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Summary
I am a development professional having over 10 years of experience in Project Management, Designing and Implementing Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system. As a professional, I have worked with more than six national and international organizations in foreign funded projects across Pakistan.
Recently, I served Human Dynamics (HD) as a district Monitoring Reporting Specialist in one of its projects with a name Community Driven Local Development (CDLD) in KPK. This project was Co-Funded by European Union (EU) and the Government of Khyber Pukhtoon Khwa which ended on 31st June, 2020. The project is being implemented in 13 districts in KP with the primary objective to involve local communities in the process of development.
Before joining CDLD, I was a Consultant / Third Party Monitor for UK-DFID Funded projects Multi-Year Humanitarian Program (MYHP) implemented by the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) and ACTED Pakistan in district Chitral KPK, Pakistan. As a Consultant/Third Party Monitor, my responsibility was designing of research tools and instruments at activity, output, outcome and impact level. Moreover, my job was to collect (both quantitative qualitative), analyze data and share the final reports with senior management.
In addition to this, I also served GFA Entec AG as a Project Coordinator in one of its projects namely Micro Hydro Resource Services Centre (MRSC) which was jointly supported by Repic and Wisions. MRSC aims to improve the reliability and sustainability of power production from Mini/Micro Hydro Power Projects in Northern Pakistan through the introduction of locally available training and OM services. GFA Entec AG is a Swiss consulting and engineering company based in St. Gallen with more than two decades of experience in the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency (RE EE) and increasing access to modern energy for rural communities in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
1) Project cycle Management (planning, identification, formulation, budgeting, implementation and ME)
2) Designing ME system i.e. developing Performance Management Plans (PMP), ME Log frames/Results Framework, developing RBMS for projects, data processing, analysis and reporting.
3) Designing research tools and instruments for data collection at various results level i.e. output, outcome and impact.
4) Project monitoring at activity, output, outcome and impact levels
5) Donor reporting (monthly, quarterly, annually)
6) Capacity building of local NGOs and Local support organizations (LSOs) through formal trainings
7) Conducting case studies, success stories, tracer studies, impact assessments, developing templates, feasibility studies.
8) Bid preparation
9) Earthquake/Flood damage assessments
10) Building and strengthening coordination with project stakeholders mostly with government line departments, donors and community.
11) Concept paper and Proposal development
12) Design, implement and supervision of baselines, midlines and end lines surveys.
13) Analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
14) Social mobilization i.e. formation of CBOs, VO, YOs, Cluster Organizations, trained them in maintaining record keeping, passing resolutions, holding monthly meetings, savings, developing meeting minutes, selection and election of office bearers, execution of projects and OM of projects.
PUBLISHED STUDIES
1. 'Impact Evaluation of Apiculture on the household income of rural poor in the mountains of Chitral District in Pakistan'' has been published in an international Journal of Social Sciences. The study was developed with the support of ICIMOD, Nepal in the year 2016 http//centreofexcellence.net/J/JSS/Vol6/No3/JSSarticle7,6_3_pp518-531.pdf
2. Conducted a technical study of 50 Micro Hydro Power Plants in Chitral with Thomas Meier, Senior Consultant GFA Entec AG Switzerland in 2017. https//www.researchgate.net/publication/327550672_Techncial_Study_of_50_Micro_Hydro_Power_Plants_in_Chitral
3. A Case Study of Karim Abad Area Development Organization (KADO) A Local Support Organization in Chitral District. The study was conducted for RSPN Pakistan in 2015 http//www.rspn.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/A-Case-Study-of-Karimabad-Area-Development Organisation.pdf/p/body/html
DONORS WORKED WITH
DFATD, UN-WFP. EU, ICIMOD, SDC, PPAF, Plan Pakistan, Inter Corporation (IC), CRS, UN-FAO, ECHO, Pukhtoon Khwa Energy Development Organization , Caritas, UK- DFID, Govt of KP
Projects
Experience
Monitoring & Reporting Specialist
1. Serve as CDLD M&E focal point and liaise with counterparts at the district level on M&E; 2. Support a system to keep track of data collection and analysis obligations of various counterparts and to send early signals for compliance; 3. Build capacity of the district government staff on various M&E tools and techniques customized for Programme monitoring; 4. Liaise regularly with the district government, Pool of Engineers (POE), and Social Mobilization Partner (SMP) regarding MIS updates required from time to time; 5. Prepare periodic reports on the different activities and components of the Programme as per the specific requirements of the EU and for internal consumption; 6. Prepare activity briefs for information sharing and progress tracking against the implementation plan; 7. Supervise and ensure quality preparation and representativeness of Village Council Development Plans (VCDPs); including close coordination with Assistant Director Local Government for their approval and processing; 8. Supervise and ensure quality preparation and compliance with guidelines and criteria of new Livelihood and Community Investment Fund (CIF) projects; 9. Interact with other development organizations and projects in the district to stay abreast of new developments; 10. Provide assistance in the development of M&E aspects of community driven projects, including training for junior level staff on data collection and entry, and data management; for middle level staff on data cleansing, consolidation, entry, analysis, and interpretation; for senior level staff in project management and M&E design; 11. Update formats for the production of Programme reports, with the aim of ensuring consistency, high quality Programme reporting, and providing accurate and clear information about the project performance; 12. Support conduct of CDLD’s survey, research, evaluation, and impact assessment activities through linkages with relevant subject specialists; 13. Prepare terms of reference and assist in internal and external evaluations of CDLD and the Implementing Partners, as and when requested; 14. Conduct gender analysis of different activities undertaken by the CDLD Programme; 15. Capture district lessons learned and share with Senior M&E Expert (KE4), as a means of developing into a learning organization. This includes lessons at the Programme level besides data gathered on indicators of change; 16. Provide assistance in the development of M&E aspects of community driven projects;
Consultant / Third Party Monitor of UK-DFID Funded Projects
1.Develop short Questionnaires, formats and other research tools with the concern of project team for the collection of both qualitative and quantitative data.
