Summary

I am an experienced Project Management Professional with a proven track record of successfully leading and delivering projects across multiple socio-political settings. With a career spanning Pakistan, Tanzania, and Nigeria, I have actively contributed to projects funded/outsourced by organizations such as Asian Development Bank, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNICEF, KOICA, NRC, GIZ, Oxfam, Nutrition International, ADSP, NAVTTC Pakistan, and numerous other local organizations. My extensive exposure to various development contexts has honed my ability to navigate unique challenges, foster local partnerships, and adopt strategies for optimal project outcomes. I am experienced in managing and coordinating projects in different sectors including education, health, and WASH, while addressing cross-cutting thematic areas such as vocational skills, gender and disability.

Experience

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Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Aga Khan Health Services, Pakistan
Dec 2023 - Present | Gilgit, Pakistan

Currently, I am engaged in two projects titled Sihat Mand Khandaan (SMK) funded by UNFPA, and Foundation for Health and Empowerment (F4HE) funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). My key roles include,

Develop comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks that align with organizational goals and objectives.
Design data collection tools, and systems to capture relevant information throughout the project lifecycle.
Oversee the implementation of data collection activities, ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and relevance of the data collected.
Analyze quantitative data to provide insights into project performance, identifying trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
Regularly assess and report on the achievement of KPIs, providing feedback to project teams and leadership
Implement quality assurance processes to ensure the integrity and validity of monitoring and evaluation data.
Conduct regular reviews of M&E processes and outputs to identify and address any issues related to data quality and program effectiveness.
Facilitate a culture of learning within the organization by promoting the use of evaluation findings to inform decision-making.
Recommend adjustments to programs and projects based on evaluation results, contributing to continuous improvement.
Prepare and present clear and concise M&E reports to internal and external stakeholders, including donors and partners.
Communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to a diverse audience, translating technical information into understandable insights for various stakeholders.
Build the capacity of team members and partners to integrate M&E practices into their daily activities, fostering a culture of accountability and results-driven decision-making.

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Evaluation Project Officer
AAN Associates.
Jan 2023 - Nov 2023 | Islamabad, Pakistan

•       Lead in coordination and communication with associates/partners, consultants, and field data collection teams; and undertake negotiations with partners’ consultants, and field teams.
•       Communicate with project teams on daily basis and undertake any other tasks assigned by the designated team leader.
•       Focus on capacity building of the team as well as his/her own on continuous basis.
•       Liaises with the admin and finance staff to ensure items required for/during field visits are available on time.
•       Keep liaison with admin/finance section to update the project budget, project folder (with Consultants’ contract, invoices, time sheets or other administrative documents related with PMU), project progress and planned future activities.
•       Adhere and comply with AAN’s rules and regulations in all aspects as well as AAN’s quality standards for delivering projects.
Strictly observe and maintain the confidentiality of all the information/documents of the organization.

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Project Coordinator
CHIP Training & Consulting
Sep 2020 - Jan 2023 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Planned, supervised, executed, and finalized three major projects of ADB, GIZ, and Oxfam in Pakistan to monitor activities throughout the project implementation and ensure quality of service at all levels as per the workplan and agreed deliverables.
Function in close collaboration with multi-lateral donors, INGOs, The World Bank, UNICEF, stakeholders, and government departments to implement projects and track the potential opportunities for partnerships. Conduct literature review in research-based projects to prepare research methodologies and data collection tools. Hold full accountability for creating and supervising budget for all projects. Build synergies with consultants to monitor projects, offer feedback on the progress of activities, and assure the quality of service delivery as per the work plan. Track performance indicators to maintain record the progress of ongoing activities. Offer first-rate assistance to the management in designing and retaining national/international proposals. Design, maintain, and deliver presentations of projects in various stakeholders’ meetings. Render keen eye for details to prepare inception, progress and final completion reports of various projects.
Key Accomplishments

Streamlined and supervised country office operations in Nigeria in accordance with legal and financial matters to ensure seamless and efficient work flow.
Set a benchmark of excellence by assessing and validating key information and using presentations/reports.
Identified and competed challenges through project implementation and rectify issues in liaison with line manager.
Developed detailed reports, such as inception, mid-term, and completion reports as per the agreed timelines as well as defined organizational strategies and polices through a gender lens for partner organizations.
Engaged with project stakeholders and partner organizations across Pakistan to oversee and carry out projects with clients according to plan and generate proposals and concept notes with business development team.
Achieved bottom-line results by leading the implementation of two projects in 4 months in challenging settings of northeast and northwest of Nigeria.
Devised six projects funded by different donors (INGOs and multilateral donors) in Pakistan, including Oxfam, Asian Development Bank, GIZ, UNIDO, Asia Displacement Solutions Platform (ADSP) and Nutrition International.
Organized data collection and analysis of projects related to research; conducted visits to project areas to provide feedback to partners and report outcomes to management and partnered with project consultants for feedback.

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Coordinator (Consultant)
Aga Khan University - Professional Development Center North
Dec 2019 - Dec 2019 | Gilgit, Pakistan

Facilitated the head PDCN in completing the EAC project, managing 3 districts of Gilgit Baltistan and producing annual report of the project as well as project management and M&E team in completing the tasks before the closure of the project.
Served as resource in all efforts to manage operations and participate in meetings and sessions with stakeholders at PDCN. Rendered a keen eye for details to maintain and record all necessary program documents in both hard and soft forms.
Key Accomplishments

Supervised and ensured the cleaning of data collected from 250+ schools and update on the MIS system of UNESCO.
Succeeded in examining two years (2019 and 2018) of enrollment trends and finalizing the project completion report.

