Summary

Driven humanitarian professional seeking opportunities to engage with diverse communities and experience the world from new perspectives. With extensive expertise in protection and project management, particularly in refugee support, I aim to apply my background in international and national law, delivering high-quality protection services, and managing sensitive cases in unique and challenging environments. Fluent in English, Urdu, and Pashto, I am eager to leverage my skills and experience in new contexts, walking, talking, and living alongside those who understand life differently.

Projects

Cash Based Intervention CBI Project

Experience

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Senior Protection Assistant
UNHCR
Jan 2024 - Present | Islamabad, Pakistan

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Protection Helpline Assistant
UNHCR
Apr 2023 - Dec 2023 | Islamabad, Pakistan

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Interviewing Officer/ Case worker
Society for Human Rights & Prisoners Aid (SHARP)
Aug 2021 - Mar 2023 | FR Peshawar, Pakistan

Assisted in the implementation of Reception strategies and methodologies for POC. Conducted asylum seekers' interviews when required in accordance with UNHCR's standards and guidance. Provided counselling to, and responds to queries from, asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCR's registration procedures and their rights and entitlements. Maintain accurate and up-to date records and data related to all individual Asylum Seekers’ cases. Identify persons with specific needs and ensure timely referral to protection follow-up as required. Provided statistics and draft reports related to reception data, as requested. Acted as an interpreter and translator when needed. Referred cases to UNHCR's personnel as necessary. Drafted and submitted reports and statistics related to asylum seekers' Receptions. Performed other related duties as required.

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Protection Assistant
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR
Jun 2020 - Dec 2020 | Peshawar, Pakistan

Assisted in the implementation of the UNHCR cash assistance program by collection and entering data at different levels.
Conducted verification interviews of eligible refugees and asylum seekers for CBI program.
Contributed to the preparation of reports and project documents by providing information, preparing tables, and drafting routine correspondence and reports.
Updated and maintained existing databases and generated various statistical reports.
Assisted in the development of forms for data collection and analysis, if requested.
Coordinated with relevant units and personnel on decisions and visits related to cash assistance program. Perform data analysis and reporting as required.
Received queries from UNHCR and PoCs related to the cash assistance delivery and provide feedback and follow up as necessary.

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Program Assistant
Center for Governance and Accountability CGPA
Jul 2019 - Apr 2020 | Peshawar, Pakistan

Conducted impact surveys during the project and assisted enumerators in data collection and data entry
Conducted field visit to project implementation and monitored project activities
Maintained proper project activities record, document learning(s) and submit regular reports as and when required by the Program Manager.
Acted as a focal point to receive complaints from the communities, resolve complaint and document closure of complaint
Assisted the Program Officer in arranging field logistic and other activities
Maintained vehicle log, prepared travel plan and ensured efficient and professional use of vehicle in the field
Provided counselling to clients with refractive errors, and keep proper follow up of the cases
Facilitated Project staff in capturing success stories and key learning depicting impact of the project activities
Provided assistance in data entry and reporting for project activities.
Any other duty assigned by the supervisor

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Lecturer
Swabi College of Physical Education Maneri
Jan 2019 - Nov 2019 | Swabi, Pakistan

Preparing and delivering regular lectures for students
Conducting tutorial sessions, seminars and classes
Guiding class discussions, whilst encouraging debate and feedback amongst students
Preparing assignments, essays, exams and providing one-on-one feedback on academic performance where necessary
Supervising the work of Postgraduate and Honours students, as well as tutorial staff
Attending departmental and faculty meetings with other staff members
Participating in course/degree setting committees, curriculum revision and academic planning
Compiling bibliographies of relevant materials for class reading assignments.

Education

University of Swabi
Masters, Masters in Arts, BS in English‎
English Literature and Linguistics
CGPA 3.2/4
2019

Skills

Intermediate Active Learning
Expert Analytical Skills
Expert Case Management
Expert Child Protection
Expert Communication Planning
Expert Community Mobilization
Expert Computer Proficient
Expert Configuration Switches
Intermediate Data Collection
Intermediate Data Comparison
Beginner ERP System
Intermediate Event Organization Skills
Expert Financial and Budgeting Skills
Expert Flexibility
Expert GBV Case Management
Expert Improvement Philosophy
Beginner Intrapersonal Skills
Expert Knowledge of Bending Machine
Intermediate Knowledge Of Livelihood
Expert Leadership Skills
Beginner M&E Tools
Expert Microsoft Suit
Expert Mobilization Skills
Beginner Monitoring & Reporting
Expert Persuasion Customer
Expert Photography
Beginner PR Building
Intermediate PR Campaign Management
Expert Quality Control Knitting
Expert Record Keeping
Expert Recording Skills
Expert Report Writing
Expert Reporting
Expert Safeguarding
Expert Security Principles
Expert Stress Handling
Expert Stress Management
Expert Team Management
Beginner Telephonic Interviews

Languages

Expert Urdu
Expert English
Expert Pashto