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Summary
I am a results-focused Program Manager credited with demonstrated achievements and experience in the Non-profit Organizations. Proven expertise in overseeing grant portfolios from DFID, AusAid, CIDA, QFFD, EU, UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP, WHO and UNOCHA. Possess diverse experience of planning, controlling, and leading multi-million community development projects. Skilled in directing Syria Integrated Response Program (~ $15M annually) while leading program and operations teams in Turkey and Syria. Expert skills in monitoring Frame Work of the Programme and ensuring effective execution by Programme Team; creating and implementing guidelines for evaluating program's strengths and areas. An enterprising leader with excellent decision-making, controlling, and problem solving skills; hold the distinction of being recognized for best performance by several employers.
My key skills includes Strategic Project/Program Planning & Implementation, Quality Assurance, Strategic Planning & Analysis, Partnership Building & Management, Coordination & Relation Enhancement, Organizational Risk Management, Humanitarian & Developmental Portfolio Management, Gender Mainstreaming Community Management & Administration, Training Development, Effective Communication, Performance Management, Cross-Functional Skills and Team Leadership
My professional background and great industrial exposure coupled with an excellent track record makes me an ideal candidate for executive roles. As such, I would welcome a discussion regarding opportunities with your organization that fit my background.
Experience
Senior Program Coordinator
Play an integral role in educating, scheduling, and directing cross-functional core program team consisting of thematic technical leads in Livelihood/Income Generation, Education, WASH, Health and Shelter. Assume and maintain full accountability for overseeing program planning, design, and implementation processes for key thematic areas while following quality standards, time, and cost constraints across program management cycle.
Key Accomplishments
Oversaw two remote offices in North-West Syria consisting of Field Office Coordinators, operations and program teams while managing annual program portfolio ranged between $07M to $15M in last 3 years.
Secured funding from WHO, QFFD, UNDP, UNOCHA, UNHCR, and UNDP by administering program budgets/BVAs and presenting period reports to the management and donors
Assured capacity building of QC staff and IPS in line with Humanitarian Principles, Core Human Standards, IFRC Code of Conduct, and other sectoral standards.
Achieved desired results by leading nine implementing partner organizations on projects and program with a focus on the capacity building of core partners’ staff.
Head, Strategic Planning and Quality Assurance
Assumed and maintained full accountability for handling annual program review and planning workshops for 2014 and 2015. Integral role in securing funding from DFID (through Water Aid), World Vision, and UNOCHA. Led Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning and program designing/donor reporting department. Revised and suggested program designs/ proposals and concept notes in priority areas, impact evaluations, M&E frameworks/plans of programs and projects to ensure effectiveness in changing lives of target communities. Facilitated the program managers to ensure the quality of projects through proactive and strong integration and engagement of program planning, learning and quality functions across programs and projects. Discussed, assessed, and planned program strategies and organizational initiatives while coordinating with the executive committee and other senior management teams.
Key Accomplishments
Positioned as an Acting Country Director at different occasion and actively participated in the strategic planning consultations of Muslim Aid UK to lead 5-years strategic planning process of organization.
Attained desired results by designing effective strategies and creating strategic planning document 2016-20 while acting as a member of the strategic planning committee.
Established and rolled out organizational risk management policies and processes across projects and programs at country/department level.
Designed, executed, and led a big emergency response worth of PKR 350M ($3.5M) for Temporary Displaced People in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) through funding from HQ and the institutional funding from World Vision, UN OCHA, UNFAO, UNFPA and UNICEF.
Program Unit Manager/Area Manager
Headed a program unit and five implementing partners while developing and maintaining effective working relationship with relevant district government departments. Developed and managed the 5 years strategic plan as well as recommended changes to meet long-term objectives. Created and revised proposals in thematic areas and incorporated crosscutting themes of gender & child protection in compliance with strategic objectives. Analyzed and executed project and program implementation methodologies while retaining knowledge of feedback coming from stakeholders through M&E processes. Identified, addressed, and resolved conflicts and grievances of staff and partner organizations through mentoring, counseling and conflict resolution techniques.
Key Accomplishments
Supervised donors’ grants from AusAid, CIDA, USAID, EU and DFID and integrated individual projects at community and program level while achieving broader program objectives and benefits.
Tracked Budget on monthly and quarterly basis at project and program level by reviewing overspending trends and taking remedial measures to control costs
Appointed as a key member of Asia Regional Team for the Country Program Evaluation team for Plan Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Achieved number one position for program in 3 strategic KPIs at country level among 4 program units.
