As a senior development and humanitarian professional having 14 year of extensive and result oriented experience in ME, communication outreach, humanitarian relief, social research and health promotion. While working with different organizations of high repute i.e., Federal Ministry of Planning Govt. of Pakistan and INGOs/NGOs including MSF, IRC, SRSP, ACTED and LASOONA I have demonstrated my skills in social mobilization, communication outreach, project management, health promotion, community/social research, stakeholders coordination, economic growth, nutrition, WASH, monitoring and evaluation. Possessing strong interpersonal communication, presentation and analytical skills while commitment, positive attitude, team building, creative thinking and result based management are my professional assets. As an employee and freelancer I have successfully led/participated a number of organizational and independent large- and small-scale surveys and research studies. I have thorough understanding of qualitative research designing, data collection analysis and drafting reports.
Establish bilateral and multilateral working relationship with all Federal Ministries, their attached departments and autonomous bodies for exchange of information pertinent to Federal Government and foreign funded PSDP projects
Coordinate with relevant Sponsoring Ministries and Executing Agencies for mid-term, ex-post and impact evaluation of the PSDP projects being executed and completed in Provincial and Special Areas
Ensure implementation and compliance of the Planning Commission’s decisions being custodian for the development funds at country level
Facilitate the overall monitoring and evaluation system of Planning Commission Pakistan
Leading the development of Annual Evaluation Plan for PSDP projects
Independently undertake evaluations of PSDP projects executed by different ministries/ autonomous bodies in their respective economic sectors and sub sectors across Pakistan
Facilitate Director General Evaluation and Director Evaluation in preparation and implementation of annual evaluation plan, strategies and evaluation framework
Developing and updating database for evaluation and completion reports of the PSDP projects and provide data to the MIS section for synchronization
Reviewing PSDP projects’ documents e.g., PC-I, PC-II, PC-III, PC-IV, PC-V, monitoring reports, meeting minutes, official correspondence, procurement documents, audit reports, and other evidences for undertaking evaluations
Critically analyzing the Logical Framework, project objectives and RBM indicators for ex-post evaluation
Carry out on site visits and spot checks to assess PSDP projects outcome and impact against the planned objectives envisaged in the approved PC-Is
Thorough review of the qualitative & quantitative data and infographics against the result matrix as envisaged in the PC-I against the current achievements
Validating physical & financial progress of the projects completed in Infrastructure, Social and other sectors using GIS mapping and analysis
Coordination with relevant Project Directors/ Focal Persons for the provision of project documents, approval, revision, notifications and other evidences whichever necessary and justification for any variances
Preparing monthly, quarterly, mid-year and annual evaluation progress for sharing with Planning Commission & Ministry of PD&SI
Articulating comprehensive evaluation reports formulating observation, recommendations and communicating with respective executing agencies for compliance in the best interest of public
Identification of bottlenecks through analysis of the specific project results & impacts and provide recommendations to make the future planning efficient and effective
Analyze each PSDP projects’ sustainability plan and provide viable recommendations for improvement
Thoroughly reviewed the existing Monitoring and Evaluation Guidelines of the Planning Commission for PSDP projects and outline suggestions for improvement
Provide lead assistance to DG Evaluation in the development of comprehensive Evaluation Toolkit for PSDP Projects keeping in view the national and international Evaluation approaches and practices
Successfully completed evaluation of 51 projects in Social, Infrastructure and Production Sectors of different Federal Ministries, the reports have approved by the Planning Commission and issued to the concerned Sponsoring Ministries
Provided lead support to the Monitoring, Evaluation & Research (MER) system development and improvement to ensure smooth implementation of the programme
Facilitated and delivered on all Monitoring, Evaluation & Research (MER) aspects of the project including development and improvement of MER plans and strategies, M&E framework, support to implementation, reporting, data collection & analysis and knowledge management
Reviewed and updated projects’ Logic Model (Logical Framework Analysis) regularly to analyze the flow of achievements against the set objectives and suggest on changes in plan to accelerate progress
Provided technical support to field teams in setting up and implementing programme monitoring systems at field level; strengthening the M&E capacity through the provision of on-job M&E training
Established data gathering mechanism and comparison against the program goals, ensure the timely and comprehensive flow of M&E information to relevant stakeholders
Developed detailed implementation plans and TORs/concept note for activities
Provided inputs in budgets development, procurement plans development and participate in procurement
Carried out field visits to assess project performance in line with budget, work plans, and facilitation in order to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency in project implementation
Facilitate the Environmental Social Management & Compliance team of donor and provide information for pointing project activities schools, health facilities, CPIs/roads/streets on GIS spatial mapping
Managed online Management Information System (MIS) and generated progress reports, shared with donors and other stakeholders
Carried out data collection and analysis from field visits, standardizing them across the program to feed into to programme performance monitoring
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in the programme quality through development of case studies and success stories from the field interventions
Designed assessments, surveys and baseline studies for primary data collection followed by end-line studies, mid-term and final evaluations
Led the designing and improving PPR M&E system
Device M&E plan and adhere with the organization objectives
Designed baseline survey tools for different components
Lead in development of data collection tools in close collaboration with the donor agencies
Manage MIS system and provide suggestions for improvement
Provide regular guidance to the field teams on updating the project MIS
Facilitate the district teams in data collection, processing and progress reports development
Build the capacity of field teams through regular feedback, coordination and review of reports and data
Assist Program Coordinator in presentation of project progress and achievements on different forums
