Summary

A dedicated Monitoring and Evaluation Research Professional with seven years of experience tracking, evaluating, spot-checking, and beneficiary feedback. Experienced in developing ME frameworks and tools tailored to donor and project-specific standards, ensuring data quality, accuracy, and technical oversight.

Professional experience and education have provided a comprehensive understanding of the production process, encompassing progress measurement beyond mere number reporting, and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impacts. Past research experience has cultivated a unique and analytical ability to identify areas exceeding expectations and those requiring improvement.

Additionally, possessing strong communication, managerial, and leadership skills for effective team management and community engagement. An astute observer of community behaviors and an adept practitioner of management methods at the community level to foster team development. Also experienced in designing and developing mobilization tools and social protection initiatives, conducting capacity assessments for enhancement programs, and training in participatory approaches. Seeking to leverage these skills to contribute to the success of another professional organization.

Projects

Combating to prevent COVID-19 spread in Pakistan through Non-Health CR WASH
Pre-Crises Market Analysis
Waseela.e.Taleem (BISP)
Orphan Support Programe
Spot Check and Beneficiary Feedback, National Cash Transfer Program

Experience

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Area Senior, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning - Officer
ACTED Pakistan
Oct 2020 - Present | Hyderabad, Pakistan

ACTED is a leading international not-for-profit organization, and I have been working with it for past four years. During this time, I have gained diverse experience in implementing and monitoring emergency, early recovery, social development, and non-formal educational projects, including literacy and numeracy-based initiatives in Sindh and Baluchistan.

Key Responsibilities


Led data collection activities for baseline, midline, and endline evaluations, as well as emergency needs assessments across 15+ projects, ensuring high-quality, reliable data for program design and evaluation.
Developed initial draft reports based on data analysis, providing actionable insights to inform program strategies and improve project outcomes.
Supervised field activities for the monitoring and distribution of cash, food, and non-food items, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Managed the Complaint Response Mechanism (CRM) database, ensuring efficient operation, regular review of complaint trends, and timely updates to maintain data accuracy and responsiveness of resolution.
Support team with daily tasks and complex challenges, including field planning, reporting, and coordination, by applying motivational techniques and analytical problem-solving strategies.
Built and nurtured an efficient professional team through targeted coaching and continuous professional development, leading to increase in team productivity and improved operational efficiency
Prepared and shared detailed reports on key deliverables in specified formats (weekly, fortnightly, and monthly), ensuring timely and accurate status updates for stakeholders and management.

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Monitoring Officer
Research and Developmental Foundation (RDF)
Apr 2020 - Sep 2020 | Hyderabad, Pakistan

RDF as leading Not for Profit Organization, implementing Emergency Project on COVID-19 funded by Norwegian Church Aid (NCA). Where I have learned more about Emergency and WASH program activities.
Field Visits
Sindh: Hyderabad and Mirpurkhas
Key Responsibilities

Ensure timely distribution of Hygiene & Cleaning Kits, by developing and implementing a Distribution Plan.
Conduct Satisfaction, Utilization, PDM, and Programme Evaluation Surveys.
Input data in MS Excel Dashboard to create updated status reports for quick reference of project progress and deadlines.
Researched and compiled information on a variety of planning issues from multiple sources, prepared thorough reports, and presented findings to Programme Managers or in Monthly meetings.
Conducted site visits and records reviews to investigate violations of planning regulations and ordinances and notified proper authorities of findings.
Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
Reporting and Status sharing on the specified format (4Ws, Weekly, Fortnight and Monthly).

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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
READ Foundation Pakistan
Dec 2018 - Sep 2019 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Achievements as M&E Officer
As a Young Mid-Career Professional, I have aimed to gain diversified project experience in the development sector. So that I have joined READ Foundation Pakistan, which is a leading philanthropic and education development Organization. Working out-of-the comfort zone is a challenge but because my focus, commitment, and hardworking for any task is my strength and because of that I have been able to develop M&E Manual Draft, which is a policy and organization-defining document. I have helped the Orphan Support department in planning for the distribution of educational supplies and because of the effective planning, we have managed to reduce the distribution activity cost by 45%. I have carry-out the beneficiary feedback activity and generate reports and identify the gaps and share the way forward, which are adopted and produced a quality result.
 Field Visits

Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK):


Bagh
Dhirkot
Muzaffrabad
Kotli
Mirpur
Rawlakot


Punjab:


Denna
kharian
Muree

Responsibility as M&E Officer

Ensure timely distribution of Orphan Educational Supplies, by developing and implementing Distribution Plan.
Feedback Data Collection and report preparation (Feedback Report) on distributed Educational Supplies.
Preparation of Feedback and process review reports in light of Donor requirements.
Review and analysis Foundation Fund & Annual Budget.
Preparation of M&E reports, activity-based, monthly, quarterly and bi-annual, and annual.
Oversaw warehouse management and propose an automation plan for warehouse management.
Monitor all project activities and progress towards achieving the project output.
Ensure timely collection processing analysis and reporting of program data.
Assist M&E HOD in M&E system through framework development (Input, Activities, Output, Impact) and defining & setting indicators on efficiency & effectiveness of the project as technical support.
Monitor Orphan Support Departmental Capacity Building Activities.

