Results-driven Senior Program Development Officer with extensive expertise in humanitarian response and project management. Currently leading grant and proposal development at Community World Service Asia, engaging key international donors including UNHCR and ACT Alliance, and overseeing comprehensive project reports and funding strategies. Proven track record in securing significant grants, including over GBP 80,000 and USD 383,037 for psychosocial support and economic relief initiatives.
Demonstrated ability in emergency response, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building, with notable achievements in delivering aid to Afghan refugees and enhancing humanitarian practices through strategic advocacy and training.
Passionate about leveraging research and data to inform and enhance program interventions, contributing to sustainable and impactful outcomes in diverse humanitarian contexts.
• Leading multifaceted community development initiatives addressing livelihoods, child protection, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and women\\\\\\\'s sexual health.
• Collaborating with distinguished organizations like UNHCR, ACT Alliance, APRRN, and US/UK donors to implement critical Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and emergency response projects, ensuring the well-being of Afghan refugees in Pakistan.
• Managing all project lifecycles, encompassing proposal development, grant procurement, meticulous planning and execution, financial management, and robust monitoring.
• Ensuring the implementation of CHS and SPHERE standards in all aspects of project cycle management.
• Leading a high-performing, cross-functional team of six to ensure strategic alignment with program goals and objectives.
• Implementing rigorous monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track progress and facilitate agile adjustments, adhering to Core Humanitarian Standards.
• Forging strong partnerships with key stakeholders in government and non-government sectors.
• Showcasing quantifiable project impacts, key achievements, and lessons learned through compelling reports, briefings, and presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Delivering robust training on Psychosocial Support (PSS) and Psychosocial First Aid (PFA) to crisis-affected populations, collaborating with Civil Society members, NGOs, and INGOs.
• Advocating and fundraising for humanitarian projects on international platforms like UNHCR Regional and Global Consultations for NGOs.
• Maintained the highest quality care for the elderly & individuals with special needs.
• Documented services provided, ensuring client-centered care.
• Completed training in Safeguarding, Moving & Handling, and Cross Contamination.
• Designed & delivered trainings on humanitarian response, standards, & best practices.
• Developed operational plans for logistical & literary support.
• Generated qualitative & quantitative reports for monitoring & evaluation.
• Managed the first cycle of mass drug administration for the School-based Deworming Program (SBDP).
• Built stakeholder relationships for program institutionalization.
• Developed strategic & operational plans for SBDP execution.
• Trained 300+ CHWs on pandemic response, lung disease awareness, & family planning.
• Authored first-ever SOP document for department.
• Developed Core Competencies training pack for CHWs.
• Highlighted success stories of female entrepreneurs benefiting from microfinance schemes.
• Published report on the official RSPN website.