Summary

I am Waqas Ayaz, a passionate advocate for social change and a dedicated professional with over 14 years of experience in social work, public health, and project management. I hold an MPhil in Social Work from the University of Sargodha . My journey is further enriched by certifications in International Public Relations, Political Science, and Project Management from the prestigious Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).

My professional journey has been driven by a commitment to fostering community engagement, advancing gender equality, and promoting social inclusion. I specialize in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), food security, nutrition, and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). I believe in the power of collaborative efforts to design and implement programs that drive sustainable development and create lasting, positive impacts in the communities I serve.

With a deep understanding of social dynamics and a strategic approach to program execution, I have successfully led diverse initiatives that address critical social challenges. My work is grounded in empathy, equity, and a relentless pursuit of social justice, always striving to ensure that every voice is heard and every need is met.

I am inspired by the potential to create a better world, one where inclusivity and sustainability are at the forefront of every endeavor. I am always eager to connect with fellow professionals who share this vision and are committed to making a difference. Lets collaborate to build stronger communities and a brighter future for all.

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Projects

The Importance Of Food Fortification
The Role of Parents' Literacy in Malnutrition of Children Under the Age of Five Years in a Semi-Urb
Child Malnutrition in Pakistan
USI Project In South Punjab
USI Project In South Punjab
USI Project In South Punjab
Food Fortification

Experience

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Community Resilience Officer
IOM - UN Migration
Jun 2023 - Apr 2024 | Peshawar, Pakistan

Assist the DTL in the implementation and monitoring of program activities.Work in coordination with the programming, engineering, M&E team Units, and related project stakeholders.Schedule and participate in planned project site visits, assessing the pace and quality of programming activities and providing written updates to the DTL on a timely basis.Support the DTL in maintaining CRA-North Project stakeholder relationships within the district.Assist the DTL in the coordination of workshops and public events.Submit bi-weekly reports to the DTL, while contributing to overall project deliverables as required.Report regularly on the implementation environment within the district, presenting information to the DTL on the geographical, cultural, and political aspects of the district.Organize and maintain programmatic records and documentation, project databases, field activity records, project correspondence, etc., ensuring that these records are available for inclusion in project deliverables and reports as required.

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Gender Base Violence Case Management Specialist
International Rescue Committee IRC
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 | Rajanpur, Pakistan

Ensure supervision and coaching for GBV Case Workers working with survivors of GBV and those at risk beneficiaries at the WGSS and health facilities.Manage, coach and orient the GBV Case Workers on GBV case Management and GBVIMS data entry and Close coordination with GBVIMS assistant for data entry.Coordinate the work of case workers in their respective locations and ensure that work is completed according to guidelines and standards including survivor centered approach.Ensure all case management related M&E tools are utilized, information collected, analyzed and actions taken to ensure quality service provision.Supervise and monitor case management action plans/safety plans for beneficiaries developed by Case WorkersWork closely with the WPE officer and project manager on all issues related to programs and activities.Work closely with WPE officer to regularly update GBV referral pathway in collaboration with Social Welfare Department, Health department and other service providersParticipate and ensure participation of case workers in peer-to-peer or other capacity building initiatives implemented at the sector level.Engage with district level GBV service providers including government and non-government, for the establishment of case management system.

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Food Fortification Officer
Nutrition International
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 | Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan

Identify and coordinate with largewheat flour consumers like biscuit manufacturers,chain restaurants, large food stores, bakeries and other potential consumers to promote use of fortified wheat flour, maida and fine atta.Develop liaison with large retailers and chain stores to ensure that fortified wheat flour is available to consumers visiting these stores.Assess availability of fortified wheat flour at market level and share feedback with Food Regulatory Bodies for taking corrective measures and ensuring availability of fortified wheat flour at market level.Participate in training of regulatory bodies staff engaged in monitoring of fortified wheat flour at market level.Work closely with flour mills supplying wheat flour, maida and fine atta to large consumers, retail chains and food chains to build a close liaison between consumer and supplier.Work in close coordination with FFP national team and provincial advocacy & awareness consultants and contracted CSOs in engaging chamber of commerce and trade associations to secure their support for increased visibility and availability of fortified flourWork with FFP provincial advocacy and awareness consultant and contracted CSOs in engaging Chambers of Commerce & Industry and trade associations for promotion and increasing availability of fortified wheat flour at market level.Conduct market surveys to monitor availabilityand price of adequately fortified wheat flour and provide feedback to respective Provincial Manager and Programme in order to fight stunting and malnutrition. compile, analyseand generate monthly reports for submission to provincial and national office.Identify issues and bottlenecks related to ensuring availability of fortified wheat flour, maida and fine atta at large consumers, report to provincial manager and take mitigation measures.Represent FFP at various relevant forums at the district levels IRMNCH&N, BISP ,DOH, as requested by the team.Perform any other duties as may be assig

