Summary

I am engaged in the development sector for 15 years, I have good working experience with United Nation Agencies, National and International NGOs in project planning, project implementation, monitoring & evaluation, team management and administration in the fields of Social Mobilization, CCCM/leading of working group, Education, FSL, DRR, WASH, Shelter, Health, Nutrition and Trainings during emergency response and early recovery stages. I have good working experience with various well known National and International organizations, like Malteser International, Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO), Save the Children US, International Rescue Committee (IRC), International Medical Corps (IMC), Sadaf Rural Development Society (SRDS), Research and Development Foundation (RDF), and Sindh Agricultural and Forestry Workers Coordinating Organization (SAFWCO). Also worked with various projects funded by UN agencies, BMZ, AA, PPAF and USAID donors. Currently He is working as Senior CCCM Field Coordinator with International Organization for Migration UN-IOM with leading the CCCM component. I have good Presentation, report writing and Management skills and good hands on knowledge of MS Office, word and PowerPoint Suit for report writing and data compilation. I have got various awards and achievements from different organizations in recognition good performance. I have participated in much training like as and ToTs on Social Mobilization, CLTS, PRA tools, Data Collection, CCCM Practitioner, ToT on WASH FSL DRR and CMAM trainings, from different organizations to enhance my technical and personal skills.


Experience

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Project Officer-DRR
Human Appeal International
May 2024 - Present | Shaheed Benazirabad, Pakistan


Ensure efficient and effective implementation of project activities including DRR Cash based intervention, and related interventions at the district level
Take the lead to sensitize the communities for DRR and mainstreaming in project activities.
Lead the DRR and resilience-building initiatives in the HA projects
Provide strategic and innovative solutions for building more efficient, coordinated, and reliable preparedness and response systems
Take the lead identification of and liaison with key stakeholders who can contribute to broadening and deepening the DRR agenda in the project;
Contribute to the integration and adaptation of international DRR terminology and approaches in the project areas
Undertake field visits for monitoring & implementation of program activities.
Initiate contacts with potential target stakeholders & communities and schools, by visiting villages and meeting with residents, key persons (religious leaders, school teachers, etc.), existing Village Development Committees (VDCs), appointed representatives, focus groups (youth, women, elderly), and any other relevant person.
Set up criteria for the identification and selection of interventions for FFA participants both communal and individual NFIs and Non-NFIs schemes and capacity building activities including Disaster preparedness trainings.
To develop the training materials, Community training plans and delivery of DRR related trainings at district & community level.
Collect the information on DRR and resilience building through questionnaires, transect walks, physical observation and any other information collection techniques.
Follow, supervise and monitor the implementation of the DRR related structural and capacity building activities in the field, as requested by the PM or the heads of the support units (Operations, Finance, MEAL, etc.)
Address and solve problems that might arise between the community and Project teams, or among community members, during and because of the implementation of the project activities.
Assess and report on community needs with the rest of the team to achieve objectives of project.
Incorporate participatory principles into community level to ensure emergency response activities.
Promote and motivate inclusive participation by villagers/ elders and community representatives, in all project activities, taking care to assist cooperation with regard to gender, political, ethnic, and other factors.
Support and facilitate donor visits during the implementation of project, support and lead donor briefings with a special focus on DRR activities and the impact the have created for the communities in which project is implemented.
Document success stories, case studies and other reporting documents as required by the project coordinator.
Performed other tasks assigned by the management.

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Senior Field Coordinator-CCCM
international Organization for Migration-UN IOM
Dec 2022 - Apr 2024 | Sukkur, Pakistan


