خلاصہ

Over the course of my 15-year professional career, I have predominantly worked in the national and international development and humanitarian sector. This tenure has allowed me to cultivate a wide range of skills and competencies, including:




  • Strategic Leadership and Management: I have gained extensive experience in leading and managing teams, guiding organizations towards their strategic objectives.




  • Policy Advocacy and High-Level Representation: I have effectively engaged in policy advocacy efforts and represented organizations at a high level, contributing to meaningful change.




  • Strategy Formulation and Planning: I excel in formulating and implementing strategic plans that drive organizational success.




  • Fundraising and Income Growth: I have a proven track record of securing funding and fostering income growth to support various initiatives.




  • Team Building: My ability to build and lead diverse teams, fostering collaboration among team members from different backgrounds, has been a significant asset.




  • Program Innovation: I've introduced innovative approaches to program development and implementation, enhancing effectiveness.




  • Budgeting and Financial Management: I am skilled in budgeting and financial management, ensuring optimal resource allocation.




  • Organizational Controls and Risk Management: I have effectively implemented internal controls and risk management strategies to safeguard organizational assets.




  • Research and Analysis: I am adept at conducting research and analysis to inform decision-making and program design.




  • Coordination and Networking: I have a strong aptitude for coordinating efforts and establishing valuable networks with partners and stakeholders.




  • Program Learning and Documentation: I prioritize continuous learning within programs and ensure thorough documentation of project outcomes and lessons learned.




Throughout my career, I have successfully led complex organizational change management processes, streamlined internal systems, and provided mentorship to cross-cultural teams of senior professionals. My work has consistently delivered measurable results in fragile and vulnerable communities through grassroots programming and evidence-based policy engagement dialogues.


I take pride in adopting an integrated and multispectral approach, with a particular focus on community-led initiatives aimed at realizing women's and human rights, addressing vulnerability and marginalization, and promoting equity and equality.


My areas of expertise encompass achieving business performance and service delivery, strategic planning, project management, resource mobilization, social mobilization, inter-organizational coordination, knowledge management, communications for development, donor liaison and reporting, internal and external stakeholder/partner collaborations, risk identification, risk mitigation, contingency planning, and monitoring and reporting against service delivery targets. When deviations occur from strategic plans and global/country-level visions, I am proactive in taking corrective action.

پراجیکٹس

Research Officer/Team Leader
Research Officer/Team Leader SCANS 2020 SCANS
Improving Access and Quality of Education through Political Voice
HUMQADAM School Constructions And Rehabilitation Program
Punjab Saaf Pani Company (PSPC) South

تجربہ

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District Project Manager
Human Development Commission (HDC)
دسمبر ۲۰۲۰ - موجودہ | Rahimyar Khan, Pakistan

·        Project Management: Develop and implement a comprehensive project plan, including setting clear objectives, work plans, timelines, and budgets. Monitor project progress and ensure timely and effective implementation of project activities. Identify and mitigate project risks and challenges.
·        Team Leadership: Provide overall leadership and guidance to the project team, including recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management. Foster a positive team culture and ensure that team members are motivated and equipped to effectively implement project activities.
·        Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and other relevant actors. Collaborate with them to gain their support and facilitate their participation in project activities. Represent the project in meetings, events, and forums at the district level.
·        Community Mobilization: Lead efforts to mobilize and engage local communities, especially women, in project activities. Conduct community sensitization and awareness sessions to promote understanding and participation. Organize community events, trainings, and workshops to empower women economically and promote their active involvement in income-generating activities.
·        Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation systems to track project progress and measure the impact of project activities. Collect and analyze project data, prepare reports, and provide timely feedback to stakeholders. Use monitoring and evaluation findings to inform project decision-making and adaptive management.
·        Financial Management: Oversee the financial management of the project, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with financial policies and procedures. Ensure that project funds are utilized efficiently and effectively, and financial records are maintained accurately and up-to-date.
·        Reporting and Documentation: Prepare regular project reports, including progress reports, financial reports, and other relevant documentation, and submit them to project funders, implementing partners, and other stakeholders as required. Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, reports, and other relevant records.

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Field Researcher
The Institute of Social and Policy Sciences (I-SAPS)
اپریل ۲۰۱۹ - موجودہ | Rahimyar Khan, Pakistan

·         Designed the questionnaire according to PESP ii & PMIU indicators
·         Conducted the training for field data collection team
·         Conducted  Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with District Education Authorities (DEA) Rahim Yar Khan and Rajan Pur District and ensured the presence of CEOs
·         Conducted Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with School Councils (SC) of boy & Girl Schools at  Rahim Yar Khan and Rajan Pur District
·         Compiled qualitative and quantative reports

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M&E Officer
Aurat Foundation (AF) Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) NSER
اگست ۲۰۱۸ - موجودہ | Rahimyar Khan, Pakistan

