An experienced and dynamic professional with experience of over 18 years and a proven record of Stakeholder Management, Business Management and Project Management pertaining to Digital Inclusion, Digital Literacy and Gender Equality. Certified from Tokyo and Korea for bridging the digital divide and e-business opportunities for Women in Asia Pacific.
Conducted and launched the Impact Assessment Study of ICT for Girls projects
Planned & implemented monitoring mechanism and tools for monitoring & implementation
Previously involved in the planning of ICT for girls projects by defining feasibility, stakeholders selection, and target audience selection.
Development of new programs from the USF platform and carrying out research for their suitability and feasibility.
Project coordination with various participating donor organizations, Vendors, broadband suppliers, and MNCs.
Provide training to USF local entrepreneurs/NGOs regarding running/ sustainability and business models of the Broadband centers in rural areas. Conducted training for improvement of the livelihood of women living in rural areas
Managed entire project lifecycle of projects implemented under ICT for Girls program from ideation to launch and post-launch stages to achieve strategic objectives.
Conducted user surveys and analyzed case studies to improve product quality and user experience.
Identified and managed quality requirements and standards for the projects and its deliverables.
Gathered and evaluated user requirements in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to improve user experience and enhance ICT skills among the masses.
Tracked and reported quality metrics of projects to assess performance.
PROJECT DETAILS
ICT for Girls (WEC) $ 4 Million
Establishment of state-of-the-art ICT facilities at 120 Women Empowerment Centers and 30 Girl Educational Institutions across Pakistan to bridge the digital gender divide.
ICT for Girls (FDE) $ 5 Million
The hiring of 202 highly qualified computer teachers and equipping 226 Girl Schools with ICT facilities to promote blended learning through use of ICTs.
WEC Impact Assessment
An impact assessment study was conducted to judge the impact of digital inclusion and digital literacy on the beneficiaries of the project.
ICTs for People with Disabilities $ 300,000
Establishment of six highly equipped ICT facilities with specialized equipment catering to physical disabilities, hearing impairment, developmental disorders, and visual impairment in collaboration with Capital Administration and Development Division Pakistan.
ICT for Orphans $ 700,000
Equipping thirteen Sweet Homes (Orphanage) of Pakistan Bai-ul-Mal with ICT equipment and broadband to support underprivileged children of Pakistan.
Impact Assessment Study $ 100,000
The purpose of the assignment was to identify, evaluate, and document the direct and indirect impact (social, economic, technological, environmental, and institutional) of various programs implemented under the umbrella of USF Co.
Directly assisted the Federal Minister IT and Secretary IT to work on behalf of a subsidiary of Ministry of IT & Telecom, Universal Service Fund
Reviewed and inspected the Projects, pertaining to the following themes for compliance with USF Fund Rules and contract requirements:
a- Policymaking
b- Rural Telecom Development with basic telephony service
c- Broadband Feasibility
d- Fiber Optic projects
Financial Management of Universal Service Fund accounts with the Ministry of IT.
Maintaining technical liaison between Universal Service Fund Company and Ministry of IT & Telecom.
Follow up actions on the decisions of the USF Fund Committee and regularly putting up progress on Committee decisions regarding Telecom growth analyses and development in under-served areas.
Participated in Telecom Policy review for fixed-line, Broadband, and Cellular.
 Analyzed the sales activity of WLL Dealers in different PTCL regions to get maximum results from dealers and to identify problem areas.
Analysis of monthly performances and target achievement plans for All-Area Sales Managers.
Analyzed the sales activity of WLL connections in different PTCL regions.
Distribution of Scratch Cards & sets
 Logistics of Scratch Cards & Sets
 Managed WLL logistics for distribution of scratch cards & sets countrywide
Handled Dealers complaints regarding the delivery of the sets & cards
Supervised courier activities single-handedly