Summary

Currently working with International Rescue Committee (IRC) as a Child Protection Case worker in Mirpur Khas UNICEF funded project CARE 2 (Chid Adolescent Rehabilitation in Emergency).

Projects

Child Adolescent Rehabilitation in Emergency (CARE) Sindh
Child Protection Project
Ration Distribution In Deserved Community
UN Maternal Child Stunting Reduction Program

Experience

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Child Protection Caseworker
International Rescue Committee
Nov 2023 - Present | Mirpur Khas, Pakistan

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Child Protection Case Worker
International Rescue Committee
Apr 2023 - Present | Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan

UNICEF funded project in flood affected areas on Child Protection CP Caseworker Major ResponsibilitiesApply and adhere to guiding principles of working with survivors and children at risk, including respect, dignity, security, and confidentiality at all times.Responsible of making Best Interest Principle the center of all interventions.Ensure mapping of service providers including government departments and civil society organizations to support CPU In-Charge and CP Manager in establishing district-based Referral Mechanism.Using a client centered approach, work together with survivors or children at risk to establish action plans based on the needs identified and ensure adequate safety plans exist for the clients.Accompany the child and his/her family to the other services if necessary and/or is important.Ensure appropriate case management for children including survivors or children at risk.Ensure proper use of referral pathways in the field and assist the children and their families to access legal, educational, health, vocational and other services.Regularly liaise with the CPU In-Charge for support and case conferencing together with the Child Protection Coordinator.Document cases according to IRC standards and maintain all records in a secure and confidential way.Promote awareness among the communities around key child protection issues their monitoring and referral/case management processes.Liaise with other service providers to strengthen referral mechanism and always ensure safe and smooth referrals.Participate in the meetings to share regular updates e.g. number of cases and major categories.Liaise with the other team members to highlight any key information necessary to ensure services remain relevant to the children.Identify gaps in services or risks shared by the survivor or children at risk and report these to the Child Protection Coordinator.Participate in trainings and capacity building e

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Education Officer
Khan Pur Welfare Association
Feb 2019 - Jun 2021 | Khanpur, Pakistan

Liaison with line departments for the smooth functioning of the project activitiesMonitor the project activitiesFacilitate Community Mobilizers to develop their work plans, and also ensure that work plans of all the project staff are according to the activities designed for a specific timeSupervise training workshops, refreshers, meetings, and community gathering to ensure the activities to be done in a stipulated periodCollect monthly as well as activity reports from Community Mobilizers and develop a consolidated report and send it to Bunyad Head Office.Send requests of payment to Head QuarterTake instructions (verbal + written) from Programme Manager, note verbal instructions in computer and respond within 2 daysAfter plans made, do spot checkingEnsure the distribution of material to Community Based Schools and Mother Education Centers through Community Organizers Build the capacity of Community Organizers to ensure the quality of workMake tentative decisions of activity + responsibility -- 1st quarter, 2nd quarter + send to Programme ManagerSupervise the activities, and respond to Programme ManagerRecord the minutes of training workshops, refreshers, and meetings Ensure (maintain) logbooks of two-wheeler and four-wheeler vehiclesAny other assignment, assigned by the Head office

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WASH & Health Coordinator
Plan International Pakistan
Jun 2017 - Dec 2018 | Ghotki, Pakistan

UN Maternal and Child Stunning Reduction ProgramWorked with Plan International Pakistan as Social Organizer/ Acting Team Leader for District Ghotki, Sindh From 1st June 2017 to 31st March 2018RESPONSIBILITIESIdentified and selected the villages for WASH Interventions in District Ghotki.Formed Village WASH committees for WASH InterventionsMobilized, Triggered, and capacitated the village WASH Committees for achieving Open Defecation Free environment.Capacitated the masons and entrepreneurs for sanitation marketing Capacitated the community front line cadre CRP for achieving the ODF status at village level.Celebrated the global events GHWD and WTD with communities for awareness at large scale.Trained Plan SOs team on CLTS/SLTS and PATS plus approaches for long term development.Capacitated the PHED, Local Govt and Education Department staff for verification and notified ODF villagesMonitored the Infrastructure work in District and ensured the timely completion.Ensured the record keeping at office as well as at community level.Developed village tracking system and ensured the timely submission to PM for analysis.Built the understanding of the staff on the project intervention and logic.Ensured quality reporting to District manager on weekly and monthly basis.Worked as Acting Team Leader and ensured the smooth Implementation of the project in District.100 villages declared, 98 Verified, 97 certified and 97 post certified

