Relish over 20 years of progressive professional work experience at sundry different positions and locations across Pakistan including KP, Punjab, and Islamabad (capital) with development institutions.
A strong strategic planning and program management in FSL, Climate Resilience Sustainable Agriculture Women’s Economic Empowerment and poverty reduction, food security, disaster risk reduction, advocacy, WASH, child development, and education sectors. Worked with national, international, and local organizations. Expertise in program design and development, project concept notes, and proposal writing for kinds of institutional donors in various sectors including Water and Sanitation, Climate Resilience Sustainable Agriculture, and, the Education sector. I have drafted monthly, quarterly, mid-term, and end-of-projects for donors, and also provided feedback for ensuring donor compliance. Managed both small and medium teams ranging. Motivating, capacity building, performance measurement, empowering and supporting staff to work as a team. Facilitate staff development plans and implementation.
Conducted and received training from reputable international capacity-building institutes. Strong in building staff capacity through training, coaching, onsite visits, feedback, and development of systems and structures including monitoring and evaluation system design. Successfully implemented a wide range of donor-funded Projects as implementing partners (e.g ActionAid, Cordaid, and SIF in diverse communities in a diverse socio-economic environment. Worked with civil society organizations, local government, and citizen’s groups in my previous roles. Prepared policies and manuals for the organizations for system development (HR, logistics, and financial) and program development. Supervise the 5-year strategic plan for Oghi Development Organization (ODO).
As a Livelihood Officer, my role is to support individuals and communities in improving their economic well-being and resilience. I have a strong background in development work and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to livelihoods.In my previous roles, I have worked closely with communities to assess their needs and develop tailored livelihood programs. I have experience in conducting livelihood assessments, analyzing data, and identifying appropriate interventions to address the specific needs of different target groups.I am skilled in designing and implementing livelihood projects, including income-generating activities, vocational training programs, and entrepreneurship support. I have a proven track record of successfully managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are implemented effectively and achieve their intended outcomes.I am proficient in conducting market assessments and value chain analyses to identify market opportunities and develop strategies to enhance the competitiveness of local businesses. I have experience in providing technical assistance and capacity building to individuals and groups, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to improve their livelihoods.I am adept at building partnerships and collaborating with stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations. I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which enable me to effectively engage with diverse groups and facilitate participatory processes.I am highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. I am proficient in project management tools and techniques, and I have experience in monitoring and evaluating project progress and impact.Overall, I am a dedicated and passionate Livelihood Officer, committed to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities by promoting sustainable and resilient livelihoods.
Planning, designing, and implementing projects including; Climate Resilience Agriculture, Women's Economic Empowerment, DRR (mitigation, preparedness, response), Improvement of Livelihoods, Climate Change, and Education/Child Protection. Managing budgets and audits and ensuring in-time narrative and financial reporting to the donors/sponsors (Partnership projects with ActionAid). Conducting TNA of staff for capacity building and arranging the capacity program for staff. Managing internal and external evaluations and facilitating foreign missions/delegations. Maintained and improve the program communication system to facilitate the dissemination of information and reports to all key stakeholders. Developed an understanding of the field team on social, technical, financial, and administrative aspects of the project(s) and core values of the organization. Ensured strong and effective linkages and networking with all the stakeholders in the program area.
Overall, played a critical role in ensuring that a project runs smoothly, on time, and within budget.
Providing administrative support to the project team
Assisting with project planning, scheduling, and budgeting
Helping with the development of project proposals and reports
Creating and maintaining project documentation including minutes, agendas, and progress reports
Coordinating logistics and scheduling for project meetings and events
Assisting in the management of project resources
Communicating with project stakeholders and ensuring their needs are met
Providing regular updates to the project team and stakeholders on the project’s progress.