Currently striving to improve educational institutions in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by providing better infrastructure through a multi-million pound Programme (Humqadam - School Construction And Rehabilitation Programme). With key tasks to monitor and evaluate the program activities by conducting different exercises i.e. monitoring surveys, case studies, baselines, mid-lines, end-lines, capacity assessments of the teachers/communities, Impacts Assessments RCT (Randomized Control Trials), gather community's feedback, design concept notes/papers for case studies, exercises and take prompt and necessary actions. Also, to review project’s M&E framework, plans & tools quarterly, reinforce the role of M&E and strengthen coordination with other departments. . Proactively build effective relationships with the government, communities and contractors, create a win-win situation in stressed environments with the stake-holders.

Analyzed and Established Database for MIS.

Serving as the manager of ‘Emergency WASH Project’ in 2014 Floods, enhanced innovation by mainstreaming gender in Operation & Maintenance committees in complex and multifaceted communities. With involved in implementation of the project independently through local partners, and provided overall leadership in designing strategies for the project and implementation of M&E methodologies and technical (WASH) support for project. Capacity building of the partner staff through 9 training sessions on key constituent of Humanitarian principles, Sphere in four months. 67,000 individuals were provided better WASH facilities through this intervention and their capacity was built.

As M&E Coordinator I was responsible for coordinating M&E arrangements of different projects, managing activities and ensuring that M&E officers were equipped with knowledge and expertise to carry out their activities proficiently. This was done by drilling M&E tools and methodologies. Designed and implemented M&E methodologies for project(s), baseline studies, assessments, evaluations, research, and other studies. Inscribed proposals for new projects. It was a national organization and lacked funds for capacity building of the staff, so initiated a ‘going beyond initiative’ and applied for fellowships at organization level in professional exchange programs and also sought capacity building opportunities.

Design Monitoring Strategies for four different districts of Baluchistan for WASH, Advocacy and Education programs accordingly
Assist in proposal writing Support thematic sections in development of high quality proposals as per donor formats and requirements Manage M&E Teams, Train them on Monitoring Tools
Supervise the maintenance of concept/proposal tracking & inventory matrix Conduct field surveys as and when required Review mobilization strategy and implement it accordingly in the light of Monitoring and Evaluation
Conduct meetings with the donors, brief them about the situation in the field and escort them when required
Coordination with other departments and provide support when required

Additional Tasks
Communications Coordinator

To provide Communications support to the team, as and when needed
Inscribe press releases on seminars, and other activities
Enhance visibility, and coordination with the Government

Supervising the team of 22 officers operating in Punjab
Close coordination with Government, Clusters, Humanitarian Community and Affected Community
Establish and maintain the relationship with the key stake-holders; DCOs, PDMA, UN agencies and NGOs/INGOs etc
Monitoring the overall quality and reports of the field teams
Systematization of training in community, officer or any organization as and when required
Work in tandem with Team to consolidate information and create Information Cycle
Facilitate the donor missions, brief them about the workings and escort them to field as required
Maintain quality of reports and operation in the field

Responsible for some of the significant achievements in the humanitarian communications program, and added value by introducing new tools and techniques for dissemination of lifesaving information, establishing early warning systems with the local and provincial governments and secondment of officers with the Provincial government for their capacity building. It was a cross-cutting theme and emphasized on disseminating lifesaving information to flood affectees, and to communities settled in disaster prone areas. I was responsible for 22 officers and a human network of over 8000 volunteers in Punjab, and, establishing/selecting communication channels, and vetting messages for dissemination.

At district level the job was to act as a bridge between the local government, communities of flood affected areas, provincial office (IOM) and provincial governments. Fill the communication gaps, attend cluster meetings, identify and highlight gaps to the relevant stakeholders, be the voice of flood affectees and direct the clusters in the right direction in collaboration with UN-OCHA. Conduct awareness sessions and identify community members (capable of disseminating information) at village level for Human Network. Steer the network of volunteers, identify communication channels and establish relationships with media personnel. Keep strong coordination with stakeholders, provincial and head offices.