With over two decades of experience in program management and monitoring & evaluation within the humanitarian sector, I excel in addressing pressing social needs. My expertise spans program design, implementation, and evaluation, with a focus on refugee protection, livelihood, education, and gender-based violence (GBV) response. I bring a strategic approach to ensure program sustainability through effective budgeting and stakeholder engagement.
I have honed my skills in monitoring & evaluation, developing robust frameworks, and using data-driven insights to enhance program effectiveness. My ability to foster community engagement and build strong stakeholder relationships has been crucial in coordinating humanitarian projects and advocating for refugee rights. Additionally, I provide legal counseling, advocate for gender equality, and promote child protection, including preventing sexual exploitation and abuse.
Passionate about driving positive change, I thrive in collaborative environments where I can leverage my leadership and relationship-building skills. With a proven track record of success in program implementation and stakeholder management, I am committed to advancing humanitarian initiatives that uphold ethical standards and prioritize the well-being of vulnerable populations.
Looking after the Flood Response Project funded by Government of Germany through KfW Development Bank Germany, this project is for affected communities of 2022 flooding.
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Manager will be based in HOPE Head Office Quetta and is part of HOPE Core Team but will support HOPE field offices M&E Officer wherever required. The MEAL Manager is responsible for leading coordinating and managing HOPR Projects monitoring, evaluation and accountability staff and activities.
The position supports the project staff in their efforts to strengthen the accountability and monitoring of HOPE projects.
Cultivate and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, community leaders, and donors, to support program implementation and sustainability.
Design and execute strategic plans and procedures for program initiatives in accordance with the organization\'s mission and goals. Render a keen eye for detail to develop M&E frameworks for tracking program progress, outcomes, and impact. Deliver training and technical support to staff, partners, and stakeholders on programmatic and M&E-related topics to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Key Accomplishments
Conducted staff capacity-building initiatives, fostering professional growth and ensuring adeptness in project execution and management.
Delivered first-rate assistance in monitoring and evaluating project performance, enabling informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Successfully secured funding through strategic initiatives by cultivating partnerships and showcasing organizational impact to potential donors.
Set a benchmark of excellence by executing interventions for Emergency Preparedness & Response, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Resilience Building in flood-affected districts of Sindh and Balochistan to foster community resilience.
Delivered trainings and emergency tool kits to communities and government stakeholders to bolster their preparedness and response capacities for effective disaster management. Supervised the project and improved the capacity of DDMAs at selected districts by offering the DDMAs with automated weather stations. Coordinated with IRC Provincial Head Balochistan, Sr. Emergency Response Manager, M&E Manager, and Comm. department to visit the project sites and appreciate the project team.
Key Accomplishments
Enhanced district disaster management authorities\' capabilities by deploying automated weather stations and improving effectiveness in monitoring weather conditions and mitigating risks.
Strengthened community resilience through the establishment of Village Disaster Management Committees and empowering them with training sessions and emergency tool kits.
Led simultaneous project implementation in Balochistan and Sindh, achieving early community handover and activity completion by September 2, 2023, showcasing effective teamwork.
Received commendation from UNWFP teams in Sindh and Quetta for successfully completing project tasks in challenging weather conditions. Acknowledged for surpassing expectations by achieving 100% completion within a short timeframe, earning team congratulations.
Directed comprehensive initiatives including capacity building, planning, community involvement, monitoring, financial oversight, education coordination, and teacher training for effective project implementation.
Led the capacity building of teams to execute project and achieve optimal outcomes. Led project monitoring, evaluation, and management reporting and fostered community engagement for project success. Interacted with education stakeholders and empowered teachers with on-the-job support and Pakistani curriculum training. Integrated BEF into Pakistan\'s education framework and registered Afghan refugee village schools with Balochistan Education Foundation.
Key Accomplishments
Raised annual project funding from 200 to over 500 million PKR as well as expanded computer centers to 17 refugee village schools, with a focus on girls\' education.
Developed classrooms, latrines, walls, and water facilities in refugee village schools and implemented Pakistani curriculum and science labs in 35 refugee village schools, extending to class 12.
Facilitated 13 teacher trainings funded by UNHCR through PITE, upgraded resource centers, and piloted libraries in 10 schools to promote a conducive learning environment.
Secured UNHCR approval for 25 extra libraries in refugee schools and created safe spaces for female teachers & girls.
Introduced the idea of UNHCR-funded construction of science labs and classrooms in refugee schools and solarized all 35 refugee schools, providing LCDs for enhanced education methods and information dissemination.
Secured UNICEF support for teacher training, school materials, SDP implementation, and medical screenings benefiting 5000 female students and teachers.
Supervised everyday seamless business and project operations to ensure work efficiency and drive high productivity. Developed team capabilities for effective project management and sustainable results. Reported to ED and board and devised growth strategies for growing the business and projects. Excelled in leadership, professionalism, and multitasking.
