Cover Letter
Experience
I have more than 18 years of substantial diversified experience of program /project management, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation in development sectors with UN funded projects, NGOs, INGOs, consulting organization and public sector. I have diversified experience of Social mobilization, Project management and capacity building. I have worked with the Micronutrient Initiative (INGO) as Zonal Manager for 6 years. On the basis of my performance, I was promoted as Provincial Program Manager -South Punjab, Micronutrient initiative (Nutrition International) in July 2016. I have worked on senior level managerial positions and developed very close liaison with the Federal, Provincial and local Government officials and have developed good linkages with INGOs, and local NGOs.
Personal Traits
I believe in honesty, commitment and professionalism and I was appreciated by my supervisors for my hard work and professionalism. I believe in fulfilling my commitments and never be satisfied before completion of my assigned tasks.
Professional Skills
I have passion for learning and have good learning attitude. I am very good in following areas
Monitoring evaluation
Development of training Modules
Development of IEC material.
Developments of ME formats
Training /Capacity Building
Translation of material from Urdu to English and English to Urdu
Report writing
Data compilation and analysis
Supply chain management
Trainings attended
I have attended many pieces of training organized by UNESCO, Agha Khan Foundation, FAFEN, CHIP, CRCP, and Aurat Foundation.
Consultancy services provided
I have provided my consultancy services to the following organizations
World Health Organization (as Zonal Trainer, Multan Zone)
Agha Khan Foundation
Consumer Right Commission of Pakistan
Aurat Foundation
CHIP/UNDP
FAFEN
Momentum Ventures
Diplomas/Course completed
I have passed following 3 international certifications)
Project Management (AMPNG International)
HACCP Level 3. (MEX International)
From data collection to data use (Philanthropy University)
Current Status
Currently, I have been serving Canada-based INGO, Nutrition International, as Provincial Program Manager, South Punjab as a consultant (Universal Salt Iodization and Vitamin A Supplementation Program ) and in this capacity, I have been supervising these Program implementation in 13 districts of South Punjab. I seved WHO as Zonal Trainer.
The salt iodization (USI), Vitamin A supplementation (VAS), Wheat Flour Fortification (WFF), programs are key programs operational in Pakistan To improve program effectiveness the MI is placing Provincial Managers to provide technical assistance to the Provincial and District Departments of Health, other government departments and industry (salt, flour, oil etc). The Provincial Manager will be responsible for the successful implementation of these programs in his respective province in consultation and coordination with Departments of Health, other government departments, industry (salt, flour, oil etc) NGOs, donors, academic and research institutions. The Provincial Managers will be stationed at their respective Provincial DoH office and report to The Director Pakistan, Nutrition International Islamabad. The Provincial Manager will: 1. Take lead in the constitution of Provincial Task Force/working groups/committees on USI, VAS, WFF, MMNPs, Zinc and other nutrition related interventions. 2. As and when required participate in these Task Force/working groups and act as a resource person and provide technical and programmatic inputs. 3. Provide technical support to the provincial Department of Health and facilitate in all relevant program activities in line with the plan of action/ work plan agreed by the MI at the national level and implemented accordingly at the provincial and district set-ups. 4. Coordinate among the stakeholders i.e. provincial Department of Health, other government departments, active partners, industry (salt, flour etc), NGOs, donors, academic and research institutions. 5. Ensure quality assurance; submit reports on implementation of MI assisted programs along with suitable recommendations to DoH & District Health Management Teams for improvement. 6. Organize training workshops as and when needed. 7. Write reports, including gathering information on lessons learned and best practices. 8. Undertake any other specific tasks assigne
Making liaison with district Health departments of Sargodha Zone (Sargodha, Hafizabad).
Working with World Food Program ,UINCEF and other international agencies for the elimination of hidden hunger
Capacity building of stakeholders on the importance of Salt iodization to reduce the ill effects of Iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs)
Capacity Building/Training of Salt Processors and health sector professional on Method of Adequate Salt iodization and on Iodine Deficiency Disorders.
