Summary

Career Summary


Name: Kousar Jahan
Location: Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan
Qualification: Master’s in Sociology, University of Sindh Jamshoro (2008)


With over 15 years of experience in the development sector, I have honed a diverse skill set through various roles and responsibilities. My career began with short-term surveys in the development sector, including projects with SRSP RCONS. I soon secured my first major role as a Senior Research Assistant at Aga Khan University's Matiari Centre, where I contributed to the Birth Asphyxia Research Study.


My experience extends to emergency response work, particularly in 2010 and 2011, where I was involved in the WASH Program funded by Oxfam GB. I have consistently worked with national and international NGOs, including JBF, AKU, SPO, Plan Pakistan, FRDP, TVO, ACTED, CWSA, ACF and Save The Children.


Key Roles and Responsibilities:



  • Senior Research Assistant: Conducted and managed research studies, including the Birth Asphyxia and action Trial Research Study at AKU.

  • Education Promoter, Community Mobilizer, Field Enumerator: Engaged communities and facilitated educational and development initiatives.

  • Hygiene Promotion Officer/Behaviour Change Communication, Nutrition Assistant, Hygiene Promotion Supervisor/Research Supervisor, Programme Officer: Developed and implemented hygiene promotion strategies, nutrition programs, and conducted research and surveys.

  • Survey Work: Completed various surveys, including SMART and SQUEAC with ACF, FSL with GLOW, Health and Nutrition survey NNS, with AKU ,Education survey with VTT, KAP, and PDM surveys in districts such as Mirpur has Matiari, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, and Dadu.


I have worked across numerous districts in Sindh, including Theta, Mirpur has, Tando Alhyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Matiari, Hala, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Umerkot, Sukkur, and Dadu, demonstrating a deep commitment to development and humanitarian efforts in diverse settings.


My extensive experience reflects a strong background in research, community engagement, and program implementation, underscoring my dedication to advancing development goals and improving community well-being.


Projects

Faith in action Sustainable Climate Resilience

Experience

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Hygiene and sanitation Specialist
Pakistan
Dec 2024 - Present | Jaffarabad, Pakistan

Menstrual Hygiene management MHM at Jafferabad Blaochistan.

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Admin Officer
Save The Children
Mar 2023 - Aug 2024 | Sukkur, Pakistan

    Duty Station -Sukkur Sindh.
     Purchase Requisitions (PR) for Office/Kitchen Supplies and Mineral Water:
§  Keep track of inventory levels for office and kitchen supplies.
§  Create purchase requisitions when supplies run low, ensuring to include details such as quantity, preferred vendors, and any specific requirements.
§  Coordinate with procurement or purchasing department to place orders and ensure timely delivery.
  Procurement of New Accessories for Office Furniture, Printer, Dispenser, AC, Kitchen Appliances, etc.:
§  Identify the need for new accessories or equipment based on usage, wear and tear, or upgrades.
§  Research and source suitable accessories from reliable vendors, considering factors like quality, price, and compatibility.
§  Initiate purchase requisitions for the required items and follow through the procurement process until delivery.
Repair and Maintenance of Electric Plumbing Work at Office, Staff House, Guest House, Female Guest House, Warehouse:
§  Regularly inspect electrical and plumbing systems for any issues or signs of wear.
§  Document and report any maintenance or repair needs promptly to the appropriate department or service provider.
§  Coordinate with maintenance teams or external contractors to schedule and carry out necessary repairs or maintenance work.
§  Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards during repair and maintenance activities.
Issuing Purchase Orders (PO) and Obtaining Quotations:
·       I\'ll gather the requirements for items or services needing purchase.
·       Obtain quotations from different vendors for comparison.
·       Once approved, I\'ll issue purchase orders to the selected vendors.
Managing Travel Arrangements for Staff:
·       Collect travel details from staff regarding their requirements.
·       Book flights, lodging, and transportation as per their preferences and company policies.
·       Make reservations for hotels and restaurants in various locations including Sindh and Baluchistan.
Petty Cash Management and Cash Book Maintenance:
·       Keep track of petty cash expenses on a daily basis.
·       Maintain a cash book spreadsheet to record all transactions accurately.
·       Assisting in Organizing Workshops, Seminars, and Meetings:
·       Assist in logistical arrangements for workshops, seminars, and official meetings.
·       Coordinate with vendors, arrange venues, and ensure all necessary equipment and materials are available.
Supervising Staff and Daily Monitoring:
·       Oversee janitorial staff, kitchen support staff, gardener, and security guards.
·       Ensure that tasks are carried out efficiently and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and security.
·       Provide guidance and support as needed.
 