Key Accomplishments
Enhanced team capacities for smooth project execution and sustainable outcomes.
Functioned in collaboration with government, donors, and relevant authorities for project alignment and success.
Project: Community Resilience and Sustainable Livelihood Project (CRSLP), RAHA-II
Completed the project activities and reporting purposing to support country Office with information regarding the projects. Guided performance assessment processes, designing reports and suggesting mid-course corrections for improved project outcomes. Supported PM in coordinating evaluation missions and communicated effectively with partners in Nushki and Killa Abdullah districts.
Key Accomplishments
Developed benchmarks and monitoring plans for RAHA Program in Balochistan, establishing M&E framework and conducting evaluations, including impact assessments and workshops.
Periodically visited Afghan refugee camps to train community on legal issues, identified community activists and also arrange and conduct “Legal Camps” to disseminate information regarding Legal issues. Interacted with Afghan refugees who lack legal protection and refer to legal panel for judicial procedures. Visited Prisons and local police stations to identify & register Afghan refugees arrested or detained under 14 Foreigners Act.
Key Accomplishments
Expertly maintained regular contacts with Afghan Consulate, Dar-ul-Aman (Women Shelter Home), Edhi Center, Beggars Home and other NGOs and INGOs that are dealing with refugees.
Demonstrated keen attention to the details for conducting and facilitating trainings/workshops/Orientation sessions for Pakistani Police authorities on Refugee rights/Human rights and foreigners Act.
Served as Field Coordinator and Sr. Field Coordinator facilitating Program Manager in project implementation designing, monitoring, in meeting reporting obligations and liaison with other stakeholders involved in the project. Assisted Program Manager implementing approved projects; maintaining regular communication with PM; processing requests for disbursement of project funds; and reviewing financial and narrative reports. Generated progress reports and financial reports shared with PM in a timely manner. Reviewed and assessed information, implementation plans, and cash flow requirements delivered recommendations to the PM for follow-up action.
Key Accomplishments
Participated and engaged in the community in the design, planning and evaluation of the program, and that the program is implemented in a consultative, participatory and gender sensitive way
Established and maintained relations with all stakeholders, particularly the local authorities, and ensure that all activities planned in a participatory, process driven approach, in line with local needs and assessments.
Reviewed and augmented staff performance and recommended remedial action to be taken and support required facilitating better outputs by the staff. Perform any other duty as assigned by the Program Manager.
Rendered expert services and contributed positively to the team efforts; handled filing and archiving project documents and providing updates to the Program Manager for updating Project Tracking System.
Periodically visited Afghan refugee camps to train community on legal issues, identified community activists and also arrange and conduct “Legal Camps” to disseminate information regarding Legal issues. Interacted with Afghan refugees who lack legal protection and refer to legal panel for judicial procedures. Visited Prisons and local police stations to identify & register Afghan refugees arrested or detained under 14 Foreigners Act.
Key Accomplishments
Expertly maintained regular contacts with Afghan Consulate, Dar-ul-Aman (Women Shelter Home), Edhi Center, Beggars Home and other NGOs and INGOs that are dealing with refugees.
Demonstrated keen attention to the details for conducting and facilitating trainings/workshops/Orientation sessions for Pakistani Police authorities on Refugee rights/Human rights and foreigners Act.
Drafted and reviewed complex legal documentation such as contracts, licenses, assignments and releases.
Directed interviews with Afghan refugees who absence legal protection and raise their cases to legal panel for judicial procedures.
Stayed up to date on developments in relevant legal areas and assisted with other assigned tasks such as supervising and mentoring.
Visited Prisons and local police stations to identify and register arrested or detained Afghan refugees under 14 Foreigners Act and led meetings, group discussions, workshops/seminars to train community on legal issues, as well as headed “Legal Camps” to disseminate information regarding Legal issues.
• Supported the reporting requirements of the organization by documenting and recording statistics using relevant databases.
Created, managed and maintained case files, and ensured that all relevant documentation is completed to the highest standards, within agreed timescales.
Maintained, updated facility and work logs on a regular basis and answered refugee questions in a timely and courteous fashion.
Enabled and managed between the Afghan community, UNHCR and all the implementing and operational partners working in the refugee camps of Baluchistan.
Assured to provide quality services and performed main refugee work and maintained work records on daily basis.
Collected, compiled, analyzed, and used data about from field in the planning of community mobilization activities and voluntary repatriation information dissemination to the Afghans living in Camps.
Documented the overall social mobilization process, identified issues, and suggested improvements in the process.
Assisted community members to identify their needs and problems and generated solution.
Conducted research in selected communities and monitoring social change and social information relevant to community development.
Identified and assessed emergency and created and monitored facilities management committees.
Directed information campaigns and focus groups in the field to ensure and facilitate the creation of the committees.