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Majid Ali Awan is a development and Humanitarian professional having 17 years of experience in program design, development, implementation, and donor compliance management on program results. He has proposal and budget development experience with all major traditional and corporate donors including PRM, FCDO, BHA, ECHO, EU, Coca Cola ROTA, Unicef, Standard Chartered, and Shell. Under program development and program implementation he has experience of WASH. LIVELIHOOD, Cash Transfer programing, Climate Change and Alternate Energy programing, Climate smart agriculture programing, Education projects, Life skills and youth development projects. He led the Major Emergency Response Programs including Earthquake 2005, Arm Conflict Emergency response 2009-2010, Flood Emergency Response 2010-2012, COVID-19 Emergency Response 2020, Earthquake and Snowfall Emergency Response 2020, Flood Emergency Response 2022. Additionally, having an extensive experience in coordination, networking, and liaison as the focal person with stakeholders to develop consortiums, representing the organization in organizational and government forums including (CASH, FSL, Food and Agriculture, START Network, NHN, PHF, Ministry of Climate Chang, UN WASH) working groups. Majid has experience of working hard areas as worked in Earthquake response worked in extremely hard hilly areas, Arm Conflict response worked in declared war zone, Flood Emergency response worked in extreme hot weather areas. Geographically Majid is has working experience in all the four provinces Pakistan therefore well know about the culture and dynamics.
Majid has experience of national and international training including Grant Management training in Turkey, Exposure visit with Youth ambassadors to Qatar and South Africa, Cash Transfer programing training from CALP Network. Safety and Security Training, Gender and Safeguarding training
Have extensive Experties of
Donor liaison Relations, Country Level Stakeholder Coordination,
Complex Program development
Team management of social and technical human resources.
Networking and partnership development skills
Clusters and Working group coordination.
Strategic documentation development (SoPs, Country Strategy)
Proposal design and development
Capacity Statements
Budget Management
Program management (Humanitarian and development)

پراجیکٹس

Overall Country level Program Coordination, donor relation, consortium form
Access to Energy - Climate Change and Alternate Energy Project
START Network, USAID, BHA, FCDO, Standard Chartered
Active and Health Life style (Youth Program)
Food Security and Livelihood Program
Disaster Risk Reduction Program
Flood Emergency Response Livelihood Program Sindh and Balochistan
Livelihood Program and Generation Amazing (Youth program)
مزید دیکھیے

تجربہ

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Program Coordinator
Mercy Corps
دسمبر ۲۰۲۲ - موجودہ | Islamabad, Pakistan




Performing acting role of Business development manager 
Support and assist the Director of Programs and Country Director in proposal development and liaison on new opportunities. 
Consortium formation support with Director of Program on complex programing
Coordination internally and externally with key stakeholders on proposals, and ongoing programs.
Key team member regarding development of project activities
Development of program budgets 
With support DoP and CD Co-Lead on Mercy Corps Country strategy development 2023-2025.
Supported the Country Director and Director of programs for programmatic sustainability and successfully developed and won the new program /proposal and funding including but not limited to START Network, ECHO, FCDO, BHA, PRM, Shell, Coca Cola International, Standard Chartered.
Coordination with country programs on reporting, day to day updates and donor reporting
Representing the organization on different Government and organizational forum including Ministry of climate change, PHF, NHN, Working groups. 
Development of project SoPs and ToRs for submission to donors with proposal.
Development and organizing the programmatic reports, plans and relevant documents for submission to Ministry of Interior.


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Interim Business Development Manager
Mercy Corps
مئی ۲۰۲۳ - اگست ۲۰۲۳ | Islamabad, Pakistan

Explore the potential donors 
Explore upcoming fuding opportunities
Writing of concept notes and reports for Headquarters and donors
Coordination with organizaiton and stakeholders for business development
Coordination Asia regional office, and EU, UK and US HQ offices for potential funding opportunities and updates. 
Tracking and cordination of organizaitons for consortium formation. 

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Sr. Program Officer
MercyCorps
دسمبر ۲۰۱۸ - نومبر ۲۰۲۲ | Islamabad, Pakistan


The profile currently managing programs of Educaiton, FSL, Emergency Response at country level. 
Coordination and laision with stakholders like Pakistan Humantarian fouram (PHF), UN agencies (Unicef, UNHCR, FAO, WFP etc), Ministry of Climate Change 
Reports to Director of Programs in Mercy Corps and support in proposal development sepcifically around FSL, COVID-19 emergency, Youth, Education etc. 
Managed the team of 18 Officer level staff and 1 Coordinator level staff in COVID-19 Emergency project
Participate in Country level Food Security and Livelihood working group survey under PHF.
Support the finance team in budget formation under program activities.
Donor reporting/ stakholder reporting under the ongoing porgrams.

