I am Monitoring, Evaluation and Research professional with 14 years of experience. I led the ME of various donors funded development, humanitarian and commercial projects directly and remotely.
I have extensive experience of developing, designing and establishing robust result-based monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems I developed Theory of Change, Result Matrixs, Project ME Plans/ Frameworks and progress tracking tools for donors driven projects. In addition to this, I have sound experience of programme planning,budgeting, implementation, programme quality assurance and data analysis. I developed data collection tools and database, designed aggregated/ disaggregated data sheet and infographics. I led qualitative and quantitative research, need assessment, baseline survey, post distribution monitoring surveys, tracer studies, midterm evaluation, end of project evaluation and impact evaluation.
I worked with renowned International Humanitarian Organizations and Development Cooperation in Pakistan to help people badly by affected flood, disaster and complex emergencies. I worked with UNDP Pakistan to help vulnerable communities and prepared them to mitigate GLOF risks through early warning systems, enhanced infrastructure and community-based disaster risk management. I also worked with UNDP Regional Hub Bangkok here I Led ME of Regional Business and Human Right in Asia (HHR Project) implemented in South Asia (Bangladesh Nepal) and Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam).
Recently completed MS in Project Management from Riphah International University. I persuade Masters in Public Administration from the University of Karachi in 2010 through a prestigious scholarship awarded by the Aga Khan Education Services Pakistan based on outstanding academic performance. In 2016, I completed a short course from the University of Nevada and worked with the Northern Nevada Literacy Council during my stay in the USA through a United States Department of State Fellowship. I have continued to update my skills by completing a course on Data Analysis and Communicating Results jointly offered by the University of Michigan and University of Maryland, USA and more than 30 short courses of ME from Pakistan.
• Head Monitoring and Evaluation Unit and implementing M&E activities of Education, Science, Culture, Communication and Information programmes.
• Desing Result Matrix, Theory of Change, Resource and Result Frameworks, Monitoring/Evaluation plans/ tools, reporting templates.
• Develop the overall framework, for projects’ M&E, for example mid-term project review, impact assessment, final evaluation, develop project Performance Monitoring Plan with relevant data collection systems;
• Plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators to assess project performance and delivery.
• Ensure data quality and collect data from the available UNESCO platforms (e.g. M&E portal, Sister, SAP) on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators.
• Produce reports on M&E findings and prepare donor reports.
• Conduct external evaluations in close coordination with Evaluation Office through independent consultants.
• Conduct capacity building training to Implementing partners i.e government official, INGOs and Local NGOs.
• Provide technical support to country office team and local stakeholders in programme implementation and preparing briefs, presentation and strategic documents for management use.
• Provide technical support on monitoring and evaluation to the NDRMF program team and Fund Implementing Partners (FIPs) at federal and provincial level to establish Result Based M&E System for each awarded project.
• Design M&E Result Matrix, monitoring calendars, field validation plans, monitoring and evaluation plan, quality assurance matrix, and annual work plans.
• Develop data management and collection tools, and ensure high data quality for facts sheets, annual reporting, mid-term, and final evaluation.
• Designing field visit templates, field progress verification tools, collection of human-interest stories, identifying gaps and proposing recommendations, and documenting lessons learned.
• Provide hands-on capacity-building support to provincial team and local partners M&E staff in developing, planning and implementing MER frame work and ensure compliance with Concern PM&E requirements;
• Lead in commissioning studies in terms of developing ToRs, study design, mechanism for hiring consultants, follow up mechanism and ensure quality final reports for range of research/studies such as assessment, evaluation, impact.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within the scope and within budget.
• Develop and establish Result Based Monitoring and Evaluation System for Social Health Programme being implemented jointly with Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP).
• Advise on enhancing RBM for evidence-based decision-making in planning, programming, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Develop Monitoring and Evaluation Result Matrix, monitoring and evaluation plan, work packages, activity log, work breakdown structure, progress/progress monitoring tools.
• Provide technical guidance new development of new phase, project planning, budgeting, project architecture and implementation modalities development.