Lead CCCM activities at hub level and support Roving Coordinator with coordination and monitoring of CCCM activities in the hub, and provide inputs towards IOM and the sector’s priorities and strategies, proposal development, appeals, etc.
Support District Focal Points in engaging with Deputy Commissioner’s Office and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination for managing displacement, access to referral services and information, includes monitoring of displacement and return situation in the district.
Build and develop capacities of district level focal points through trainings, on-the-job mentoring, and sharing of best practices. Ensure district focal points are up to date on the use of Minimum Standards for camp management, common reporting tools, referral services and information, etc.
Coordinate and monitor CCCM activities at hub level, working with District Focal Points to prioritize and address needs and raising concerns and requests to the program manager.
Participate in relevant hub/district level coordination fora, highlight the hub’s priority need and gap for managing displacement and support to return. Raising gaps that cannot be addressed up to Karachi and Islamabad level. Facilitate and lead coordination on displacement and returns as required/relevant.
Promote consistent use of common tools for site level information collection on services available (3W), population needs and composition, and collate site information at hub level including sex- and age-disaggregated data.
Share information with all relevant stakeholders, in manner that upholds the principle of data protection and confidentiality. Maintain regular contact with district focal points and provide updates to the program, sector and information manager.
Support contingency planning efforts based on worst-case and most likely scenarios in terms of population movements as required and/or relevant.
Provide regular updates and reports to roving Coordinator, and provincial focal point(s) on key concerns, challenges and priorities in the hub, or upon request.
Any other duties as may be assigned.

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DRR Officer ECHO-9
Action Against Hunger- ACF International
Sep 2021 - Dec 2022 | Hyderabad, Pakistan


Support DRR Manager in development of CBDRM and SBDRM modules and training plans for target population in both Thatta and Mirpurkhas.
Support DRR Manager in delivering training of trainers as per defined plan.
Ensure timely implementation of all planned DRR interventions.
Support and facilitate partner in planning and organization of stakeholder workshops for compilation of village, UC DRR plans and revision of Thatta District DRR plan.
Support partner staff in organization of community mock drills for DRR.
Support partner staff to strengthen community and school organization’s advocacy skills and ensure that they can advocate for their DP/DRR needs with district administration.
Provide support to DRR Manager in development of monthly internal APRs, quarterly reports and external reporting to Government department and donor agencies.
Identify and monitor risks, constraints or escalating issues relating to the management of the program, and inform the hierarchy accordingly.

Emergency Response & New project development:

Provide support to ACF provincial team in case of any emergency in Sindh during the course of the project timeline.
Support in conducting needs assessment upon request from provincial head and technical leads in Islamabad.

Internal and External Coordination:

Support DRR Manager in timely implementation of the relevant KPIs.
Regularly provide progress updates to DRR Manager and SPM
Ensure regular coordination with consortium partners at field level to ensure that DP/DRR activities are being implemented as planned.
Represent Action Against Hunger at field-level

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Hygiene Promotion Officer
Malteser International
Feb 2019 - Aug 2021 | Sanghar, Pakistan


 Assist the Project Officer WASH and FSL Officer in making an action plan and developing of steps and strategies to implement the project
Assist in developing the questionnaire for collecting baseline information.
To conduct an assessment on the targeted area. Work closely with community members to ensure their proper participation, mobilization of the communities and formation of UC and Village-level committees.
Identify the potential trainees from the target communities and facilitate them trainings, including support to the trainers.
To demonstrate the use of WASH specific items which need special knowledge for operation   and maintenance, especially when using chemical i.e. water purification tablets, water treatment equipment.
To conduct participatory approach in promoting good water, sanitation and hygiene practices in targeted area To conduct and organize hygiene promotion sessions and awareness campaigns and support in cash for work activities.


To conduct participatory monitoring of water and sanitation facilities usage and maintenance with community and also related to food security.


To inform local authority and health department if   there is outbreak in community that requires immediate response.
Developing IEC material, monthly plan and reports
Ensure proper documentation of all activities.
Submit timely and accurate activity reports. Any other task assigned by the Project officer.
Facilitating and organizing trainings for the CBOs and Politicians, Communities, Local Govt. representatives


Coordinating and conducting district level meetings and mobilizing communities on WASH related issues


Undertakes any other project relevant tasks assigned by Supervisor.