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Project Manager
Mercy Corps
جنوری ۲۰۱۸ - نومبر ۲۰۱۸ | Islamabad, Pakistan

Description Under the funding of Shell International managing Access to Energy project to boost Livelhood of communities in District Muzaffargarh. My responsibilities are to coordinate with key stakeholders including Provincial Home Department Punjab, District Government, Social Welfare department and security agencies for smooth implementation of project activities. On other hand I am responsible to report and coordinate with country office and donor regarding project progress. Team management, development of DIP (detail implementation plan) and executing activities according to DIP also key responsibility. My Responsibilities included: • Coordination with key stake holders at Government side and organizational side. • Development of project execution plans and strategies • Management of project team regarding day to day field activities. • Representation of organization at district and provincial levels • Orientation and sensitization of staff regarding project goal and objectives. • Development of reporting (quarterly and final) • Facilitation and leading project related surveys with MEL team

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Resilience Focal Person
Mercy Corps
جنوری ۲۰۱۷ - دسمبر ۲۰۱۷ | Islamabad, Pakistan

Coordination START network member behalf of Mercy Corps. Represent organization in Food Security Cluster under UNOCHA. Oversee the Transforming Surge Capacity-Cash Transfer Programming project as leading organization. The project will contribute to improving efficiency and effectiveness of emergency preparedness and response actions in Pakistan under Food Security and Livelihoods by building the surge capacities of local civil society organizations (CSOs), the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and local staff of International NGOs. The project will enhance surge capacities by facilitating knowledge-transfer, information sharing and improving inter-agency collaboration on cash transfer programming (CTP).

My Responsibilities included:

Coordinate as lead on START Network initiatives (Drought Financing facility, TSC-CTP etc.)
Represent Mercy Corps on Pakistan Humanitarian forum (PHF), National Humanitarian Network (NHN), UN OCHA, Govt. (PDMA, DDMA etc.) Food Security Cluster and organizational platforms
Facilitate Director Programs in development of proposal to Donors like USAID, DFID, ECHO, Womin Win etc.
Coordination with donor and consortium partners on project tool and implementation plan design.
Work closely with partners to adapt cash transfer programming module adaptation.
Main streaming of gender in program activities through assessments and field trainings
Writing quarterly and final reporting to the donor
Financial budget tracking with in mercy corps and with other partner agencies.
Field visits to oversee the training
Review relevant literature and documents to inform the preparation and finalization of the ongoing concept notes and proposals.
Prepare a draft objectives of the concept note and other working documents;
Facilitate Director programs team in the FSL program design processes;
Conduct visit to counties to meet relevant stakeholders to obtain their inputs and support into the process;

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Project Manager
Mercy corps
اگست ۲۰۱۴ - اگست ۲۰۱٦ | Lahore, Pakistan

Working as project Manager to supervise a new innovative approach initiated by Coca-Cola and Mercy Corps. This innovative approach is based on ten life skills themes through which developing healthy and active life style among youth with more than 50% participation of young girls and female teachers of ages 12-17 years. The role is to oversee the day to day ongoing project activities. Coordination with internal and external stake holders; including District Coordination office, Education department, The Citizen foundation, Coca Cola focal person etc. Supervise the team of two project officers and one M&E officer.

My Responsibilities included:

Over all supervision of Project activities and coordination with Key stake holders.
Arrange coordination meetings between donors and partner organizations (The Citizens foundation and Govt.)
Provided Training of Trainers (ToT) on Life skills to 93 Master Trainers and Senior Youth Leader (students) to enhance their life skills regarding livelihoods in future
Oversee the organization of 167 youth-led community events highlighting livelihoods prospective engaging approx. 42000 youth, community elders and parents living around the school vicinity.
Establish linkages with other Govt. Line departments and partners organizations, to promote Active & Healthy lifestyle concept among youth
Developed Program tools, guidelines and techniques for MC staff, which include supporting assessments and analysis.
Regular coordination with the field team on project field activities in respect of target vs achievements.
Coordination with Mercy Corps internal entities that includes Finance, Logistics, Administration and country office
Developed and shared monthly/Quarterly Reports to Mercy Corps Country office, Mercy Corps Regional office Turkey and Donor.