Act as focal person for sharing progress with donors
Administered collection of qualitative and quantitative data using surveys, semi structured interviews, and focus groups discussions, developed easy to use forms and troubleshoot data related problems
Prepared and presented weekly and monthly analysis of data to plan, review, reflect, learn and re-appraise project interventions according to the project Log Frame and RBM indicators
Updated the project database/MIS and reporting of the key findings with section heads for in-time analysis and feedback as per M&E framework guidelines
Identified and reported problems, key improvement areas and proposed solutions for effective and efficient project implementation
Facilitated the TVET field team in market assessment, tools designing and data analysis
Conducted field visits to monitor project activities for data collection, validation and reporting
Monitor training process and conduct output and outcome monitoring during regular visits to TVET centers
Participated in regularly scheduled program reviews, and analyze progress on the project and suggest methods for improvement based on monitoring and evaluation results
Prepared and update work plans and resources needed for the field activities on regular basis in close coordination with the Program team
Developed case studies and stories from field to reflect the project impact and sharing with stakeholders for continuous improvement
Ensure that the project progress is according to LFM indicators of the project and RBM plan
Responsible for preparation of monthly plan of activities for the field staff and monitoring for timely, effective and efficient implementation of the plans
Gives technical advices to the field staff on project activities and suggestion for improvement of M&E system analyzing field data and generating qualitative and quantitative reports
Prepare project quarterly, mid-year and annual reports and donor compliance reports
Ensure proper utilization of resource for the betterment of community living in the area
Keeping close working relationship with Government related line departments and other organizations working in the area and making bridge with other organization for optimum utilization of resources
Achievements
Assisted AME Manager in development of data collection tools
Facilitate AM supervisor and AME Assistants in utilization of tools and data collection
Collected weekly and monthly updates from the program Team and verify in the field for onward sharing with the country office
Track project progress against the planned targets and suggest action where required
Analyzed field data and developed weekly and monthly progress reports on a regular interval
Review the data and success stories/ case studies collected by the field team members
Exercised field visits for spot check and recommend measures on the basis of areas of improvement identified
Provide inputs for collection of training and market data
Led the team in planning, implementation & monitoring of embellished fabrics value chain project, support 10000 micro entrepreneurs with the support of USAID Pakistan Entrepreneurs.
Close coordination with all stakeholders including micro financial institutions, business development institutions and market players for cooperation with women micro entrepreneurs.
Facilitate the team to identify potential buyers and link the entrepreneurs with them for sustainable economic growth of MEs.
Acting as a focal person in value chain gap analysis (market assessment).
Support the team in identification of potential markets, buyers & inputs suppliers at local & national level & promote sales of value added products in high and low end markets (product marketing).
Identification, negotiation, sorting and hiring business development services to extend their services to the targeted micro-entrepreneurs.
Closely monitor the project resources, analyze budget & ensure organization SOPs in procurement process.
Establish strong liaison with Public and Private business development services providers/organizations.
Oversee community trainings, assess mentoring requirements of staff and master trainer, FSAs and women embellishers;
Draft MoUs and ToPs with consultants, trainers and buyers and submit to Management for approval;
Coordinate and facilitate the exchange of information with relevant stakeholders such as donors, head office and district administration.
Enhanced the skills of 10000 women micro entrepreneurs and 300 lead entrepreneurs.
Increase the income of 10000 entrepreneurs and 300 lead entrepreneurs up to 98% by the end of project against 50% target.
Link 60% of the targeted MEs with local and national market.
Manage liaison of around 200 events including local & national marketing events, stakeholders’ workshops, seminars and exposure visits.
Represent the organization in a national level value chain study (got recognition in the report).
Developed format for data collection and monitoring and ensure maintenance of information tracking systems (tracking sheets and databases) for indicators;
Provided support to the consolidation, analysis, reporting and dissemination of information gathered from the field and other sources in times of emergency response;
Collected and create human interest stories gathered from the field
Assisted Cash grant, commodity voucher and cash-for-work team in proper implementation of project activity
Prepared progress report and weekly report, case studies, success stories and other project reports
Generate timely minutes of all meetings attended and all inspections held
Provide support to the consolidation, analysis, reporting and dissemination of information gathered from the field and other sources in times of emergency response;
Provide inputs in preparation of key progress reports e.g. monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
Generate timely minutes of all meetings attended and all inspections held;
Achievements
Provided M&E support to the project team including data collection, processing and management
Collected beneficiaries’ feedback and developed stories
Monitored distribution plan and overall project plan towards objectives
Facilitate the implementation of Agribusiness Value Chain Project in monitoring, data collection and reporting
Provide monitoring & evaluation support to the project by reviewing formation process of Value Chain Groups, i.e. Farmers Enterprise Groups (FEGs)
Assist in development of tools for assessment local and national markets, analyze the data and assist in drafting the report
Prepare village profile and socio-economic profile from the data collected for FEGs formation
Monitor the managerial and technical training for FEGs based on training needs assessment (TNA)
Assist in development of tools and formats for data collection of different project activities
Keep close follow up of the weekly and monthly plan in collaboration with program team
Share weekly and monthly updates of the progress for internal and external compliance
Achievements
Designed data collection tools for village profile and FEGs profile
Managed overall data collection, processing and FEGs databases