2. Collect data (both Qualitative and Quantitative), conduct FGDs, KIIs, collect photographic evidence of the areas visited and document direct field observations and reporting.
3. To monitor the ongoing activities of MYHP by using event observation checklists, compiling success stories and case studies according to the work plans.
4. Participate in daily de-briefing session to ensure 100% compliance to protocols in fulfillment of said tasks and flag any persistent issues/problems.
5. Consistently coordinate with the Project Coordinator and Programme M&E Manager to review and submit work and receive additional instructions.
Project Coordinator
1. Provide technical and coordination support and guidance based on ground realities and operating business environment regarding initiatives under MRSC Project to GFA Entec AG, Switzerland.
2. Design and develop a system and process for a project team to conduct various activities under the project to capacity building, training and roll out activities in the field.
3. Develop a resource mobilisation strategy and business initiatives to support MRSC set up and making it sustainable through developing innovative plans and ideas.
Manager Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Research
1.Overall management of all project activities under PEDO funded 99 Mini / Micro Hydro Power Projects.
2.Planning, execution, Monitoring & Evaluation of various projects
3. Proposal development, Preparing Bid documents, drafting concept papers and Newsletters.
4. Compiling case studies, success stories and new letters.
5. Carrying out Feasibility studies on Micro/Mini Hydro Projects with Engineers.
6. Carrying out all donor reporting including Quarterly, semi-annual and annual of all the projects.
7 Conducting impact assessment studies on various projects.
8. Developing M&E system focusing on various donor funded projects.
9.Managing Implementation of various projects like infrastructure (Protective work, water & sanitation, check dames etc.), renewable energy sources, soft components (trainings, workshops, seminars etc.)
10. Ensure grass root level community organization and engaging them in identification of local level issues, planning and implementation process.
Program Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
1. To monitor ongoing programme activities in the regions and evaluate projects by conducting Impact studies.
2. Help MIS Officers in developing sound databases for all the programme activities in the region.
3. Prepare annual plans in participation with sections staff and assist the regional Manager MER
4. To produce donor and project evaluation reports and baseline and impact surveys.
5. Analyze programme successes and failures through LFA-based impact studies, including Gender issues.
6. Conduct benefit-cost analysis of projects and activities.
7. Document best practices and stories. 8. Design and develop appropriate formats for collecting data from the field.
9. Build M&E capacities of LSO’s staff.
Programme Manager
1. Overall management of all activities under the organization
2. Planning, execution, Monitoring & Evaluation of various projects
3. Proposal writing to donor agencies on various projects
4. Ensure proper reporting of various activities including financial reports
5. Implementation of various projects like infrastructure (Protective work, water & sanitation, check dames etc.), renewable energy sources, soft components (trainings, workshops, seminars etc.)
6. Ensure gross root level community organization and engaging them in identification of local level issues, planning and implementation process.
7. Monitoring the performances of all the subordinate staff.
Research Officer
1. Assisting in the drafting and design of different researches related to various topics.
2. Carrying out online research, compiling data and assisting in the development of IEC Materials
3. Preparing policy guidelines, concept notes and reports based on in-house debates and assigned topics.
4. Drafting text against the provided formats and given guidelines; preparing drafts and finalizing Subsequent reports.
5. Developing project proposals, assisting in training manuals and contents writing.
6. Preparing newsletters, brochures, website descriptions, organizational profiles and progress reports.
Field Monitoring Officer
1. Delivery of Acted supplies to end-users (i.e. tracking of ACTED supplies from ACTED warehouse to the end user, identifying any delays, bottle necks and undelivered supplies)
2. Specific issues/difficulties with regard to the ACTED Programme response (Emergency Response) including the effectiveness of the approach from the view of the end-user.
3. The progress and performance of ACTED cooperating and implementing partners
4. The unmet needs of women and children in the affected areas
5. Key emerging issues arising from Field monitoring, any social issues affecting children or young, girls and women in general and any other related issues in the field, including outbreaks, malnutrition etc.
6. Any special assignments required by the management in regards to quick assessments, in-depth analysis of specific case/s
7. Regular meetings between Field Monitors and ACTED Programme staff for direct feedback / discussion. (Frequency to be determined with ACTED provincial office)
