I have effectively spearheaded the Flood Emergency Response Project funded by UNICEF, with a specific emphasis on enhancing Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (MNCH) services in Sindh. In this role, I showcase a heightened level of technical proficiency and expertise, particularly within the MNCH services domain. My core responsibilities revolve around:
·       Lead the planning and execution of MNCH services at District level to ensure the optimal delivery of healthcare to the community.
·       Strategically coordinated medical camps in remote locations, delivering crucial healthcare services to underserved communities.
·       Directed project operations, optimizing team management, communication, and collaboration to achieve project objectives in a timely manner.
·       Implemented efficient stock management systems, monitored inventory levels, and collaborated to ensure a continuous and ample supply of medical resources for project activities.
·       Cultivated collaborations with District Government and development partners to enhance project implementation, fostering an inclusive and participatory approach.
·       Implemented robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, conducting regular assessments and making data-driven recommendations for continuous project improvement.

I have effectively managed the implementation of a Multisectoral Emergency Response Project in Sindh, demonstrating technical proficiency in Health & Nutrition, Cash Transfers/MPCA, WASH, and Education. Key responsibilities included:
·       Implemented and orchestrated project activities rigorously, following the agreed project plans and contractual commitments with the implementing partner.
·       Provided robust technical support and mentorship to the implementing partner, focusing on the development, design, and execution of project activities in Health, Nutrition, WASH in Schools, and Cash Transfers.
·       Ensured the prompt and efficient delivery of project activities, optimizing the allocation of budgets for maximum impact.
·       Provided support to the implementing partner in building capacity and fostering understanding of project outcomes and methodologies.
·       Monitored the implementation of project outputs, which included both hardware and software components, ensuring strict alignment with organizational program quality standards.
·       Integrated gender, social inclusion, minimum standards, and relevant criteria into the project, cultivating an atmosphere of inclusivity and collaboration. Furthermore, enhanced awareness among partner staff regarding social exclusion, discrimination, and rights-based approaches.
·       Vigilantly conducted routine monitoring visits to project sites, orchestrating periodic review meetings with implementing partners and the program team. Produced meticulous and timely reports for donors, strictly enforcing compliance with administrative and financial procedures by implementing partners.
·       Facilitated collaboration with government departments, engaged project stakeholders, and strengthened networks with WASH and sector partners, emphasizing health and education.
·       Prioritized initiatives within the WASH-GEM framework, emphasizing the promotion of gender equality and women's empowerment, Implemented strategies consistent with WASH-GEM principles, acknowledging that achieving advancements in water, sanitation, and hygiene requires fundamental social transformations toward gender equality.
·       Efficiently documented project achievements, case studies, and lessons, while serving as ACF's representative in multiple district and provincial-level forums, events, and meetings.
·       Managed finances with precision, overseeing budgets, cash flow, and financial reporting.
·       Established strong networks and communication channels with government bodies, banks, telecom sector enterprises, and NGOs, fostering legal compliance and collaboration at the district level.

I have successfully implemented USAID Funded Women Economic Empowerment Project in District Ghotki and Sukkur. Following were important tasks:

Coordinated with ECP and NADRA for Women CNIC facilitation in districts.
Conducted briefing meetings with authorities, introducing CNIC registration procedures.
Collaborated with stakeholders, planned training, and mobilized communities.
Monitored field work, supervised staff, and consolidated CNIC listings.
Managed administrative and financial aspects, coordinating with IRC's Finance Department.
Coordinated NADRA for Mobile Units, conducted mobilization meetings, and identified barriers to CNIC registration.
Developed tools, led awareness campaigns, and maintained CNIC databases, reporting progress to the Line Manager.

I successfully managed a COVID-19 response project funded by Unilever in Districts Ghotki and Dadu, making significant contributions in terms of strategic and managerial leadership. My duties encompassed the formulation, planning, and supervision of project initiatives, working closely with the project team and stakeholders. Following were important tasks:

Strategized and managed the implementation of Covid-19 Response Project in District Ghotki & Dadu.
Designed and planned project activities, focusing on mass media hygiene behavior change campaigns.
Oversaw and coordinated community interventions for hygiene behavior change.
Managed service delivery activities, including the installation of new and follow-up of existing handwashing facilities, Disinfection, Capacity building of Stakeholders.
Supported the project team in executing these initiatives through partner organizations.

I successfully managed an Early Recovery project funded by FCDO in Districts Ghotki and Dadu, making significant contributions in terms of strategic and managerial leadership. My duties encompassed the formulation, planning, and supervision of project initiatives, working closely with the project team and stakeholders. Following were important tasks:

Supported the Livelihood Specialist in implementing capacity-building, agriculture support, and livelihood activities.
Assisted in identifying and assessing project beneficiaries.
Identified relevant training materials for farmer education in agriculture and water conservation.
Promoted soil conservation and resilient farming practices.
Managed documentation, facilitated input distribution, and contributed to project monitoring and reporting, including COVID-19 risk mitigation practices.

