Summary

As an expert in project management, resource allocation, and disaster risk management, I bring a wealth of experience in ensuring the timely and efficient monitoring of distribution processes, documentation, and field-level reporting in various national and international NGOs. With a demonstrated work history of quantifying field data and presenting it in a formal setting, I have a progressive and strategic approach to my work. I have a strong understanding of effective communication, monitoring and evaluation, team leadership, decision-making, cash control, and complex problem resolution.


Throughout my career, I have been instrumental in coordinating and conducting field monitoring of implementing partners, ensuring the successful implementation of approved projects, and effectively organizing and prioritizing tasks. I have also been adept at negotiating with local relevant partners and populations of concern to resolve problems and maintain regular contact with project staff, local authorities, and communities. Composing progress reports and providing information while preparing population summaries has been a key aspect of my work, showcasing my ability to synthesize complex data and present it in a clear and concise manner.


I possess the proven ability to undertake regular assessments based on work plans and schedules provided by project managers, ensuring alignment with project objectives. With a strong focus on relationship building, I foster positive and collaborative partnerships with stakeholders at all levels. My expertise in management information systems (MIS) enables me to effectively track and analyze project data, contributing to evidence-based decision-making.


In summary, I am an impeccable, progressive, and strategic professional with extensive experience in program coordination, monitoring and evaluation, resource allocation, and disaster risk management. I am dedicated to ensuring the successful implementation of projects, driving positive outcomes, and making a meaningful impact in the field.

Projects

Genral Food Distribution
Agricultural Recovery Inputs Project
Early Recovery & Wash Activities
Emergency Response & NFI Distribution Kits
Pakistan Intitiatives for Mother & Newborn
Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF)

Experience

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District Monitoring Assistant
United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP)
May 2023 - Dec 2023 | Dadu, Pakistan

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District Field Monitor
United Nations World Food Programme
Sep 2022 - Mar 2023 | Larkana, Pakistan

Assumed post-distribution monitoring to collect and understand refugees\' feedback on the quality, sufficiency, utilization, and effectiveness of the assistance. Directed all operations for the execution of the assistance programme at the sub-office /field level, with the assistance of cooperating partners. Professionally represented WFP at programme-related coordination meetings and similar activities, which offered food aid around the world. Oversaw the overall commodity movements, such as food deliveries, storage, transport, and distribution at the site with the collaboration of the logistics team and verified the amounts received properly recorded. Aided the WFP Programme Officer and cooperating partners in encouraging women’s access to economic skills development and sensitizing public opinion on gender issues and gender-focused functions. Identified needs for improvement and offered training to other personnel for enhancing their skills and knowledge.

Controlled the process of the efficient and proper distribution of food items and vouchers at the site by improving the supply chain management process and offered feedback to the WFP Officer and others for the proper distribution.
Supported team in conducting regular meetings with local authorities and cooperating partners to resolve issues regarding commodity pipeline, distribution arrangements, food entitlements, and other relevant issues.
Facilitated team in devising the plan of action to achieve a specific goal as well as assessing employees ‘achievements and cost constraints, while delivering detailed feedback accordingly.
Frequently reported to the WFP Programme Officer on relevant events regarding food management, distribution, and other related issues to overcome or fix problems.
Utilized advanced methods to determine relevant issues in the programme and reported to the appropriate personnel for timely resolution.

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District Project Manager
Health & Nutrition Development Society (HANDS)
Apr 2021 - Aug 2022 | Dadu, Pakistan

Rendered expertise in managing and tracking the production of the required deliverables. Supervised all phases and stages of the project, which involved tracking progress, allocating resources, and initiating corrective action to prevent the recurrence of undesirable conditions. Identified, monitored, managed, and mitigated project risks by establishing contingency plans. Applied and introduced project management standards for incorporation as per ENP protocols to improve the overall efficiency of human resources assigned to a project.

Reported to senior management regarding all matters in accordance with defined guidelines on project progress, highlighted reports, and end-stage assessments.
Interacted with project assurance representatives to assure the overall direction, integrity of the project, and consistent project quality.
Maintained an awareness of potential interdependencies with other projects and their impact, involving deliverables, processes, tasks, technology, or product produced by any project, team, or resource.
Built and implemented appropriate technical and quality strategies/standards by utilizing a broad scope of industry knowledge to improve quality.
Signed responsibilities to team members for providing support and expert advice required for the management, planning, control, and timely accomplishment of the project.

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District Manager
Thardeep Rural Development Programme
Sep 2019 - Nov 2020 | Dadu, Pakistan

Addressed team concerns, fixed all beneficiaries’ issues, and ensured the provision of outstanding beneficiaries services. Carried out performance evaluations of team members and provide feedback on their performance for necessary improvements. Helped staff in executing employee recruitment, promotion, and retention and termination activities.

