I am a highly accomplished and seasoned leader with over nine years' experience developing and delivering highly valued projects and programs with world-known organizations. Proven success developing quality, impactful, inclusive and innovative strategy and programs on WASH and climate change to lead and support the delivery. Skilled in developing challenging and innovative projects based on a compelling, contextualized theory of change for transformational change at scale. Proficient in overseeing programs from planning to scoping, estimation, tracking, implementing project plans with fixed budgets and deadlines. Astute in defining best practices and interfacing with clients during all phases of program lifecycle.
Currently working as BD Specialist in USAID funded project on Climate Smart Agriculture Activity. This initiative focuses on building resilience within farming communities by promoting the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices and technologies. Develop and implement strategies to promote climate-smart agricultural technologies and practices in the farming communities.
Identified business opportunities and market trends related to CSA and work with firms to align their business models for CSA adoption.
Provided guidance on business planning, financial management, and market development for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the CSA value chain.
Built and maintained partnerships with private sector technology firms, government research institutes, farmer groups, and sector associations to support the promotion and scaling of CSA technologies.
Facilitated linkages between technology providers, farmers, and markets to promote adoption of climate-resilient solutions.
Development and implementation of livelihood programs for vulnerable communities, enhancing income generation opportunities and food security. Conducted comprehensive training needs assessments, identifying skill gaps and designing tailored capacity-building initiatives for staff and beneficiaries.
Led efforts to formalize gender policies within the organization, promoting gender equality and empowering women in the workforce.
Collaborated with local partners and government agencies to establish sustainable food distribution networks, optimizing aid delivery to beneficiaries.
Facilitated cross-functional workshops and meetings to foster collaboration among teams and promote knowledge sharing.
Assisted in the monitoring and evaluation of livelihood programs, ensuring their effectiveness and impact on beneficiaries' well-being.
Conducted extensive research on emerging trends and best practices in livelihood development, incorporating innovative approaches into program design.
Streamline and administer GCF project activities at the district level and deliver reports to the management on a regular basis. Hold full accountability for developing farmer field schools for women, climate business field school, and climate resilient agriculture sites. Lead the monitoring and evaluation of project activities at district level on UN platforms. Offer strategic direction and guidelines to national and provincial teams to support UCs and Villages selection process. Render keen eye for details to oversee district office and allocated assets as well as resolve project management issues.
Key Accomplishments
Planned, supervised, and finalized project through liaison with key stakeholders, such as private sector companies, government departments, I/NGOs, academia, research institutions and women/men farmer organizations.
Succeeded in directing capacity building events and trainings on CBFS, selected CRA practices, farmer training curricula, and facilitation skills on farm water management, ICT, and monitoring methods.
Set a benchmark of excellence by educating and directing farmers, through the farmer field school approach on climate-resilient agriculture, water management practices, and agribusiness activities in cotton-wheat and rice-wheat cropping system based Farmer Field Schools.
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Prepared and maintained MIS of social and trainings conducted under KFW-LACIP project. Utilized PSC by the World Bank while performing comparative poverty assessment. Liaised with livestock departments of Punjab and KPK to organize animal vaccination camps. Educated and supervised various programs for farmers on sustainable farming related to vegetable production by applying modern techniques. Gathered and examined water samples as well as shared results with the local community through a series of seminars and awareness sessions.
Key Accomplishments
Guaranteed improved extension and advisory services of the designated area by renovating 23 field offices of the agriculture department
Steered WISE (water, immunization, sanitation & education) component in two Union Councils of Sawabi KPK.
Helped the agriculture department for the achievement of Interest Free Loan (IFL) under Chief Minister Kissan Package for District Attock and registered over 3000 farmers with GBTI.
Expertly handled bio-fertilizer development and in-lab testing by utilizing four bacterial strains. Compiled and delivered field data reports to the UC-Davis on a regular basis. Analyzed on-farm demonstrations of bio-fertilizer application while conducting outreach programs regarding grape cultivation.
Key Accomplishments
Prearranged and implemented field trials in the selected grape orchard throughout the Pothohar region of Punjab.
Examined and evaluated potential impacts of the project on target communities and socioeconomic conditions.
Oversaw procurement of laboratory equipment while developing soil microbiology and biochemistry laboratory at the PMAS-Arid Agriculture University.