Summary

Humanitarian, Social Worker, Writer, Educationist, Trainer, Team Leader. 

Projects

Restoring Social Services & Climate Resilience
Accelerated Action Plan-WASH (Saaf Suthro Sindh)
Women Empowerment through Entrepreneurship
Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition-CMAM
Supporting health & Nutrition Initiatives in Flood Affected Areas of Sindh
Women leadership in Public Life in Sindh
Feasibility Survey, Social Mobilization, Technical Assistance & Trainings,

Experience

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Project Coordinator
Indus Community Empowerment Foundation
Apr 2024 - Present | Sanghar, Pakistan


Coordinating, planning, managing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on project, while liaising with key stakeholders and partner organization to ensure a holistic approach.
Close coordination with District Administration, PPHI, Education, Health and Public Health Engineering Department for the recommendations, approvals and MoUs for Community Physical Infrastructure (CPI) Schemes. 
Developed and maintained detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
Coordinated the day-to-day activities of the project to ensure timely and efficient delivery of project objectives.
Monitor project progress and adjust as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project.

·         Facilitated Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and conducted Key Informant Interviews (KII) for Rapid Need Assessment (RNA).
·         Hired and trained Community Resource Persons, youth campions and volunteers on climate resilience preparedness.
·         Hired and trained Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) on mock drills, evacuation, and response-search, relief, and disaster recovery plans.
·         Formed / revitalized Community Intuitions i-e Community Organizations, Village Organizations and development of a comprehensive Village Development Plan (VDP) through community institutions.
·         Completed multi-hazard vulnerability and capacity assessments.
·         Hosted a webinar featuring expert speakers on various environmental topics, coordinated a successful tree plantation drives and awareness sessions, engaging community members in planting trees to promote greenery, educating residents on environmental conservation and sustainable practices.
·         Implemented activities focused on land restoration, combating desertification, and enhancing drought resilience, raising awareness and promoting practical solutions.
·         Planning and organizing upcoming School-Based Disaster Risk Management (SBDRM) training events, which will include forming SDMC, training on school safety plans, conducting mock drills, providing safety tips, establishing environmental clubs, and planning for disaster adaptation, mitigation, and recovery, as well as plantation activities.
·         Coordinating upcoming Health Centre-Based Disaster Risk Management (HBDRM) training events, which will involve establishing disaster management committees, integrating DRM and health strategies, coordinating with government institutions and hospitals, and developing disaster adaptation, mitigation, and recovery plans.
·         Planning the restoration and retrofitting of health facilities, educational facilities, including the provision of missing facilities and installation of solar power systems, to improve healthcare delivery and to create conducive learning environment.
·         Organizing the rehabilitation and retrofitting of basic WASH facilities, including improvements to drainage and sanitation systems, to enhance community health and hygiene.
·         Preparing to restore damaged water supply schemes and install new water supply systems to ensure reliable access to clean water.
·         Designing climate-resilient community infrastructure and flood protection works, such as check dams and flood protection/retaining walls, to mitigate the impact of climate change.
·         Preparing to restore damaged irrigation channels to support climate-resilient livelihoods, ensuring food security and income generation for affected communities.
·         Submission of quarterly procurement plan including works, services, non-consultancies and community procurement.
·         Submission of monthly narrative and financial reports.

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Master Trainer-Nutrition
Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund
Sep 2024 - Sep 2024 | Islamabad, Pakistan