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Social Organizer
Plan International Pakistan
May 2018 - Sep 2018 | Muzaffargarh, Pakistan

Women Economic Empowerment Project Funded by Government of CanadaSocial Mobilizer Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) ProjectPlan International Pakistan_Location_ Muzaffargarh_Project Funding_ Government of Canada_Key Achievements_- Worked with local communities to promote women's economic empowerment and social mobilization.- Implemented project activities aimed at enhancing women's livelihoods and entrepreneurship skills.- Conducted training sessions and workshops on financial literacy, business management, and vocational skills.- Facilitated access to credit and savings schemes for women entrepreneurs.- Built partnerships with local stakeholders, including governments departments, NGOs, and private sector entities.- Contributed to the development of project reports, case studies, and success stories._Skills Demonstrated_- Community mobilization and engagement- Project implementation and management- Training and capacity building- Partnership building and stakeholder engagement- Report writing and documentation_Impact_- Empowered women in Muzaffargarh district through economic and social mobilization.- Enhanced women's livelihoods and entrepreneurship skills.- Improved access to financial services and resources for women entrepreneurs.- Strengthened partnerships with local stakeholders to support women's economic empowerment.

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WASH Officer
Plan International Pakistan
Jun 2017 - Mar 2018 | Ghotki, Pakistan

UN Maternal Child Stunting Reduction Program

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District Coordinator Child and Women Health Nutrition
BLCC (UK Aid Funded Project)
Dec 2015 - Apr 2016 | Khanpur, Pakistan

Worked with Bunyad Foundation as District Coordinator Child Health and NutritionRahim Yar Khan From 08 June 2015 to 30th April 2016.Duration 2 yearsKey Achievements- Developed and strengthened coordination mechanisms with the Health Department, District Health Office, RMNCH/IRMNCH, NGO/INGO partners, and UN agencies, resulting in improved program implementation at the project focal district.- Ensured timely implementation of the Annual Work Plan activities, including M&E, meetings, and visits to program areas and facilities, under the guidance of the Provincial Coordinator.- Successfully retrieved monthly plans from field staff and implementing partners, providing feedback to the Provincial Coordinator, NPO/NPM, and modifying plans as required.- Compiled and submitted district training plans for different cadres, enhancing capacity building for healthcare professionals.- Participated in government planning meetings, furthering the organization's mandate and influencing policy changes.- Worked towards preventing anemia in pregnant women by expanding and enhancing coverage of interventions, both through facility and community action plans.- Maintained effective communication with key health managers, identifying gaps and challenges, and advocating for an enabling environment to scale up interventions.- Ensured regular liaison with the Senior Project Officer, MEAL Officer, and National Program Manager, aligning project work with objectives.- Coordinated logistics for meetings, events, and activities at the district level, ensuring smooth project implementation.Skills - Coordination and partnership building- Strategic planning and implementation- Communication and advocacy- Capacity building and training- Program management and M&E- Logistics and administrationImpact- Improved program implementation and coordination at the district level- Enhanced capacity building for healthcare professionals- Increased coverage of interven

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Project Manager
BLCC (UK Aid Funded Project)
Jan 2013 - Jan 2015 | Khanpur, Pakistan

Education Monitoring and Supervision Expertise- Ensured compliance with educational standards, government policies, and operational guidelines through regular school visits and monitoring.- Conducted comprehensive school audits, focusing on infrastructure, resources, teaching quality, and student performance.- Supervised and supported school supervisors, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.- Fostered community engagement, promoting education and encouraging participation in school activities.- Managed staff performance, including attendance, professional development, and evaluations.- Implemented performance evaluation processes, identifying areas for improvement and setting targets.- Collaborated with school leadership to achieve performance targets and improve educational outcomes.- Analyzed and reported data on school operations, staff performance, and student achievements.- Ensured equitable resource distribution, adherence to government policies, and compliance with regulations.- Facilitated communication between schools, district education offices, and stakeholders.- Addressed concerns and issues raised by school staff, parents, and community members.- Developed strategies to improve school performance and staff productivity.Key Achievements- Improved school performance and staff productivity through targeted strategies and support.- Ensured compliance with government policies and regulations across all schools.Responsible for the Supervision and implementation of all activities at the CoPC and in outreach as required under the Global Fund GrantResponsible for the financial management of the project-related activities at the CoPC siteDevelop monthly work plans and reports of the project activities for submission to head office.Conduct regular advocacy sessions with key stakeholders at the project site officeReview and verify data collected by the Outreach Workers (ORWs) as well as computerized data.Ensure daily data entry by th

