Over two decades of experience in capacity development with international NGOs/United Nations, focusing on Education, Health, WASH, Emergency Response, DRR, Climate Change, Livelihoods,Sexual /Reproductive Health and Inclusive Education. Proven skills in project management, strategic planning, partnership building, and leadership. Committed to marginalized communities' empowerment and access to vital services. Dedicated to making a positive impact in the development sector./p/div
Don Bosco is a non-profit organization (NPO) committed to supporting disadvantaged youth worldwide.
As the Head of the Programs Don Bosco Educational Society Lahore . Presently my key responsibilities are as follows.
Supervise various Projects like Education, Livelihood/ Vocational Education, Emergency Response / DRR
Also supervise New Don Bosco School, Intermediate college and Hostel for orphan boys.
Capacity building of educational staff on Pedagogy Skills, Childhood Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education and Education for Children with Special Needs.
Assess and review monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths and weaknesses in program management Develop various vocational education programs to uplift youth from marginlized communities.
Develop good coordination with senior government representatives and donors/ Civil Society Organisations (CSO) stakeholders
Develop need based curriculum content focusing on active cityzenship ,basic human rights and gender main streaming.
Develop operational plan and manage financial resources
Oversee overall monitoring of various projects activities and ensure timely reporting for donors.
Work closely with the team to achieve projects goals and objectives
Led DRR, WASH, human rights, and active citizenship programs at DOST Organization
Designed and executed program strategies, optimizing impact and outcomes.
Conducted thorough needs assessments and managed program budgets effectively.
Fostered collaborations and partnerships with diverse organizations to magnify results.
Directed a team of program staff, ensuring cohesive efforts towards objectives.
Evaluated programs for impact and inclusivity, promoting gender-sensitive approaches.
Managed WASH-PATS activities, including CLTS/SLTS
Developed operational plans and reviewed activities periodically
Ensured proper utilization of project expenditures in accordance with guidelines
Coordinated with government officials and other stakeholders for effective implementation
Conducted regular meetings and interacted with donors and monitoring agencies
Oversaw monitoring and evaluation to achieve project goals and objectives.
Managed youth training on GBV, peace, and social harmony
Advocated for protection of bonded and child labor in brick kilns
Developed plans, reports, budgets, and monitored program activities
Supervised surveys on bonded and child labor, and girls\' education in rural areas
Implemented awareness and advocacy interventions with media, government, and stakeholders
Organized capacity-building events such as training and seminars
Led emergency response efforts during disasters.
Supported training activities in division\'s districts as Divisional Training Coordinator for UNOPS-Pakistan in Multan
Collaborated with district coordinators, organization\'s team, and partners for successful cascade training project
Selected and supervised district coordinators, facilitated UNDP assistance in training, and coordinated with stakeholders
Coordinated with partners for developing training data collection tools and maintained database
Liaised between UNDP and ECP provincial/district levels, compiled periodic and specific reports as per UNDP requirements
Handled administrative and logistical tasks at division/regional level
Oversaw overall monitoring of the project.
Responsibilities:
Conducted Training Needs Assessment (TNA) to tailor training modules effectively.
Built the capacity of teachers and head teachers on various subjects including pedagogy skills, CCDRR, Inclusive Education, and more.
Delivered training on disaster resilience, child protection, CLTS-WASH, CCDRR, and gender mainstreaming.
Designed comprehensive modules for teachers, community members, SMCs, and staff.
Advocated for quality education through meetings with government education departments.
Successfully trained in-service teachers and head teachers in 30 government schools in DG Khan district.
Workshops Attended:
Media & Communication Strategies (7 days, Church World Service)
Inclusive Education (3 days, Save the Children)
Developed vocational training curriculum and advocacy proposal for vulnerable populations affected by floods
Designed individual and group training plans for men and women
Organized vulnerability assessments and mapping for training activities
Developed market-driven training curriculum and maintained materials
Made recommendations for training policy/programs based on local needs and established market linkages
Identified and trained vocational trainers/resource persons for rural community capacity building in various skills.
Strengthened district, tehsil, and union-level stakeholders\' capacity in Disaster Risk Management (DRM).
Led rapid needs assessments and early recovery efforts, including Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VAM).
Pioneered gender forums, organized drills, and raised awareness for disaster preparedness.
Supported the District Coordination Officer (DCO) to establish a functional District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA).
Monitored Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) projects and promoted gender mainstreaming and child protection.
Led Cluster Group meetings, reporting to UNDP, NDMA, and PDMA.
Job description:
Oversaw the distribution of health commodities to children, women, and communities, ensuring efficient execution.
Designed and conducted sensitization sessions and group meetings on WASH-CLTS/SLTS for effective social mobilization.
Evaluated community awareness sessions, needs assessments, and health-related distributions in flood-affected areas.
Job Description:
Conducted Training of Trainers (TOTs) for community facilitators, facilitating impactful sensitization sessions on mother & child health.
Advocated birth spacing and promoted birth spacing methods through awareness campaigns and meetings.
Participated in workshops focused on community mobilization, behavior change communication, and advocacy strategies.Workshops Attended:
TOT Workshop for Community Facilitator
Community Mobilization, Behaviour Change Communication, and Advocacy Strategies
Technical Orientation Workshop on Birth Spacing and Family Planning Methods.
Liaised with District and Tehsil Governments and administration for planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation, and Citizen Community Board (CCB) under local Govt ordinance 2001, Budget and CCB Rules 2003 & NRB Guideline published on 2001 respectively
Built institutional capacity of all Local Govt. tiers and identified gray areas in the local government system
Organized meetings with DCO/EDOs/DOs for capacity building of District/Tehsil Monitoring Committees to resolve issues and problems for effective service delivery and sustainable development.