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GBV Case Worker
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
Jun 2019 - Oct 2020 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Provide age-appropriate and survivor-centred GBV Case Management services to survivors of GBV and vulnerable women and girls, in line with the Inter Agency GBV Case Management Guidelines, including assessment of survivor\'s needs basic counselling support to develop and implement a care plan support to develop and implement a safety plan and support to access services additional services in line with clients\' wishes.Coordinate closely with the Casework Supervisor and seek support when requiredProvide information on available services and support survivors\' informed choices through referral, accompaniment, service coordination and follow up, and participation in referral systems/pathways.Distribute emergency cash and material assistance based on individual needs assessments and in line with established protocols.

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District Coordinator
Multi Sectoral Nutrition Center (MSNC), Planning & Development Dept., Govt. of the Punjab
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 | Layyah, Pakistan

Programme in order to fight stunting and malnutrition.Conducting regular field visits to monitor program activities and rendering services as secretary of DMAC, while resourcefully facilitating DCs office in functioning of program, and timely organizing DMAC/TMAC/UMAC meetingsSupporting third party validation teams in districts and assisting as focal person of MSNC at district level for mobilization of activities in liaison with governmental organizations, community health workers, NGOs, and CSOs, WFP, DoH,IRMNCH&N, BISP Coordinating with M&E staff of relevant departments to collect all monthly and quarterly data for reporting to NMIS, while providing support in preparation of reports i.e. monthly, quarterly, annually & other reports in timely manner Assisting in identification of potential implementation problems and bottlenecks. Organizing & conducting training with stakeholders to develop M&E skills. Efficiently executing any other task assigned by PM CM-SRP or PD MSNC

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District Mobilization Officer
Punjab Saaf Pani Company
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 | Muzaffargarh, Pakistan

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 Identify related IEC/BCC materials and facilitate to use them in community for awareness Support partner agency to identify and engage men, women and children in the community to improve the health seeking behaviors regarding Safe Drinking Water. 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 WaterWork implementing partner, community groups, Saaf Pani  facility to establish RO Plant/RWSS at Community facility to improve social accountability in health Support implementing partner in building partnerships with local cooperative organization for resource mobilization on Safe Drinking Water activities

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Monitoring And Evaluation Officer
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 | Lahore, Pakistan

An international Non-Government working on Health Systems Strengthening and Service Delivery   in Punjab to provide technical assistance mainly to the provincial Departments of Health (DOH) and Population Welfare (PWD). Primarily responsible for monitoring of field activities carried by the consortium partnersEnsure quality of training conducted by partners at the community and health facilityCheck data in the field from registers maintained by the Social Organizers and Community Resource Persons. Randomly select households from these registers and validate their participation in meetingsParticipate in training sessions organised by the partners and monitor the quality of trainings and reportEnsure that the work executed and produced by IHSS-SD team and partners is of high quality. Develop/adapt tools for qualitative and quantitative data collection and monitor each project intervention.Responsible for field monitoring and validation of project activities. Assist in the implementation of DHIS, LHW-MIS and other MISs in project districts of PunjabHelp in implementation of recording, reporting and feedback system for performance of activities.Update performance against targets using management information systems and monitoring data to document the reasons for gaps and over achievements.Document project achievements and creates regular monitoring reports. Ensure each intervention is carefully monitored and evaluated.