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Child Protection Officer
BLCC (Plan Pakistan International Project)
Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 | Rahimyar Khan, Pakistan

Managing linkages with line departmentsEnsuring proper implementation of all project activitiesBudget Forecasting, Budget PlanningCreating Linkages with other NGOs/CBOsWorked on CSRCapacity building of Staff MembersOrganize school councils and facilitate them in developing/implementing school development plans (SDPPreparation of Monthly & Quarterly Progress ReportsConduct field appraisals & base line surveys through participatory approachesOrganize community groups at village/ neighborhood level to promote education, especially girls educationDevelop progress & analytical reports, case studies & presentations participate in monitoring/ evaluation exercisesPlan and organize training sessions for local community groups to prepare baselines and make plans of enhancing capacity for district-based planningPlan strengthening of community groups through participatory interactionsDevelop strong liaison with district departments and coordinate with team members and management to meet the project objectives/targets with sustainability

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Principal
BLCC (Government Project)
Feb 2011 - Nov 2011 | Liaquat Pur, Pakistan

Government School

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Manager
BLCC (Govt Of Punjab Unicef UAE UNESCO)
Mar 2007 - Dec 2009 | Rahimyar Khan, Pakistan

Responsible for the Supervision and implementation of all activities at the CoPC and in outreach as required under the Global Fund GrantResponsible for the financial management of the project-related activities at the CoPC siteDevelop monthly work plans and reports of the project activities for submission to head office.Conduct regular advocacy sessions with key stakeholders at the project site officeReview and verify data collected by the Outreach Workers (ORWs) as well as computerized data.Ensure daily data entry by the designated staff in project MIS.Carry out coordination and communication with the project site staff through organizing regular meetings.Maintain a record of all project-related meetings, delegations visits etc.Review daily reports of ORWs to identify field-related issues and provide feedback to the field staff.Verify stocks, generate demands, and spot-check supplies of commodities and pharmaceutical products regularly.Maintain good contact and relationships with local police, government authorities, and significant members of the communityResponsible for the project-related procurement and supply management and repair and maintenance of capital assetsRegularly monitor project activities to identify gaps and weaknesses, verify the results against set targets and assess service delivery needsEnsure proper and effective implementation of administrative procedures.Any other tasks /support assigned by the line Manager/Supervisor.

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Education Officer
NCHD
Jan 2004 - Oct 2004 | Gujrat, Pakistan

Education

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Social Organizer
Al Kosar (NCHD)
Apr 2002 - Dec 2003 | Khanpur, Pakistan

Education

Education

Islamia University
Masters, Masters in Arts, Political Science‎
Social Sciences
Grade B+
2012

Skills

Expert Project Administration
Intermediate Writing Skills
Expert 360 Recruitment
Expert Ability To Meet Deadlines
Expert Ability To Meet Short Deadlines
Expert Ability to Multitask
Expert Able To Deal With People
Expert Academic Administration
Expert Access and Engagement
Expert Accountability Mechanism
Expert Active Listening
Expert Activity Coordination
Expert Adaptable Livelihood
Expert Adaptive Management
Expert Adaptive to change
Intermediate Admin Task Planning
Expert Administration
Expert Administration of Financial Management
Expert Administration Skills
Expert Administrative Management 
Expert Administrative Skills
Expert Advance Level Mobilization And Advocacy
Expert Advance Level Social Mobilization
Expert Advocacy Planning
Expert Advocacy skills
Expert Advocate of Teamwork
Expert Agile Project Management
Expert Agricultural Marketing
Expert Agricultural Research
Expert Analytic Reporting
Expert Analytical Skills
Expert Aseptic Technique Knowledge
Expert Assessment
Expert Assessment Skills
Expert Assessments and Distribution
Expert Assessments and Distributions
Expert Asset Management
Expert Audit Procedures Knowledge
Expert Audit Report
Expert Audit Reports Management
Expert Autocad 2d & 3D
Expert Aware Of Child Protection Concept
Expert  Talent Acquisition
Expert Background and Knowledge of CP Case Managment
Expert BBQ Knowledge
Expert Behavior Change Communication
Expert Behavior Management
Expert Behavioral Counseling
Expert Bid Preparation
Expert Bilingual Communication Skills

Languages

Intermediate English
Expert Urdu
Expert Saraiki
Intermediate Sindhi
Expert Punjabi

Muhammad Contacts

Iftikhar Ahmed Leghari
International Rescue Committee (IRC ) Pakistan
Malik Asghar Malik
The Palladium Group
Zahoor Ahmad
Crown Real Estate