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical and operational feasibility.
• Meeting with project team members to identify and resolve issues.
• Work in close coordination with BISP Head Quarter in development and implementation new phase Social Health Protection Project.
Preparing a detailed project plan to schedule key project milestones, workstreams & activities
• Develop and establish Result Based Monitoring and Evaluation System for Regional Business and Human Right in Asia (H+HR Project) being implemented in South Asia and Southeast Asia.
• Develop Monitoring and Evaluation Result Matrix, Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, Process and progress monitoring tools, output trackers and annual performance indicators dashboard.
• Provide technical support to regional M&E Unit/ project staff based in seven countries in the implementation of their M&E responsibilities.
• Compile and publish quantitative and qualitative monitoring results in visually attractive Monitoring Reports for internal and external audiences.
• Design data analysis in line with the projects Theory of Change and conduct impact data analysis on program outcomes.
• Prepare annual work plan, project annual report, UNDP ROAR report, UNDP regional project document updates, UNDP quality assurance report.
• Analysis of Work Plan implementation and objectives, including activities linking planning with regular progress reviews and resource allocations.
• Maintain the M&E database; review incoming data (for quality and programmatic compliance); ensure the quality of database and that the M&E data is readily available.
• Review and verify M&E findings and follow-up on implementation of the recommendations.
• Promote results-based approach to M&E, emphasizing results and impact.
Developing and updating effective Monitoring and Evaluation (MEL) systems for Programme and implementation;
Providing technical advice into the design, implementation and improvement of MEL systems, policies, tools, processes;
Advising the project technical teamand partners to jointly plan and coordinate the implementation of project activities Advising the project technical teamand partners to jointly plan and coordinate the implementation of project activities
Advising the project technical team and partners to jointly plan and coordinate the implementation of project activities
Designing baseline, mid-term and final evaluation surveys using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods;
Overseeing data compilation, analysis and reporting processes to measure progress and achievements;
Reviewing and providing strategic advice related to program design and theories of change, measurement frameworks, log frames and/or indicators;
Promoting information sharing on all aspects related to MEL activities among stakeholder;
Provide hands on capacity building support to provincial team and local partners M&E staff in developing, planning and implementing MER frame work and ensure compliance with Concern PM&E requirements;
Designing tools for trainings assessments, trainings evaluation, analyzing data and reporting;
Develop and update M&E mechanism with short-term, mid-term and long-term impact and its practical implementation within the project, including data collection systems, involving all technical advisors and the head of project
Lead in commissioning studies in terms of developing ToRs, study design, mechanism for hiring consultants, follow up mechanism and ensure quality final reports for range of researches/studies such as assessment, evaluation, impact;
Preparing monthly, quarterly, six month and annual progress reports of the programmes.
Assist the head of project in the management of the team through planning, coordination and reporting activities
Assist the head of project in the operational planning and documentation of the support activities
Designed and implemented Monitoring and Evaluation framework/strategy/system based on Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) of the Project to assess timely and quality implementation of activities to achieve results (outputs, outcomes and impacts), including work plan, targets and indicators;
Reviewed, adopted, tested and modified existing/available monitoring tools, techniques and methods to suit the Supporting in training implementation and assessment in targeted communities and staff members;
Financial tracked to align with achievements to ensure programme and financial reporting are aligned;
Established M&E System for the trainings to ensure quality assurance and evidence management specific needs of the Project;Ãâ÷ Provided support to NPM in planning, reporting and documenting experiences and lessons learned; and guidance to provincial Project coordinators (PPCs) in data collection and reporting; as well as in assessment of results and quality of activities;
Developed viable mechanism embedded in MEAL framework to extract, update and disseminate learning of projects and programme in ready to refer and easy to understand manner;
Compiled quarterly and annual progress/reviews and Performance Implementation review reports based on the inputs from NPM, PPCs and stakeholders;
Prepared monthly, quarterly, six month and annual progress reports of the programmes;
Led in commissioning studies in terms of developing ToRs, study design, mechanism for hiring consultants, follow up mechanism and ensure quality final reports for range of researches/studies such as assessment, evaluation, impact
