As Unit Head Resource Mobilization my responsibilities are:
·       Lead the Resource Mobilization Unit in internal & external meetings
·       Participate in external networking events and donor receptions
·       Prepare and implement long term strategic plan for the organization
·       Carryout mapping of national and international donors, philanthropists, business and corporate sector
·       Monitor ongoing projects and oversee the operations of Endowment Fund Trust
·       Prepare and submit concise project proposals for funding
·       Carry out in depth reviews of unsuccessful proposals to identify reasons and any lessons learned
·       Work with communication teams to develop marketing materials and presentations
·       Identify gaps in the funding portfolio and work on the development of proactive concept papers that are marketable to donors
·       Update the Board of Trustees (BOTs) on Endowment Fund Trust and Resource mobilization activities from time to time
·       Raise funds through organizing fund-raising events at national and international level
·       Write grants and proposals to secure funding from different donors

As Head ILM Fund Trust & Resource Mobilization my responsibilities were:
·       Prepare concise project proposals in response to RFPs advertised by Donor Agencies
·       Partner with business leadership to develop strategies
·       Develop Annual and quarterly work plan
·       Oversee the operations of ILM Fund Trust including HR, Budgeting and scholarship mechanism
·       Maintain constant communication and coordination with other departments at the University
·       Develop and use various methods such as market research, surveys, assessments and pilot groups to elicit feedback on training programs and other initiatives
·       Partner with top management to support and contribute to organizational learning and leadership development strategies, serving in various roles and capacities as needed
·       Supervise the development print and electronic media as related to scholarships
·       Keep abreast of innovative professional management development techniques to provide the employees with the highest quality of professional development activities
·       Implement professional learning opportunities through multiple delivery models including, formal structured workshops and digital platforms
·       Monitor trends in professional development, including with regard to development-related technologies and tools, in order to propose new and innovative solutions that improve the attorney experience
·       Identify and plan talent and organizational effectiveness related programs that address business needs
·       Design, manage, and facilitate learning & development programs with a dedicated focus on high-impact onboarding, training for managers, as well as career, individual and leadership development
·       Responsible for managing internal and external development for UMT University

USAID/Office of Transition Initiative (OTI) launched its Pakistan Transition Initiative (PTI) in 2007 to address the volatility and violent extremism that threatens Pakistan’s move toward social, political and economic stability. Implementing activities through a small grants mechanism, as a Senior Grants Officer my responsibilities were:
·       Lead the weekly and quarterly reporting process and any other reporting as required
·       Receive, review and edit grant ideas from field counterparts
·       Lead the Grants Unit in Grants Implementation and Coordination Meetings
·       Update Payment Tracker, work plan Tracker, Grants Matrix, Grants Projectization Sheet, Project Progress Matrix and Funds Source Tracker
·       Coordinate, collate and integrate information for the development and design of grant ideas
·       Liaise with relevant units to respond to donor queries on grant proposals as required
·       Review and edit grant budgets for consistency and in conjunction with relevant technical units along with other grant components for the development of grant proposals
·       Liaise with relevant units and monitor grant activity to ensure grant compliance in accordance with the Activity Cycle Handbook
·       Monitor and maintain grant databanks, including but not limited to, internal matrices
·       Review and submit grant amendments (GA) and No Cost Extensions (NCE)
·       Serve as Officer in Charge for the Grants Unit when required

Gender Equity Program (GEP) is a five year USAID funded program implemented in Pakistan by The Asia Foundation (TAF) in collaboration with Aurat Foundation (AF). The Gender Equity Program aims at closing the gender gap in Pakistan by proactively supporting the development of women. The program seeks to facilitate behavioral change in society by enabling women to access information, resources and institutions, and improve societal attitudes towards women\'s rights issues. As a Senior Program Officer my responsibilities were:
•         Develop TORs and oversee research reports objective-wise
•         Provide support to Sub-Recipients (SR) in enhancing their implementation capacity through supervision and guidance
•         Prepare Request for Proposals (RFP)
•         Provide technical support to SRs for conducting the advocacy and BCC outreach activities
•         Evaluate proposals for funding and present top scorers to Grants Management Committee (GMC)
•         Ensure regular-on going documentation and reporting on program activities
•         Negotiate cost proposals with potential applicants
•         Prepare Annual and Monthly Work Plans
•         Develop TORs for hiring Consultants and scrutinizing applications
•         Participate in pre-award orientation workshops at all regional levels
•         Plan and conduct due diligence visits of local partners Post-Award
•         Write Summaries, Program Description and Cost/No Cost Extension Notes (NCE) for USAID’s approval
•         Support Grants Management Unit in preparation of grant agreements & process grant amendments
•         Write program reports, weekly and monthly action plan and progress report for donor and prime
•         Provide appropriate feedback on BCC and media activities including press releases
•         Conduct regular field visits of high risk sub-grantees and prepare and circulate feedback
•         Facilitate OIG, internal & external auditors and other GEP assessments
•         Conduct capacity building workshops for Prime regional offices’ program staff
•         Prepare and deliver relevant briefings and presentations to partners and donor

Office of Transition Initiative (OTI) launched its Pakistan Transition Initiative (PTI) to address the volatility and violent extremism that threatens Pakistan’s move toward social, political and economic stability. USAID/OTI serves to catalyse Pakistan’s transition toward stability through activities that support U.S. Government foreign policy priorities and counter violent extremism in the most difficult and vulnerable areas of the country. As a Grants Writer my responsibilities were:

• Review all grant components including grant idea/concept, M&E plan, media plan, site visit notes (SVNs) and budget
• Write and finalize grant proposals and submit to the donor for approval
• Communicate and liaise with donor and respond to their grant-related queries
• Generate reports from report builder regarding on-going, cleared, completed, cancelled, pending and rejected grants
• Post grant documents including Grant Agreement, M&E Plan, Amendments, Deliverable Completion Form (DCF), Press Releases, SVNs and Photographs on E-room
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports for donor
• Draft weekly updates for ongoing grants and the comprehensive report
• Compose flood assessment reports and flood emergency response proposals for donors
• Review Final Evaluation Reports (FER) for completed grants
• Manage and update the Grant Tracking Sheet (GTS) and Grants Matrix

John Snow Inc. (JSI) Research & Training Institute is a non-profit, international NGO which worked on a USAID funded project - Pakistan Initiative for Mothers and Newborns (PAIMAN) with the goal to reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality in Islamabad, Pakistan. My job responsibilities were:
•         Liaison & communicate with representatives of government and non-government organizations
•         Maintain constant communication and coordination with all provincial and district staff
•         Draft/Write weekly and quarterly reports for donor
•         Support in proposal development and capacity building of Sub-Recipients (SR)
•         Drafting press releases and IEC material related to Private Sector Initiatives (PSI)
•         Undertake extensive field visits and prepare Field Visit Report, conclusion and recommendations
•         Assist in preparing logistics and support plan and oversee budget requirements for new operations
•         Prepare budget and agreements for different activities and initiatives
•         Organize the workshops, seminars and conferences related to PSI
•         Assist in distributing the equipment among the Private Health Care Providers (HCPs)
•         Prepare indicators and toolkit for monitoring of the HCPs
•         Conduct surveys and assessment for identification of Private Health Care Providers
•         Provide support in applying the M&E plan and tools to Program Manager in preparing progress reports for donor
•         Organize & maintain all records & files
•         Ensure that the material is received, stored and distributed properly