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Deputy Program Manager Food Security & Livelihoods
ACF International | Action Against Hunger
مارچ ۲۰۱۳ - اگست ۲۰۱۴ | Dadu, Pakistan

Under the Funding of European Union 4 years Food Security and Livelihoods program, I am responsible for coordinating the efficient and timely achievement of the objectives. I am coordinating a multidisciplinary team and have a strong role in leading and coordinating different approaches and modalities within the project strategic approach, while ensuring that the mainstreaming of gender, youth and resilience enhancement within the project activities. The main focus of program was to work closely through kitchen garden training, food voucher and cooking demonstration with Pregnant & Lactating Women (Mothers) (PLW’s) and Young females suffering from Food insecure situation.

Coordination with with sister organizations working in the area and District Government
Worked closely with linked ACF sections (Operations, Finance, Logistics & HR) for smooth implementation
Contributing towards the development and implementation of the strategy, methodology, and program concepts
Responsible for drafting of Quarterly, Annual programmatic reports narratives/ tabular on donor specific formats
Responsible for program budget tracking, forecasting and planning
Designed PCVA, Cost of Diet, Social Safety Net Assessment tools, CBO structure formats, MoU’s, Market linkage development strategies
Collaboration with Logistics, Finance and HR departments on program support
Leading the Supervisors of the project, ensuring and integrated approach while optimizing the technical specialties of the team
Promoting good relationship between ACF and stakeholders of the project in the field to ensure adherence to shared roles and responsibilities
Facilitating project integration with other sectors (WASH, Nutrition)
Facilitating in the development and implementation of monitoring, assessment and surveillance tools
Designed accountability and complaints mechanism in close collaboration with the PM and the PQA Unit

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Program Manager DRR
Pak Ruler Development Program (PRDP)
جولائی ۲۰۱۲ - مارچ ۲۰۱۳ | Muzaffarabad, Pakistan

Facilitated in coordination with State Disaster Management Authority and PRDP during UNICEF-funded Project in District Muzafferabad/Bagh-AJK
Involved female and young girls in demonstration of mock exercises with community females.
Formulate female emergency response committees through CBDRM training's.
Drafted donor reports (annual, quarterly, and activity based) on UNICEF respective formats.
Coordinated Senior management team the development of an emergency response program framework
Networked with other organizations and built alliances on the issue of Emergency Response Program; provided leadership to thematic teams and project officers in strategizing and operationalizing their work
Supervised in developing the strategies/manuals for capacity building multi-disciplinary teams
Linked policy work with program activities to bring coherence between policy and program work, ensuring a bottom-up approach to policy work
Ensured that all planned activities were culturally sensitive, taking into account the local context, and were in line with Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct, Sphere minimum standards (where applicable) and humanitarian principles
Other Responsibilities:
Performed role as key team member for developing & Designing of upcoming Programs/ Proposals as senior team member
Organized workshops for refining the organizational policies, manuals, and structures
Represented organizational strategies, mandate, and Vision in Prime Minister AJK Secretariat

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Program Manager Livelihoods Sindh/Baluchistan
Mercy Corps
دسمبر ۲۰۱۰ - فروری ۲۰۱۲ | Sukkur, Pakistan

Worked in emergency flood response implemented the Flood programs of different Donor agencies in the emergency response interventions. Worked in 5 districts , where 2 districts interventions were implemented through local partners, and utilized cash resources to support the flood-affected communities in many areas, including rehabilitation of community infrastructure through training with a budget of more than USD 6 million (OFDA-USAID, Scottish Govt and COFRA Foundation-funded). Supervise the team of which includes (1Deputy Program Manager , 5Porgram District Officers, 17field officers, 3 Senior Engineers, 17field engineers, 1 Grants officer, 1 M&E officer).

Developed Programme tools, guidelines and techniques for MC staff and for Local Partners (Pirbhat and GSF) in close consultation with all stakeholders, which include supporting assessments and analysis, income generation methods, cash intervention design, targeting, costing, monitoring and reporting
Developed Reports and presentations for Donors (OFDA, Coffra foundation and Scottish Govt) for online meetings and their visits
Designed female focus Livelihood activities to work in community centers, girls schools and house rubble clearance in light of local culture to involve them in program.
Establish female community committees to identify female business entrepreneur that can be facilitated through cash grants
Ensured adherence to conflict sensitivity, security, cultural and gender aspects in planning and implementation of programs
Mentored and worked closely with the IPs to build their capacity to provide technical support and capacity building training in community mobilization, monitoring, reporting and community participation
Built and improved systems to manage the planning, implementation and monitoring of livelihoods programs
Oversaw program financial and material resources, carried out monthly expenditure analyses, prepared reports and coordinated with finance and administration

