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Zahida is an ambitious qualified experienced Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Professional. She has 16 years working experience in development sector. She possess Masters in Sociology along with Diploma in IT and profound abilities of writing reports, donor coordination and oversight skills. She successfully managed M&E projects. She has an extensive experience of working in both humanitarian & development programs for last 16 years. She contributed in projects funded by various donors e.g. USAID, European Union, UNICEF & WFP. She was responsible for research, Baselines, end-lines, Rapid Need Assessment through KOBO Collect, training needs assessment & capacity building of staff. She has practical understanding with SPHERE Standards, Core Humanitarian Standards CHS & Sustainable Development Goals SDGs. Moreover, she is well experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for Projects. She possess the strong analytical skills, proficiency in data collection methods, and the ability to interpret and communicate findings. 


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Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer
ACF International | Action Against Hunger
مئی ۲۰۲۴ - اگست ۲۰۲۴ | Sukkur, Pakistan

Worked with ACF International as a MEAL Officer in its project " Lifesaving integrated nutrition intervention and climate-resilient food security response for flood-affected people in Sindh and Balochistan, Pakistan “
Key Responsibilities:

Support in development of project MEAL Plan, and continuously tracking indicators and monitoring of the Project activities.
Regularly monitor & conduct follow-up visits to Project sites /activities to ensure standards procédures have been followed.
Develop tools to ensure that the necessary information is collected to measure approuved indicators and provide effective feedback to the Sr. FSL Manager and Project Manager.
Participate as required in the design and implementation of various studies to be undertake in the project.
Capacity building on MEAL aspects and documentation of learnings from the field to provide a learning Platform Design and Conduct beneficiaries’ verification exercise (BVE). Conduct periodic monitoring based on appropriate méthodologies, as per MEAL standards.
Support in designing and managing M&E related surveys, and data collection, analysis and timely information dissemination of information collected from the project to MEAL & IM Manager
Ensure Feedback and Complaint Mechanism is executed at community level and develop tools and processes to update regularly, generate report and analysis.
Ensure IEC materials developed for feedback and complaint mechanism and capacity building of staff/partners on the FCM
Ensure regular feedback is documented from the community and recorded in the designed database
Conduct beneficiaries feedback interviews on regular basis in the community and suggestions/feedback incorporated in the project activities.
To support in maintaining a vibrant information system Design Program related database for beneficiary’s record, analysis, assessments.
To strengthen online data collection systems through providing orientation to partners on tools and procédures.
Regular review of the project data and provide analysis, trends and présentations
Develop action plans based on field visits findings, recommending solutions and follow up regularly and update it in design databases.
Prepare periodic Progress reports (Qualitative and Quantitative) and disseminate to relevant staff
Data management of all project beneficiaries and feed the data to centralized management system.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
UN-IOM (Third Party Contract)
جون ۲۰۲۳ - اپریل ۲۰۲۴ | Sukkur, Pakistan

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Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator
Tearfund Pakistan
جنوری ۲۰۲۳ - جولائی ۲۰۲۳ | Hyderabad, Pakistan

Develop and implement an approved MEAL framework for the flood response ensuring that systems, tools, processes, and methods are developed in a participatory and collaborative manner with partners, beneficiaries, and relevant stakeholders.
Support the implementing partners in understanding, owning, and applying all aspects of the MEAL framework including conducting capacity building and relevant follow up; facilitate partners in planning and implementing approved MEL activities within their interventions.
Develop, maintain, utilize and, where necessary adapt, the systems, processes and other resources required for effective remote, real time and post activity monitoring, data collection and verification, record-keeping, analysis, reporting and knowledge management.
Ensure proper understanding of the program’s approved log-frames and relevant components of the associated approved MEL plans; develop the appropriate strategies, approaches, methodologies and tools for the accurate and timely measurement, recording, reporting and necessary follow-up of all relevant impact, outcome and output indicators, milestones, and targets in the said approved log frames and MEL plans.
Ensure that engagement with beneficiaries is fair, balanced and based on Tearfund and donor values, principles, and guidelines; consent must be ensured when extracting information, taking photographs or videos etc.
Develop practical and sustainable strategies to ensure that milestones are achieved in a timely manner; ensure that any lags and delays are anticipated and mitigated against; ensure that contingency plans and alternative strategies to get the project back on track are available and understood.
Facilitate and support M&E related visits by local, national, or international stakeholders; ensure that visitors receive adequate insight and information in a transparent manner.
Support the Flood Response Manager in promoting a culture of accountability and learning and help create an enabling environment where feedback is welcomed and appropriately actioned.
Ensure that designated resources are utilized in a manner that highlights stewardship, promotes transparency, efficiency, and supports organizational efforts towards sustainable development.

