As an international relations graduate with experience in the development and humanitarian sector, my career objective is to continue making a meaningful impact in the lives of communities through poverty graduation initiatives. I am committed to using my skills and knowledge to contribute to projects and initiatives that promote social justice, equality, and sustainable development.
Assist the supervisor in research and writing tasks and preparation of documents and materials.
Track project deliverables and financial targets and report regularly.
Oversee the design of projects and programs focused on graduation and economic inclusion.
Identification of new projects & support in proposals development to diversify the poverty graduation by introducing innovative activities.
Effective coordination and planning of poverty graduation activities.
Strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, re-designing, implementation, and monitoring of the program/projects.
Assists in the establishment technical and vocational skills centre in the targeted project area and support in the technical skills training program.
Conduct market assessment for vocational trainings / tool kits and to develop market linkages and value chain development.
Assists to develop linkages of target group with relevant line departments, public & private institutions, financial institutions and market for mainstreaming their work and seeking additional services/support.
Prepare, review, and/or edit project progress reports (monthly, interim, final, etc.) and share them with the supervisor for review to ensure quality reports are submitted.
Monitor program implementation as and when assigned.
Represent the team at meetings, conferences, and workshops, when assigned.
Coordinate with the project teams for the preparation of program budgets spending plans and work plans.
Analyze project expenditures against budget and coordinate with relevant department/staff on invoicing of clients.
Assist the supervisor in analyze work plans against project deliverables.
Responsible for designing new projects, budgeting, developing concept notes and project proposals, conducting research, coordinating with internal teams.
Role and Responsibilities:
Proposal Development
Maintained and updated the organization's program development database, tracking proposals and opportunities.
Developed high-quality concept notes, proposals, and project documents for various donors, including government agencies, international NGOs, foundations, and corporate partners.
Conducted background research to inform project design, including data collection on sector trends, needs assessments, and community engagement.
Collaborated with program teams to ensure alignment of proposals with organizational goals and donor requirements.
Prepared budget of new projects in coordination with the finance team.
Supported the process of partnership development strategy.
Strategic support in joint programming with Consortiums and other key partners.
Program Design and Research
Supported the development of innovative project ideas based on evidence, best practices, and needs assessments.
Conducted desk research, literature reviews, and stakeholder analysis to support project design and ensure the program’s relevance to beneficiaries.
Assisted in the design of logical frameworks, project timelines, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans.
Coordination and Communication
Liaison with internal departments (e.g., M&E, finance, field teams) to ensure effective collaboration on proposal development and project design.
Kept up to date with relevant sector trends, donor guidelines, and funding priorities and shared this knowledge with colleagues.
Maintained professional relationship and engagement with key partners and Consortiums
Plan & implement vocational and enterprise development/micro-enterprises activities and support developing community led strategy for the implementation of Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) to reduce poverty.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conducted baseline and prefeasibility study of the project area.
Assisted MEAL in Pre and Post KAP Surveys.
Supported in establishment of technical and vocational skills centre in project areas.
Assists in designing training course content and tool kits for different trades with consultation of various stakeholders.
Conducts market assessment for vocational trainings / tool kits and to develop market linkages.
Designs grants packages inform of Cash or in-kind for different enterprises.
Facilitated in identification of resource person/institutes for trainings and income generation activities (IGAs).
Conducted Post Distribution monitoring in the targeted project area and record finding and lesson learned.
Conducts Follow up visits of enterprises supported by the project interventions.
Manage database of the Rightholders and generate qualitative and quantitative reports.
Prepares beneficiaries progress tracking sheet for record keeping.
Conducts households surveys in collaboration with Community organizations for developing Livelihood Investment Plans (LIPs) of the right holders.
Assists Project officer in needs assessments report of the operational areas for livelihood interventions.
Conduct field visits for data validation and data collection.
Collect and review documents case studies, lessons learned, best practices and conduct beneficiary tracking.
Document all progress, challenges, and learning for future implementation of the similar projects and accountability.
Motivates and moral/ technical support the entrepreneurs in developing and managing their enterprises.
Assists in the preparation of progress reports, Success and Learning Stories.
Supports in proposals development to diversify the business options by introducing innovative activities.
Effective coordination and planning of activities.
Proper planning and execution of activities while consulting all concern.
Ensures timely completion of all activities while adhering quality aspects.
Progress sharing with line management on regular basis along with developing projects monthly, interim and closed out reports.
Develops criteria, assessment tools & finalize it after proper consultation with line management.
Monitors of all interventions & sharing timely feedback with line management.
Gauges impacts of all interventions & share report with all concern.
Identifies resource persons for capacity building component under livelihoods.
Identifies gaps, avoid overlaps and duplication of grants/project activities.
Advise the field teams on best practices and approaches on sustainable livelihoods and ensure effective implementation.
Strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of the program/projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assisted in conduction of needs assessment / base line / surveys for data collection in the project areas.
Assisted project team in Identification & prioritization of most vulnerable / marginalized villages through PRA tools.
Assisted in Formation, revitalization, strengthening of community development committees / organizations by ensuring the inclusion of all segments of society on a sustainable basis.
Facilitated project team in signing term of partnership (TOP) with committees (Cos/ LSO).
Assisted in conduction of broad based community meetings (BBCM) / stake holder’s workshop at the community level.
Capacity building of communities in terms of development of new proposals, CMST, LMST, advocacy planning and campaigning etc.
Motivating the communities for the monthly contribution of saving schemes.
Regular follow-up and monitoring of project activities & timely reporting of identified gaps with the best possible solutions.
Facilitated CO / LSO profiling i.e. collection of primary level data for situation analysis of the communities and compilation of surveys being conducted on various issues in the project area.
Preparation of weekly / monthly work plans against PMT (performance measured time frame) by ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks in stipulated time period.
Maintained hard record that includes field visits reports, CO meeting minutes, beneficiary data, assessment record, distribution record & other documentation.
Extended support to MEAL / MIS / Communications staff for gathering desired information.
Assisted in identification & documentation of organizational successes for show casing IR work.
Facilitated in the arrangement of IRP / donors visits to project areas.
Participation and facilitation in the implementation of IR seasonal programmes.
Preparing lesson plans, delivering lectures, conducting classes, assigning and evaluation of home assignments of Students.