I have fourteen years of working experience in the development sector in various positions with multiple tasks and responsibilities. Currently, I am working with the United Nations Capital Development Fund-UNCDF as Field Associate. Previously I worked with National Disaster Management Authority as Deputy Director of Research. Previously, I worked with the Ministry of Human Rights as a Project Manager/Deputy Director for the Newly Merged Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Previously I have worked with the Local Government, Elections and Rural Development Department GoKP as Assistant Director of Monitoring and Evaluation and worked in the Policy Implementation Unit Government of KP Local Government, Elections and Rural Development Department project funded by the European Union Community Driven Local Development-CDLD as Monitoring Officer BPS-17. Previously I worked with KP Social Welfare Department as Rehabilitation Officer-BS 17 in ADP Project. I have worked with Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan as Manager Orphan Care (Orphan Family Support Program) KP region. My primary responsibilities are project management, planning and development, monitoring activities, cash disbursement, and supervising a staff of fifty-four. I have worked with SRSP as Professional Affiliate-Livelihoods in Swat. I worked with the FRD-UNWFP project as a Livelihoods Officer at Kurram Agency from July 2014 until June 2015. I have worked with Save the Children as a Food Security and Livelihoods Officer in Peshawar on a livelihood project for IDPs of Barra and Khyber agency from September 2013 until June 2014 the main responsibilities were enhancing their Livelihoods through capacity-building training, enterprise development, and a conditional cash grant. From January 2013 until June 2013 I worked with Action Against Hunger International (ACF International-USA) as Food Security Livelihoods Field Officer my key responsibilities were the implementation of FSL Modalities including conditional cash grants, cash for work, livestock distribution, field monitoring, distribution management and distribution of fresh food and cash vouchers. From January 2011 until January 2013, I worked with the Alkhidmat Foundation as a Program Officer, where my key responsibilities were to monitor the project activities, proposal development, and coordination.br br My qualifications, courses, and experience are related to the social/humanitarian sector. My directorate degree in the field of Rural development is in progress. I have completed my MPhil and Masters degrees in the field of Agricultural Rural Development as well as a Masters degree in Social Work. Through the Pakistan Red Crescent Society, I have completed the courses Introduction to Disaster and Risk Management and First Aid in Emergencies. Some of my strong characteristics are that I am energetic, flexible, and adaptable to any environment. I hope you will give me a chance to enhance my experience and better utilize my potential for serving humanity through your organization.br br Thank you for your consideration,br Usman Farooq/p/div
Establishing and managing a performance monitoring framework with clear-cut goals, outcomes, outputs, inputs, processes, indicators, data needs, and sources, and reporting formats and frequency, for effective monitoring, reporting, and updating the progress of CDLD activities;
Work closely with TA team in developing MIS for CDLD with performance indicators and targets embedded in the system for implementation and tracking;
Assisting management in developing the program, project, and sector-wise work plans and overall monitoring framework;
Preparing periodic progress reports on CDLD and related projects with the support of TA team and SRSP in close coordination with district administration;
Monitoring and following up progress on various proposals, meetings, reports, working papers, etc. with concerned authorities;
Identifying key issues, lessons learned, and best practices in CDLD programs and projects and organizing research and documentation; and
Frequently visit CBO project sites for maintaining the pictorial and technical updates and records;
Preparation of monthly basis physical as well as financial progress reports
Assisting and updating the coordinator regarding the overall CDLD technical activities and performance of the concerned district line departments.
· Overall Supervision & Management of Rehabilitation center for Drug Addicts.
· Liaison with other departments/stakeholders and seek their assistance.
· Responsible for maintaining accounts and expenditures incurred during the financial year.
The Manager Orphan Care will be responsible for the technical aspects of project implementation that relate to community and families, and ensure strong linkages with facility-level and other service delivery points.
Reports directly to the Senior Program Manager and will advise and support the FSO in providing technical direction to project implementation.
Ensure the project meets stated goals, expected results, and reporting requirements.