Value added Monitoring of Salt processors to ensure the Adequate salt iodization at factory level
Conduction of surveys at Market and Households level, in coordination with Notified Food Inspectors, to know the actual Status of implementation of Universal salt iodization Program and for the identification of negligent salt Processors and salt dealers
Data collection, data analysis and Submission of Monthly Salt iodization Report to provincial Office and Head Office
Quarterly meetings with District Coordination Officers of the Zone and sharing with them implementation status of USI Program, achievements, challenges and future planning and seeking support of District Coordination Office in better implementation of USI Program .
Meetings with Executive District Officers (Health) and District Focal Person of IDD/USI Program and sharing with them the observations of field visits to ensure the rectification measures by the department.
Liaison with other departments and NGOs to ensure the promotion of use of iodized salt
Financial management
Plan and coordinate all Zonal health and nutrition project activities
To ensure the effective implementation and management of nutrition and health activities in all operational localities,
Travel frequently to project areas for monitoring of project activities
Liaise closely with health and nutrition teams in the field
Responsible for meeting project objectives
Ensure sustainability of the projects w
Worked as a Regional Literacy Trainer with National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) at its Region Sargodha (District Sargodha, Khushab, Mianwali and Bhaka )
Job Responsibilities)
Observing; through field visits, records/desk reviews, and meetings with NCHD/District Education Department staff( Executive District Officer Education & District Education Officer ; that the activities being carried out in the respective districts are in line with the program design and DIPs prepared and suggest action, if needed.
Implement Social Mobilization Process for Establishment of Literacy Centers and establishment of Feeder Schools with support of Local communities
Providing training / advice to the literacy team for effective implementation of literacy programme.
Capacity building of staff on Schools Development Plan.
Assessment of Financial variances
Analysis of staff, equipment status
Monthly planning of activities
Training at the district level (Classroom training for theoretical explanation, Mock exercise i.e. simulation in the class room environment, Demonstration for the trainees, in the field i.e. real situation, letting them observe and learn, Observe while trainees do it independently in the field according to the training provided to them and fill the gaps if any.
Desk evaluation/review of the activities carried out in the districts as per the DIP, e.g. Check Adult Literacy Centers records files, work plan records of literacy staff, check daily diaries of all staff, Mushahida form analysis, Check Local Area Supervisors meeting records as well as Literacy Coordinator and District Literacy Officer meeting record
Report to Provincial Office and Head Office at the end of each visit of a district
Establish and maintain database of community Based Organizations, PTC’s/ SMC’s and other cultural groups.
Manage the Grants promotional program, i.e. Coordination of promotion, lead and be responsible for the participants.
Worked as a District Literacy Officer Khushab with National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) at its Human Development Support Unit (HDSU) Muzaffargarh
Job Responsibilities
Planning the program at district level
Designing of M&E formats
Implement SMP for Establishing Literacy Centers
Coordination with the staff
Training the staff on literacy program
To support the staff in their works
Training and Coordination with partner CSOs
Monitoring of CSOs work at grass root level
Coordination with EDO Literacy/Education
Coordination with District Nazim and DCO
Monitor Trainings
Assessment of Teachers and Learners
Press Reporting
Monitoring of the Centers
Assessment Reporting
To prepare Detail Implementation Plan
To prepare weekly and Monthly Progress Report
Support the LCs regarding training of teachers and making contact with CSOs
To prepare the Contracts of partner CSOs of Literacy of the district
To arrange the training regarding capacity building of partner CSOs
Look after over all literacy intervention in Districts
Worked as a Literacy Coordinator with National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) at its Human Development Support Unit (HDSU) Sargodha
Job Responsibilities
To prepare field reports and field visits
To support the staff in their works
Implement SMP for Establishing Literacy Centers
Training and Coordination with partner CSOs
Coordination with EDO Literacy/Education
Teacher Training
Monitors Training
Assessment of Learners
Press Reporting
Monitoring of the Centers
Assessment Reporting
To prepare weekly and Monthly Progress Report
To prepare the Contracts of partner CSOs of Literacy of the district
To arrange the training regarding capacity building of partner CSOs
Look after over all literacy intervention in all over the district