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District Coordinator
Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO)
Oct 2017 - Nov 2018 | Badin, Pakistan

Planning and implementation project activities with the supervision of regional head
•        Ensure the program delivery, evaluation, reporting efficiently, rigorously, and transparently in compliance with the policy guidelines and procedures.
•        Engage in the preparation of the annual operation plan of the program and ensure timely                submission of standardized quarterly, biannual and annual accomplishment reports.
•         Coordination meetings with DOE, TOE and other relevant Government authorities
•         Facilitating and organizing trainings for the CBOs and Politicians, Communities, Local Govt.
           representatives and education support groups
•        Coordinating and conducting district level meetings and mobilizing communities on education
          related issues
•        Facilitate CBOs and Politicians in preparing and implementation of education action plans and
          school improve plans
•       Develop Strategic Plan for District Education Interest Groups (EIGs)
•       Support in Designing of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Framework and
         its implementation. Support program development team in setting up the M&E and accountability
         indicators for output/outcomes/impact levels in project design.
          Organize and facilitate project team to launch mass media campaign and public rallies 
•        Prepare reports of program activities and submit to supervisor and regional office and project
          manager according to the project milestone schedule and work plan
•        Develop and maintain effective working relationship with project staff and SPO regional team
•        Participate in the SPO program planning and review meetings
•        Undertakes any other project relevant tasks assigned by regional head.

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DRR Officer-CMO
Save the Children
Oct 2015 - Aug 2017 | Sanghar, Pakistan

• Mobilizing the community and formation of VOs, VDMCs, UDMCs and Farmer Organizations;
• Monitor appropriate implementation of program activities in all targeted activities;
• Actively contribute to community mobilization on FSL and DRR;
• Aware and mobilize communities and conduct meetings with community members including children, women, PWDs and elderly;
• Create awareness among the communities on FSL and DRR through Broad Based Community Meetings.
• Actively contribute to the capacity building of targeted village organizations in coordination with FSL and DRR team
• Aware and mobilize VOs, VDMCs, UDMCs, FOs on the roles and responsibilities;
• Engage VDMCs, UDMCs, local influential in development of Village and UC Disaster Preparedness Plan
• Facilitate VDMCs/UDMCs in Hazard Mapping exercises at the village level
• Ensure that equipment inventories are up to date and that replacement needs are highlighted
• Ensure that health and safety regulations are understood and followed and that health and safety incidents are logged
• Support FSL and DRR Team, Civil Engineers in the identification and implementation of Cash for Working and risk reduction measures
• Support and facilitate VOs during the meetings with local government authorities and during exposure visits to Demo projects
• Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor

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Community Mobilization Officer
International Rescue Committee (IRC ) Pakistan
Dec 2013 - Aug 2015 | Mirpur Khas, Pakistan

• Mobilize community groups, community committee’s formation and strengthening, sensitize and train them on specific topics as required, organize and facilitate meetings.
• Carryout the profiling of villages, baseline data collection, community mapping, sites selection and beneficiaries identification
• In coordination with sector staff , lead the process of effective participation of community ensuring inclusion of vulnerable and marginalized groups
• Organize training for the community committees for all functioning sectors in project area
• Establish and promote linkages of community groups with Govt line department
• Coordinate project planning and implementation with technical support from Technical team members and community leaders
• Arrange and facilitate the distributions of project inputs to the selected beneficiaries
• Write and submit reports as obligated by the Senior CMO
• Liaise with communities on behalf of the project
• Conduct Nutrition and WASH trainings at community level
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the CMU management

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Project Manager
Sadaf Rural Development Society (SRDS)
Feb 2013 - Nov 2013 | Sanghar, Pakistan




Plan, design and provide direct supervision of the implementation of project activities to ensure that deadlines are met and activities produce quality outputs
Design and develop project strategies including communication and coordination strategies
Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for the project to ensure effective monitoring of each individual activity
Conduct monthly and quarterly project planning, review and progress meetings with project team
Support the project team in developing and updating the project risk register
Keep in regular coordination with the project team and provide guidance on the project activities
Maintain regular coordination and communication with donors, other partner organizations, consultants, NGOs, law firms, institutions supporting and community representatives to build and enhance their ownership
Attend the relevant meetings, workshops forums to present the project achievements and successes                           
Established and managed relationships with partners and key stakeholders
Supervise and support the field teams in conducting activities
Support the project team in ensuring and maintaining comprehensive project documentation (including Activity, Monthly and Review Reports)
Review and finalize the reports of key project activities.
Support the project team in designing and developing the training manuals and directly conduct the trainings 
Facilitate the workshops and events as part of the project activities
Conducted regular field monitoring visits at targeted areas
Conducted monthly review meetings with teams, senior management and donors
Provide technical input on development, printing and dissemination of IEC material
Ensure that project activities are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
Performed other tasks, as assigned by the Supervisor



