Specific tasks include:
 Provide the necessary support to interested applicants in terms of project development, on particular thematic area, suggesting feasible activities, methods, and responding to several project related queries;
 Undertaking initial analytical desk review of the concept papers and applications received from CSOs Preparing brief analysis of the concept notes as per standard criteria to determine eligibility for onward submission to USAID-GRC;
 Coordinating with applicant organizations for missing information if so required at the desk review stage
 Contribute to advising and mentoring potential grant partners on improving grant proposals
 Undertaking a comprehensive analysis and research on the proposed project intervention to determine viability and adequate implementation mechanism;
 Coordinating with SGAFP’s concerned staff and applicants on matters pertaining to the applicant’s institutional capacities to implement proposed project interventions and proposing actions to bridge the gaps;
 Carefully conceived the project design, implementation methodology, and budget, ensuring Adequacy of the project need, Coherent (logically connected) implementation methodology, Realistic budget, and appropriate and feasible sustainability mechanism;
 Present fully prepared summaries before Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) and shared with USAID;
 Prepare Partner Information Form (PIF) for USAID Vetting Support Unit (VSU);
 Preparation of Environmental Declaration Form (EDF) to mitigate any environmental hazards during implementation;
 Prepare Grant Agreements for potential awarded cases by USAID;
 Maintain record of all applications/ awarded and non-awarded cases and its related documents for future reference.

Worked as Manager Capacity Building and involved in preparation of sub-projects in areas of institutional reforms and public sector improvement for institutional development within the government and supervising their implementation. Specific tasks include:
- Design and conduct training needs assessments (TNAs) of relevant stakeholders (as identified by USAID);
- Design and developed Capacity Building Plans along with budgets for public sector organizations and USAID funded programs including Sindh Basic Education Program, Sindh Municipal Services Program, Public Procurement Regulatory authorities of Sindh, KP, Balochistan and federal government; Aik Hunar, Aik Nagar (AHAN) and Auditor General of Pakistan etc.
- Prepare contracts, sub-contracts for hiring of individuals firms/consultants against identified needs for the partner organizations,
- Coordinate with consultants for preparing manuals, reviews and undertaking capacity building events, TOT,
- Provide feedback and comments on mapping, assessment and manuals prepared for partner organizations pertaining to M&E, Finance, Procurement and IT etc.
- Assisted in monitoring of ongoing Program activities related to capacity building to ensure the quality and timely implementation of scheduled activities as agreed with donor.
- Plan and organize quarterly events for concerned stakeholders and preparing event reports for USAID,
- Maintain records (in hard and soft) of all activities relating to capacity-building in a systematic manner,
- Providing assistance on all the matters relating to revision of CB plan as per the agreed capacity building activities and timelines between ASP and USAID ensuring implementation.

 Assisted in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of professor.
 Assisted in the implementation of educational program for students and help monitor their progress.
 Provided support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
 Assist class teachers with maintaining student records, and support students with behavioral problems and help develop their social skills.

 Supervised and monitor Asian Development Bank’s financed portfolio amounting to US$ 3.8 Billion, comprising of 28 development projects and programs in the areas of agricultural production and rural sector development, renewable energy, electricity transmission and distribution, road and transport, energy efficiency and conservation and urban sector development.
 Organize, coordinate, and report on Quarterly Portfolio Performance Reviews conducted with the executing/implementing agencies of federal and provincial governments for appraisal/monitoring of the program and project loans and then follow-ups.
 Assist in the preparation of portfolio projections and project targets i.e. loan disbursements estimates of project/program loans, technical assistance and grants etc. in consultation with executing/implementing agencies for inclusion in the next fiscal year budget document, and then monitor achievements against set targets.
 Potentially assisting in tracking of projects performance, identification and execution of required measures to address and resolve project implementation problems of the assigned portfolio in order to complete each loan within the stipulated timeframe.
 Closely coordinate with executing, implementing agencies and provide specific inputs in writing, before, during and after the portfolio performance reviews to promote project quality and improve project implementation processes.
 Provide guidance, coordination, oversight, motivation and assistance in ensuring timely & cost effective mobilization of inputs to produce result-oriented outputs.
 Initiate & maintain close contact with government officials of the executing implementing agencies and donor agency to ensure smooth implementation of the project so that the output and impact are in pursuance of the stated objectives in the RRP of the loan.
 Coordinate with the Bank for resource mobilization and actively participate during loan negotiations and signing etc.

I worked for strengthening the institutional arrangements and capacity building of the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) for their two consultancy contracts funded by World Bank (WB) titled: ‘Revamping the Central Superior Services Competitive Examination System’, and ‘Revamping the General Recruitment System’. I was responsible for supervising the projects, as well as provided technical oversight, management and coordination, strategy development, monitoring and evaluation and writing of final deliverables for the client.
 Assisted in development of Syllabi (optional & compulsory subjects) for Central Superior Services Competitive Examinations.
 Re-designed the ‘Application Form’ and amended the ‘Rules for Central Superior Services Competitive Examinations’.
 Analyzed the specialized training imparted to the probationers (Civil Servants) by the ten academies and review the Final Passing out Examination (FPOE) system conducted by Federal Public Service Commission.
 Redesigned the ‘Application Form’ of General Recruitment for computerized processing (online) along with set of instructions for the candidates.
 Developed pre-selection criteria of candidates through computerized processing in general recruitment and proposed an effective communication strategy for FPSC’s advertisement for both electronic and print media to attract quality candidates and re-designed it.
 Introduced a computerized system for provision of information on the vacant posts in BS-16 and above in all Ministries/Divisions/Departments.
 Recommended procedure for written examination and its weightage in overall grading of the candidates along with interview marks for general recruitment.
 Prepared interview guidelines for members as a reference material keeping in view the multinational recruitment and selection system.
 Developed syllabi for posts falling within the purview of FPSC in the Federal Government, its ministries, divisions and attached departments for BPS 16.

Performed as an Organizer & Coordinator in the 2nd Session of World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF), an initiative dedicated to the exchange of ideas, business collaboration and economic cooperation among Muslim nations and between Muslims and non-Muslims, in order to bring together political leaders, heads of governments, top business leaders, political elite, entrepreneurs, opinion makers, and representatives of civil society to explore the theme, “Unleashing the Economic Potential,” at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad. Major tasks accomplished for organizing the forum were:
 I was the member of the core team for organizing the 2nd Session of World Islamic Economic Forum.
 Devising and finalizing the agenda for the forum and development of discussion papers.
 Liaison and coordinate with international organizations and their embassies in Islamabad, as well as with government ministries, civil society organizations and provincial governments.
 Development of research material for the conference on the themes i.e. Challenges for Muslim Leadership in a Globalized World; Successful Entrepreneurs In A Global Marketplace; Opportunities In Information, Telecommunications and Outsourcing; Leveraging The Global Supply Chain For Competitive Advantage & Value Creation; and Diversifying Investment Portfolios for Profit and Security.
 Conducting sessions on preparation of documents with the experts from the relevant fields on the subjects Opportunities in Infrastructure Development through Public-Private Partnership; Managing Energy Demands through New Global Energy Paradigm etc.