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Coordinator (Documentation Officer)
Aga Khan University - Professional Development Center North (AKU-PDCN)
Mar 2019 - Nov 2019 | Gilgit, Pakistan

Implemented monitoring, evaluation, and research activities at the regional and local basis of the KOICA project funded by UNESCO in Gilgit Baltistan to on-board the school children in 92 schools, with a special focus on girls’ enrollment at primary level.
Delivered full sterling support to PDCN and supervisor in generating monthly, quarterly, and annual progress report; oversaw all M&E activities in core project implementation, identified challenges and guided solutions to M&E manager and project supervisor. Recorded programs documents, such as M&E data reports, pre & post assessments, training data, enrollment data of 92 schools, school facilities, etc. in both hard and soft form. Helped in preparing training manuals and leading the trainings., Actively contributed in in-house faculty meetings, forums, policy base discussions, and meetings to develop instructional materials related to academic programs/projects.
Key Accomplishments

Steered field visits to assess data after saturation/verification and oversee ongoing activities and data of 92 schools in Astore and Khaplu districts of Gilgit Baltistan.
Formulated and updated project log frame as well as tracked and extracted results from key performance indicators.
Ensured the regular flow of data between stakeholders including, PDCN, Aga Khan Foundation, UNESCO and KOICA.

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Program Associate
FINCON Services
Jul 2017 - Mar 2019 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Accomplished multiple projects implemented across Pakistan; prepared project-based reports as per the agreed timelines as well as generated technical proposals and expression of interests to national and international organizations.
Prepared data collection tools, defined work plans for multiple projects, and executed quantitative data analysis through collaboration with the team lead. Interacted with government departments and institutions on different assignments to monitor and evaluate process of ongoing projects. Formulated and retained technical and financial proposals and inception reports, midterm, and final reports in a timely manner. Cooperated with clients and internal team to establish project work plans and handle ongoing activities of projects sponsored by national/international donor agencies. Examined and managed the data collection activities as well as delivered feedback on data on a daily basis.
Key Accomplishments

Played an integral role as a part of the Third-Party Evaluation of ‘The Prime Minister’s Youth Skills Development Programme (PMYSDP)’ sponsored by NAVTTC Pakistan in 2018 -2019.
Successfully conducted the process evaluation in Gilgit-Baltistan, Rawalpindi District, Islamabad Capital Territory and three districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Administered and executed the training programme of ‘Integrated Disease Surveillance Response System (IDSRS)’ in five districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) funded by the KP health department in 2017.

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Research Associate
Center for Communication Programs Pakistan (CCPP)
May 2017 - Jul 2017 | Islamabad, Pakistan


Worked in Empowerment Voice and Accountability for Better Health and Nutrition (EVA- BHN) funded by DFID with a primary focus on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (RMNCH).

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Intern
Bahria University
Feb 2017 - Apr 2017 | Islamabad, Pakistan


Assisted the development of course outline for different courses of MS project management department as per guidelines, office-based documentation as well as in coordination.

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Program Assistant
Pakistan Coalition for education
Aug 2016 - Oct 2016 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Education

Bahria University
Bachelors, Bachelors in Science, Bachelor of Social Sciences‎
Developmental Studies
2016
Bahria University
Bachelors, Bachelors in Science, ‎
Developmental Studies, Social Sciencees
2016

Skills

Expert Ability to demonstrate initiative
Intermediate Ability to plan and work within agreed time
Beginner Academic Program Development
Intermediate Academic Program Management
Intermediate Analytical Skills
Expert Aseptic Technique Knowledge
Expert Communication Skills
Expert Computer Proficient
Expert Conceptual Skills
Expert Configuration Switches
Expert Conservation Awareness
Expert Coordination Abilities
Expert Coordination and Networking
Intermediate Critical and Analytical Thinking
Beginner Curriculum Design and Assessment
Expert Data Collections and Management
Expert Demonstrated knowledge of information technology
Expert Effective Communicator
Beginner Excellent sales marketing skills
Expert Fluent English speaker
Intermediate global practices and UN cluster system
Expert Good reporting & coordination skills
Expert Handling Assignments
Beginner Hospital Management
Intermediate Humanitarian principles
Intermediate Japanese Teaching
Expert Lab Knowldge
Intermediate Leadership and Management
Expert Leadership Skills
Intermediate Marketing Stratergies
Expert Meal Management
Intermediate Meticulous Attention to Detail
Expert MIT Knowledge
Expert Monitoring and Evaluation Skills
Expert Narrative Developing
Intermediate Persuasion Customer
Expert Planning and Management
Intermediate PR Campaign Management
Expert Proficiency in English and Urdu
Expert Program Coordination
Expert program/project development
Expert Project implementation skills
Expert Reasoning Skills
Expert Report Writing
Expert Reporting Writing
Intermediate representation in provincial or national clusters
Expert RESTful APIs
Intermediate Sals Trainer
Expert school/community engagement
Intermediate Security Principles

Languages

Intermediate English

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