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Community Engagement Executive
CDM Smith International
Jun 2013 - Dec 2015 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Implementation of the quick fix projects in a timely manner and according to the CDM Smith  principles of engagementEstablish appropriate partnerships with research institutions, government agencies, NGOs, specialists and others to implement this strategyDevelop, in line with the NMGM principles as well as in collaboration with the community, a medium term (2  5 years) development planLocal and District Level Capacity Building. Identify and maintain contact with research institutions, government agencies, development-oriented NGOs, companies, CBOs and other Civil Society Groups in CDM Smith area of operation. Determine possible options for building collaborative partnerships and strategic alliances with such institutions.Provide input to capacity building programs for alternative livelihood programs and business development opportunitiesEnsures coordination of site efforts with Dar es salaam based initiatives to ensure an integrated and common approach to development and in line with the CDM Smith principles for engagementAssess requests for community investment programs against CDM Smith principles and against the long term community development objectivesCollect and collate economic development indicators and data to analyze CDM Smith economic impact in the areaLead the process to develop CDM Smith long term Community Development Vision

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Nutrition Assistant
ACTION AGAINST HUNGER (ACF INTERNATIONAL)
Jun 2012 - May 2013 | Rajanpur, Pakistan

Programme in order to fight stunting and malnutrition.Plan and organize OTP/CMAM activities at designated sites in liaison with Nutrition officer.Work closely with DOH Health staffs to ensure all aspects of the program understood and appropriate referrals take place to and from the CMAM outreach and well integrated into the Primary Health Care and CMAMI approach.Assess, enroll the SAM children following the admission criteria and follow up enroll children as per schedule.Ensure all criteria are ensured and implemented by health facility staff (MO/FMO/LHV) and outreach staff such as IRMNCH&N, BISP CHWs/LHWs, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the community or other source.Ensure correct clinical diagnosis at the time anthropometric assessment and ensure that the SAM patient receives appropriate treatment and enrollment based OTP admission criteria.Timely identification of complications, non-responder, and referrals to the NSC and strong follow up until discharge for re-admission in OTP.Ensure adequate availability of all medical and Therapeutic food supplies and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with Nutrition Officer and logistics.Follow-up and provide feedback to the nutrition supervisor /officer on the amount and quality of the treatment supplies if it does not comply with specified quality standards.Regular and strong coordination with PHC/CMAMI, NSC and Outreach staff on referral and integrated case management package

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Field Monitor Nutrition
World Vision International
Jan 2012 - May 2012 | Multan, Pakistan

Programme in order to fight stunting and malnutrition.CMAM programmes also work to integrate treatment with a variety of other longer-term interventions. These are designed to reduce the incidence of malnutrition and improve public health and food security in a sustainable manner.Provide take-home food rations and routine basic treatment for families of children with moderate malnutrition but no medical complicationsProvide support for other groups with special nutrient requirements, including pregnant and lactating mothersMonitor childrens progress through regular outpatient clinicsProvide food rations to the whole family of each severely malnourished childProvide intensive in-patient medical and nutrition care to acutely malnourished children with complications such as anorexia, severe medical issues or severe oedemaLink with OTP to allow early discharge and continued treatment in the community with the coordination of IRMNCH&N, and DoH department

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Social Organizer UNDP Biosaline-ll Project
UNDP
Jan 2009 - Dec 2011 | Jhang, Pakistan

Worked with UNDP/Biosaline-II in the capacity of Senior Social Organizer & field Unit incharge Jhang. The Project Targets Poverty Reduction by increased Agri-farm production through Rehabilitation of salt affected & Waterlogged lands. So far, project has rehabilitated more than 137,000 hactors of salt affected land and has contributed more than 52 million in the provincial/country economy.for achieving this I did Develop strategy of community interaction for the social organizers.Identify and arrange introductory meetings with the contact persons for the program expansion.Motivate villagers to organize themselves.Introduce the program concept and develop a long-term vision of the program in the organized Communities.Give social guidance to the organized communities especially the salinity problem in project area to enhance rural income through facilitating mechanisms such as participation of community organizations, capacity building of farmers through training and demonstration of bio-saline agriculture. Adoption of technological interventions with limited financial assistance, marketing support, and strengthening linkages among districts, government departments, research organizations and private sector are some other measures to ensure the sustained livelihood of the farming communities in the project area. Attend coordination meeting with line agencies.Programme in order to fight stunting and malnutrition.

