Summary

I am a dedicated and accomplished community development and disaster resilience professional with a deep passion for empowering communities and implementing sustainable solutions. My expertise lies in agriculture, livestock management, research, and project management, all aimed at driving impactful change and resilience in communities. I have a proven track record in this field, demonstrating my ability in project planning, beneficiary identification, and community engagement.


One of my core strengths is my proficiency in disaster-resilient and climate-smart agriculture practices, where I prioritize training and capacity building to ensure communities are equipped to face the challenges posed by disasters and climate change. I excel in overseeing fieldwork logistics, maintaining ethical compliance, and delivering results even in the most challenging conditions. I am also experienced in survey management and maintaining data integrity, which is crucial for informed decision-making in community development and disaster resilience efforts.


My commitment to ethical standards, quality control, and financial accountability has enabled me to establish strong partnerships, foster community empowerment, and deliver impactful projects. I am always eager to take on new challenges, willing to travel, and open to relocation in pursuit of my mission to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the world of community development and disaster resilience.

Projects

Third Party Verification Imunization Coverage Survey (TPVICS)
Building Disaster Resiliance in Pakistan (BDRP)

Experience

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Livelihood & Agriculture Assistant
Secours Islamique France SIF
Aug 2023 - Oct 2023 | Chitral, Pakistan


Project: UNWFP-FFA-CBT-Livelihood Development

Developed area profiles and collected data on target groups, ensuring a well-informed project foundation.
identified project beneficiaries in alignment with the approved selection criteria, optimizing resource allocation and impact. Conducted thorough assessments to determine disaster-resilient and climate-smart agriculture and livestock needs, enhancing community resilience.
Effectively raised farmer awareness about disaster-resilient and climate-smart agriculture and livestock management, utilizing available resources and equipment.
Spearheaded training initiatives for farmer committees, fostering disaster-resilient and climate-smart agriculture and livestock practices, while establishing robust partnerships with relevant departments for continuous improvement.

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Social Organizer
Secours Islamique France SIF
Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 | Chitral, Pakistan

Project: UNWFP-FFA-CBT-Livelihood Development

Developed comprehensive activity implementation plans and facilitated resource discussions, ensuring active community involvement in project activities, enhancing efficiency and impact.
Successfully established or reorganized Village Committees and Community-Based Organizations, promoting balanced gender representation and community engagement.
Conducted comprehensive village mapping and profiling using diverse PRA tools, enabling data-driven decision-making and community empowerment.
Effectively mobilized and educated the community about project objectives and collaborated to prioritize vital community needs.
Identified, coordinated, and managed capacity-building and technical resources, ensuring seamless and impactful implementation of Food Security, Livelihoods, Cash transfer, and WASH interventions at the community level.

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Supervisor
Aga Khan Rural Support Program (AKRSP)
Oct 2022 - Nov 2022 | Chitral, Pakistan

Project: Quality of Life Survey2022

As the supervisor, initiated surveys within defined clusters, strategically determining starting points and meticulously arranging logistics, ensuring a structured and efficient approach to data collection.
Organized all essential documentation and coordinated vehicle logistics to facilitate seamless fieldwork operations.
Enforced adherence to protocols and consent forms, safeguarding the survey's integrity and ethical standards.
Accomplished survey objectives while maintaining smooth operations, even in challenging and unexpected circumstances, ensuring the project's continued progress.
Managed cluster and household selection procedures, expertly handled logistics, maintained stringent quality control over data collected by the team, and efficiently communicated any issues, acting as a bridge between AKRSP and the community.

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Supervisor
Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB)
May 2022 - Jun 2022 | Chitral, Pakistan

Project: Annual Examinations 2022

As supervisor, oversaw room and hall inspections to guarantee transparency and integrity throughout exam sessions, ensuring a level playing field for all participants.
Ensured the presence of an adequate number of invigilators for each examination, creating a secure and controlled testing environment conducive to fair assessment.
Formulated a comprehensive plan for invigilators' duties, aligning responsibilities with the shared exam timetable, enhancing the efficiency of exam supervision.
Completed and signed seating plans for both the morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) shifts with attention to detail, orchestrating precise logistics for smooth exam administration.
Assumed responsibility for collecting examination materials from HBL Bank, safely transporting them to the exam center, and overseeing their secure distribution for both AM and PM shifts.
Upheld highest standards of security and accountability by meticulously depositing sealed exam materials back to the designated HBL Branch upon the successful completion of both sessions, maintaining the chain of custody intact.

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Senior Research Assistant
Aga Khan University (Center of Excellence in Women & Child Health)
Dec 2021 - Mar 2022 | Chitral, Pakistan

Project: Foundation for Health & Empowerment (F4HE)

Conducted field research according to established protocols, ensuring alignment with ethical, medical, and humanitarian principles, and collaborated effectively within the team.
Assisted the supervisor in developing research instruments tailored to project objectives.
Ensured the validity of field-collected data and independently conducted interviews, compiling detailed notes.
Implemented proper data collection procedures following provided guidelines and supported field staff by monitoring quality control.
Contributed to field site visits, briefed teams on study objectives, ensured adherence to project-related SOPs and guidelines, assisted in day-to-day fieldwork, reported project activities periodically, managed team expenses, and maintained financial records.

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Data Collector
Contech International (Health Consultant)
Nov 2020 - Jan 2021 | Chitral, Pakistan

Project: Third Party Verification Immunization Coverage Survey (TPVICS)

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Community Mobilizer
ACTED Pakistan
May 2019 - Oct 2020 | Chitral, Pakistan

Project: Building Disaster Resilience Programme (BDRP) in Pakistan

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Enumerator
ACTED Pakistan
Mar 2019 - Apr 2019 | Chitral, Pakistan

Project: Building Disaster Resilience Programme (BDRP) in Pakistan

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Intern
Focus Humanitarian Assistance Pakistan, Chitral
Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 | Chitral, Pakistan

Project: Third Party Verification Immunization Coverage Survey (TPVICS)

Education

University of the Punjab
Masters, Masters in Science, M.Sc Development Studies‎
Social Development Studies
CGPA 3.6/4
2018
Government Degree College Chitral
Bachelors, Bachelors in Arts, B.A‎
Economics, Statistics
Percentage 57%
2016
Pamir Public School and Degree College Chitral, KPK
Intermediate/A-Level, Intermediate in General Science, F.Sc General Science‎
Mathematics, Economics, Statistics
Percentage 61%
2014
Pearl school and college booni chitral
Matriculation/O-Level, Matric in Science, SSC‎
Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Grade B
2012

Skills

Expert Administrative Assistance
Expert Assessment Skills
Expert Call Handling
Intermediate Climate Smart Agriculture Knowledge
Expert Communiation Skills
Expert Communication Skills
Expert Community Engagements Skills
Expert Community Management
Expert Coordination and Reporting Skills
Expert Data Collection
Expert Documenting Skills
Expert Drugs Knowledge
Expert Field Coordination
Expert Field Surveying
Expert Mobilization Skills
Expert MS Office Skills
Expert Office Administration
Expert Persuasion Customer
Expert PRA Tools
Expert Presentation Skills
Expert Project Development
Intermediate Scanner
Expert Social Mobilization
Expert Time Management
Intermediate Xerox Machine

Languages

Expert Urdu
Intermediate English

Israr Contacts

Farhad Ali Farhad
Islamic Relief Pakistan
Shahid Imran
ACTED Pakistan