Summary

Experienced Community Mobilizer with over a decade of experience in community development, mobilization, and capacity building. Proven track record in conducting needs assessments, facilitating training sessions, and implementing community-based programs. Adept at fostering strong community relationships, ensuring inclusive participation, and driving sustainable development initiatives. Proficient in using PRA tools and managing project documentation.

Projects

EVALUATING THE INSTRUCTIONAL PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS UNDER SCHOOL BASED REC

Experience

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Master Trainer
Ecroyas International IK
May 2020 - Apr 2022 | Peshawar, Pakistan

Conducted field training sessions for data collection teams ensuring accurate data collection and entry.
• Provided guidance and support to team members enhancing their data collection and management skills.
• Contributed to the development of data collection tools and instruments.
• Conducted monitoring and evaluation activities assessing data quality and informing decision-making.
• Led teams in data collection activities fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Achievements: Achieved 99% accuracy in data collection, developed innovative data collection tools, and led teams to complete tasks ahead of schedule

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School Support Associate/Training Officer
IRC/Pakistan Reading Program
Feb 2015 - Mar 2020 | Peshawar, Pakistan

• Mobilized communities to promote inclusive and quality education.
• Built trust through community meetings and events.
• Empowered community members in child protection and safeguarding.
• Collaborated with organizations and stakeholders for effective education strategies.
• Designed and delivered training programs focusing on child protection and safeguarding.
• Key Achievements: Improved enrollment and retention rates, established child protection committees, and contributed to significant improvements in literacy rates.

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Community Mobilization Officer
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Apr 2014 - Dec 2014 | Peshawar, Pakistan

• Mobilized communities to take ownership of hygiene practices and WASH initiatives
• Conducted community assessments and evaluations using PRA tools.
• Built trust and facilitated dialogue through Open Dialogue platforms
• Empowered youth to advocate for improved hygiene practices
• Conducted community assessments and evaluations to inform program development
• Coordinated with district officers and partners to develop and implement work plans
• Key Achievements:
• Successfully mobilized 256 households to adopt improved hygiene practices
• Established a community-led initiative for sustainable clean water access through the Nadi Filter installation
• Identified and reported community success stories, showcasing the impact of WASH interventions
• Implemented a targeted hygiene intervention program, resulting in a significant reduction in waterborne diseases
• Conducted research on effective community mobilization strategies for promoting hygiene practices in refugee community

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Community Moblizer
Solidarity International (SI) WASH Project based at Peshawar
Jun 2013 - Mar 2014 | Peshawar, Pakistan

• Mobilized communities to participate in WASH programs, promoting ownership and sustainability.
• Conducted awareness sessions and training on hygiene, sanitation, and water management.
• Conducted initial contacts and broad-based community meetings (BBCM) for project introduction.
• Formed and strengthened community organizations (COs/VOs/DMCs) and subcommittees.
• Facilitated the formation of community-based Self-help groups and apex bodies.
Conducted capacity building through orientation and in-house training (CMST, LMST).
• Assisted in conducting needs assessments, baselines, and surveys for data collection.
• Supported development of value chains, business models, and cooperatives among target communities.
• Facilitated technical team in training Disaster Management Committees (DMCs) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) on DRR and CCA.
• Developed Village Council and UC-level Disaster Management Plans (DMP).
• Conducted awareness and campaign sessions on DRR and CCA issues.
• Identified and prioritized vulnerable/marginalized villages using PRA tools.
• Key Achievements: Successfully mobilized communities, increased engagement in program design and implementation, and improved access to clean water and sanitation.
• Successfully mobilized communities to adopt improved WASH practices, resulting in improved health and wellbeing.
• Increased community engagement and participation in program design and implementation.
• Built strong relationships with community leaders and stakeholders.
• Improved access to clean water and sanitation for rural communities.

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Protection Officer
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Jun 2011 - Feb 2013 | Swat, Pakistan

• Protection Assessment and Monitoring: Conducted protection assessments and monitoring, collecting and analyzing data to inform program decisions.
• Protection Response Planning: Developed and implemented protection response plans, utilizing data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Partnership Building: Collaborated with local authorities, NGOs, and community leaders, establishing partnerships to enhance program effectiveness.
• Training and Capacity Building: Provided training and capacity-building on protection principles and practices, improving program quality.
• Community Engagement: Established and strengthened community-based protection mechanisms, demonstrating community engagement and participation.
• Coordination and Communication: Coordinated with IRC teams, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination.
• Achievements:
• Improved Data Collection and Analysis: Achieved a 25% increase in reported gender-based violence cases, demonstrating improved data collection and analysis.
• Program Impact: Increased access to protection services for conflict-affected communities by 30%, showcasing program impact.
• Community Engagement and Capacity Building: Established 10 community protection committees and trained 50 community leaders, demonstrating community engagement and capacity building.
• Program Effectiveness: Provided direct support to over 500 victims of violence, highlighting program effectiveness.

