With eight (08)years of experience in the public sector on the issues related to law, governance, development and Human Rights, I look forward to a suitable placement.
My expertise include Undertaking investigations and writing investigative reports, Program execution & Manual Development, Making Communication Strategies (including digital and non-digital platforms), Program/Project designing and Management, Research and Report Writing, General Administration and Financial Management.
Complaint Handling:
• Receive, document, and thoroughly investigate complaints, ensuring clarity and accuracy through direct communication with petitioners.
• Prepare concise briefs for Chairperson/Member review, enabling informed decisions and prompt action.
• Support inquiries and hearings by gathering evidence, drafting statements, and producing detailed case reports.
• Summarize case proceedings and provide actionable recommendations for Chairperson's review and follow-up.
Visits and Communication:
• Coordinate seamless logistical arrangements for Chairperson/Members' district visits, ensuring protocol compliance and effective communication with government bodies and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed agendas and manage protocol arrangements, including speech preparation and press briefing coordination during visits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify priority areas for Commission intervention based on visit insights.
Reporting and Research:
• Conduct comprehensive research to compile insightful reports on Commission visits and programmatic interventions, emphasizing key findings and recommendations.
• Facilitate discussions with Commission members and government stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of recommendations.
• Assist in analyzing and proposing reforms to existing human rights laws, legislations, and policies to drive positive change.
Program/Project Management:
• Oversee grant projects in collaboration with local and international partners such as UNDP, Denning Law School, DAI, FES, Global Affairs Canada, TDEA, and Community World Service Asia.
• Cultivate donor relationships and secure partnerships across various human rights themes including Civil, Political, Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights.
• Design and execute project activities focused on critical human rights issues like Minority Rights, Gender-Based Violence, Climate Change, and Human Rights Education.
Key Skills Acquired:
• Demonstrated investigative proficiency, strategic communication, analytical insight, project leadership, and advocacy in handling complaints, coordinating stakeholders, conducting research, managing impactful projects, and fostering strategic partnerships to advance human rights initiatives effective Governance
• Conducted extensive research on GBV legal frameworks in Sindh Province, focusing on the effectiveness of key laws.
• Facilitated advocacy sessions with Government Officials and Civil Society stakeholders to address gaps in legislation.
• Engaged stakeholders to document implementation challenges and barriers, fostering dialogue for enhanced understanding.
• Designed and executed an impactful awareness campaign on GBV laws, targeting diverse stakeholders for increased awareness and support.
Key Skills Acquired;-
Successfully advocated for improvements in GBV laws in Sindh Province, enhanced stakeholder capacity in legislation and implementation, spearheaded community outreach, and acquired key skills in legislative research, advocacy and engagement, documentation and analysis, campaign management, and collaboration to drive impactful advocacy initiatives
• Conducted research funded by the USAID GEP to assess the implementation progress of pro-women laws in Sindh Province, focusing on 60 cases of Gender-Based Violence leading to acquittals.
• Identified socio-political and legal factors contributing to acquittals, leading to recommendations for amendments in Criminal Laws and Minor Acts to enhance judicial efficiency.
• Engaged in high-profile meetings with Government stakeholders, Civil Society leaders, Police Officials, and Academia to gather and validate data.
• Documented findings and formulated advocacy strategies to promote recommended reforms and ensure their adoption within the judicial system.
• Played a pivotal role in communicating and advocating for legislative changes to address Gender-Based Violence effectively, leveraging acquired skills in research, communication, and advocacy.
Key Skills Acquired:
Conducted in-depth research and analysis on legal frameworks and socio-political dynamics impacting Gender-Based Violence cases, facilitated stakeholder engagement, developed advocacy and communication strategies, proficiently documented research findings, prepared reports, and advocated for policy amendments based on empirical data, and acquired comprehensive legal and policy knowledge in criminal laws and minor acts related to Gender-Based Violence to inform legislative improvements.
• Managed correspondence with Government departments on behalf of the Commission Chairperson, ensuring timely communication and follow-up on matters.
• Developed skills in effective communication, administrative coordination, and stakeholder management while working directly under the supervision of the Commission Chairperson
• Conducted research on corporate volunteerism in Pakistan for Asiatic Public Relations, involving collection of primary and secondary data, report writing, and data analysis.
• Collaborated with NGOs and corporate sectors to onboard them into the National Volunteer Program, fostering partnerships and promoting volunteer engagement nationwide.
• Acquired skills in research methodology, data collection, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project management through these initiatives, contributing to CSR and community development efforts.