Profile Summary:
I am a dynamic and highly motivated professional with nearly 18 years of proven success in spearheading impactful projects with international and national organizations. Seeking a position where I can leverage my excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and extensive experience in diverse sectors. Proficient in report writing, MS Office, spreadsheets, email communication, and digital marketing.
Personal Attributes:
Highly organized and efficient team player with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a sense of responsibility. Known for building positive relationships and approaching tasks with a positive attitude, resulting in numerous accomplishments throughout my career.
Key Achievements:
• Led successful initiation, implementation, and management of substantial projects funded by prestigious organizations like UKAID, UNICEF, UNESCO, ERRA, WFP, and FCO.
• Contributed significantly to Adult Literacy, Non-Formal Education, Universal Primary Education, poverty alleviation, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change, and grassroots-level resource mobilization.
• Specialized expertise in Education, Child Protection, Women's empowerment, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), DRR, Climate Change and livelihood development.
• Passionate about the Education sector, driving initiatives for education development and making a lasting impact.
My career is marked by a track record of achieving results in various domains, making me a valuable asset to any organization seeking a dedicated and accomplished professional.
Project Management:
• Efficiently led end-to-end project management, ensuring timely planning, execution, and evaluation. Achieved project milestones and objectives within set timelines.
Stakeholder Coordination:
• Fostered effective collaboration with government agencies, civil societies, and humanitarian partners for a unified emergency response. Improved efficiency and effectiveness in interventions.
Capacity Building:
• Empowered and formed 25 Village Disaster Management Committees (VDMCs) and local authorities through impactful capacity-building sessions, enhancing community disaster response capabilities.
Emergency Preparedness:
• Implemented robust Early Warning Systems (EWS) and disaster preparedness strategies, minimizing the impact of natural disasters on vulnerable communities and ensuring swift responses.
Budget Management:
• Effectively oversaw the allocation and utilization of project funds, ensuring transparency and efficiency in financial management for optimized resource utilization.
Reporting and Documentation:
• Prepared comprehensive progress reports, documenting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned accurately, facilitating informed decision-making for future projects.
Environmental Sustainability:
• Collaborated to promote environmental sustainability through green interventions (Nursery Raising, Drip Irrigation) and block plantations, contributing to the well-being of the community and ecosystem.
Risk Assessment:
• Conducted periodic risk assessments and vulnerability mapping, enabling proactive disaster risk reduction planning, ensuring community safety.
Standards Adherence:
• Adhered to Sphere standards and humanitarian principles, maintaining high-quality standards in emergency response activities for improved service delivery.
Coordination Meetings:
• Organized and participated in coordination meetings with stakeholders, facilitating critical information exchange, needs assessment, and joint intervention planning for a well-coordinated response.
Timely Execution:
• Ensured the prompt execution of project activities, addressing urgent needs of flood-affected communities, minimizing harm, and maximizing positive impact.
Impact Assessment:
• Conducted thorough impact assessments, measuring effectiveness and efficiency, and adapting strategies as needed to achieve desired results and enhance future planning.
Training and Workshops:
• Organized successful training sessions and workshops for project staff and community members, enhancing skills and knowledge in disaster preparedness and recovery.
Community Engagement:
• Actively engaged with affected communities, fostering participation and involvement in project activities, resulting in increased community resilience.
Outcome-oriented Approach:
• Implemented an outcome-oriented approach, continuously monitoring project outcomes and making necessary adjustments, ensuring consistent achievement and exceeding of desired results.
M&E Plan Development:
Developed and implemented a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan collaboratively with the project team and donor, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Monitoring System Establishment:
• Established and maintained an effective project monitoring system, meticulously tracking progress against goals and objectives, ensuring real-time visibility into project performance.
Data Collection Tools and Methodologies:
• Developed and implemented project-specific data collection tools and methodologies, enhancing the precision and relevance of collected data.
Regular Monitoring Visits:
• Conducted regular monitoring visits to project sites, ensuring the adherence of project activities to established goals and objectives, and providing timely corrective measures when necessary.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
• Analyzed and reported on project data, identifying trends, successes, challenges, and improvement areas, providing actionable insights for informed decision-making.
Progress Reporting:
• Provided regular progress reports to the project team and the donor, offering a comprehensive overview of project advancements and outcomes.
Training and Capacity Building:
• Ensured project staff and partners were proficient in the M&E plan, data collection tools, and methodologies through effective training sessions, enhancing overall project execution.
Impact and Effectiveness Evaluations:
• Conducted periodic evaluations to assess project impact and effectiveness, allowing for continuous improvement and refinement of project strategies.
Technical Input in Review Meetings:
• Actively participated in project review meetings, providing valuable technical input to the project team for informed decision-making and strategic adjustments.
Data Security and Storage:
• Ensured proper storage and security of project data, implementing measures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information.
