I am a dedicated development professional with over 4 years of experience driving positive change in Pakistan. My passion lies in designing and implementing impactful projects focused on education, gender equality, and community/youth development. My expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications enables me to design and implement initiatives that address critical development challenges effectively. I am eager to leverage my skills and passion to contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future.
Lead the preparation of project reports, term of reference, work plans, budgets, proposals and concept notes
Maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders, organizations, and university vice chancellors on behalf of Aspire Institute in Pakistan
Conduct, present, and lead in person and virtual outreach sessions to promote Aspire Leaders program designed by Harvard University professors at universities in Pakistan
Support in developing and implementing Strategic Communication and Reputation Building Plans that support the overall Aspire Institute priorities in Pakistan
Identify and develop new and innovative communication systems and processes that support the progressive engagement of a wide range of stakeholders and internal audiences
Ideate, develop and manage content for Aspire Institute Pakistan’s Internal platforms – E-mail, Instagram, Linkedin, newsletter, website etc
Ensure diversity and inclusion amongst applications by analyzing data and identifying gaps and taking action
Establish a regular process for health check for Internal communication channels through data mining and analytics and ongoing quarterly scorecards with the global Internal Comms team
Work closely with comms leads on developing and executing internal Comms strategy, narratives for identified campaigns
Partner with the global digital team on content storytelling, press releases, digital media content seeding stories to the content team
Manage a wide range of other corporate communications issues as needed by quickly developing strategies, getting relevant stakeholders aligned on a path forward, and then executing
Draft overviews and develop talking points for key corporate programs and executive initiatives including interviews and speaking engagements; Develop briefs for written materials, including Q&As, speeches, interview talking points, and other organizational messaging at Pakistan Foundry
Collected data and, updated database, and maintained record of individuals reached
Devised a project on menstrual hygiene management for four major areas in Pakistan i.e., Islamabad, Multan, Gujranwala and Skardu
Developed engagement strategies and communication channels in communities
Monitored and evaluated community engagement and impact
Devising gender sensitivity trainings
Formulating safeguards and policies for an intersectional and inclusive environment
Collected and analyzed data regarding student performance along with their family information such as ethnic background, education, family income, availability of internet and contact information
Worked directly with 240 girls on their literacy and learning gap for two years at IMCG Golra
Set up a school library through donations, grants and aid from multiple NGO’s
Developed yearly long term plans along with monthly plans in order to scaffold and bridge the literacy gap
Conducted research and prepared proposals for projects at the local community
Observed classroom activities of new fellows and drafted reports and provided one on ones
Documented progress of students daily on MS Excel and shared with the organization and used it to make interventions for better student outcomes at IMCG Golra
Program Manager (Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Campaign)
Organized a community partnership project at the under-resourced community of Golra on Menstrual Hygiene Awareness that benefitted 400 young girls, 80 mothers, 40 teachers and 100 community members
Conducted extensive community/field visits and surveys to local community
Provided sanitary products to 400 girls through fundraising, partners and donors
Held three extensive training sessions in the community on menstrual hygiene awareness with a gynecologist and psychologist
Monitor, evaluate and keep track of quality of deliverables so that they are in line with the project objectives
Used log-frame to monitor and evaluate project progress
Devised and managed budget and reported to the organization and donors
Collected and evaluated data related to demographics, and menstrual hygiene management
Project Lead (Medical Camps Golra)
Organized a two day medical camp in collaboration with Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and NUST university that provided 100 community members with free health advice and medicine
Worked with the local stakeholders, incorporated their feedback and needs into the project
Digital content Reviewer with the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training
Reviewed videos for “Tele School” and “Radio School” under the “Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Educational Program” (ASPIRE)
Stakeholder Management and Liaison
Collaborated with multiple NGO’s, governmental Organizations, individual donors and corporates for over two years for community development projects at Golra
Updated stakeholders and donors regarding project progress through emails, reports and check ins
Reached out to diverse set of stakeholders in order to fundraise, receive pro bono services, and grants