divpI have 19 years of experience in designing and managing operations, contracts, and grants proposals. Furthermore, I have managed the department of Operations, Procurements, administration, HR, Finance and grants) of organizations in multiple donor environments like USAID, DFID, EU, British Council, UNFPA, PDD MEDAIR and as well managed 160 Millions USD Pakistan Reading Project (30 Million USD for World Learning)./p
pI have worked in multicultural environments and have the ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure in a fast-paced and complex environment. I have been able to handle projects with extremely high burn rates while having clean audits reports from top CA firms and Donors in my career so far. I have done project start-ups, expansion, and close-downs, and automation of international organizations. I have designed project management systems, management information flow, policies, and procedures of various departments in an organization. I have been able to design and implement systems that integrate program planning and reporting with the finance and operation function. I have conducted various capacity-building workshops and training organizations. I have expertise in handling projects of known donor organizations e.g. USAID, DFID, EU, British Council, UNFPA, PDD MEDAIR etc./p/div
Procurement & Contract Management
▪ Responsible for the entire procurement process of goods and services with Prepare RFQs, RFPs, negotiation & justification memos and Modification memo’s for PO & Subcontracts, Bid analysis, past performance reference check of vendors ensuring full compliance with USAID rules and regulations.
▪ Manage and execute Fixed Price Contract Agreements, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) with rental vehicles, hotels, stationary, office equipment, Health & Fleet Insurance.
▪ Responsible for annual and quarterly procurement plans in coordination with technical and program teams;
▪ Make sure transparent and competitive procurements are conducted and properly documented in compliance with donor and organization policies.
▪ Regularly update Procurement share point (online) for monitoring of procurement of goods and services.
▪ Procurement arrangement for International Roadshows in Dubai, Riyadh, & USA like Visa, Tickets, Travel Insurance, International Fleets and accommodation arrangements.
▪ Process invoices for goods and services delivered, ensuring accuracy, completeness of documentation, and timely payment, update payment & procurement tracker.
▪ Manage and process Vetting Information through Partner Information Form (PiF), on USAID PVS Portal and ready for submission related to contract management.
▪ Support vendor for obtaining Subcontractor UEI Number through U.S. Government’s System for Award Management (SAM) when required and also guide about DBA Insurance and check Visual compliance and prepare monthly cash projections.
▪ Preparation of complete GST package exemption case to USAID/EAD
▪ Develop, lead and execute procurement strategies & Annual Procurement Plan
Logistics & Asset Management
▪ Manage and supervise Transport Service Agreements (TSA), Flight Service Agreements. Lease agreements.
▪ Responsible for inventory/ asset management and process disposition of goods.
▪ Ensure and update procurement share point (online) by operations team.
▪ Event Management: Organize logistics for events, including arranging venues, transportation, accommodations, and catering for conferences, workshops, seminars, and training sessions
Travel Management: Manage staff boarding, lodging and car rental arrangements, air travel as per approved TRF/ CRF.
Assets and Inventory:
Monitor of IRC’s storage and supplies.
Receive completed store release forms and prepare the goods for issuance.
Ensure goods, equipment’s are signed for received on the request form (office expendables) or waybill (all other items).
Reconcile the assets register with the asset tracking sheet and equipment issuance forms.
Conduct 20% assets/inventory spot check and submit reports to management.
Update as per IRC requirements, the Asset register, Asset inventory list and expendable store inventory list and produce monthly reports.
Yearly 100% physical Inventory count and submission of reports on time.
Auction & Disposals
Assist management in conducting auctions of vehicles after completing all documentations and approvals.
Conduct auction of old and unserviceable items/assets in Country Office and keep record of all the documents.
Procurement for emergency grants
Procurement of medicines and experience to on board medicine distributers and medicines suppliers
Document each procurement request fully and clearly according to IRC policy.
Review all RFPs, RFQs, MPAs, MSAs and Simple Contracts, procurement process documents from field and CO and addendums and respond back after correction/feedback/guidance within 5 days.
Share Procurement tracker/status report with sector lead on daily basis.
Review and process error free payments documents, keep track of all the payments submitted to Finance, minimize delays in submission of invoices to finance.