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Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
MM Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
Feb 2017 - Nov 2018 | Karachi, Pakistan

Achievements as M&E Officer
Because of my confidence, commitment, research and analytical set of skills, I have always been appreciated. My efforts to satisfy my seniors professionally and prove myself a professional asset, the proof of which I have been called upon by MM Pakistan on implementation of Waseela-e-Taleem Program funded by Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) after completing one contract with them. Where I applied my trusted leadership skill for Attendance Compliance Monitoring activity, I conduct this data collection activity single handedly every quarter, with the Team of 75 Enumerators from Sindh and Baluchistan on Android Based Tablets, in result of this the firm gets 7.5 Million each quarter (Six rounds). I have showed my Training and Capacity Building skill and trained 50+ education department officials of Sindh and Baluchistan and complete among one of the important deliverables of the project.
Field Visits

Sindh:


Karachi
Thatta
Shaheed Benazirabad
Larkana
Kamber & Shahdad Kot
Sukkur


Baluchistan:


Awaran
Gwadar
Nushki
Musa Khel
Jhal Magsi
Loralai

Responsibility as M&E Officer

Monitor all project activities and progress towards achieving the project output.
Ensure timely collection processing analysis and reporting of program data.
Assist M&E Specialist in M&E system through framework development (Input, Activities, Output, Impact) and defining & setting indicators on efficiency & effectiveness of project as technical support.
Monitor Registration & Enrollment of Beneficiary Children in Programme, manage to enroll 225,000 children. Monitor Capacity Building Activities Beneficiary Committee formation, BBC’s, Clusters and Mother Leaders.
Review District Budget, activity Budget and rationalize field stuff and coordinate with field team for preparation of detail project implementation plan towards achieving the project goals

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Researcher
Pakistan Food Security Cluster
Nov 2016 - Dec 2016 | Karachi, Pakistan

Pre-Crisis Market Analysis (PCMA) is a practical, step-by-step resource to guide market analysis practitioners and team leaders to conduct market assessments before emergencies happen. This early analysis helps practitioners and decision makers to anticipate how certain selected, critical, markets will behave or function if and when a shock occurs. Undertaking market analysis as part of preparedness and contingency planning could significantly improve the readiness to respond to crises and can feed into early warning systems. The PCMA, maps how a market system functions in a normal reference time, and then, using data and information from a previous reference crisis, projects how a market system will function in a similar crisis. The PCMA is baseline survey for drought and flood effected areas of Sindh. This baseline survey was led by UN-FAO under the banner of Pakistan Food Security Cluster and facilitate by Mr. Benjamin Barrows (Senior International Consultant).
Achievements as Researcher
Though, I have applied and improved my research knowledge and understanding by assisting in tool development, data analyzing and extracting research results. I have also gained an extensive knowledge on importance of agriculture and agri-business in our daily life. Besides that, I have also expended my social and professional circle with my Networking qualities.
Field visits

Sindh:


Tharparkar

Responsibility as Researcher

Applying tools of, Market Key Informant, Focus Group Discussion, Questionnaire for Food Department District Officer of the Government of Pakistan and Semi-Structured Interview Data Recording Sheet.
Implemented surveys and performed necessary data entry functions and ensued compliance to objectives.
Liaising with Government Officials’ and managing field and applying tool as local interpreter.

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Researcher
MM Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
Sep 2014 - Sep 2016 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Achievements as Researcher
As a fresher, MM Pakistan gave me chance to demonstrate the best set of skills and also develop new skills as a young professional. I was assigned with data collection task on Android based Software for the Sindh, later after I was also assigned to collect data from Baluchistan as well. Because of learning and analytical behavior, I was call by Islamabad Project core team to assist in different task. Where I have assisted Sr. Data Analyst, MIS Specialist, M&E Specialist and field manager. I assist in tool development, tool testing, field monitoring, training & coordination with field team, report writing and manual development.
Field visits

Sindh:


Mirpurkhas
Tharparkar
Umerkot
Badin
Tando M. Khan
Sanghar
Sukkur
Larkana


Baluchistan:


Lasbela
Gwadar


Punjab:


Rawalpindi
Jhang
Sialkot
Khushab
Gujrat
Gujrawala


Azad Jammu and Kashmir:


Kotli
Mirpur

Responsibility as Researcher

Monitoring of BISP Cash Transfer Program from Partner Banks, Franchise and Point of Sale and monitor BISP Tehsil Office Operational activities.
Coordinated for field logistics for accommodation, scheduled transport and ensured compliance to all deadlines.
Maintained filed budgets, made payments and prepared records for same.
Coordinated with BISP and other stakeholder of the programme and maintained good field relations with them.
Organized local meetings and prepared necessary interaction for FGDs, CDs and IDI.
Planned & implemented surveys, performed necessary tool testing by applying preliminary questionnaire.
Assist in report writing base of Beneficiaries feedback by comparing previous Data.
Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and ability to provide valuable contributions
Performed preliminary research and research over course of quarterly bases to test for precession of research tools and documented all findings
Collaborated with team members to initiate best practices to achieve organizational goals

Education

University of Sindh
Masters, , Economics‎
Economics
CGPA 2.5/4
2018

Skills

Expert M&E frame work
Intermediate Accountability
Expert Communication and Analytical Skills
Expert Data Analysis
Expert Data Collection and Management
Expert Emergency Working
Expert Experience in Disaster Preparedness
Expert Planning & Coordination
Expert Program Development and Management
Expert Report Writing Skills
Expert Research Skills
Expert Social Mobilization
Expert Team worker with flexibility
Expert Training Development

Languages

Expert English
Expert Punjabi
Expert Sindhi
Intermediate Saraiki
Expert Urdu

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