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Manager Programs (Livelihoods & Youth)
Mercy corps
اپریل ۲۰۱۰ - دسمبر ۲۰۱۰ | Swatmingora, Pakistan

Worked in Designing and development of Recovery/Rehabilitation Programs after armed conflict in District Swat (Northern Pakistan); Mercy Corps Swat Programs were mainly based Livelihoods and Youth.. Supervised the team of 10 people which includes (2 Program officers, 3 Field Engineers, 5 field officers)

Facilitated in Developing Livelihood, program in collaboration with Donor Representatives
Female focused program activities and organize female community meetings with support of female activist to identify potential business entrepreneurs for cash grants
Presented the organizational mandate and Programs vision with Govt. line Departments, Law enforcement agencies for smooth implementation of Programs
Trained local female to conduct food security assessments with community female groups
Assist Director program is formalization of livelihood strategies and proposals
Designed micro-finance methodologies with the help of government line departments and local organizations
Ensured stakeholders engagement at all levels; worked closely with partners and local communities to carry out participatory needs assessments, project design and implementation
Oversaw program financial and material resources, carried out monthly expenditure analyses, prepared reports and coordinated with finance and administration teams for budgetary and logistics matters
Coordinated with partner organizations on drafting regular narrative and financial reports as per partnership contracts
Representation of organization in meetings with UN Coordination clusters, Provincial authorities, donors, INGOs and Security Agencies, including the Army
Oversaw staff performance of different and strengthened the capacity of program officers and related staff through regular coordination meetings, staff appraisals and developing a productive work environment

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Senior Program Officer
Mercy corps
اکتوبر ۲۰۰۹ - اپریل ۲۰۱۰ | Swatmingora, Pakistan

Supported the Program Manager for Conflict Response in the design of strategies for emergency/early recovery program activities
Developed work plans for ongoing program interventions and ensured timely implementation
Ensured regular review of program-based M&E findings and tracked progress towards the achievement of planned results, taking timely corrective actions when needed
Worked with partners on budgets, contracts, reviews of progress, capacity building, information management and reporting
Ensured regular updating of program records, maintaining and updating central tracking system of documents, both hard and soft copies
Produced detailed organizational and donor reports on all emergency/early recovery programs activities
Oversaw the project budgets, coordinated with finance and funding sections, and prepared budget projections and expenditure updates for ongoing programs
Prepared TORs, contracts and processed payments of site supervisors and laborers and managed data for various jobs of field team
Supervised field teams in the implementation of program activities in different area of Swat
Prepared donor reports both financial and narrative, project concept notes, proposals and coordinated donor visits
Ensured organizational participation and representation in coordination forums, including clusters and working groups

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Project Manager Swat TDP's Response
Mercy corps
جون ۲۰۰۹ - ستمبر ۲۰۰۹ | Islamabad, Pakistan

Under the Supervision of Team leader Developed IDP Emergency Response Programs Mardan/Swabi Districts after the armed, conflict in Swat. Mercy Corps’ program mainly targeted Children Revitalization for TDPs and host communities in districts Mardan and Swabi. The ROTA-funded Children Revitalization Program focused on TDP and host community children. Supervised the team of 6 people (6 field officers)

Led and coordinated overall planning, implementation at MC country office in Islamabad for IDP project in districts Mardan/Swabi
Responsible for Reporting (Quarterly, annually and activity based) for donors
Assisted the Emergency Team Leader in the development of an appropriate strategy for different emergency programs, ensuring planning, technical support, and achievement of planned results on the ground
Supported in implementation of monitoring mechanisms, regular information collection, analysis, reporting and organizing reviews to track progress and knowledge sharing
Oversaw budget spending with regular budget reviews and tracking in order to ensure proper expenditure and adherence to financial procedures and compliance
Established coordination systems with partner organizations, donors, line agencies, government and UN clusters; ensured timely reporting on progress towards intended results
Developed and implemented data management and reporting mechanisms with local partner organizations
Identified and assessed the capacity needs of national staff, partners and counterparts involved in the program, planning and implementing capacity building activities
Supported and ensured the effective implementation of HR, administration, logistics and security systems, including policies and procedures for livelihoods programs
Oversaw procurement and logistics procedures for efficient use and proper documentation of all activities in accordance to organizational and donor guidelines
Ensured that all staff had clear job descriptions / performance objectives

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Monitoring & Reporting Officer
UNICEF
ستمبر ۲۰۰۸ - دسمبر ۲۰۰۸ | Abbottabad, Pakistan