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Community Mobilization Officer
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Jul 2010 - Feb 2011 | Dir, Pakistan

• Managed and supported the Hygiene team in implementing field activities, ensuring effective program delivery and monitoring
• Facilitated community-led water management through the formation of Water Management Committees, promoting community engagement and participation
• Developed and disseminated innovative hygiene messages and materials, enhancing awareness and adoption of healthy practices among over 10,000 community members
• Trained and mentored Health Hygiene Activists, improving their skills and knowledge in hygiene promotion
• Coordinated with District administration and other organizations, ensuring effective coordination, avoiding duplication of efforts, and maximizing impact
• Achievements:
• Improved hand washing with soap by 30% among target communities through successful hygiene promotion activities
• Empowered 20 communities to manage their water resources effectively through established and trained Water Management Committees
• Enhanced skills and knowledge of 50 Health Hygiene Activists through training and mentorship
• Ensured effective program delivery through monitoring of ongoing water schemes and grants, collaborating with the technical team to ensure program quality

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Education Officer
Save the Children (ERRP
Sep 2009 - Jul 2010 | Bunner, Pakistan

 Supervises the implementation of Save the Children’s Child Protection activities at Union Council’s
Level ensuring appropriate coordination with other sectors.
 Supervises the Community Mobilizer/Facilitators in Child Friendly Space locations by visiting Child Friendly Spaces on a regular basis ensuring that activities are implemented in an appropriate manner.
 Provides Child Protection Coordinator with detailed information regarding activities on a weekly basis (children attendance with breakdown by gender and age, activities carried out, issues affecting program delivery, material needs etc.
 Assists the Supervisors/Community Mobilizers in conducting parents’ and community meetings
 Ensures adherence to the Child Protection Policy and reporting procedures.
 Support to project planning and implementation
 District level operational management, monitoring
 Technical support to project and partner staff
 Stakeholder coordination and liaison
 Data management and Reporting

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Senior Social Mobilizer
Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project /SRSP
Sep 2004 - Aug 2008 | Swat, Pakistan

Staff Supervision
• Lead a team of 6-8 people including, social Organizers & Sub engineers.
Resource management
• Prepared resource and budget plans to match project’s detailed implementation plan
• Worked with finance staff to review budgets and prepare financial reports
Social Mobilization
• Assisted the Tehsil Municipal Administration in identifying needs in targeted communities.
• Assisted the TMAs in identifying and mobilizing local communities that are willing to identify, prioritize, implement and subsequently operate and maintain developmental projects particularly WatSan related
• Encourage the TMAs to remain in close contact with the MCOs/WCOs through regular meetings.
• Preparation of Village development plan (VDP) through using different PRA tools
• Assisted TMAs in motivating existing WOs in registering themselves as CCBs to access 25% developmental funds from the TMAs and other Donor Agencies.
• Facilitated Hygiene Promoters in conducting Health Hygiene Activities, i.e. Health Committees formation, conducting trainings for committees and delivering Health and Hygiene Sessions in the communities, conducting Health and Hygiene days in schools, collecting water born diseases data, and demonstration sessions at schools.

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CMO/HEALTH PROMOTER
National Commission for Human Development (NCHD)
May 2003 - Apr 2004 | Bajaur, Pakistan

HEALTH PROMOTER work closely with a range of community groups to find out their views and needs, and to try to best fit services to their needs

Establish male cluster organization and male unit health committees under the guidance and supervision of Health coordinator.

Help other staff members to solve their problems.

Identifying and securing necessary resources, determining tasks, assigning the tasks, and motivating team members to work together on the project.

Targeting disease prevention programs for those particularly at risk,

Arranging training, advice and support for different groups of people.

Responsible for budgets for different programs to support the communities

Reporting on weekly and monthly basis

Establish male cluster organizations and male unit health committees under the guidance and supervision of Health Coordinator
Attending meetings of organizations and health committees on monthly basis

Education

Qurtaba University of Science and Information Technology
M-Phill, Education‎
Education Psychology, Curriculum Development, Teaching Learning Strategies
Completed
2019
University of Malakand
Masters, , International Relation‎
Social Sciences
Percentage 75%
2011
University of Malakand
Masters, Masters in Science, Bio Medical Science‎
Biological Sciences, Health biotechnology, Food Biotechnology
Percentage 73%
2006

Skills

Expert Advance Level Social Mobilization
Intermediate Advocacy And Negotiation Skills
Expert Advocay And Negotiation Skills
Intermediate Analytical
Intermediate Analytical Skills
Intermediate Budget Preparation Skills
Expert Capacity Development
Intermediate CEM Deployment
Intermediate Client Analysis
Expert Client Assessment
Expert Client Counseling
Intermediate Communication and Negotiation Skills
Expert Communication Developement
Expert Community Engagement
Expert Community Mobilization Skills
Expert Computer Knowledge
Expert Computer Literate
Expert Computer Proficient
Intermediate Computer Skills
Intermediate Computer/Technical Literacy
Expert Conflict Management
Expert Conservation Awareness
Expert Cooordination Skills
Expert Coordination & Liaising
Intermediate Creative Entrepreneurship
Intermediate Crisis Management
Expert Cummnication Skills
Intermediate Customer Care Knowledge
Expert Data Acquisition
Expert Data Collection
Intermediate Data Maintenance
Expert Data Management
Expert Designing And Training Curriculum
Intermediate Donor Experience
Expert Ecellent Communication Skills
Expert Effective Communication
Expert Excellent Computer Proficient
Expert Excellent Interviewing Skills; Listening Skills
Expert Excellent Writing Skills
Intermediate Experience In Conflict Management
Expert Experience In Report
Expert Farm Knowledge
Expert Field Applications
Expert Field Coordination
Expert Field Visit
Expert Field Work
Intermediate Finance Reposrting
Expert Financial Management Skills
Expert Fluency In Local Language
Expert Fluency in Oral and Written English and Urdu

Languages

Expert Pashto
Expert Urdu
Expert English