概要

PROGRAMS/PROJECTS, RESEARCH, COMMUNICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

I possess an excellent understanding of socio-economic issues confronting Pakistan and have a passion to become a key player in influencing public policies in development sector. During my career, I have worked on a number of notable projects funded by USAID Pakistan and implemented by Population Council and JHPIEGO- Johns Hopkins University Affiliate, USA. Many of these projects included capacity building activities of public sector institutions on leadership, report writing, project management, writing a scientific paper, qualitative research, project management, social science research methodology, research ethics, preparation of research protocol for ethical clearance from Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and indigenous bodies such as national bioethics committee, knowledge management and projects’ close-out strategy and planning. I have presented research papers at national and international forums.

CORE SKILLS
• Quantitative Research
• Qualitative Research
• Data Analysis
• Proposal Writing
• Capacity Building
• Program Evaluation
• Program/Project Management
• Project Management Plans
• Operations Management
• Strategic Management
• Public Health
• Strategic Planning
• International Development
• Organizational Behavior
• Capacity Building
• Customer Service
• Team Building
• Audio and Video Editing
• Building Communications Strategy
• Publications & Information
• Relationships Management
• Events, Education, Advocacy and Fundraising
• Continuous Improvements (Innovation, Creativity & Management Tools)
• Strategic Alliances & Partnerships
• Media Marketing (multitasking)
• Digital Communications
PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN (donor wise):
• USAID (6 projects)
• DFID (3 Projects)
• UNFPA (3 projects)
• World Health Organization (1 project)
• AusAid (2 projects)
• GIZ (3 projects)
• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (2 projects)

项目

Maternal and Child Survival Program
The Maternal and Child Survival Program
Using Community Informants to Estimate Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) in KPK
Using Community Informants to Estimate MMR in 2 Districts of KPK
Landscaping Analysis on Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia in Pakistan
Landscape Analysis of Family Planning in Pakistan
Taking Forward Advocacy & Media Campaign on Population and Development
An Independent Assessment of LHWs in Sindh Province-Pakistan
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工作经历

公司标识
Communications & Research Manager
Hopes Foundation, Denmark (Pakistan office)
Oct 2019 - 代表 | Islamabad, Pakistan

• To develop and periodically update country communications strategy and plans, including resource development and employee engagement, and share them with the head office in Denmark
• To develop project-related progress reports including quarterly, annual and end of project reports
• To contribute in developing communications related materials at dissemination events, and for meetings with external stakeholders
• To develop visually attractive and comprehensible presentations demonstrating the organizational achievements and impact
• To author success stories, blogposts, case studies and social media posts based on project achievements
• To provide technical support to program team in developing, editing and formatting project documents, particularly communications related deliverables such as brochures, briefers, slideshows, posters, and promotional videos
• To provide technical support to program team in developing evidence-based persuasive communications materials such as Behavior Change Communication (BCC) strategy and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials.
• To establish strong relationships with electronic and print media houses, including journalists, for ensuring appropriate and large-scale visibility of the organizational work and its impact
• To manage the workflow of projects, including facilitating project scope, identifying goals and deliverables, planning and scheduling project timelines, and monitoring project progress
• To lead and manage research and advocacy projects, using appropriate research methods and effective project management skills, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery, within budgetary guidelines
• To lead and coordinate planning of meetings, conferences, training and other related activities relevant to implementation of the project
• To develop project monitoring plan, tools and systems; supervise monitoring activities and ensuring timely documentation and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• To manage operational, strategic and technical aspects of research activities and to effectively coordinate with program and M&E staff for developing and managing study timelines, study budgets and tracking documents for management of study, site progress, and logistical support.
• To develop and oversee implementation of robust and context-appropriate research instruments for data collection, quality assurance and reporting.
• To prepare research finding reports and to disseminate key findings through publications and presentations.

