Summary

I am a skilled programme management, communications, advocacy and public relations Specialist. Throughout my career, I have taken the lead in designing and implementing effective intervention plans, communications and advocacy strategies for notable organizations such as Pakistan Red Crescent, Aurat Foundation, Norwegian Refugee Council, and HelpAge International.
My passion lies in addressing societal issues and finding innovative solutions that promote positive change. I am adept at conducting comprehensive research, analyzing policy frameworks, and identifying key areas for improvement. In addition, I possess exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. I excel in crafting compelling messages, producing engaging content, and delivering impactful presentations.
I have done M. Sc. in International Relations form National University of Modern Languages Islamabad. I am a committed, hardworking and team player with an attitude of Yes I will do it.

Projects

Health and Hygiene though WASH
Advocacy for international refugees day
Global AgeWatch Index 2013

Experience

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Consultant and Volunteer
Self Employed
Oct 2021 - Present | ICT, Pakistan

Development of 3 High quality videos for HelpAge International on International Health Day. 
Development of 50 High quality photographs and postproduction of 5 video clips for FAID – Foundation for Ageing & Inclusive Development.
Pre & post productions of 2 videos for HelpAge International.
Launched advertising campaigns of multinational companies for sublime advertisers.
Urdu translation and subtitling of 2 animated videos for FAID.
Coordinated with multinational companies and provided customer services for Sublime advertisers.

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District School Safety Officer
Pakistan red crescent punjab
Oct 2021 - Aug 2022 | Rawalpindi, Pakistan

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Programme Associate (Advocacy and Communications)
Aurat Foundation
Mar 2015 - Aug 2017 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Planned and implement communication strategy.
Lead the campaigns of 16 days of activism and Human Right days.
Network with community leaders, partners and regional staff.
Liaison with stakeholders for advocacy and policy.
Coordinate and manage projects. 
Administer project activities and training workshop.
Developed reports for gender justice program.
Write contents for web, blogs, press briefing and develop other communications documents.
Developed high quality information education material and multimedia products and dissimilate them.
Manage and update social media platforms.
Daily news monitoring and compiling reports on GBV incidents. 
Coordination with media for news coverage.
Field monitoring and data collection.
Document beneficiaries interviews and success stories.
 

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Program Officer Communications
Support Peace Love and Care Foundation
Jul 2014 - Dec 2014 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Design organization communication and advocacy strategy.
Organized 2 charity shows.
Engage more than 30 journalists for organization visibility.
Lead the graphic designing for IEC material.

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ASSISTANT PROJECT OFFICER (Intern) MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
Norwegian Refugee Council
Oct 2013 - May 2014 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Assist Advocacy and Protection Advisor in formation of organization 2014 communication strategy.
Conceptualized concepts note, budget and work-plan for Afghan refugees’ advocacy project.
Engaged more than 1200 Afghan refugees’ children in two provinces for drawing competition to present their ideas of an ideal home and develop a catalog for exhibition.  
Development of newsletters, calendars, and diaries.
Develop and update contact list of local journalists, media person and humanitarian organization officials.

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Communication and Advocacy Intern
HelpAge International Pakistan
Apr 2013 - Jul 2013 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Organized seminar on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and administered Age Demands Action Campaign.  
Developed 2 Newsletters, review one research report and graphic designing for 3 publications.
Captured more than 1000 photograph and developed photo-library.
Provided assistance in organizing 2 training workshops.

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Graphic Designer and Associate Administrator
Potter Wheel
Dec 2011 - Oct 2012 | Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Graphic Designing of Ads, Banners, Brochures
Designing of Spaces for interior Decorations and re-innovations
Communications Public Relation
Administrative Functions
Procurement Tasks
Exploration and Marketing for New Clients
Office Management

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Graphic Designer and Administration
Apple Signs & Advertisers
Jul 2011 - Dec 2011 | Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Graphic Designing of Ads, Banners, Brochures
Designing of Spaces for interior Decorations and re-innovations
Communications Public Relation
Administrative Functions
Procurement Tasks
Exploration and Marketing for New Clients
Office Management

Education

National University of Modern Languages
Masters, Masters in Science, Masters in Science‎
History, International Political Economy, International Relations, Journalism, Political Science
2012
University of the Punjab
Bachelors, Bachelors in Arts, Bachelors in Arts‎
History, International Political Economy, Journalism, Political Science
Grade B+
2007
Rawalpindi Board
Intermediate/A-Level, Intermediate/A-Level, FSc (Pre Medical)‎
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Grade B+
2004
Rawalpindi Board
Matriculation/O-Level, Matriculation/O-Level, Matriculation in Science‎
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
Grade B+
2001

Skills

Expert Quality Assurance
Intermediate 2D Animation
Expert Ability to Multitask
Expert Accounts / Manager
Expert Accounts Administration
Expert Adaptive Leadership
Intermediate Administration Knowledge
Intermediate Admirative Assistance
Expert Admission Advisory
Expert Adobe
Expert Adobe Illustrator
Expert Adobe Photoshop
Expert Adobe Photoshop op
Expert Adobe Photoshop 
Expert Adobe Technical Communication Suite
Expert Advertising Research
Expert Advocacy
Expert Advocacy and Communications
Expert Advocacy Strategy
Expert Aesthetic Procedures Knowledge
Intermediate Agile Project Management
Intermediate AI Programs
Intermediate Analytic Thinking
Expert Analytical
Intermediate Analytical Applications Command
Intermediate Analytical Review
Expert Analytical Skills
Expert Analytical Thinking
Expert Annual Planning
Expert Answering Inquiries
Expert Article Creation
Expert Article Writing
Expert Aseptic Technique Knowledge
Expert Bilingual Communication Skills
Intermediate Broadcast
Intermediate Business Development
Expert Business Networking
Expert C++
Expert Canlendar Management
Intermediate Canva tool Handling
Expert Capability To Negotiate
Expert Capacity Building
Expert Capacity Development
Intermediate Child Protection
Expert Close Attention to Detail
Expert communication & networking
Expert Communication and PR
Intermediate Communication Architecture
Expert Communication for Development
Expert Communication Knowledge

Languages

Intermediate Punjabi
Expert Urdu
Expert English

Waqas Contacts

Muhammad Ansaar
Khan Law Chambers
Haider N/A ALI
Zinam Technologies (Private) Limited
Rashid N/A Ahmad
Society for human rights and prisoner aid