Managed program-monitoring system that ensures timely and accurate provision of outcome level qualitative information to program and organizational management by comparing performance of programs with set technical standards for thematic sectors;
Lead the development and implementation of the M&E strategy, plans, frameworks, required tools and methodologies for the monitoring of program activities, in collaboration with the technical advisors and by ensuring CONCERN standard of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research;
Contributed in the design, conduct and reporting of range of qualitative and quantitative research studies, base line/ end line surveys, contextual analysis, needs assessment, mid/ end term evaluations, annual reviews etc.;
Development of M&E Plans for projects/programmes and ensure that M&E plans are properly adhered for all the on-going projects/programmes
Assisted provincial teams/partners in developing appropriate tools for the monitoring of Concern supported work;
Provided hands on capacity building support to provincial team and local partners M&E staff in developing, planning and implementing MER frame work and ensure compliance with Concern PM&E requirements;
Provided technical support to MER Officers, provincial team and implementing partners on data collection, analysis, programme quality control and documentation of lesson learnt and case studies;
Whenever required, conduct field visits to project sites to carry out monitoring using participatory tools and submit a detail report about the activities;
Developed a close liaison with relevant technical advisors within organization for better toolsââ¬â¢ designing, data analysis, reporting etc. related to M&E activities;
Played a proactive role in data collection & analysis, knowledge management and dissemination of learnings based on evaluations/ reviewed
Managed program-monitoring system that ensures timely and accurate provision of outcome level qualitative information to program and organizational management by comparing performance of programs with set technical standards for thematic sectors;
Lead the development and implementation of the M&E strategy, plans, frameworks, required tools and methodologies for the monitoring of program activities, in collaboration with the technical advisors and by ensuring CONCERN standard of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research;
Contributed in the design, conduct and reporting of range of qualitative and quantitative research studies, base line/ end line surveys, contextual analysis, needs assessment, mid/ end term evaluations, annual reviews etc.;
 Development of M&E Plans for projects/programmes and ensure that M&E plans are properly adhered for all the on-going projects/programmes;Â
Assisted provincial teams/partners in developing appropriate tools for the monitoring of Concern supported work;
Provided hands on capacity building support to provincial team and local partners M&E staff in developing, planning and implementing MER frame work and ensure compliance with Concern PM&E requirements;
Provided technical support to MER Officers, provincial team and implementing partners on data collection, analysis, programme quality control and documentation of lesson learnt and case studies;Â
Whenever required, conduct field visits to project sites to carry out monitoring using participatory tools and submit a detail report about the activities;Â
Developed a close liaison with relevant technical advisors within organization for better toolsâ designing, data analysis, reporting etc. related to M&E activities;
Played a proactive role in data collection & analysis, knowledge management and dissemination of learnings based on evaluations/ reviews.
Contributed in the design, conduct and reporting of range of qualitative and quantitative research studies, base line/ end line surveys, contextual analysis, needs assessment, mid/ end term evaluations, annual reviews etc.;
Assisted R&E Coordinator in the development of M&E Plans for projects/programmes and ensure that M&E plans are properly adhered for all the on-going projects/programmes;Â
Assisted provincial teams/partners in developing appropriate tools for the monitoring of Concern supported work;
Provided hands on capacity building support to provincial team and local partners M&E staff in developing, planning and implementing MER frame work and ensure compliance with Concern PM&E requirements;Â
Provided technical support to MER Officers, provincial team and implementing partners on data collection, analysis, programme quality control and documentation of lesson learnt and case studies;
Conducted field visits to project sites to carry out monitoring using participatory tools to keep track progress and process;
Developed a close liaison with relevant technical advisors within organization for better tools’ designing, data analysis, reporting etc. related to M&E activities;Â
Played a proactive role in data collection & analysis, knowledge management and dissemination of learnings based on evaluations/ reviews;
Supervised interns whenever assigned for various short-term assignments;Â
• Assistedin developing M&E Plans for the Northern Nevada Literacy Council projects • Assisted in program and project documentation • Designed the monitoring and evaluation tools for data collection • Data cleaned, analysised and reported
• Online certification “Designing and Implementing Monitoring and Evaluation System” ALISON 2015.