·       HR Responsibilities Additional Task:
·       Take daily attendance of staff both at the office and field level.
·       Prepare monthly timesheets and maintain records of attendance.
·       Assist in the onboarding process for new employees, including issuing joining reports, offer letters, and addendums.
·       Manage clearance and exit interviews for departing staff, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed and submitted to HR.
·       Issue health insurance and employee cards to staff members.
·       Arrange farewell parties for departing staff and celebrate birthdays.

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Program Officer
Strengthen Participatory Organization/CWSA
Nov 2020 - Feb 2023 | Umer Kot, Pakistan

aith in Action climate for sustainable resilience at Umerkot and Sanghar
 Empowered women and adolescent girls build self-esteem and realize their
Rights  Women and girls participate and influence in decision-making processes to
Respond to climate change in their communities 
Trainings & technical/financial support to women about climatic risks, potential Vulnerabilities and developing resilience (climate resilient livestock and agriculture Management, kitchen gardening etc...)
 Trainings, Advocacy campaigns & institutional strengthening on GBV and enacted Women laws.
    CWSA Community world Sevice Asia
 Awareness Sessions - health hygiene and general environment, including family planning
 Consultation and referral
Hands-on service through stationary clinic/ clinical services 
 Prevention Care and Provision of Medicines  
SERVICES (Cash Assistance) 
 Awareness session about calamities and disasters, mitigation and rehabilitation and resilience
 Cash Transfer (The service would be initiated soon) 
Health & Hygiene  Sessions ~ Personal hygiene, Domestic Hygiene, Environment Hygiene, food hygiene, Solid Waste management, Use of Latrine, Hand washing with soap critical timing of Hand washing, water treatment methods, Malaria Prevention, Diarrhea Prevention, ANC, PNC, Vaccine , exclusive Breast feeding. New born Care mother care, Early Marriage, consequence, adolescent girls on menstrual                    

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Senior research assistant SRA
The Aga Khan University (AKU)
Dec 2018 - Feb 2020 | Hyderabad, Pakistan

Action Trial-1 at Liaquat University Hospital Hyd.
§  Objectives of the study include:
§  To compare the effect of dexamethasone to placebo on stillbirth and neonatal survival when given to pregnant women at risk of imminent preterm birth in hospitals in low resource countries.
§  To compare effect the dexamethasone to placebo on possible maternal bacterial infections when given to pregnant women risk of imminent preterm birth in hospital in low resource countries.
Make Monthly Roaster of LHV's in three shifts in Hospital Morning ,evening and Night . in different departments  like as Pediatrics ,Gynecology ,OPD and labor Department.Check and Compare Data in madical files of hopital on daily basis ,scan data also on daily basis and submitted this dada in DMU in Aga Khan University in Matiari Center. Also Followeup visit Plan with data collectors on 7th day and 28th day at fileld level.

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Enumerator National nutrition survey "NNS"
Again khan university
Apr 2018 - May 2018 | Hyderabad, Pakistan

Nutrition Survery under fiver children all over pakistan Data collection, of under five &under 2 Years about IYCF and immunization and Mother pre and post natal care and enthropomatery of mother and under five children Weight,Hight and MUAC in android Mobile.test of Iodized salt at house Hold level.

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Hygiene Promotion Supervisor/Research supervisor
ACF International | Action Against Hunger
Feb 2016 - Aug 2016 | Dadu, Pakistan

Hygiene promotion Supervisor/ACF-Pakistan Research for health in Humanitarian Circes (R2HC) Project in District Dadu Objectives of the study include:
 Test the hypothesis that addition of safe drinking water reduces treatment /recovery time and improves the cost effectiveness of SAM treatment.
 Evaluate and compare the effectiveness and acceptability of three Point of Use (POU) water treatment technologies in the context of a Community Managed Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) program.
 Research findings will focus on the impact of diarrhea prevention through POU water Treatment technologies and hygiene education used in parallel.