公司标识
Country Communications Lead
Jhpiego - Johns Hopkins University Affiliate, USA (Pakistan office)
Nov 2017 - Sep 2019 | Islamabad, Pakistan

COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA ENGAGEMENT
-Conceptualizing & implementing communications campaigns to increase visibility of Jhpiego interventions through promulgation of top-level leadership across provincial governments
-Creating & executing a communications strategy for utilization at events and professional conferences to advance thought leadership of Jhpiego among target audiences
-Ensuring timely preparation of high quality communications materials including press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, website content, blog posts, speeches, and talking points
-Providing content & editorial oversight for consultants working on projects’ deliverables, managing services for materials, designers, printers, photographers and media

TECHNICAL RESEARCH
-Monitoring & providing accurate assessments of external developments and proactively provide strategic information to internal stakeholders about implications of or opportunities for Jhpiego communications
-Performing Research & Analysis using a variety of resources to develop appropriate messages and materials
-Preparing Program/Research Reports, Quarterly & Annual Progress Reports for donors, End of Project Report, Technical Briefs, Program/Policy Briefs, Research Abstracts and Manuscripts

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT (KM)
-Ensuring SharePoint initiatives make use of agreed taxonomy and governance processes
-Maintaining awareness of Collaboration and Knowledge management technology, including SharePoint, and identify and recommend potential solutions for AI
-Providing support to in-country staff on documentation and dissemination of their work, results, how-tos, best practices, lessons learned, etc. through a process including identification of key knowledge groups; target audiences; knowledge-sharing objectives; final documentation, dissemination of KM products
-Conducting monitoring & evaluation of KM plan; preparing periodic reports to identify shortcomings to improve objectives of Knowledge Management Plan

公司标识
Staff Officer Communications & Research
Population Council
Dec 2007 - Aug 2016 | Islamabad, Pakistan

-Developed project reports, policy briefs, concept notes, research working papers, technical proposals, presentations, memorandums, minutes of meetings and developed high-level official letters and MOUs
-Coordinated with Data Analysts to produce graphs, charts and tables and wrote narratives in final reports and used them in presentations at dissemination seminars
-Organized national/international conferences/workshops. Responsibilities included developing invitation letters, logistic and travel arrangements, event reports, budgetary analysis, coordinating with key stakeholders
-Conducted In-depth Interviews with key stakeholders of Provincial Health & Population Welfare Departments, INGOs, Development Partners and technical agencies- mainly for qualitative research purposes
-Developed a matrix of direct investment by donors in family planning from 2015-2020 in Pakistan. Extensive correspondence with major donors: USAID, DFID, Packard Foundation, Large Anonymous Donor (LAD), UNFPA, Kfw Development Bank and WHO
-Transcribed Interviews, developed summaries and research themes from interviews of respondents and key opinion leaders
-Led a major pilot project ‘Community Based Volunteers’ undertaken in 6 districts. Developed pilot design, concept note, conceptual framework and liaison with implementing partners
-Provided technical support on M&E and evidence-based recommendations to Project Manager and Partners
-Developed project monitoring plans (PMP) of various projects in compliance with required framework of donors
-Compiled and developed Integrated Action Plans for 26 districts of Pakistan under flagship health program of USAID titled ‘FALAH’. Followed-up on progress of action steps and presented findings to USAID
-Developed training/workshop reports, training and learning materials
-Updated Director Programs & Research regarding data collection, analysis and provided inputs in research reports on evidence-based recommendations

公司标识
Business & Finance Manager
IBK at University of Applied Sciences Merseburg- Germany
Apr 2004 - Nov 2007 | Islamabad, Pakistan

• Counseled the students ambitious to study abroad, from the admission procedure till visa of respective embassy/high Commission.
• Drafting proposals, brochures and agreements for the company.
• Successfully accelerated the number of panel institutions from 5 to 28 in just 18 months
• Kept close interaction with visa section of embassies/high commissions for freshest status of the applicants.
• Prepared and equipped every student for the visa interview and enabled them to absorb pressure/stress of the visa interview
• Organized/prepared the student visa documentation for a vast number of students for UK, Ukraine, Malaysia, Sweden, Ireland, Greece and Germany
• Selected as a “Briefing Officer” for the promotional seminars of German Education System in June 2005. Seminars held in Multan, Lahore. Karachi and Islamabad. My briefing sessions were 12 overall in 6 days. I was designated for this purpose because of my excellent presentation / coordination skills of public Interaction
• Successfully drafted and compiled 6 flyers for my current company and the official website material.
• Assumed responsibility for arrangements in hotels for foreign guests.
• Made several presentations on the counseling of students for franchise offices.
• Designed a monthly newsletter for students and emailed to subscribed users
• Created and updated corporate email ID’s to provide assistance to prospective students through online counseling
• Answered and screened a high volume of online enquiries from prospective candidates, treating each person with his/her respective query and providing information and referrals as needed
• Worked on basic accounting skills like preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statement, maintenance of cashbook, preparation of annual budget, issuance of cheques
• Followed the computerized accounting system for ledgers and prepared financial statements.
• Assisted with the corporate budget in preparation of budget and projections