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Manager- Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (PMER)
Civil Society Support Program
جنوری ۲۰۱۹ - جنوری ۲۰۲۳ | Hyderabad, Pakistan

Worked as a Manager Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting at Civil Society Support Program (CSSP) at Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan.

Analyze the existing M&E system and develop M&E plan.
Ensure proper planning of the ongoing projects and individuals working at field and Head Office
Organize monthly and quarterly progress review and planning meetings at field and HO level.
Ensure activity plan/ concept notes of all the planned activities.
Conduct monthly and quarterly monitoring visits of all the projects to ensure quality delivery as per agreed TORs/ Agreement with the donors.
Evaluate results/ output/outcomes and collect case studies to measure the results of projects implementing by CSSP.
Design Management Information System (MIS) and train the staff in data collection and reporting as per requirement of projects/programs.
Organize and facilitate internal review/ assessment/ evaluations as per the need of the organization.
Submit donor reports as per agreed TORs/ Standard and timelines.
Ensure effective communication between M&E team, project staff, partner teams, and head office.
Develop complaint and accountability mechanisms and ensure transparency at all levels.
Monitor and update CSSP website, social media pages and other image building components of the organization.
Design and execute surveys and research.

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Project Manager
Sindh Agriculture and Forestry Workers Coordinating Organization (SAFWCO)
جنوری ۲۰۱۹ - نومبر ۲۰۱۹ | Khair Pur Mir, Pakistan

Worked as Project Manager at Sindh Agriculture Forestry Workers Coordinating Organization (SAFWCO) District Office Khairpur Mir’s, in its DAI funded project “Cultural Harmony through Capacity Building of Local Support Organizations (LSOs).

Overall lead of the project and reporting to DAI as well as Executive Director of SAFWCO § Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
Track project’s milestones and develop and deliver progress report and required documentation.
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.
Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project lifecycle.
Coach, a mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and subcontractors, encourage them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
Build, develop and grow relationships vital to the success of the project.
Conduct Project “Lesson Learned” meetings and create a recommendation report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
ActionAid
فروری ۲۰۱۷ - نومبر ۲۰۱۸ | Karachi, Pakistan

Worked as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Action Aid Pakistan Country Office Islamabad Pakistan, in its European Union funded the project “Strengthening CSOs & Las for effective, Accountable & Democratic Local Governance & Gender Responsive Public Services”.

Conduct periodic field visits to collect M & E Data and triangulate/validate the targets reported by LRPs.
Develop Indicators Tracking System (ITS) for each project with the partners to ensure timely implementation and completion of the projects.
Arrange M&E training for LRP staff in coordination with AAPk Units and departments.
Ensure quarterly and annual reporting are timely and up to the standard template of EC Project
Initiate the process of mid-term reviews and develop reports.
Periodically compile lessons from various workshops, monitoring reports, and evaluations.
Analyze the field reports and consolidate the major issues and achievements.
Coordinates the field level community participatory monitoring and evaluation.
Support processes of data and information management (qualitative & quantitative) 
Compile rigorous evident based story of change.
Collaborate with the project team and ensuring learning and impact assessments are being incorporated into continuous improvement of the project.
Prepare a summary analysis from the field visit reports monthly.
Write and share the field monitoring reports and document best practices.
Highlight project related issues to management to projects, programs and plans timely corrective measures.
Ensure the creation of knowledge assets Coordination with LRPs for project reports (narrative) and provide technical feedback to the LRPs for quality reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

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District Project Officer
Mercy Corps
مئی ۲۰۱۵ - نومبر ۲۰۱٦ | Sukkur, Pakistan

Worked as a District Officer Mercy Corps in its Health Communication project, “Demand creation for MNCH/FP related services in LHWs covered areas” at District Naushahro Feroze and District Sukkur of Sindh Province. Project funded by JHUCCP/USAID.