• To ensure comprehensive monitoring framework with this aim to provide support to the implementation team on regular basis AF Monitoring officer will be based in each district. The summary of monitoring responsibilities of MO at district level may include but not remain limited to the following:
• 1. Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in view of the different field activities and devise tools to develop monitoring reports;
• 2. Suggest corrective measures on the basis of observing any deviance from the original plan;
• 3. Undertake surprise visits to field areas involving core staff, key specialists and coordinators;
• 4. Ensure enumerators are being shadowed by Supervisor on regular basis;
• 5. Take corrective actions on the basis of the observations of BISP M&E /MIS/OR firm within the agreed timeframe. The corrective actions may include, but not remain limited to, rehiring of staff, re-conducting training and/or communication/mobilization activities, and recollection of data in a particular locality/area;

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Research Officer/Team Leader
Agha Khan University/ Trust for Vaccines & Immunization (TVI)
فروری ۲۰۲۰ - اکتوبر ۲۰۲۰ | Rahimyar Khan, Pakistan

·        Monitor & supervise Line listing activity of the selected clusters of various Districts of South Punjab (Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur Pur, Bahawal Nagar, Vehari, Khanewal, Muzafar Ghar, and Rajan Pur).
·        Monitor & supervise the data collection process on nutrition and SOSAS as per the project guidelines.
·         Monitor Physical Measurements of Children including Anthropometry (MAUC, Height & Weight), Vision Test, Hemoglobin Test, assessment of dental/oral hygiene   
·         Follow and ensure field implementation of project-related SOPs and guidelines, as defined in the research project
·         Liaise with all survey staff both in the community (Coordination with village elders) and all relevant stakeholders such as District administration, including DC, CEO Health, Health Nutrition Supervisor, SP and all influential for ensuring day to day activities of the survey in the field and troubleshooting
·         Responsible for day-to-day monitoring and validation (5% monitoring for validation of collected data) of the survey activities and staff. 
·         Prepare and deliver progress reports to the Regional Coordinator.
·         Assist in the preparation of periodic research and progress reports
·         Ensure quality control by random checks and field monitoring.
·         Responsible for ensuring the logistics and all other administrative support and requirements to survey staff.

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District Community Mobilization Officer
Punjab Saaf Pani Company (South)
ستمبر ۲۰۱۵ - اگست ۲۰۱۸ | Rahimyar Khan, Pakistan

Job Descriptions:
• Facilitate the process of behavior mapping at community, identify common barriers of Drinking water services and develop intervention.
• Support implementing partner in the implementation of the community mobilization activities of the Project.
• Facilitate partner agency at district and strengthen capacity of Community for health and link them with other self-help groups and organization for empowerment and behavior change regarding Safe Drinking Water.
• Support implementing partner in building partnerships with local cooperative organization for resource mobilization on Safe Drinking Water activities.
• Lead and oversee the process of identification of active key members/influential people for their meaningful participation to form Saaf Pani Tanzeems (SPTs)
• Facilitate partner SPTs in establishing formal relationship with reputed COs of the area to implement hygiene promotion program in the Scheme.
• Lead and supervise Saaf Pani Organization Network (SPON) to promote horizontal learning at Tehsil level which will be a cluster representative of PSPC – RWS and build its capacity through interaction with SPONs and similar NGOs.
• Provide support to Saaf Panni Organizations (SPOs) for planning of gender inclusive community engagement events at the local level on the importance of safe drinking water.
• Lead and supervise the process of identification of potential youth from local communities and submit a framework for Inclusive Youth Entrepreneurship model for Sahulat Center to engage youth in employment opportunities for their sustainable opportunities.
• Spread a parallel advocacy/awareness campaign for promotion of project activities.
• Responsible for behavioral Change Communication (BCC) Approach on Sanitation and Hygiene.
• Supervise the dissemination of behavior change communication material among communities.
• Facilitate project partners in holding District Level Events for Community Engagement.
• Provide on-going man

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Community Development Coordinator
IMC Worldwide - Humqadam School Construction & Rehabilitation Program (SCRP) DFID Funded
جولائی ۲۰۱۵ - جون ۲۰۱۷ | Rahimyar Khan, Pakistan

In my all allocated schools I persuaded/motivated CCSIs & SCs to develop their schools and in result they changed their barren schools into lush green model schools by the plantation of grass, flowers and trees. This all happened by the persuading communities that they are really owners of schools. Also those distinguished schools are visible.
Established good interpersonal relationships within the SST by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions;
Proactively built effective working relationships with District Education Officers, PTC/SC Members, CCSI members and civil society organizations.
Identified CBOs/NGOs as potential partners for Grants Program component.
Facilitated participation of stakeholders in launching seminars and other events.
Planned and actively facilitated establishment and capacity building of CCSIs using Community Development methodology steps:
 Initial entry and Information gathering
 Organization of Community Assemblies
 Community engagement with school infrastructure
 Community involvement in Implementation
 Consolidation and sustainability activities including identification of CBOs/NGOs as potential partners in Grants program.
 Using Capacity Assessment and Training Needs Analysis (TNA) tools to identify related training gaps including Cross Cutting elements / capacity gaps of target Customers:
 CCSIs;
 PTC/SCs
 School Support Team Colleagues
 CBOs/NGOs; and
 Self-Development.
Facilitated the delivery of related training interventions on project related modules to relevant Customer segments.
Participated in the organization and delivery of Introduction Cluster Training for PTC/SCs, DEOs and CCSIs.
Facilitated training of partner CBOs/NGOs in Grants programme.