Implemented and improved M&E and reporting systems in place for regular and systematic performance review and documentation of lessons learned, for all projects with a specific focus on results, impact and the final outcomes
Identified the core information to project officer and our cooperating institutions. e.g. Local Government, and IPs, and developed appropriate tools for periodic monitoring of key activities
Ensured facilitation of knowledge building and sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation, focused on formulation of lessons learned from evaluations and studies to be integrated into broader knowledge management efforts
Monitoring of completed and ongoing Water Supply Schemes, Hand Pump Packages, School WES facilities and BHU (Basic Health Units) WES facilities to measure the status of work against the implementation plan by the Government counterparts and NGOs
Compilation of progress reports and follow up for compliance against often tight deadlines
Identified problematic issues in program implementation and proposed viable options to resolve them
Facilitated partners by providing feedback on monitoring observations
Coordinated with LGRDD, Department of Education and DRU for project completion certificates
Ensured effective coordination with partners and counterparts
Submitted comprehensive monthly progress reports for progress analysis and future planning
Coordinated and built relationships with IPs, groups or individuals and supported and/or participate in local volunteering initiatives

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Program Officer Earthquake Response
Mercy corps
نومبر ۲۰۰۵ - دسمبر ۲۰۰۷ | Mansehra, Pakistan

Planned and conducted assessments of socio-economic situation within the area and made recommendations for actions that were consistent with MC strategic plans and policies and the needs in the area
Involved a representative cross-section of the local population and other relevant partners in assessments and in planning livelihoods related interventions
Assisted PM in developing project proposals, projects and concept notes for new projects
Assist PM in design, implementation and maintaining of efficient systems for planning and management of ongoing programs
Assisted M&E in design and implementation of the system of monitoring, learning and strategic assessment of the programs, helping develop different instruments to monitor and assess
Ensured that emergency interventions were carried out in a participatory manner with the beneficiary communities, contributing to the mission of empowering local communities to lead their own development
Ensured financial, logistical, human and technical support for livelihoods program implementation
Prepared monthly budget projections and ensured budget expenditure was in line with financial rules and regulations of the organization
Assisted PM in developing and submitting timely narrative and financial reports
Coordinated with donors, organized and facilitated donor visits
Represented the institution at various forums, including UN clusters, ERRA Coordination Committee, development actors, partner agencies, and other external bodies as needed
Promoted and coordinated relations with civil society sectors, including local NGOs, government, media, businesses, international organizations, community leaders and donors working in the sectors associated with target communities
Led research and advocacy initiatives embedded in the emergency programs
Ensured the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues like gender, environment, peace-building and youth development in the early recovery program

تعلیم

University of Peshawar
ماسٹرز, ماسٹرز ان آرٹس, MA International Relations‎
2009

پیشہ ورانہ مہارتیں

ماہر Ability To Work Under Pressure
ماہر Administration Knowledge
ماہر Analytical Skills
متوسط Bio Sand Water Filters
ماہر Business Development
ماہر Capacity Building
ماہر Climate Change
ماہر Climate Change Adaptation
ماہر Collaboration
ماہر Communication and Coordination
ماہر Communication Skills
ماہر Community Emergency Response
ماہر Conservation Awareness
ماہر Consortium coordination
ماہر Cooordination Skills
ماہر Coordination and Networking
ماہر Coordination Skills
ماہر Crisis Management
متوسط Data Collection
ماہر Drafting Documents
ماہر Emergency Preparedness
ماہر Emergency Response
ماہر Flexible
ماہر Flood Relief
متوسط Fog Water Harvesting
متوسط Household Water Treatment
ماہر Implementation Partner Management
ماہر Knowledge Of Subgrants Managment
ابتدائی Managing OTIS
متوسط Microsoft Excel
ماہر MIT Knowledge
متوسط MS Excel Dashboards
ماہر Multitasking
ماہر Negotiatiion Skills
ماہر Negotiation Skills
ماہر Official Tasks Handling
متوسط Operations Management
ماہر Organizational Skills
ماہر Power Project Development
ماہر PR Campaign Management
ماہر Presentation Skills
ماہر Problem Solving Abilities
ماہر Program Coordination
ماہر Program Development
ماہر Project Life Cycle
ماہر Proposal Development
ماہر Proposal Development and Budgeting plan
ماہر Proposal Writing
ماہر Proposals In Emergencies
متوسط Rain Water Harvesting

زبانیں

متوسط سندھی
ابتدائی پشتو
متوسط فارسی
ابتدائی ہندی
ماہر پنجابی
متوسط عربی
ماہر اردو
ماہر انگریزی

Majid آپکے جاننے والے

Asad Umer
FAO-United Nations