Steered programme operations in district at unit offices to achieve milestone on time in addition to handle over all financial management at district level.
Led frequently monitoring visits for overseeing the progress and planned and organized skill-based training for team members.
Fostered excellent and strong working relationships and sustained effective communications with team members for boosting profit.
Headed the team of professionals and established a positive working and learning environment for team members to meet or exceed organizational objectives and expand the business.

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District Monitoring Officer
Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP)
Jun 2016 - Sep 2019 | Dadu, Pakistan

As part of the responsibilities, monitoring activities are conducted at the field level, progress reported by the District Programme Officer and its implementation team is verified through random checks, local programme implementation teams are coordinated with on matters relating to M&E, beneficiary selection processes and targeting strategies applied in the field are assessed and reported on, and regular field visits are conducted on a day-to-day basis to locations where programme activities are being implemented on the ground.

Successfully review and plan monthly and quarterly progress meetings at district level to effectively monitor and evaluate program activities.
Develop a comprehensive database using Mango MIS system to compile program activities on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.
Conduct meetings with 13 field teams to share MIS updates and ensure data accuracy and consistency.
Compile MIS system data with manual data, including MIS findings, for presentation at every monthly meeting. Utilize case studies from the field to showcase program success and increase program visibility.
Establish effective database systems and procedures through regular system checks to ensure effectiveness, identify shortcomings, and take necessary remedial actions.
Prepare meeting minutes and disseminate to all officials involved in the program for effective communication and coordination. Ensure data integrity by cross-verifying MIS data with manual data at both field unit and field level.
Provide technical support to the implementation team in beneficiary identification and selection to ensure efficient and effective program delivery.
Prepare comprehensive field monitoring reports and provide feedback, guidance, and recommendations to the field implementation teams for necessary corrections and improvements.

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Field Coordinator
Shah Sachal Sami Foundation
Aug 2015 - May 2016 | Nawabshah, Pakistan

Submitted weekly plans to the concerned project manager and compiled and submitted daily reports of field activities. Conducted a Purpose Specific Baseline Survey and properly prepared and submitted the documentation to the project manager. Conducted fortnightly monitoring visits at selected schools to monitor daily attendance of new admissions and met with parents and SMC members. Completed the selection of 40 Government Primary Schools based on agreed criteria with the support of the concerned education department. Selected and oriented 160 Ilm Ambassadors from the 40 selected villages and enrolled 800 out-of-school children with the efforts of the Ilm Ambassadors, with each ambassador bringing 5 children to school.

Prepared database of 800 out-of-school children location-wise, including 40 community volunteer workers.
Updated a daily basis Excel-based database of project activities to assist the project manager in effectively monitoring and evaluating program activities.
Effectively assisted PITE in arranging trainings for SMC members and ILM Ambassadors to ensure effective program delivery.
Organized interactive theatre performances in each of the 40 selected schools to increase program visibility and awareness.
Displayed 10 cloth banners in each village to celebrate International Day and increase program visibility.
Participate in airing a 30-second Public Service Message (PSM) on radio channel FM-105 @100 slots per day for one week to raise awareness about the program.
Arranged one ‘Walk for Education’ in each selected village on Educational International Day to promote the importance of education.
Organized monitoring cum supervisory visits by concerned officials from the education department to selected schools (at least 02 visits to each school) during the project life to ensure effective program delivery.
Ensured submission of monthly reports by each Ilm Ambassador to effectively monitor and evaluate program progress.
Collected feedback from at least 50 beneficiaries and share with the project manager for further sharing with donors. Performed any other tasks assigned by the project manager or executive director to ensure effective program delivery.

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SMC Coordinator
Sheman Education Society (RSU-SMC Project)
Jan 2015 - Apr 2015 | Dadu, Pakistan

In the collection of SMC forms, the LSU staff is responsible for the task, including putting the data of the collected SMS location in an excel-based database. However, due to the multiple tasks of LSU staff, collecting the SMC forms becomes a challenge. To support them, SHMEN representatives will assist in the collection of forms from the SMC members in all schools. SHMEN coordinators will sit in the LSU office and pursue the members who have not submitted the form from the office only. This approach will eliminate the need to go school to school, saving time and resources. Additionally, a comprehensive list of SMC paid and remaining will be collected from LSU for data entry to update the status and follow-ups for the Shemen Education Society.