Education

UNICEF
Certification, Basic Training on Nutrition in emergency ‪‎
Basic Training on Nutrition in emergency
Completed
2022
UNFPA
Certification, Certification recently completed a wonderful course in Safeguarding Essenti‎
Certification recently completed a wonderful course in Safeguarding Essenti
Completed
2022
UNICEF
Certification, train adults in prevention that works to keep children safe from sexual abu‎
train adults in prevention that works to keep children safe from sexual abu
Completed
2022
UNICEF
Certification, Safe Water And Sanitation in emergency‎
Safe Water And Sanitation in emergency
Completed
2022
UNICEF
Certification, UNICEF's work, an enabling environment for WASH is one that creates the con‎
UNICEF's work
Completed
2021
Rahnuma- FPAP
Certification, Certification Hender based violence and reproductive health right‎
Certification Hender based violence and reproductive health right
Completed
2021
usaid
Certification, Certification Teamwork Skills as well as Critical Analysis‎
Certification Teamwork Skills as well as Critical Analysis
Completed
2019
UNFPA
Certification, Provide the information to Women & Young girls on GBV, SRH, and FP issues P‎
Provide the information to Women & Young girls on GBV
Completed
2018
UNFPA
Certification, Contribute to the analysis, synthesis and dissemination of state-of-the-art‎
Contribute to the analysis
Completed
2016
University of Sargodha
M-Phill, Mphil social work‎
1. Advance Social research methodology 2.Modern Social Work theroy & Method3.Pakistani communities
Completed
2015
Bahauddin Zakariya University
Masters, Masters in Arts, Political Science‎
Political Science
2011
UNFPA
Certification, Implementing the MISP is not optional or negotiable, it is an international‎
Implementing the MISP is not optional or negotiable
Completed
2010
Islamia University Bahawalpur
Masters, Masters in Arts, Master in Social Work‎
Social Work
2009

Skills

Intermediate 10b5-1 Plans
Expert 360 Assessments
Expert 3D Analyst
Expert Ability To Meet Deadlines
Expert Ability To Meet Short Deadlines
Expert Ability to Multitask
Expert Ability To Work In Multicultural Team
Expert Ability To Work Under Pressure
Expert Ability To Work Under Pressure in an Unstable
Expert Academic Development
Expert Academic Research
Expert Accelerated Life Testing
Expert Access and Engagement
Expert Accountability
Expert Accounts Administration
Expert Achieve Results
Expert Activity Coordination
Expert Adaptability And Resilience
Expert Adaptive Leadership
Expert Adaptive Learning
Expert Adaptive Management
Expert administration
Expert Administration Knowledge
Expert Administrative As stance
Expert Administrative Management 
Expert Administrative Skills
Expert Admirative Assistance
Expert Advance Level Mobilization And Advocacy
Expert Advance Level Social Mobilization
Expert Advocacy
Expert Advocacy and Campaigning
Expert Advocacy skills
Expert Advocate of Teamwork
Expert Aesthetic Procedures Knowledge
Expert Agile Project Management
Expert Agricultural Extension
Expert Agriculture Knowledge
Expert Agriculturist
Expert Alliance Building
Expert Analytic Reporting
Expert Analytic Skills
Expert Analytical Ability
Expert Analytical Reporting
Expert Analytical Reports
Expert Analytical Review
Expert Analytical Skills
Expert Answering Inquiries
Expert Aseptic Technique Knowledge
Expert Assessment
Expert Assessment Skills

Languages

Expert English
Expert Saraiki
Expert Punjabi
Expert Urdu

Waqas Contacts

Qasim N/A Raza
Bahria Town Pvt Ltd Peshawar
Kashif Younis
Catholic Relief Services - Pakistan
Rashid Khan Khan
Japan Emergency NGO
Abdurrashad Khan
Interactive Research and Development (IRD)