Oversee all research and evaluation activities, including formative, baseline, endline, pre- and post-KAP, and impact studies. Guide the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team, develop M&E strategies for Care International, and support proposal development for institutional funding. Track project progress, ensure quality assurance, and maintain data integrity in the MIS system.

During my tenure at WaterAid, I had the privilege of spearheading several strategic initiatives that significantly enhanced our organizational impact, efficiency and effectiveness. Below are some of the key achievements:
1.     Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) Strategy Developed and implemented a comprehensive Behaviour Change Communication Strategy that effectively addressed community engagement and awareness regarding water, sanitation, and hygiene practices while focusing on twelve priority behaviours. This strategy not only informed local populations but also empowered them to adopt healthier behaviors, leading to improved health outcomes.
2.     Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy Designed a robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Strategy that established clear metrics and frameworks for assessing program effectiveness. This initiative facilitated data-driven decision-making and ensured accountability, ultimately leading to enhanced program delivery and higher impacts.
3.     Resource Mobilization Strategy Formulated a Resource Mobilization Strategy aiming at diversifying funding sources and strengthening partnerships. This approach successfully increased our financial sustainability and allowed for the expansion of key programs, reaching more communities in need of support.
4.     Management Information System (MIS) Database and Tool-Kit for Data Collection Developed a comprehensive Management Information System (MIS) Database along with a user-friendly tool-kit for data collection. This system streamlined our data management processes, enabling real-time tracking of project progress and enhancing the quality of our reporting.
5.     Formative Research Study in 16 Districts Led a formative research study across 16 districts to gather critical insights into local water and sanitation issues. This research provided a foundational understanding that informed program design and intervention strategies, ensuring that our initiatives were tailored to the unique needs of each community.
6.     Baseline Study in 16 Districts Conducted a comprehensive baseline study in 16 districts, establishing essential benchmarks for measuring program success. This study served as a vital tool for assessing the impact of our interventions over time and ensuring that we remained focused on achieving our goals.
7.    Presentation to Teams of the World Bank and Governor of Punjab (PRMSC) Delivered an impactful presentation to key stakeholders, including teams from the World Bank and the Governor of Punjab under the Punjab Rural Municipal Services Company (PRMSC). This engagement highlighted our strategic initiatives and demonstrated the potential for collaboration, paving the way for future partnerships and support.