• Two days training of Communication Effectively from International Finance Corporation in 2015.
• Three days Basic Research Skills organized by Karakorum International University in 2015.
• Three days workshop Professional Reporting Writing organized by AKPBSP in 2015
• Project Management Cycle and Monitoring and Evaluation organized by AKPBSP in 2015
• Two days training on basic photographic skills for filed picture organized by AKPSP in 2014
• Two moths IELTS diploma organized by Tariqa Board from 1, June to 30, July, 2013.
• Three days training on SPSS organized by WASEP in June,2013
• Five days training on Research Techniques organized by AKPSBSP in March, 2013.
• Five days training on Project Management organized by AKPSBSP in Feb, 2013.
• Five days training on Ms Project organized by AKPSBSP in Feb, 2013.
• Five days training on Advance Excel organized by AKPSBSP in Feb, 2013.
• Training on Monitoring, Evaluation and Planning organized by AKPBSP in November, 2012.
• One week Training on Monitoring and Evaluation organized by Aga Khan Planning and Building Service, Pakistan
• Two months diploma in Project Monitoring, Project Designing, LFA and Proposal Writing from HADI in 2012.
• Peachtree from CSD Salemabad Karachi.
• Three days training on Project Management and M&E System from 25th February, to 28th February,2008
• Excel Advance from professional Academy of Computer Career (PAC) in 2008.
• One Year Diploma in English Language from Anglophile in 2007.
• Ms Office (Ms Word, power point, Excel and Ms Project) from Iqra Tech Icons Karachi in 2006
Established and managed a robust monitoring, research and evaluation system with well-defined results, milestones and targets for the implementation of donor-funded programs and projects;
Established and managed  performance monitoring framework with clear-cut goals, outcomes, outputs, inputs, processes, indicators of donor funded projects
Developed tools and conducted contextual studies, baseline studies, end line stuedies, analyised data and prepared reports;
Worked closely with MIS Specialist in developing MIS for AKPBSP with performance indicators and targets embedded in the system for implementation and tracking;
Provided support to district MER team and districts heads in designing and implementing participatory methods for project stack holders and partners;
Collected and compiled monthly progress reports from all districts and ensuring the reports/ progress authentication
Assisted management and Sector Specialists in developing program, project and sector-wise work plans and overall monitoring framework;Â
Coordinated for data planning, identification of data sources, and collection of data for monitoring purposes;Â
Monitoring and following up progress on various proposals, meetings, reports, working papers etc. with concerned authorities;Â
Developed baseline, end line survey reports and writing up Evaluation, impact and outcome studies;Â
Prepared monthly, quarterly, six month and annual progress reports of the projects.Â
Developed monitoring and evaluation system, data base on Excel, M&E Tools and preparing reports.
Established and managed a robust monitoring, research and evaluation system with well-defined results, milestones and targets for the implementation of donor-funded programs and projects;
Established and managed  performance monitoring framework with clear-cut goals, outcomes, outputs, inputs, processes, indicators of donor funded projects
 Developed tools and conducted contextual studies, baseline studies, end line stuedies, analyised data and prepared reports;
 Worked closely with MIS Specialist in developing MIS for AKPBSP with performance indicators and targets embedded in the system for implementation and tracking;
 Provided support to district MER team and districts heads in designing and implementing participatory methods for project stack holders and partners;
 Collected and compiled monthly progress reports from all districts and ensuring the reports/ progress authentication
 Assisted management and Sector Specialists in developing program, project and sector-wise work plans and overall monitoring framework;
Coordinated for data planning, identification of data sources, and collection of data for monitoring purposes;
Monitoring and following up progress on various proposals, meetings, reports, working papers etc. with concerned authorities;
Developed baseline, end line survey reports and writing up Evaluation, impact and outcome studies;
 Prepared monthly, quarterly, six month and annual progress reports of the projects