Developed and delivered comprehensive training sessions to staff of 18 partner organizations and Community Resource Persons on Health and Nutrition, with a focus on Mother and Child Care.
Designed and created comprehensive training materials on nutrition, including presentations, guides, and visual aids covering essential nutrients, balanced diets, and food security.
Prepared and facilitated sessions on malnutrition prevention, emphasizing early identification of malnutrition and intervention strategies.
Trained participants on the importance of food diversity and its role in promoting community health, using culturally appropriate examples and recipes.
Developed and distributed practical guides on infant and young child feeding practices, supporting participants in promoting breastfeeding and complementary feeding.
Led discussions on micronutrient deficiencies and their prevention, highlighting the significance of fortified foods and supplements.
Conducted pre-training assessments to gauge participants’ understanding of key nutrition concepts, and evaluated post-training knowledge retention through quizzes and practical exercises.
Promoted the integration of food hygiene and safety into nutrition programs, ensuring that trainees understood the connection between clean food preparation and overall health.
Organized group discussions on the relationship between food security and climate resilience, linking nutrition to wider development challenges.
Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs through post-training assessments, using feedback to improve session content and delivery methods.
Prepared instructional materials on Food and Nutrition, focusing on balanced diets, malnutrition prevention, and the role of essential nutrients.
Crafted learning modules on Clean Water and Sanitation, ensuring participants had access to practical information on safe drinking water and waste management.
Designed practical activities and exercises related to Personal Hygiene, ensuring participants gained hands-on experience in hygiene promotion.
Conducted pre-training assessments to evaluate participants' baseline knowledge and skills on health and nutrition topics.
Utilized post-training assessments to measure learning outcomes and the effectiveness of the sessions, adjusting materials based on feedback for continuous improvement.

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District Project Manager
Health and Nutrition Development Society (HANDS)
Mar 2023 - Feb 2024 | Sukkur, Pakistan




Directed comprehensive implementation of project activities, including project management, strategic planning, efficient coordination, team leadership, work plan development, vigilant monitoring, and detailed reporting.

·         Close Coordination with Health Department, PPHI and WFP for synergies development.
·         Collaborated with stakeholders, engaged with communities, mobilized social support, sensitized, and raised awareness through various training and development programs.
·         Screened, referred, registered, admitted, and followed up on beneficiaries, and distributed supplementary food under various programs (TSFP/BSFP/OTP/SC).
·         Built the capacity of local CSOs, health workers, and community leaders on CMAM, IYCF, Complementary feeding, and H&H through training and development initiatives.
·         Convened meetings with partners, stakeholders, and community groups to maximize coverage and reach out to SAM, MAM, and PLW.
·         Developed data collection tools against project indicators, analyzed data, research, record keeping and created field plans for project teams to ensure effective implementation.
·         Established a complaint and suggestion feedback mechanism to ensure transparency and accountability.
·         Participated in progress review meetings, documented and shared success stories, lessons learned, and case studies to identify best practices.
·         Formed Village Development Committees (VDCs) to ensure sustainability of nutrition project and adaptation of best practices.

Supervised the established Cash Based Transfer (CBT) delivery mechanisms by implementing and executing project activities involving the transfer of cash to beneficiaries through Mobile Wallet Accounts (MWA) and Cash in Hand (CiH).

·         Conducted thorough assessments of beneficiaries to determine eligibility for cash assistance program.
·         Collaborated with financial service providers (FSPs) to establish secure and efficient payment mechanisms for cash transfers.
·         Tracked and recorded financial transactions related to cash transfers, maintaining detailed and organized records.
·         Provided timely and accurate information to beneficiaries regarding the cash assistance program and addressed their queries.

Addressed any challenges or issues arising during the implementation of cash-based transfer programs.
Monthly financial & narrative reporting.


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Project Coordinator
Sungi Development Foundation
Sep 2022 - Feb 2023 | Sukkur, Pakistan




Implemented comprehensive project activities, including project management, planning, coordination, work plan development, vigilant monitoring, and detailed reporting.
Coordinated closely with district administrations for NOCs and other matters with officers of respective districts.
Organized and attended coordination/progress review meetings at district and provincial levels.
Maintained regular coordination with district health authorities and implementing partners on project interventions.
Conducted regular visits to Basic Health Units (BHUs) and Rural Health Centers (RHCs) within the districts.
Collaborated with the District Health Authority to ensure data integration into the DHIS-2.
Prepared data for processing by organizing information, checking for inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting raw data.
Ensured collection, compilation, and submission of data from the field on a daily basis.
Compiled field data in the approved format and shared it with the provincial lead.
Ensured that SAM/MAM patients received appropriate treatment, enrollment, and referral based on OTP/TSFP criteria.
Appointed Medical Officers, CMWs, technical staff, and health hygiene promoters at respective BHUs and RHCs.
Provided medicines to each facility regularly, as needed.
Led awareness campaigns on preventive health (TB, Malaria, and Polio) in the catchment area.
Organized mobile medical camps with the support of Al-Khidmat Foundation in districts Khairpur and Shikarpur.
Established Smart Clinics/Telemedicine in each facility with EMR systems, HIMS, robust medicine accountability systems, and separate counters for MAM and PLWS at each facility.
Engaged the local community through health community groups for better outputs.