Supervising all of Mercy Corps’ activities in the assigned district.
Supervising an IPC Officer and a Project Assistant and reporting to the Provincial Coordinator.
Responsible for preparing monthly progress reports, which integrate with the project’s M&E system, and will submit these to the Provincial Coordinator.
Maintain close collaboration and communication with the District Department of Health and other key stakeholders at the district level particularly the LHW program.
Get a notification for the District Technical Committee (DTC) Sub-Committee for health communications and organize/facilitate regular meetings.
Collect and compile LHW and CMW data in collaboration with the district DoH for IPC training.

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Project Manager
Fast Rural Development Pakistan
اپریل ۲۰۱۴ - مارچ ۲۰۱۵ | Khair Pur Mir, Pakistan

Worked as Project Manager in Fast Rural Development Program in its Project “Linking Women Home Based Workers to Market” at District Khairpur Mir’s. Project Funded by Oxfam Novib.

Identification of targeted communities that meet project criteria for area selection.
Oversight of project functioning day to day business; advice supervised the team (Business Development Officer, Social Organizer, and other supporting staff) in preparation and updating of their monthly work-plan.
Provide direction and support to the project team to adhere to all quality standards during the project implementation and manage the field team as to adherence to project activities.
Coordinate with the donor, government, chamber of commerce, major financial institutes and other stakeholders about area selection, standard on project’s activities and qualities, technical issues, collaboration when working in same areas and other necessary actions required to support community needs and meet project’s requirement.
Prepare and review budgets of the project on a monthly and quarterly basis in consultation with Head Office FRDP.
Organize capacity building training on small business enterprises, skill enhancement/vocational training, mobilization meeting, seminars, exposure visits, an exhibition of their products and advocacy workshops with stakeholders for women home-based workers.

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Provincial Program/Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
HelpAge International
مارچ ۲۰۱۳ - مارچ ۲۰۱۴ | Sukkur, Pakistan

Worked under the supervision of the program Manager Sindh& Punjab, and responsible for providing assistance and monitoring & evaluation in program related activities and ensuring the quality and quantity as per due time frame. Assisting in the field to partners, OPAs and older people to achieving maximum outputs of the program relating activities and recording them.

Provide support Program Manager in the implementation of running projects.
Provide support to Program Manager in MER 
Provide support in record keeping.
Provide support in the field activities of partners.
Provide support in data collection and analyzing.
Provide support in field assessments.
Provide support in the capacity enhancement of staff working on HAI projects.
Provide support in stakeholder management.

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Project Manager
Marie Stopes Society
مارچ ۲۰۱۱ - فروری ۲۰۱۳ | Sukkur, Pakistan

Promoted as a Project Manager in Marie Stopes Society Pakistan in its Project “Improvement of Maternal and Reproductive Health among Low-Income Women in Pakistan through a partnership with Government and Community” Funded by European Commission.

Planning, implementing, controlling, and monitoring of project according to standard business format.
Ensuring effective liaison with government, NGO’s, stakeholders, other agencies with respect to EmOC & RH and relevant activities at the project
Working closely with the Clinic Manager, CBD Supervisors, Medical Officers, and motivators to supervise the smooth functioning of a project that mainly includes clinics, camps, CBD activities and mobile activities and promotion.
Supervising and developing teamwork among staff through exemplary leadership, guidance, control and ensuring the personal development of staff
Preparing annual work plan and budget for the project
Reviewing the project’s performance and preparing strategies to achieve project sustainability before the end of the project.
Assisting, participating, and contributing to the initiation and execution of all of the project and in the community.
Developing marketing plans, suggesting improvement, and monitoring its implementation at the project.
Ensuring that monthly reports and other required data are accurately and timely prepared and submitted to the regional office in accordance with the given guidelines and requirements.
Documenting, preparing, and arranging logistics for annual activities, mid-term reviews and end of the project reviews by donors and their representatives.
Monitoring the project activities through regular personal visits of the CBD and mobile sites and campsites.