Manage and keep track of all the emergency procurement in compliance with IRC and donor requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
· Provide overall support on all operational matters and ensure alignment with implementation partners.· Ensure consistent implementation of PCGC policies and procedures including administration, finance, HR, and Procurement.· Responsible to manage office procurement’s as per PPRA Rules and policies of PCGC· Inventory Management of fixed Asset & reconcile with GL· Maintain & prepare Monthly Statement of Collection & Deduction of Income Tax;· Maintenance of fixed assets records and reconciliation with General Ledger;· To supervise Accountant in the preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements, Daily· Petty Cash Maintenance, and to ensure that all expenses should be adequately recorded and posted in proper head of account; · Assist with preparation of the Annual Budget;· Accurate completion of accounting and other regulatory reports within the set timelines;· Preparing administration budget, monitoring and supervising administration work.· Archiving all record, files, and information in physical as well as in soft forms.· Preparing procurement plan for the BODs and procuring goods and services as per approved procurement policy.· Review of monthly management accounts, financial reports, balance sheet schedule· Maintain & prepare Withholding Tax, Online Filling Returns of PCGC and staff;· Interact with Internal & External Auditors in completing auditsTemporary Charge (Shared) to look after day-to-day affairs of PCGC office administrative matters.
Job Responsibilities
· Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.· Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.· Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.· Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.· Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.· Collaborating with Programs and Finance to plan and to ensure harmonized procurement systems· Support program and operations team to monitor the budgets / funds and reallocate them accordingly if necessary· Ensure that Identified vendors should be ATCs cleared and proper record should be maintained as per IRC policy and procedures· Manage and organize meetings/workshops/events & Catering Services country wide and provide logistics support to team· Overseeing and supporting cleaners to maintain neat, clean and comfortable working environment, mess activities; along with ensuring timely restocking of needed supplies· Manage Office facilities including utilities, maintenance and provision of standard supplies, new furniture or equipment;· Responsible for the payments of hotels, travel agents, utilities and Mobile Phones with proper documentations· Ensure compliance with USAID regarding policies and procedures, and local laws.· Assist in providing support to international staff member looking for accommodation.
Job Responsibilities· Spearhead filing and record-keeping of documents related to operations and program activities in accordance with USAID rules and regulations· Scheduled meetings for senior management team and booked conference rooms.
· Collaborated with regional operations coordinators to evaluate needs and operational plans.· Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.· Reconciled monthly operating budgets and shared information with senior management team.· Processing invoices/bills by arranging supporting documents for payments to hotels, guesthouses, and airline tickets.· Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.· Prepare contracts and agreements for facilities and services provided at facilities· Maintain inventory of World Learning equipment’s in Islamabad, annually share inventory report to HQ, maintain incident report in case of any incident related of inventory items, overall responsible to prepared inventory disposition plans for project assets in compliance with USAID rules and regulations.· Internal Audit (Finance, Procurement & HR) of Three WL-Location (AJK, GB & ISB· Responsible for Complete Procurement Process· Preparation of complete GST package exemption case to USAID/EAD· Regularly prepared and submit Yearly VAT reporting from last four year· HR: Additional responsibilities in place of HR coordinator, I have coordinated with HR regional team for monthly staff detail, medical claim, life insurance, update of contract files, signing and extension of staff and consultant contracts, job advertisement, long listing, conduct of interview· Support World Learning Inc. HQ for start-up & closing of WL Project: Training for Pakistan (TFP), Advancing Girls Education and Skills (AGES) & Skill for Youth Employability Project (SYEP) of USAID Funded.