·         Prepared and submitted weekly and monthly narrative and financial reports.

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Officer Capacity Building / Community Engagement
Management & Development Foundation
Jun 2020 - May 2022 | Sukkur, Pakistan


Orchestrated, synchronized, and streamlined the flow of crucial information among the project community and stakeholders.
Curated and managed the project calendar, ensuring adherence to milestones, outcomes, and deliverables.
Spearheaded and facilitated self-help community groups, conducting meetings, awareness sessions, and trainings on women empowerment & leadership, human rights, women pro-laws, GBV, linkages development on and referral pathways.
Coordinated and convened stakeholder meetings at the district level involving relevant government departments and key stakeholders such as SCSW, WDD, SWD, WCPC, SHRC, and SCPA.
Fostered strong connections with legislators, parliamentarians, and district government officials to support project objectives.
Pioneered and executed project planning under the guidance of the Project Manager, focusing on planning and budgeting.
Assisted the Project Manager in developing and monitoring the project work plan.
Organized and led policy advocacy and lobbying meetings with legislators to advance the strategic framework for the Sindh Commission on the Status of Women.
Conducted independent research and data collection on project-related activities, including FGDs, KII, TNA and KAP analysis.
Oversaw and supervised project activities within the designated area to ensure efficient implementation.
Managed project activities (Open forums, Engagement and Consultation meetings, and Exposure visits) and recorded expenditures in alignment with the budget.
Participated actively in project review meetings to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
Collaborated closely with members of Friends of Women Empowerment (FEW) groups to execute advocacy plans, provide technical support, and organize regular meetings related to project activities.
Compiled and documented project activities, preparing monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual work plans and activity reports.
Documented research findings, case studies, success stories, and lessons learned in collaboration with implementing partners and team members.
Ensured timely submission of reports to meet project deadlines.

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Project Coordinator
HANDS
Feb 2018 - Jan 2020 | Shikarpur, Pakistan


Led community mobilization efforts to achieve Open Defecation Free (ODF) status in target areas by facilitating Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) activities.
Organized and conducted training sessions for local community leaders, volunteers, and school staff on sanitation and hygiene practices.
Implemented School-Led Total Sanitation (SLTS) programs, ensuring the integration of sanitation education into school curricula and promoting student involvement in hygiene initiatives.
Facilitated the construction of latrines and handwashing stations in communities and schools, collaborating with local artisans and suppliers.
Monitored and evaluated project progress by conducting regular field visits, collecting data, and preparing comprehensive reports on WASH activities.
Coordinated with local government authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of project objectives with regional sanitation and hygiene goals.
Developed and distributed educational materials and hygiene promotion tools to raise awareness about the importance of safe water, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
Managed project budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines and donor requirements.
Advocated for community participation and ownership of WASH initiatives by organizing community meetings, focus group discussions, and public forums.
Ensured compliance with health and safety standards during the implementation of WASH infrastructure projects.
Resolved challenges and barriers encountered during the project implementation by collaborating with community members and stakeholders to identify and implement corrective measures.
Documented best practices and lessons learned to inform future WASH projects and improve program effectiveness.

Reported project outcomes and impacts to donors, partners, and senior management, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.