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District Project Officer
Marei Stopes Society Pakistan
جولائی ۲۰۰۷ - مارچ ۲۰۱۱ | Sukkur, Pakistan

Worked as a District Project Officer in Marie Stopes Society for its European Commission funded Project “Improvement of Maternal and Reproductive Health among low-income women in Pakistan through Partnership with Government and Community” in District Sukkur.

Monitoring and improving client flow, ensuring quick services provided to the client.
Ensuring all project operations are conducted in accordance with MSS quality management systems.
The incident/emergency report will be submitted to PM immediately.
Supervise and monitoring of clinic team regularly, ensuring their responsibilities to be performed in accordance with the standard procedures.
Team building and providing support to team members.
Coordinate with Project Manager for induction, training, and appraisal of team members
Timely EMAP of the clinic as per given guidelines
Closely monitor clinic key performances (KPIs) and targets as per project document
Building liaison with district authorities, NGOs, and other organizations to get their cooperation for Marie Stopes Society’s clinic.

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Social Mobilizer
LEAD Pakistan
دسمبر ۲۰۰۵ - اپریل ۲۰۰۷ | Sukkur, Pakistan

Worked as Social Mobilizer in DEMO project, LEAD Pakistan, Sukkur and Rohri office, a project of School improvement through the strengthening of SMCs and funded by USAID/ESRA.

Core responsibilities are to mobilize the SMC/Communities for the improvements of school.
Facilitate the SMC/Community to develop a School Improvement Plane [SIP]
Facilitate the SMC/Community to develop a School Improvement Grant’s [SIG] proposal for funding from PSU/ESRA.
Facilitate the SMC/Community for developing work plans and implementation schedules for implementation on SIG.
Facilitate the SMC/Community for developing mid-term and final reports of SIG.
To monitor the implementation of School Improvement Progress.
To conduct village assemblies for community mobilization.

تعلیم

Amrat College of Education, Sukkur
سرٹیفیکیشن, M. Ed‎
Education
مکمل
2018
Shah Abdul Latif University
ماسٹرز, ماسٹرز ان آرٹس, M.A‎
Social Sciences
2005
Shah Abdul Latif University
بیچلرز, بیچلرز ان آرٹس, B.A‎
Humanities and Social Sciences
فی صد 60%
2003
Govt. Girls Degree Science & Commerce College Sukkur
انٹرمیڈیٹ / اے لیول, فیکلٹی آف سائنس (پری میڈیکل), Intermediate (Pre- Medical)‎
Biological Sciences
درجہ B
1999
Govt. Girls High School No. 1 Sukkur
میٹرک / او لیول, سائنس, SSC‎
Biological Sciences
درجہ A
1997

پیشہ ورانہ مہارتیں

ماہر Adaptive Learning
ماہر Behavior Change Communication
ماہر Configuration Switches
ماہر conflict managment
ماہر Conservation Awareness
ماہر Data Analysis
ماہر Data Analytics
ماہر Data Analyzing
ماہر Data Collection
ماہر Data Management
ماہر Database Management
ماہر Demonstrated knowledge of information technology
ماہر Document Success Stories
ماہر emergency preparedness and response planning
ماہر Experience in Disaster Preparedness
ماہر global practices and UN cluster system
ماہر Government Liaoning
ماہر Graduation or above
ماہر Handling Assignments
ماہر hazards mapping
ماہر Humanitarian principles
ماہر IT Support
ماہر Knowledge of public health evaluation theories
ماہر Knowledge of humanitarian response planning
ماہر Manage Client Bookings
ماہر MIT Knowledge
ماہر Monitoring Analysis
ماہر Monitoring and Evaluation
ماہر Monitoring and Evaluation Skills
ماہر Monitoring Skills
ماہر Multitasking Skills
ماہر Negotiation Skills
ماہر Persuasion Customer
ماہر Presentation Skills
ماہر Project Administration
ماہر Project Implementation,
ماہر Report Writing
ماہر representation in provincial or national clusters
ماہر RESTful APIs
ماہر sound understanding around humanitarian
ماہر Time Management Skills
ماہر understanding of humanitarian projects

زبانیں

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ماہر اردو
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