An experienced social development professional with over 10 years of multidisciplinary experience in national and international NGOs, specializing in leadership, strategy, and policy. Skilled in strategic planning, resource management, and delivering results on time and within budget. Proficient in MHPSS, Protection, Climate Change, WASH, DRR, Gender Justice, SRHR, Peacebuilding and Cultural Integration, with expertise in program design, implementation, and evaluation. Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-cultural skills, with a focus on humanitarian standards and Theory of Change for effective program outcomes.
Faith-Based Climate Resilience (2020–2024): Planned and implemented CR-WASH and GBV programs emphasizing gender equity and peacebuilding through faith-based climate actions. Enhanced water resource management, strengthened institutional capacity, and advocated for gender-sensitive, climate-resilient initiatives through public-private partnerships and M&E frameworks.
Climate Change Preparedness (2023): Improved coordination and access to climate financing through research, policy briefs, and advocacy for a Pakistan Climate Change Fund. Strengthened institutional capacity by revitalizing networks and aligning agencies with national climate policies.
COVID-19 Response (2019–2020): Provided technical support for awareness campaigns, coordinated mass media initiatives, and ensured the distribution of critical supplies to protect vulnerable groups during the pandemic.
Social and Cultural Heritage Awareness (2019–2020): Promoted social cohesion through Cultural Promotion Groups (CPGs) involving women, minorities, and youth. Organized cultural festivals, capacity-building activities, and media campaigns, collaborating with stakeholders to foster unity.
Interfaith Harmony and Peacebuilding (2018–2019): Led initiatives to promote interfaith harmony through dialogue, advocacy, and capacity-building. Coordinated media content, consultations with KP Police, and civil society advocacy, engaging over 1,600 individuals and reaching millions through outreach efforts.
As a Senior Research & Evaluation Coordinator focusing advocacy and social cohesion at district and provincial levels, I spearheaded the design and implementation of advocacy initiatives, aligning them with social cohesion strategies. I collaborated with local authorities, NGOs and community stakeholders to promote conflict sensitivity and integration across projects. My responsibilities were included managing project timelines, budgets and deliverables, ensuring compliance with work plans. Facilitated capacity-building workshops, strengthened partnerships and mobilized resources to support advocacy campaigns. Additionally, led conflict assessments and developed evidence-based approaches to enhance social cohesion and influence policy at grass root (Village Council) district and provincial levels.
As a Data Analyst for the COMPASS project, the role involves managing confidential WPE data, verifying documents, and ensuring up-to-date case records. Responsibilities include updating the database, supporting report generation, integrating field data into planning, and maintaining communication with staff and beneficiaries. The analyst also assists with the final report and contributes to knowledge management for program implementation.
Developed monitoring tools for comprehensive data collection across project activities and provided technical support to project staff. Created work plans and reports, engaged in meetings and workshops, and built relationships with local DRR committees and stakeholders to strengthen Early Warning Systems. Responsibilities included data analysis, identifying improvements, monitoring project metrics, and ensuring secure access to project data and budget records.
As a Knowledge Management Officer, the role involved capturing, organizing, and sharing program insights, reports, and best practices. Responsibilities included monitoring project outcomes, supporting adaptive learning, providing training on knowledge management tools, and promoting knowledge-sharing. The role also involved analyzing data to inform decision-making and contributing to research efforts to improve program impact.
As District Project Officer, managed planning, implementation, and monitoring of district-level projects, ensuring alignment with objectives and timely execution. Coordinated with stakeholders, supervised project teams, and optimized resources for efficient delivery. The role involved risk management, compliance with donor requirements, report preparation, community outreach, and capacity-building for project sustainability.
As a Teaching Assistant, I supported supervisors in research, report finalization, and curriculum development. I managed student attendance and results, assisted in organizing training programs and workshops, and provided feedback on research proposals. Additionally, I helped draft research proposals and reports while ensuring adherence to organizational policies.