Take a technical leadership role in coordination with Donors, local community organizations, and other partners.
• Responsible for identification, verification, and registration of beneficiaries for Food Security and Livelihoods interventions such as small businesses, cash or voucher transfer, and cash for work
• Active liaison with relevant stakeholders to avoid any conflict
• Present and actively coordinate in the distribution of inputs related to FSL interventions
• Facilitate beneficiaries in effective utilization of grants which they receive under different interventions related to livelihoods
• Present and facilitate capacity building events designed for the beneficiaries • Reporting of issues and their possible solutions to the livelihoods coordinator
• Participatory needs assessment on the revival of livelihoods specifically in the sectors of food security both at subsistence level and commercial level.
• Climate change data collection and helping the people of the areas adapt to climate change.
• Supporting the local communities with technical advice on reducing the impact of various disasters on their livelihoods.
• Supporting the target beneficiaries in diversifying their livelihoods strategies,
• Implementing Food for Work and Food for Training activities under the recovery response.
• Identification and registration of beneficiary households for Food for Work and Food for Training program.
• Ensuring timely implementation of livelihood activities.
• Vertical and Horizontal coordination with all the team members on needs identification and implementation of activities in the sectors of Agriculture, Livestock, Value chain management, skill development, social capital generation.
• Helping the communities secure their Financial, Economic, Social, Physical assets for holistic livelihoods development.
• Supporting field staff for the timely implementation of activities at the field level.
• Documenting in a timely manner, all progress challenges, and learning for future implementation of similar projects and accountability.
• Leading assessment in the operational area for Food for Work and Food for Training interventions.
• Conducting regular field visits to verify quality /progress of Food for Work and Food for Training Program interventions provide technical guidance and advice.
• Responsible for identification, verification, and registration of beneficiaries for Food Security and Livelihoods interventions such as small businesses, cash or voucher transfer, and cash for work
• Active liaison with relevant stakeholders to avoid any conflict
• Present and actively coordinate in the distribution of inputs related to FSL interventions
• Facilitate beneficiaries in effective utilization of grants which they receive under different interventions related to livelihoods
• Present and facilitate capacity building events designed for the beneficiaries
• Reporting of issues and their possible solutions to the livelihoods coordinator
• Weekly reporting on progress
• Support and assist livelihoods coordinator in data compilation
• Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy to ensure maximum protection for children
• Other duties as required in line with your skills, experience, and role.
• Facilitate community mobilization, meetings, and training during community led FSL activities;
• Work with community committees to ensure the identification and selection of the most vulnerable population and provide information to ensure accountability fairness and transparency during the implementation of activities;
• Work closely with community structures to follow up on the implementation of planned community activities, with the support from the Field Supervisor;
• Participate in the planning of weekly and monthly activities;
• Implement capacity building training for communities and CBOs;
• Directly implement in the field the activities defined in the program in close collaboration with the Field Supervisor;
• Collect the required information in the field to facilitate the follow up of the project, with the support of the Field Supervisor;
• Collect information to ensure the surveillance of the Food Security situation in the area of implementation of the project, when required;
• Facilitate the evaluation of the project in the field, as required;
• Actively participate in assessments.
• Prepare project and program monthly quarterly and bi-annual progress report
• Develop concept notes and project proposals • Plan and conduct research for various purposes
• Prepare ToRs, agreements, quality instructions for service providers, consultants/staff, manuals, etc.
• Update organization profile on website i.e. blogs, videos, pictures, projects, achievements, documents, members’ profile, etc.
• Design and develop various contents and materials for the website
• Develop and design IEC (if it stands for Information Education & communication) materials, brochures, leaflets, promotional materials, project/organization presentations, press releases, etc.
• Oversee soft components of the project such as training, meetings, awareness, and advocacy and also impart training on various subjects at different project locations (on need basis)
• Participate in meetings with stakeholders including donors, community, government, and non-government counterparts
• Any other task assigned by the supervisor