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Hygiene Promotion Officer/ Behavior Change Communication
ACF International | Action Against Hunger
Jul 2013 - Jun 2015 | Tando Mohd Khan, Pakistan

WASH KP-IV Project In Tando Muhammad Khan Implemented PHAST and CLTS Approaches § Establishment and Training of Water management committees (WMC) § Development and Rehabilitation of small water schemes(hand pumps) § Rehabilitation of Communities Water Reservoirs § Disinfection of Communities Water Points § Water Quality Testing § Construction of Solid Waste Collection Points § Strengthening Village waste disposal System through Capacity building of local waste disposal § Technicians, § Rehabilitation of Drainage Networks § PHAST and CLTS Campaigns in Targeted Villages § Provision of Easy Latrines to Extremely Vulnerable Individuals EVI’s § Cleaning Campaigns in Targeted Villages § Mass Awareness /Social marketing /WASH Exhibitions
WASH KP-V Project In District Tando Muhammad Khan Implemented PHAST, CHAST and CLTS Approaches  Establishment and Training of Village Project committees (VPC)  Development and Rehabilitation of small water schemes(hand pumps)  Disinfection of Communities Water Points  Water Quality Testing  Construction of Solid Waste Collection Points  Strengthening Village waste disposal System through Capacity building of local waste disposal  technicians  PHAST ,CHAST and CLTS Approaches in Targeted Villages  Provision of Easy Latrines to Extremely Vulnerable Individuals EVI’s  Cleaning Campaigns in Targeted Villages

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Hygiene Promoter
ACTED Pakistan
Jul 2012 - Jun 2013 | Mirpur Khas, Pakistan

ECHO IV –WASH Shelter Project in District Mirpur Khas
 Custer making
 Co Formations
 Assessment of beneficiaries
 Verification of beneficiaries/ Re-verification beneficiaries
 Conduct Hygiene Session
 Distribution of NFI kits /Follow-up of Hygiene Session
 Distribution of Shelter material
 Follow-up of Shelter Construction
 Submit daily and weekly report to Team Leader

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HygienePromoter/Behaviour change communication
Trust Voluntary Organizer (TVO)
Apr 2012 - Jun 2012 | Tando Allahyar, Pakistan

USAID, Concern World Wide -WASH Project Duty Station:Tando Alhyar
 Responsible for social mobilization
 Responsible for formation of community group CG
 Responsible of conduct hygiene sessions
 Distribution of NFI kits
 Responsible for making minutes of day start and day end meeting and report that to Field Coordinator
 Responsible for maintaining coordination with in team and among groups
 Responsible for reporting the vulnerable cases for immediate action

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Social Mobilizer Officer
Fast Rural Development Program (FRDP)
Jan 2012 - Mar 2012 | Jamshoro, Pakistan

USAID, Aurat Foundation- GEP Project
Duty Station: District Hyderabad & Jamshoro

 Assisted and arrangement of seminar on women awareness &women rights
 Arranged seminar, walk and theatres on women issues
 Assisted arrangements of training / seminar / event.
 Collecting clippings from daily newspapers and magazines on different issues and keep record
 Assisted in file management
 Assisted in compilation of reports and documents
 Any other new assignment as per need and interest of the organization & the incumbent

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Emergency Response -Public Health Promoter
Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO)
Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 | Tando Mohd Khan, Pakistan

Hygiene Promoter/Strengthening Participatory Organization (OXFAM GB) Duty Stations: Tando Mohd Khan Sindh
 Village Profile
 Base Line Survey
 formation of Wash Committee  Registration  Action Plan  Distributions of NFI kit  Hygiene Sessions  Cleaning Campaigns  Monitoring Through FGD  Accountability, Daily and weekly Reporting to Team Leader

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Community Development Facilitator
Plan International Pakistan
Jun 2011 - Sep 2011 | Thatta, Pakistan

Duty Stations: District Thatta
 Responsible for program activities for child rights
 Responsible for Sponsorship program
 Responsible for Enrolment of child from 0 to 15 years age  Responsible for child protection

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Emergency Response Public Health Promoter" PHP"
Strengthening Participatory Organization(SPO)
Oct 2010 - Feb 2011 | Jamshoro, Pakistan