Job Responsibilities:· Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.· Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.· Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.· Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.· Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.· Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.· Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.· Developed team communications and information for meetings.· Preparation of event requisitions forms, budgets for activity related costing and approvals.· Provide assistance in procuring routine supplies and goods/services as and when required· Submission of timesheets, briefs for reporting and sharing file records with Central and Provincial Offices.· Liaise closely with finance and HR to support activities in time and maintain filing system to ensure proper record keeping.· Processing invoices/bills by arranging supporting documents for payments to hotels, guesthouses, and airline tickets.· Arrangements of Vehicle for field trip, Air Travel for staff, Accommodations for StaffMaintain inventory of EDC equipment’s
Job Responsibilities· Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.· Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.· Enhanced budget administration by reviewing reports, leveraging knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.· Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.· Gathered data on taxable income, deductibles and allowances for tax preparation.· Modified comprehensive financial reporting package to reflect growing organizational complexity.· Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.· Prepared and filed state and federal tax forms for commercial and individual clients.· Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.· Improved efficiency of data collection, analysis and modelling to enhance practices and increase customer retention.· Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.· Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.· Therefore, I was responsible for all the account in soft (Quick Book 2008 and Fund EZ) and hard formats.· I was also supervising the procurement process, including ensuring that the procedures used to obtain quotes are conducted according to policies and procedures, that documentation is accurate and as required, that all reports required around procurement are supplied to the appropriate managers, and that all procurement is conducted in a timely and appropriate manner as additional administrative responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities· Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.· Responsible for Complete Supply Chain & Procurement Process· Design Operations & HR Policies, forms & reporting format for recording and reporting.· Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.· Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.· Collaborating with Programs and Finance to plan and to ensure harmonized procurement systems· Support program and operations team to monitor the budgets / funds and reallocate them accordingly if necessary· Manage and organize meetings/workshops/events & Catering Services country wide and provide logistics support to team· Overseeing and supporting cleaners to maintain neat, clean and comfortable working environment, mess activities; along with ensuring timely restocking of needed supplies· Manage Office facilities including utilities, maintenance and provision of standard supplies, new furniture or equipment;· Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.· Responsible for the payments of hotels, travel agents, utilities and Mobile Phones with proper documentations· Ensure compliance with UNDP/World Bank, Embassy of Japan & SPDC regarding policies and procedures, and local laws.· Assist in providing support to international staff member looking for accommodation.
Job Responsibilities:
· Provide operational management and programmatic support to the implementation of emergency projects and program, including budgetary management and expenditures monitoring;· Handle day-to-day operational aspects of emergency response projects and program in accordance with the project management cycle from initiation phase to operational and financial closure;· Assist the Budget Holder in the overall management of the emergency and resilience portfolio, including budget allocations, budget revisions.· Liaise between program and procurement units to ensure timely delivery of assistance to beneficiaries, following project workplans, budget availability and in accordance with relevant manual sections;· Oversee recruitment, renewal of contracts and travel arrangements of all deployed/mission personnel following budget availability and in collaboration with the admin unit;· Coordinate the production and clearance of supporting documents (concept notes, project documents, financial and narrative reports, visibility materials);· Ensure preparedness of the country office to scale up following emerging needs or emergencies;· Ensure that the payment function is smooth running and suppliers are paid on time.· Ensure that bank reconciliations are up to date and also check any long outstanding cheques and take action to resolve and manage it.· Ensure that monthly reports are sent to Finance Manager on time and prepare BVA and share the budget holders.· Ensure all the compliances on payments for staff and suppliers.· Ensure proper book keeping and recording as per policies
USAID-Strengthening National & Provincial Legislative Government in Pakistan Project: I was responsible for all the financial transactions as per World Vision (WV) and USAID financial rules and regulation, advising the senior management of IRDO on financial requirements, irregularities and shortfalls, properly maintaining the financial record in both hard and soft forms (Quick Book Accounting Software), keeping the lead firm (i.e World Vision) informed on financial transactions, Preparing monthly financial reports fro submission to the WV and USAID, Managing all the procurements of IRDO, Balochistan, Managing contracts with the vendors and consultants.
IRDO was also conduct Public Opening Survey they were conducted by AC Nelson-2004, this project funded by USAID. IRDO was monitoring partner of AC Nelson Project in all ever the Pakistan, My responsibility was monitoring the 10 districts of Balochistan i.e. (Quetta, Sibi, Kalat, Turbat, Pangoor, Gwadar, Ziarat, Qilla Abdullah and Mastung)
Review of the District Implementation Capacity (RDIC) Project of The European Commission-SAPP-II/ British Council-KPK implemented by IRDO:
RDIC Project was funded by the European Commission and supervised by the EC SAPP-II Coordination Office and its Consultants by the British Council and implemented by IRDO. I was responsible for Planning, presenting, documenting, recording and reporting all the financial transactions as per European Commission (EC) financial rules and regulations. Advised the Executive Director of IRDO on financial requirements, irregularities, and shortfalls. Maintaining the financial record in both hard and soft forms. Prepared financial reports for submission to the European Commission (EC). Documented financial disbursement to the tune of 19 million in six months. I was also managed all operational task for Equipped, established and operationalized operations and training room (OTR) in the TMO Office of district Abbottabad. I have arranged different level workshop for stakeholders, desk research & develop workshop reports.
Zaheer has advanced analytical skills. Can process a lot of information and make it seem easy.