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District Officer
International Medical Corps IMC Pakistan
Nov 2011 - Dec 2012 | Umer Kot, Pakistan

• • Oversee District level administration and logistics activities and coordination within the district and report directly to the program coordinator
• Supervise the direct activities and report about any problem /constrain related to district office
• Assist in the development of a work plan for participatory appraisal of the selected area
• Coordinate the program staff with the field office and get updates/ feedback for work completion
• Keep records related to district staff and share the record regularly with regional office, Monthly reports, monthly timesheets and other documents related to district field office kept in file
• Insure that monthly reports and other required data is accurately and timely prepared and submitted to the regional office in accordance with given guidelines and requirements

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Project Team Leader
Research and Development Foundation (RDF)
Apr 2010 - Oct 2011 | Dadu, Pakistan


Manage end-to-end project lifecycles for Home Chef, ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery.
Develop detailed project plans outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements.
Manage project documentation, report writing and completed all administrative task
 Develop implementation plan and strategies to meet community needs and achieve project targets in line with budget, staffs and project deadlines
Create an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team effort
To coordinate with other sectors for projects implementation
Provide the team with a vision of the project objectives
Assist field teams in field survey, village profile development, registration and beneficiary group formation under the program
Support field team in planning and executing field based activities
Prepare project progress reports and share with the management
Designing of hygiene promotion messages, activities, intervention process and intervention tools; PRA tools.
Mapping for community members, and also engage children and youth in suitable engagement/participation sessions through meetings and sessions
Performed other tasks assigned by supervisor

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Social Mobilizer
Sindh Agricultural & Forstry Workers Coordinating Organization (SAFWCO)
Jan 2009 - Mar 2010 | Sanghar, Pakistan

• Conduct base line survey
• To Mobilize & facilitate to community for community organization (CO)
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Familiar with local tradition and culture
• To work with the community for the roll-out of agreed project activities
• Actively contribute to the capacity building of community including social issues and activities
• Engages SMCs and other local influential in development of Community Disaster Preparedness Plan
• Participatory community Development Dialogue (PCDD)
• To organized trainings and worked as individual or as a co-trainer
• Develop and share daily/weekly and monthly progress reports with Manager/team leader.

Education

University of Sindh
Masters, Masters in Arts, Sociology‎
Rural Sociology
2012

Skills

Expert Social Mobilization
Expert Able to work in diversified situation
Expert Accounts Administration
Expert Achievable Development Plans
Expert Adaptive Leadership
Expert Advocate of Teamwork
Expert Agile Project Management
Expert Analytical Skills
Expert Building Relationships
Expert Business Partner Relations Management
Expert Capacity Building
Expert Capacity Development
Expert Career CounselingCareer Counseling
Expert Close Attention To Detail
Expert Coaching Skills
Expert communication & networking
Expert Communication Skills
Expert Community Building
Expert Community WASH experience
Expert Conflict Management
Expert Conservation Awareness
Expert Cooordination Skills
Expert Coordination & Facilitation
Expert Coordination Abilities
Expert Coordination Skills
Expert CV Database Access
Expert CVs Screening And Evaluation
Expert CVs Tailoring
Expert Disaster Risk Reduction
Expert DRR expert
Expert Emergency Working
Expert Energetic Self Starter
Expert Ensure Conflict Management
Expert Ensure To Manage Triple Constraint Of Budget
Expert ERP Systems Familiarity
Expert Evaluating Risk
Expert Exception Planing
Expert External Audit
Expert Field Coordination
Expert Field Execution
Expert Field Inspection
Expert Field Operation
Expert Field Supervision
Expert Flent In Urdu
Expert Fluent in English
Expert Good Computer Skills
Expert Good Training Skills
Expert Good Training Skills Able to work in
Expert Government Liaising
Expert Grants And Finance

Languages

Expert Saraiki
Expert Urdu
Expert English
Expert Sindhi

Resume Contacts

Aamina Shah
UN FAO