist in creating framework and procedures for the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
Supported in drafting methodologies and approach for conducting baseline thru endline and impact assessments. 
Supported in reviewing donor reports to ensure high-quality reports are submitted on time for project/program. Management Support
Supported in the management of ongoing projects through; team administration, planning of activities, timely preparation and submission of reports; and relationship building with the relevant client. 
Identified and record potential bidding opportunities; conduct, track, and maintain records of communications with stakeholders including donors, Government officials, and implementing partners; as Account Manager. 
Coordinated internal and external strategy meetings.

-Reporting Officer:  Adam Smith International  (ASI)   Annual Household Survey of OOSC in KP.

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Program Associate
Poverty Eradication Initiative
جولائی ۲۰۱۷ - فروری ۲۰۱۸ | Islamabad, Pakistan

Proposal Development
• Supported the development of concept notes/EOIs/proposals/financial budgets for proposals and grants; by coordinating within the PDI team.
• Contributed to ongoing projects through; timely preparation and submission of reports; and relationship liaison with partners and staff.
Management Support
• Identified and recorded potential bidding opportunities; conducted, tracked, and maintained records of communications with stakeholders including donors, Government officials, and potential partners.
• Maintained record, documentation and archiving of submitted tender and proposals calls.
• Served as a point of contact for coordination and communication with organization staff and follow-ups.

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Editor
Humans of Pakistan
نومبر ۲۰۱٦ - جون ۲۰۱۷ | Islamabad, Pakistan

• Drafting life stories of people around Pakistan
• Editing

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Researcher
Freelancer
اکتوبر ۲۰۱۵ - ستمبر ۲۰۱٦ | Islamabad, Pakistan


تعلیم

Iqra University
بیچلرز, بیچلرز ان بزنس ایڈمنسٹریشن, BBA‎
Finance
CGPA 3.5/4
2009
Cambridge University
انٹرمیڈیٹ / اے لیول, اے لیول, A\'LEVELS‎
درجہ B
2005
Cambridge University
میٹرک / او لیول, او لیول, O\'LEVELS‎
درجہ B
2002

پیشہ ورانہ مہارتیں

متوسط Competent IT Skills
متوسط Computer Literacy
ماہر Computer Profcient
متوسط Cooordination Skills
متوسط Customer Service Systems
متوسط Documentation
ماہر Evaluating Risk
متوسط Excellent Writing Skills
متوسط Financial Compliance
متوسط Flexibility
ماہر Fluent in English
متوسط Good Computer Skills
متوسط HFO Operations Handling
ابتدائی Media Management
متوسط Official Tasks Handling
متوسط Oral Communciation
متوسط Partner Coordination
متوسط Partner Development
متوسط Proactive
متوسط Program Management Skills
متوسط Proposal Writing
متوسط Quality Control Processes Command
متوسط Reasrch and Development
متوسط Receptionist Duties
متوسط Report Writing Skills
متوسط Sensitivity
متوسط Sports Wear Knowledge
متوسط Strategic Partnerships
ابتدائی Student Assesment
متوسط Student Management
متوسط Written Oral and Communication

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