Endowment Cash flow Management:
• Effectively managed the cash flow of the endowment, ensuring smooth financial operations and liquidity.
Asset Allocation Monitoring:
• Monitored and optimized asset allocation strategies, aligning investment portfolios with the endowment\'s financial objectives.
Accurate Investment Performance Reporting:
• Ensured precise and timely reporting of quarterly and cumulative investment performance for both individual managers and the entire endowment, providing transparent insights.
Custody and Recordkeeping:
• Oversaw proper custody of endowment holdings and maintained meticulous recordkeeping on all investment transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Agreement Preparation:
• Managed the preparation of agreements with managers, mutual funds, brokers, and securities custodians, ensuring contractual clarity and compliance.
Investment Consultant Management:
• Supervised and coordinated activities with the investment consultant (if applicable), leveraging their expertise for informed decision-making.
Investment Committee Support:
• Provided essential staff support for the investment committee, including scheduling meetings, distributing reports in advance, and offering comprehensive reports for board of trustee meetings.
Task Facilitation for Board Meetings:
• Facilitated necessary staff work for the investment committee, ensuring smooth operations and contributing to effective decision-making.
Endowment Committee Assignments:
• Successfully completed any additional tasks assigned by the endowment committee, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to meeting organizational goals.
• HAI Team Training:
• Completed necessary training from the HAI team, acquiring essential knowledge and skills.
• Teacher and Student Training/Workshops:
• Conducted training workshops for teachers and students in all schools within the assigned cluster, enhancing educational practices.
• Basic Trainer Role:
• Acted as a basic trainer in the field, providing fundamental training to educators and students.
• Follow-up Visits and Monitoring:
• Conducted follow-up visits to subject schools, monitoring the performance of Co-Curricular teachers (CCTs) and student clubs.
• Material and Guidance Provision:
• Provided necessary material and guidance to Co-Curricular teachers and student clubs, facilitating their activities.
• Competitions Organization:
• Organized competitions within subject schools, fostering a healthy and competitive environment among different clubs.
• Regional Coordinator Support:
• Assisted the Regional Coordinator in successfully implementing the project, contributing to its overall success.
• School Activities Monitoring:
• Monitored the activities and events of all schools within the cluster, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Liaison with Education Department:
• Established liaison with the education department for the smooth running of the project, fostering collaboration.
• Issue Resolution and Reporting:
• Addressed any issues promptly within the cluster and kept the Project Regional Coordinator informed.
• Institutional Relationships:
• Established rapport with heads of institutions and Education Development Officers (EDOs) in the region.
• Project Improvement Suggestions:
• Provided suggestions for the successful implementation of the project, contributing valuable insights.
• Emergency Support:
• In case of emergencies, provided support by relieving neighboring Educational Technicians (ET) for follow-up visits in the cluster.
• Timely Reporting:
• Ensured the timely submission of all required reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Review Meetings Participation:
• Arranged and actively participated in review meetings, supporting the Regional Coordinator in the same.
• Ad-hoc Assignments:
• Completed any other assignments assigned by management, demonstrating flexibility and dedication to project objectives.
• Technical Coordination:
• Facilitated the Project Manager in technical coordination of project activities, ensuring quality and timely implementation with the involvement of staff and communities.
• Work Plan Development:
• Conferred with respective staff to outline work plans, assigning duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority for effective project execution.
• Administrative Management:
• Managed administrative functions, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with project requirements.
• Event Coordination:
• Coordinated visits, meetings, workshops, and scheduled programs, facilitating organized and productive project activities.
• Survey Supervision and Reporting:
• Supervised the survey process and assisted in writing reports, ensuring accurate and comprehensive documentation of project activities.
• Material Development:
• Developed, designed, and printed materials required for project activities, maintaining a consistent and professional project image.
• Stakeholder Liaison:
• Liaised with schools and other key stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Quality Assurance:
• Ensured quality and management of project activities, aiming for the achievement of desired outcomes.
• Coordination with READ Headquarters:
• Facilitated the Project Manager in coordinating with READ Headquarters and Field to plan, direct, and manage activities within time and funding parameters.
• Consultant Collaboration:
• Coordinated with consultants to support the implementation of project activities, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Participation in Awareness Activities:
• Actively participated in relevant meetings, forums, and activities to create awareness about the project.
• Utilization of M&E Results:
• Utilized Monitoring and Evaluation results to improve the quality of project implementation.
• Stakeholder Selection:
• Facilitated the Project Manager in selecting the right stakeholders for project activities, ensuring the involvement of students, teachers, mothers, and community members for desired outcomes.
• Staff Hiring and Management:
• Participated in the hiring of qualified project staff in coordination with Human Capital Management (HCM). Ensured accurate contracts, agreements, and staff appraisals completed on time.