Throughout my tenure at Islamic Relief, I contributed to a wide range of initiatives focusing on improving community resilience and response to emergencies. Below is a detailed description of my key achievements:
1.     Country MEAL Strategy: I spearhead a comprehensive Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Strategy that enhanced our organizational capacity to measure and improve program effectiveness, ensuring accountability to stakeholders and beneficiaries.
2.     DNA’s for Flood Emergencies (2021-2022): Conducted Detailed Needs Assessments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Baluchistan, and Sindh following the devastating floods of Aug-2022, Rapid Need Assessment following the earthquake in Harnai, Balochistan, to determine immediate humanitarian needs and inform our response strategy. Executed comprehensive need assessments for various projects, including the WASYLA project in Islamabad and Quetta, NDMs and Tirah Khyber Agency, Protection of Children at Risk (POCAR-II) project in Rawalpindi.
3.     Baseline/Endline, Evaluation and Impact Studies: Conducted more than fifty (50) baseline and endline studies for numerous projects including the Climate Sensitive Livelihood Modeling Project (CSLM), Caring Communities for Children (CCC), Empowering Widows in Need (EWIN II), Imbalance and Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding project, impact studies for NDRMF II project in Balochistan, GAP project, Emergency Action with Resilience Niches (EARN) and Resilient Actions for Inclusive Response (RAIR).
4.     Learning Review of Emergency Response (2022): Facilitated a Learning Review of our emergency response efforts, capturing insights and lessons learned to enhance future responses and improve operational effectiveness. Organized a Lesson Learned Workshop for the Qurbani Program 2021 and Learning Review of Emergency Response 2022, fostering reflection on program implementation and identifying best practices for future initiatives.   
5.     Post Distribution Satisfaction Studies: Conducted multiple Post Distribution Satisfaction Studies across various projects, including agri-inputs for the SIDK project, poultry-livestock, and the Qurbani program. Implemented rigorous Post Distribution Monitoring processes for multiple emergency responses, including flood emergencies in Balochistan and Sindh, ensuring accountability and assessing the effectiveness of aid delivery.
6.     Inception Workshops : Organized Inception Workshops for various projects, including CCC, EWIN II, SIDK, and WALI etc. to ensure stakeholder engagement and effective project planning.  .   
MEAL Strategy – Islamic Relief
2.    Country Strategy – Islamic Relief
3.    Detail Need Assessment Flood Emergency 2022 – KP
4.    Detail Need Assessment Flood Emergency 2022 – Baluchistan
5.    Detail Need Assessment Flood Emergency 2022 – Sindh
6.    Rapid Need Assessment – Earthquake Harnai Balochistan - 2021
7.    Need Assessment NMDs – Tirah Khyber Agency
8.    Need Assessment for WASYLA (Livelihood) project – Islamabad and Quetta
9.    Climate Sensitive Livelihood Modeling Project (CSLM) – Baseline and Endline Study
10.  Learning Review of Emergency Response- 2022
11.  Lesson Learnt Workshop -Qurbani Program - August-2021
12.  Post Distribution Satisfaction Study of Agri-Inputs – SIDK project.
13.  Post Distribution Satisfaction Study of Poultry-Livestock & Agri-Inputs – WALI project
14.  Post Distribution Satisfaction Study – WASYLA, CCC, Qurbani program
15.  Baseline Study of Caring Communities for Children (CCC)
16.  Baseline Study of Empowering Widows in Need – EWIN II
17.  Post Distribution Monitoring
18.  Flood Emergency – Balochistan & Sindh -ShelterBox-UK - Jan 2022
19.  Baseline Report TACVA Project – 2021
20.  Baseline Study – SIDK Project AJK
21.  Baseline Study – WALI Project AJK
22.  Baseline Study – RIDA Project KP
23.  Baseline Study – GAP Project KP & AJK
24.  Inception Workshops- CCC, EWIN II, SIDK, WALI, WASYLA, 
25.  Post-KAP Study – Flood Emergency ShelterBox 2023
26.  Need Assessment SIDA Project – TIRA Khyber Agency - 2023
27.  End Evaluation - Addressing the Imbalance –Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding in Fragile Contexts – 2021
28.  PDM Report- Monsoon Flood Emergency Response SHELTER Project 2022
29.  PDM Report – Flood Emergency KP DI Khan-2022
30.  Impact Study - Orphans & Child Welfare Department -2023
31.  PDM-Flood Emergency – Baluchistan – 2023
32.  PDM – Flood Emergency – Sindh Baluchistan – 2023
33.  Green action for protecting bio-diversity (GAP) Baseline Study- 2022
34.  Green action for protecting bio-diversity (GAP) Endline Study – 2023
35.  GAC-FERBS-PDM Study -2023
36.  Gender and Justic – EMPOWER – End Evaluation 2023
37.  Impact Study -NDRMF II-Balochistan
38.  Need Assessment Karyan Store in Flood Emergency DI Khan- Dadu – UNDP-2023
39.  PDM Ramazan Distribution – 2022 & 2023
40.  Endline study – CSLM – 2023
41.  Emergency Action with Resilience Niches -EARN-KP 2023
42.  Baseline Endline Studies - SWARLI IR-USA – Orakzai KP - 2023
43.  Protection of Children at Risk (POCAR-II) - Rawalpindi – 2023
44.  Resilient Actions for Inclusive Response (RAIR) -Oct 2021

During my tenure at the German Red Cross, I achieved significant milestones that contributed to enhanced program effectiveness and community resilience. Below is a summary of my key accomplishments:
1.     Development of PMER Policies and Frameworks: I successfully developed and implemented the PMER (Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting) Policy and Framework for both the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and the German Red Cross (GRC). These frameworks provided a structured approach to enhance accountability and optimize project outcomes.
2.     Community Engagement and Accountability Framework: I established a Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) Framework that prioritized the inclusion of community perspectives in program planning and execution. This framework fostered transparency and trust, enabling communities to actively participate in their development processes.
3.     Lesson Learned Workshop: In 2019, I organized a Lesson Learned Workshop to capture insights from various projects. This initiative facilitated knowledge sharing and reflection, allowing for the incorporation of valuable lessons into future strategies and interventions.
4.     Enhanced Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (eVCA) I led the Enhanced Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (eVCA) in Shangla and Kohistan, which identified local strengths and vulnerabilities. The findings informed targeted interventions, enabling us to build community capacity effectively.
5.     Capacity Building and Disaster Preparedness Project I managed a Capacity Building & Disaster Preparedness Project in Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan, in 2020. This initiative focused on equipping communities with essential skills and knowledge for effective disaster preparedness and response, significantly enhancing local resilience.
6.     Evaluations of Resilience-Building Initiatives I conducted thorough evaluations for programs aimed at Building Resilience in Disaster-Affected Communities in Chitral, Shangla, and Kohistan in 2019. These evaluations assessed program impact and effectiveness, providing actionable recommendations for continuous improvement in our strategies.