SHMEN staff will contact the headmasters (list of contacts already provided) via call or text for submission of forms, streamlining the submission process.
Ensure that all submitted forms are checked by SHMEN staff for accuracy and completeness.
Provide guidance to SMC members on how to properly fill the form if any mistakes are detected during the checking process.
Maintain records of correctly filled forms and send reports via email to the head office for efficient monitoring and evaluation.
Ensure a comprehensive call/text log is maintained on a daily basis to effectively track progress and make necessary adjustments as needed.

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Field Coordinator (M&E)
United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP)
Jun 2013 - Dec 2014 | Umer Kot, Pakistan

Coordinated with the district government both before and after the implementation of the project to access the needed communities with their suggestions and assistance. Conducted the selection of deserving villages in UCs and beneficiaries for project activities, including verifying random beneficiaries and villages. Actively participated in cluster meetings at the district level, sharing updates with the EDO Health and DCO as a means of sharing information and collaborating for effective implementation.

Led distribution of NFIs and construction materials at villages, ensuring proper implementation of project activities by CP staff, and assisting in cash disbursement at Point of Sale provided by authorized banks.
Assisted concerned WFP focal point and implementing partners in encouraging women\'s access to economic skill development and sensitizing public opinion on gender issues and gender-focused activities.
Contributed to planning and coordinating with cooperating partners to give timely assistance to the community and meet the requirements of the Country office.
Conducted routine monitoring visits to project activity sites (CMAM & DRR), identified gaps and assisted CP staff in proper implementation of project activities.
Conducted pre-assessments for DRR activities, especially in local markets, through the use of the online applet ODK in Android Mobile sets to find out the current status of the market and conducted post-market assessments to compare project impacts.
Monitored and reviewed overall commodity movements such as food deliveries, storage, transport, and distribution at the site and verified if the amounts received had been properly recorded, damaged, or suspected to be damaged in CMAM activities.
Supervised the efficient distribution of food items in CMAM activities at the site, ensured proper distribution of entitlements, and provided feedback to Field Officers and others on the distribution.

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District Field Monitor Assistant
United Nations World Food Programme
Feb 2012 - May 2013 | Sanghar, Pakistan

Provided fast, accurate and detailed reports on any beneficiary complaints, ensuring prompt resolution of any issues. Uploaded Checklists and issues for easy access and tracking. Submitted weekly narrative reports and work plans to keep track of project progress. Conducted pre and post verification of the village wise assets and participants under the C/FFW programme, verifying the beneficiaries list and the selection of villages and schemes for C/FFW. For CMAM, visited the static sites and mobile units to verify all components of the project and ensure proper facilitation by the CPs. Visited warehouses of CPs to ensure proper stocking of commodities and adherence to logistics policies. I make sure to document success stories to share with the team and donors.

Successfully supervised third-party surveys of DRR/CFW & CMAM activities at the district level, and reported the findings to the activity managers in the provincial office.
Captured high-quality photographs of different activities such as CFW, cash payment distribution, and CMAM, contributing to the visual documentation of project implementation.
Identified sites for donor visits in the district, providing logistical support and ensuring smooth coordination.
Coordinated with CPs regularly, facilitating sustained and effective implementation of project activities.
Coordinated implementation with partners to ensure sustained and continued visibility of WFP at all activity sites, strengthening program outcomes.

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Field Monitor Assistant
The United nations World Food Programme, Pakistan.
Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | Nawabshah, Pakistan

Assisted the WFP Officer and implementing partners in encouraging women’s access to economic skills development and sensitized public opinion on gender issues and gender-focused activities. Reported periodically to the WFP Officer on relevant events regarding food management, distribution, and other related issues. Identified any apparent issues in the program and reported them to the appropriate personnel. Supervised and trained other personnel as appropriate. Performed other related duties as required.

Coordinated and monitored the implementation of the assistance program at the local level, in collaboration with implementing partners, ensuring successful delivery of aid.
Monitored and reviewed overall commodity movements, including food deliveries, storage, transport, and distribution at the site, verifying accuracy of records and reporting any issues.
Supervised efficient distribution of food items at the site, ensuring proper entitlements were distributed and providing feedback to relevant parties on distribution.
Assisted in conducting regular meetings with refugee leaders and implementing partners, addressing commodity pipeline, distribution arrangements, food entitlements, and other relevant issues.
Contributed to successful implementation of the plan of action, regularly reviewing achievements and identifying constraints and providing feedback accordingly.
Attended and facilitated district food cluster meetings with UN OCHA, promoting collaboration and effective communication between stakeholders.