 

I successfully carried out the Reckitt Benckiser funded BCC Project known as the Diarrhea Reduction through Hygiene Promotion and Women Empowerment Project in district Hafizabad. I played a crucial role in providing strategic and managerial leadership, contributing significantly to the project's success. My duties entailed formulating, planning, and supervising project initiatives in close collaboration with the project team and stakeholders, with the valuable technical support of PLAN International. Key responsibilities included:

Supervised the field team to maintain the quality and continuity of project activities.
Designed and executed an effective strategy, establishing clear objectives and indicators in collaboration with relevant staff and local communities.
Continuously monitored and oversaw project activities, assessing progress, outputs, and impacts using quantitative and qualitative data.
Represented MOJAZ Foundation at the district level.

I have effectively executed the Inclusive CNIC Registration and Voter Education Project, where my strategic and managerial leadership played a pivotal role in ensuring the project's success. I was responsible for formulating, planning, and overseeing project initiatives in strong partnership with stakeholders. Key tasks included:

Provided technical support to project stakeholders to ensure effective implementation.
Developed comprehensive training programs for voter education, CNIC registration, and voter registration.
Conducted training sessions for Master Trainers to kickstart grassroots project activities.
Devised a community engagement strategy to promote inclusive CNIC registration and voter education, involving religious leaders and local notables, and coordinated with NADRA for CNIC registration, utilizing mobile vans for dissemination of IEC materials.

I have effectively executed German Foreign Ministry funded project called “Building Disaster resilience; improve livelihood and health condition of disaster affected population of Muzaffargarh District of Punjab Pakistan Project, where my strategic and managerial leadership played a pivotal role in ensuring the project's success. Alongside capacity building initiatives built around Village Disaster Management Committee-VDMC and schools the project also retains livelihood, health, advocacy and Disaster Risk Reduction-DRR as core components. Key tasks included:

Facilitated project planning, design, implementation, and monitoring in alignment with project objectives.
Coordinated with team leaders and component managers to provide technical support.
Developed monitoring and documentation tools to capture project insights.
Provided technical guidance for the inclusion of older persons and persons with disabilities in various programs.
Organized sensitization sessions, represented HelpAge International at meetings, and ensured program achievements were reported and updated regularly.

I successfully implemented the CBM-funded Accessible Health Services and WASH Program, which aimed to make flood-affected Basic Health Units (BHUs) accessible to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Older Persons (OP). The program included infrastructure rehabilitation, health staff capacity building, DPO establishment, and advocacy initiatives. My strategic and managerial leadership played a crucial role in achieving notable milestones, such as:

Secured Project NOC and forged an MoU with the Ministry of Health and District Health Authority.
Managed the entire project lifecycle for the Health Component, including procurement of medicines, furniture, surgical equipment, civil work, solar panel installation, capacity building initiatives, and advocacy with health officials.

I have effectively executed the Election Observation Project, where my strategic and managerial leadership played a pivotal role in ensuring the project's success. I was responsible for formulating, planning, and overseeing project initiatives in strong partnership with stakeholders. Key tasks included:

Developed grassroots-level voter education curriculum with local communities.
Designed strategies to engage and promote CNIC registration and voter education within local communities.
Coordinated with NADRA to facilitate CNIC registration using mobile vans.
Collaborated with political parties and ECP for voter list dissemination, Code of Conduct, Voter Day observation, and complaint resolution.
Supervised pre-election, election day, and post-election observations in the district.

I have effectively executed the Humanitarian Capacity Building Project, which prioritized enhancing institutional capacity for humanitarian response, implementing staff capacity building programs, developing program management software, and creating operational manuals. Following were my key achievements:

Designed and delivered Training of Trainers (TOT) sessions covering topics like Sphere & HAP, Planning Management & Quality Control of Emergency Response, Community Capacity Building, and Gender Mainstreaming in Humanitarian Response.
Managed the development of the Emergency Response Manual for HCB project partners, serving as the Focal person and managing tasks such as TOR design, technical proposal evaluation, contract management, and stakeholder coordination.
Supervised the entire cycle of Program Management software development, covering TOR design, reporting templates, proposal evaluation, contract management, and stakeholder coordination.
Managed funds and reported to the line manager.

I have effectively implemented the Cash for Work Project, where my technical and managerial leadership played a pivotal role in ensuring the project's success. I was responsible for formulating, planning, and overseeing project initiatives in strong partnership with stakeholders. Key tasks included:

Developed detailed Guidelines/Standard Operating Procedures for Cash for work, conditional and unconditional cash grants for flood response projects as per international sectoral standards.
Conducted monitoring spot checks and mini-audits of the Cash Transfer system in place to ensure compliance with laid down procedures and bringing to the attention of management /the project any irregularities and also recommending improvement measures
Capacity building of staff for implementation of cash transfer programmes through knowledge transfer, training, development of good practice & evidence-based research.