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Manager Advocacy & Political Networking
Institute of Social & Policy Sciences (I-SAPS).
جولائی ۲۰۱۳ - جون ۲۰۱۵ | Rahimyar Khan, Pakistan

Improving Access and Quality of Education through Political Voice at District and Constituency Levels (ILM IDEAS Funded Project)
Job Discription
Overall managed of the Field Office and District Coordinators
Planned and managed all project activities and implementation as per work plan
Did senior level coordination – with Political Leadership Network, political parties, education department
Production and quality assurance of research outputs
Reporting to the Team Leader
Did continuous political analysis in project locations and preparation of district political profiles
Formed Political Leadership Support for Education Networks
Six-monthly stocktakes, meetings and briefings with the Networks
Liaison with media and civil society organizations
Overall responsibility and coordination for planning and implementation of all project activities within the districts
Day-to-day coordination with civil society, media, and members of the Political Leadership Network
School monitoring visits and collection of data

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District Gender Specialist (BS-18)
Gender Reforms Action Plans (GRAP), Women Development Department Government of the Punjab
مئی ۲۰۱۱ - جون ۲۰۱۳ | Rahimyar Khan, Pakistan

Identified any social or economic cause that goes against public interest
Collect information about the topic from the social, political and legal perspective
Interpreted the positive and negative aspects of the cause and find areas for improvement
Listed out the amendments that can be made to the existing portfolio of cause
Predicted the effects of the amendments and prepared a schedule for step by step implementation
Conducted Gender Analysis of Health & Education Departments at District level.
Increased the capacity of civil society organizations to advocate on women’s rights issues.
Institutionalized the gender equity considerations within participating government institutions as well as legislation of social procurement.
Worked with Organizational Development Specialist and Advocacy Specialist to ensure that gender is properly integrated into trainings and technical assistance to CSOs.
Contributed to the development of annual work plans, performance monitoring systems and tools, and writing of progress, quarterly and final program reports.
Coordinated with and support the Monitoring and Evaluation officer in meeting all M&E activity and performance indicator requirements.
Being a focal person was responsible to assist/ advise the Program Management Unit (PMU) / concerned district government/ line departments in planning, formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating project interventions pertaining to gender issues.
Identified the ways to involve local community in the planning and implementation of project activities, and developed cooperation and coordination between line departments and NGOs/CSOs.
Submitted the monthly/ quarterly/ annual progress reports to the PMU as well as the concerned District Government/ line Departments indicating progress achieved issues and recommendations for future plans.
Scanned all the development projects/ schemes, plans, proposals and budgets for ensuring adequate women

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Manager Health & Hygiene
Trust for Voluntary Organizations (TVO)- Unicef WASH Project
دسمبر ۲۰۱۰ - مئی ۲۰۱۱ | Rahimyar Khan, Pakistan

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Senior Project Manager
Female Youth Empowerment Center (FYEC) Funded by Royal Embassy of Belgium Islamabad
ستمبر ۲۰۰۸ - ستمبر ۲۰۱۰ | Bahawalpur, Pakistan

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District Program Manager (DPM) Volunteerism for Community Development (VCD)
National Commission for Human Development (NCHD)
جولائی ۲۰۰۷ - اگست ۲۰۰۸ | Multan, Pakistan

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Team Leader
Lodhran Pilot Project (LPP)
مئی ۲۰۰۷ - جولائی ۲۰۰۷ | Kasur, Pakistan

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Team Leader
Human Resource Development Society (HRDS)
اکتوبر ۲۰۰٦ - اپریل ۲۰۰۷ | Kasur, Pakistan

تعلیم

Shah Abdul Latif University
ماسٹرز, ماسٹرز ان آرٹس, M.A (Sociology)‎
Rural Sociology, Criminology, Applied Sociology
فی صد 51%
2006
Islamia University
بیچلرز, بیچلرز ان آرٹس, B.A‎
Journalism and Mass Communication, Sociology
فی صد 40%
2003
Pakistan Board of Technical Education Lahore
انٹرمیڈیٹ / اے لیول, انٹرمیڈیٹ ان کامرس, D.Com‎
Banking, Commerce
فی صد 47%
1998
BISE
میٹرک / او لیول, سائنس, Matric‎
Applied Marine Geo physics, Biology, Chemistry
فی صد 45%
1995

پیشہ ورانہ مہارتیں

ماہر Advocacy and campaigns
ماہر Expertise in water supply
ماہر Gender Analysis
ماہر Handling Assignments
ماہر Quality Improvement
ماہر Report Writing Skills
ماہر Water & Environmental Sanitation (WASH)

زبانیں

ماہر سرائیکی
ماہر پنجابی
ماہر اردو
ماہر انگریزی

Naveed آپکے جاننے والے

Muhammad Zahid Ali
Punjab Rural Municipal Services Company-PRMSC