Need Assessments
1.    Multi-Sectoral Rapid Need Assessment – Tarnol Islamabad Sep 2012
2.    Assessment of Tehsil Mehar District Dadu - May 2014
3.    Rapid Need Assessment Report RNA Jampur - Nov 2013
4.    Consortium Assessment for ECHO proposal - Jan 2015
5.    Multi-Sectoral Need Assessment Jhang - Sep 2014
6.    Multi-Sectoral Need Assessment Tharparkar - April 2015
7.    Multi-Sectoral Need Assessment IDPs NWA Bannu - June 2014
8.    Detail Need Assessment IDPs NWA Bannu – 2014
9.    Detail Need Assessment Jhang - 2014
10.  Multi-Sectoral Rapid Need Assessment Bara Khyber Agency – 2015
 
Evaluations/ KAP / Impact studies
11.  Evaluation of Model Village Mianwali - June 2013
12.  Evaluation of Model Village Rajanpur - July 2013
13.  Evaluation of Model Village Dadu July 2013
14.  Impact Evaluation of Street to School Program - April 2015
15.  Post KAP study of SPSP (UNICEF)-I DG Khan -Mar 2014
16.  Pre-KAP study of PATS (Water Aid)- Rajanpur - April 2015
17.  Pre-KAP study of School WASH- Rajanpur - April 2015
18.  Traffic Light Paper regarding WASH status in schools district Rajanpur- June 2015
19.  Beneficiaries satisfaction survey- ERF June 2013
20.  Project Rajanpur and Shadadkot
21.  End verification ERF – Bannu Feb 2015
22.  Base line profiling of Schools Rajanpur and MV Dadu 2013
23.  Quarterly and Annual organizational reviews and developed reports – 2012
24.  ODF-Action plan District Rajanpur -2016
25.  Evaluation of Al Asmakh Education-Bahawalpur - Dec2016
26.  End line survey of CLTS-WASH Bara Khyber Agency - Mar 2017
27.  Post-KAP Survey of WINS Rajanpur - Jan 2017
 
Accountability System
28.  Ensured compliance of 10 Accountability Benchmarks of Muslim Aid      
29.  Ensured Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) benchmarks and guidelines
30.  Implemented CHS Standards
 
Learnings Reports
31.  Organized and conducted lesson learnt workshop PATS-Water Aid Rajanpur at Sindbad Multan
32.  Organized, conducted and developed report of Lesson learnt workshop PATS-DG Khan
33.  Organized, conducted and developed report of Lesson learnt workshop WASH-Rajanpur
34.  Organized, conducted and developed report of Lesson learnt workshop EEP-Jalozai
35.  Summarized monitoring feedback and developed lesson learnt reports School WASH Rajanpur
36.  Organized, conducted and developed report of Lesson learnt workshop EEP-Jalozai
37.  Organized, conducted and developed report of Lesson learnt workshop SPSP-II DG Khan
38.  Organized, conducted and developed report of Lesson learnt workshop- ER Bannu
39.  Organized, conducted and developed report of Lesson learnt workshop STS-Program
 
Reports
40.  Developed Annual Reports of Muslim Aid for years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
 
Trainings
41.      Result based monitoring (RBM), Proposal development.
42.      Training on Progress vs process monitoring and quality assurance, Database maintaining and analysis
43.      Training on SPSS, Training on Evaluation techniques, Participatory rural appraisal, Proposal development
44.      Farm field school approach (FFS) and learning by doing, Motivation and leadership (Intrinsic and extrinsic), Training on technical report writing and Communication.

1.   Need Assessments and Baseline Studies I led the execution of critical assessments, including Rapid Need Assessments (RNA), Detailed Need Assessments (DNA), and Multi-Sectoral Assessments. These foundational studies were essential for the Department of Strategic Planning and Quality Assurance, providing the data needed to inform program strategies and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
2.   MEAL Framework As the head of the MEAL department, I successfully developed a comprehensive MEAL framework for various projects. This involved a meticulous review of the logical framework matrix (Log-frame) to ensure that all input, output, and outcome level results were logically connected, thereby maximizing the intended impact. I also conducted thorough reviews of process and performance indicators in light of project goals and objectives.
3.   Quality Benchmarking for Program Interventions Facilitated program teams in establishing quality benchmarks for all key interventions, enhancing compliance and quality assurance across initiatives. This proactive approach ensured that our programs met high standards and effectively addressed the needs of beneficiaries.
4.   Data Management and Quality Assurance Designed and reviewed data collection tools, tracking formats, and databases, prioritizing data quality, reliability, and consistency. By sharing regular monitoring reports with relevant team members, I enabled informed decision-making and fostered a culture of accountability within the organization.
5.   Reporting and Communication Provided timely monthly and quarterly updates against the project MEAL plan, as well as contributed to the MEAL sections of project progress and donor reports. My ability to synthesize and present data effectively ensured stakeholders were kept informed and engaged.
6.   Proposal Development By liaising with the Field Office Program Team and other functional departments, I leveraged the outcomes of the MEAL function to design and develop high-quality proposals. This collaborative effort ensured that lessons learned from past projects were integrated into future initiatives.
7.  Learning and Knowledge Dissemination I documented and disseminated key lessons learned from monitoring and evaluation reports, producing learning publications and conducting workshops to share these insights. By creating a learning register and facilitating stakeholder interviews, I ensured that our organization continually benefited from past experiences.
8.  Accountability Framework Implementation I contributed to the development of an Accountability Framework, which included a Complaint Response Mechanism (CRM) and adherence to due diligence guidelines and HAP principles. This framework established robust mechanisms for ensuring transparency and responsiveness to beneficiaries.