• Cost-effectiveness:
• Ensured cost-effectiveness in project operations, optimizing resource utilization.
• Problem Solving and Evaluation:
• Recognized and solved potential problems, evaluating project/program effectiveness for continuous improvement.
• Operating Procedures:
• Established operating procedures for the project/program, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Reporting and Communication:
• Reported concerns to the respective supervisor, maintaining transparent communication channels.
• Ad-hoc Assignments:
• Completed any other related assignments as assigned by respective supervisors, demonstrating flexibility and dedication to project objectives.
• Community Promoter Support:
• Facilitated and provided guidance to community promoters in conducting dialogues and planning processes with communities for the formation of IKE groups.
• Madrasah Registration Facilitation:
• Facilitated meetings with officials of unregistered Madaris, guiding them through the registration process.
• Event Management:
• Managed and facilitated community-focused events, trainings, workshops, ensuring effective community engagement.
• Data Management:
• Maintained comprehensive and accurate data regarding field activities for effective record-keeping.
• Appraisal and Baseline Monitoring:
• Facilitated and monitored field appraisal and baseline activities, maintaining documentation in prescribed formats.
• IKE Group Formation Guidance:
• Guided and facilitated Community Promoters in the formation of IKE groups, ensuring adherence to project requirements.
• Process Monitoring Facilitation:
• Facilitated the monitoring team in process monitoring and participated in mid-term or annual reviews, providing essential information.
• Field Team Planning:
• Prepared and finalized field team plans on a monthly and quarterly basis for seamless field activities.
• Review Meeting Organization:
• Organized and facilitated planning review meetings of the Social Mobilization (SM) team, preparing task frameworks according to organizational formats.
• IKE Group Meetings Oversight:
• Ensured the regularity of IKE group meetings, promoting consistent community engagement and participation.
• Periodic Report Preparation:
• Prepared and developed periodic reports, summarizing field activities and outcomes.
• Field Issue Reporting:
• Regularly reported on field issues and concerns, contributing to informed decision-making.
• Knowledge Sharing:
• Shared lessons learned for the continuous improvement of Social Mobilization/Program strategies.
• Project Coordination:
• Coordinated with all Project Coordinators and the field team for the effective execution of the project at the community level.
• Stakeholder Coordination and Representation:
• Coordinated with external stakeholders and represented the organization at different relevant forums as required, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Stakeholder Coordination:
• Coordinated with District Line departments and other stakeholders, fostering collaboration for effective implementation of the Literacy Program.
• Literacy Committee Organization:
• Organized communities under the umbrella of the Literacy Committee, ensuring a collective approach to literacy initiatives.
• Capacity Building and Awareness:
• Conducted capacity-building activities using advanced social mobilization approaches, raising awareness about the Literacy Program within the community.
• District Implementation Plan (DIP) Preparation:
• Prepared the District Implementation Plan in consultation with the Literacy Committees, outlining strategic approaches for program execution.
• Literacy Teachers Training:
• Ensured the training of all Literacy Teachers on all books, enhancing their effectiveness in delivering literacy education.
• Timely Book Assessments:
• Ensured the timely assessment of books 1, 2, Math, and 3 within five days after completion, maintaining program integrity.
• Baseline Assessment Oversight:
• Ensured 100% baseline assessment by Literacy Committees and Local Area Supervisors (LAS), ensuring accurate program evaluation.
• Local Area Supervisors Training:
• Designed and conducted training for Local Area Supervisors, enhancing their capabilities in overseeing literacy centers.
• Verification and Reporting:
• Verified reports of literacy centers on a sample basis, forwarding them to the Regional Literacy Coordinator for review.
• Technical Assistance Provision:
• Provided technical assistance to Literacy Committees and monitoring staff through regular monitoring and training sessions.
• Weekly Meetings and Presence:
• Conducted weekly meetings with Literacy Coordinators and maintained at least 25% presence in Local Supervisor\'s weekly meetings.
• Progress Reporting:
• Submitted fortnightly progress and monitoring reports to the Provincial Coordinator, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Target Achievement:
• Accomplished targets of the literacy program within stipulated time frames, aligning with Head Office directives.
• Monthly Review Meetings:
• Conducted monthly review meetings with EDO Literacy and Education, fostering coordination and addressing program challenges.
• Training Needs Analysis (TNA):
• Conducted Training Needs Analysis activities for district literacy staff, analyzing and forwarding findings to Head Office through the Provincial Literacy Coordinator.
• Finances Disbursement and Record Keeping:
• Ensured timely disbursement of finances to all stakeholders and maintained accurate financial records for the literacy program.
• Database Compilation:
• Compiled a database of learners in prescribed formats or using the LIMIS database program, ensuring accurate learner tracking.
• District Visits:
• Conducted at least four days of visits in the district every week, overseeing program implementation and addressing on-ground issues