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Project Officer-Trainings & Development
Shah Abdul Latif Women & Youth Economic Empowerment Organization
Jul 2016 - Jun 2017 | Khairpur, Pakistan


Coordination & representation of the program within communities, government & private stakeholders.    
Coordination with trainers, partners on regular basis for trades & trainings.
Beneficiary profiling & skill development trainings on the basis of piece rate workers & own account workers.
Access to income generating opportunities, CNIC cards, microcredit schemes for WHBWs.
Capacity enhancement of more than 1200 women home based workers (WHBWs), transgender, PWD, and minorities through vocational and technical training courses.
Provided pathways to women’s social & economic empowerment at three levels; the household, immediate community, and at the local levels.
Empowered women to led and run social mobilization, technical and vocational skills training (TVST), and adult literacy and numeracy skills (ALNS) centers.
Entrepreneurship, marketing and business development for women owned businesses (WOBs).
Linkages development of women workers (WWs) with micro financial institutes for business loans.
Review of training manuals, trainees hand books & IEC material developed by trainer.
Reporting

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Project Manager
Waseela Rural Development Organization
Jun 2012 - May 2016 | Khairpur, Pakistan


Project management, planning, team building, team leading and technical direction to project teams.
Beneficiary identification, identification and relocation for hazardous sites, multi-hazard resilient construction of houses, settlement and documentation, transparency and accountability in construction & inclusion of vulnerable groups.
Constructed houses through owner-driven / sense of ownership concept, provided technical assistance and trainings to beneficiaries, housing cash grants to replace/restore damaged houses with a new core unit built to multi-hazard resilient standards, construction of houses on the concept of in-situ with easily accessible materials and familiar methods.
Disbursements of Cash Grants to beneficiaries for the construction of low cost housing Units / shelters level wises.
Finalized & completed feasibility survey, social mobilization, trainings & developments & monitoring the construction of 2100 low cost houses under phase-II & III at district Khairpur, Sukkur and Naushero Feroz.
Installation of almost 2100 solar panels (900 Khairpur, 600 Sukkur & 600 at Naushero Feroz) on houses constructed under phase-II & phase-III.
Designing of formats and forms including GPS fields for beneficiary survey and other project related tasks.
Close coordination with the beneficiaries during the beneficiary / owner driven construction process.
Overall supervision of field teams, contractors & vendors for the timely completion & delivery of the tasks / materials.
Uphold the professional standards related to all project activities, trainings & procurements. 
Review field progress and performance of staff on regular basis.
Close coordination with project field teams, participation in progress review meetings with special assistant to CM & with SBBHC Management and teams.
Facilitation to CM inspection team, Special Assistant to CM & SBBHC teams and engineers, third party during monitoring visits across the districts.
Formation of monitoring committees at village & U.C level for the quality of the construction work.
Maintained project database with beneficiary tab, tranche wise tab, progress tab, financial transaction tab, housing material tab, labour tab & supplier tab.
Made requesting the SBBHC engineer’s team for the visit on the completion of each level of the house by filling up online ERP forms trench wise through the ERP system of SBBHC.
Verification and disbursements grants in kind of cash to beneficiary using biometric system connected with NADRA.
ü  Frequently field visits across the districts for social mobilization, feasibility survey, site visits for monitoring, meetings with district teams and SBBHC management.
Submission of beneficiary files to SBBHC as hardcopy level wise on completion of every level for the release of grants.
Maintained active status of daily progress of work.
Reporting 

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Master Trainer
Primus Institute of I.T
Oct 2004 - May 2008 | Khair Pur Mir, Pakistan


Master Trainer / Senior Instructor for various Govt. staff training.

Education

Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur
Masters, Master of Public Administration, Masters in Public Administration‎
Finance, Management, Public Administration, HRM, SHRM, OD
2012
Shah Abdul Latif University
Bachelors, Bachelors in Science, ‎
Computer Science
2008
Technocrats institute of technology
Diploma, ‎
Information Technology
Incomplete
2003
Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur
Bachelors, Bachelors in Commerce, B.Com‎
Accounting, Business Finance, Management.
Grade B+
2003

Skills

Expert Ability To Meet Deadlines
Expert Communication Skills
Expert Community Engagement
Expert Configuration Switches
Expert Data Analytics
Expert Microsoft Office
Expert Nutrition Survey and Assessments
Expert Project Cycle Management
Expert Reporting Skills
Expert Social Mobilization
Expert Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Languages

Expert Urdu
Expert Sindhi
Expert English

Jawaid Contacts

BILAL AKHTAR
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