Emergency response flood in 2010
Public Health Promoter/Strengthening Participatory Organization”SPO” with OXFAM Duty Stations: Shahbaz Camp Jamshoro Sindh- Pakistan
 Base line Survey
 Registration of IDP’s
 Social Mapping
 WASH Committee Formation
 Train Wash Committee  Verification of Registration  Distribution of NIF kits  PDM Post Distribution Monitoring  Promotion of safe water  Solid Waste Garbage  HH water quality, testing chlorine  Collection of Health Data  Distribution of latrine cleaning kit material  Monitoring through FGD

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Education Promoter
Strengthening Participatory Organization(SPO)
Feb 2010 - Sep 2010 | Thatta, Pakistan

Education Promoter / Strengthening Participatory Organization”SPO”
Duty Stations: District Thatta Taulka Shah Bunder- Sindh

 Working with School Management committees (SMC) &community
 Meetings with SMC and community on daily basis
 Identifying the needs of School using PRA tools
 Making School Improvement Program SIP, with SMC and Community
 Submit SIP to Line Manager
 Meetings with community For Education Promotion
 Implement work in school according to SIP
 Training of school teachers
 Maintaining employee files
 Daily , weekly reporting to field supervisor

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Research Assisstant RA
Aga Khan University Hospital
Jul 2009 - Jan 2010 | Matiari, Pakistan

Research Assistant /“AKU” AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY PAKISTAN Duty Station: Matiari center – Sindh Pakistan
 Study in case control of Birth Asphyxia.
 To know the Cause and effect of birth asphyxia.
 Study on Prolonged labor.  Collection of data of case control.  Maintaining Data.  Reporting to field supervisor on daily basis  Submit data to AKU Karachi.

Education

University of Sindh
Masters, Masters in Arts, Master in Sociology‎
Research Methodology, Sociology
CGPA 3.9/4
2008
University of Sindh
Bachelors, , Bachelors in Arts‎
Islamiyat, Muslim History, Sociology
CGPA 3.1/4
2006
Govt,Girls Collage Hyderabad
Intermediate/A-Level, , Intermediate in Pre Medical‎
Biology
Percentage 58%
1994
Govt,Girls,Pilot Secondary School Hyderabad
Matriculation/O-Level, , Matriculation in Science‎
Science
Percentage 80%
1992

Skills

Expert Good understanding of SPHERE standards
Expert PATS
Expert Sindhi Language
Expert Able To Deal With People
Expert Academic Program Management
Expert Achieve Results
Expert Admin Analysis
Expert Admin Operations Management
Expert Administration Skills
Expert Admirative Assistance
Expert Aesthetic Procedures Knowledge
Expert Agile Project Management
Intermediate Agricultural Research
Intermediate Agronomy Knowledge
Expert Allergy Relief
Intermediate Analytic Reporting
Intermediate Analytical Skills
Expert Analyze Data
Expert Appropriate Engagement
Expert Archival Research
Expert Assessment Skills
Expert Assessments
Expert Attention to Detail
Intermediate Audit Assignment Handling
Intermediate Aware Of Child Protection Concept
Expert  Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert Beneficiaries Establishing
Intermediate Book Keeping
Intermediate Budgeting and Financial Analysis
Intermediate Build Strong Teams
Expert Businees Development
Intermediate C++ Knowledge
Expert Calm Under Pressure
Expert Capacity Building
Expert Capacity Building Training
Expert Capacity Development
Expert Capacity To Directly Contribute To Research
Expert Carrying out tasks directly related to the WHS
Expert Cash Voucher
Intermediate Civil Military Liaison
Expert Clear Understanding
Expert Climate Change
Expert CLTS
Intermediate Commodity Storage
Expert Communication Skills
Expert Community Advocacy
Expert Community Building
Expert Community Development Approaches
Expert Community Engagement
Expert Community Facilitation

Languages

Expert Urdu
Expert Sindhi
Expert English

Kousar Contacts

Muhammad Shakir
Plan International Pakistan
M. Shahrukh
Aga Khan University Hospital
Murad Zaib Zaib Bacha
Women Empowerment
Asad Ali Qureshi
Roltic Pvt. Ltd