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Field Monitoring Officer
Shah Sachal Sami Foundation
Jul 2011 - Oct 2011 | Dadu, Pakistan

Continuous feedback and updates on ongoing activities were provided to project management, including lessons learned and project closure status according to the project plan, for timely updating of the learning system. Weekly and monthly reports were submitted to the line supervisor. Constructive, purposeful, trust-based, and sincere relationships were maintained with all colleagues working above or below, whether directly or indirectly associated. Feedback was provided to immediate line officers, colleagues, and higher-ups that had the potential to improve their effectiveness and contribution. The highest standards of honesty and integrity were maintained in all disciplines. Any other responsibilities delegated by the line supervisor or management in any other task within the scope were performed.

Contributed to project improvement by reviewing and providing feedback to the project team in close coordination with the Programme Coordinator.
Assisted in the preparation of monitoring plans for project activities in consultation with the project team.
Developed questionnaires, report formats, and other tools to gather project-related information from the field as per guidance from the PC.
Organized and compiled project reports and data in accordance with project management guidelines, sending them to the PC for final use.
Coordinated with the project team, specifically the Programme Coordinator and other project/program staff, for regular follow-up of activities, facilitation, and planning of external visits.
Documented success stories, best practices, and lessons learned at the project level and provided feedback to the line supervisor for future activities.

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PHP Officer
SAFWCO/OXFAM
Feb 2011 - Jun 2011 | Dadu, Pakistan

Coordinated with the team in all activities taking place in different villages. Created a weekly work plan for these activities. Submitted daily and weekly reports to ensure proper monitoring and evaluation. Coordinated with PHEs to ensure the progress of hard activities and with HP technicians to oversee their activities. Verified site selection for new HP, repair HP, apron, and latrines. Facilitated distributions to the team to ensure that all necessary resources are available for project implementation.

Coordinated with Village Development Committee (VDC) members to plan and execute project activities, ensuring smooth implementation.
Managed and coordinated school team activities, ensuring timely and effective execution of project goals.
Facilitated Community Health Volunteer (CHV) and VDC trainings, providing support to participants.
Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to perform any additional tasks assigned by line manager or Project Manager, ensuring successful project implementation.

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Logistics Officer
SAFWCO/OXFAM
Sep 2010 - Jan 2011 | Mehar, Pakistan

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Administration & Logistics Officer
PAVHNA (PAIMAN)
Jun 2006 - Sep 2009 | Dadu, Pakistan

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Program Assistant
Thardeep Rural Development Programe (TRDP)
Oct 2004 - May 2006 | Dadu, Pakistan

Education

University of Sindh
Masters, Masters in Arts, Masters in Economics‎
Economics
Percentage 65%
2007
University of Sindh
Bachelors, , B.A (Arts)‎
Percentage 65%
2004
Masumi Academy of Computer Science
Diploma, Information Technology‎
Information Technology
Completed
2003

Skills

Expert Ability To Meet Deadlines
Expert Adaptable to Changes
Expert Administration of Financial Management
Expert Admission Handling
Expert Aesthetic Procedures Knowledge
Expert Analytical Skills
Expert Answering Inquiries
Expert Assesssment
Expert Basic Understanding of Statistical Data
Beginner Blochi Language Command
Expert Budget Management
Expert Capacity Building
Beginner Clinical Psychology
Expert Communication Skills
Expert Community Management
Expert Community Mobilization
Expert Computer Proficient
Expert Computer Skills and Report Writing Skills
Expert Conservation Awareness
Expert Cooordination Skills
Expert Coordination Skilla
Expert Coordination Skills
Beginner CRFM Expert
Expert Data Analysis
Expert Data Collection
Expert Data Management
Expert Data Monitoring
Expert Database Impact
Expert Documentation
Expert End to End Project Management
Beginner ERP
Beginner ERP System Command
Expert Evaluation Skills
Expert External Coordination
Expert Field Activities Management
Expert Field Activities Skills
Expert Field Coordination
Expert Field Monitoring and Field Data Collection Skills
Expert Field Work
Expert Finance Administration
Intermediate Food Security
Expert Front Line Leadership
Expert Handling Assignments
Expert Hygiene Promotion
Expert Information Technology Command
Expert Interpersonal Leadership
Expert Interpersonal Skills
Expert IT Skills
Expert Japanese Teaching
Expert Knowledge of Project Planning

Languages

Expert Saraiki
Expert Urdu
Expert English
Expert Sindhi

Endorsements

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Abdul is one of the most creative people I know. Fresh ideas, innovative concepts, and the skills to bring those thoughts to life.

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you are Best In this Feild

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He is good professional skills

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Ariz Muhammad
Field Coordinator/Monitoring Assistant (FT), United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP)

Mr. Abdul is good team player and hard worker, he has excellent working experience in arid zone of Sindh

AbdulGhaffar Contacts

Saddam Hussain Hussain
Sindh Microfinance Bank
Ali Gul Soomro
Secours Islamique France-SIF