公司标识
Sales Executive
ALICO (American Life insurance Company Ltd.)
Apr 2003 - Mar 2004 | Rawalpindi, Pakistan

• Performed my duties as a Sales Executive Officer and later appointed with special emphasis to visit different embassies where I successfully promoted the financial services of the company like Ukraine embassy, South Korean embassy, France embassy etc.
• Embellished the financial services with health services and presented several joint plans to clients.
• Kept interaction with the prestigious/valuable clients of company and maintained the report of their account status.
• Played a significant role in elevating the services of company in esteemed groups/companies/enterprises etc.
• Full Support to Unit Manager for retaining the mandatory target of Company.
• Completed one week sales target training (BTS) in ALICO.
• Handling Customer Complaints inside and outside Islamabad independently.
• Handled Admin and HR files like assessment forms leave applications forms, code of conduct files, reimbursement files of clients and life insurance files.
• Created highly effective organizational and filing systems, including quick and thorough indexing, filing and offsite storage, resulting in easy access to critical information and streamlined office functioning.
• Coordinated Board and management meetings and assisting in the preparation of meeting reports.
• Assisted in Coordinating employee orientations and recruitment fairs. Developed a reputation for meticulous attention to detail and creative event planning.

学历

ACCA Pakistan
证书, FCCA (Chartered Certified Accountant)‎
Strategic Financial Management, Marketing and Financial Management, Auditing
Completed
2017
Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP (PwC) - Distance Learning Programe
证书, Data-Driven Decision Making (Pricewaterhousecoopers (Pwc)‎
Database Management System, Applied Multivriate Analysis, Quantitative Business Analysis
Completed
2017
Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP (PwC) - Distance Learning Programe
证书, Problem Solving with Excel‎
Database Management System
Completed
2017
University of Pennsylvaia
证书, ‎
Completed
2016
University of London
证书, ‎
Completed
2016
Cambridge University ( British Council Pakistan)
证书, ‎
International English Language Testing System
Completed
2016
World Bank Group
证书, ‎
Financing For Development, Innovative Finance For Climate Change Challenge
Completed
2015
World Bank Group
证书, ‎
Innovative Finance For Climate Change Challenge
Completed
2015
World Bank Group
证书, ‎
Completed
2015
The University of Melbourne Australia
证书, ‎
Completed
2015
The University of Melbourne Australia
证书, ‎
Completed
2015
The University of Melbourne Australia
证书, ‎
Completed
2015
The University of Melbourne Australia
证书, ‎
Completed
2015
Stanford University
证书, ‎
Completed
2015
University of California, Irvine
证书, ‎
Initiating And Planning Projects
Completed
2015
University of California, Irvine
证书, ‎
Completed
2015
University of California, Irvine
证书, ‎
Budgeting And Scheduling Projects
Completed
2015
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
证书, ‎
Completed
2015
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
证书, ‎
Research Ethics
Completed
2015
Global Resource Centre - - Distance Learning Programe
证书, Monitoring and Evaluation of Human Resources for Health‎
Human Resource Development and Management
Completed
2014
USAID Measure Evaluation Program
证书, Geographic Approaches to Global Health‎
Geographic Information System
Completed
2014
USAID Measure Evaluation Program - Distance Learning Programe
证书, Monitoring and Evaluation Fundamentals‎
Project Evaluation
Completed
2014
ALISON Learning - Distance Learning Programe
证书, Accounting – Advanced Controls‎
Applied Accounting
Completed
2014
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
短课程, ‎
Completed
2013
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
短课程, ‎
Completed
2013
Iqra University
硕士, 工商管理硕士学位, ‎
Finance And Marketing
CGPA 3.2/4
2007
University of the Punjab
学士, 贸易学士, B.COM‎
Management Sciences (Accounting Finance), Marketing and Financial Management, Research Methodology
所占比重 74%
2004

技能

熟练 Business Planning
熟练 CRM management
熟练 Database Management
熟练 Quality Assurance
熟练 able to think outside of the box
熟练 Academic English
熟练 academic research
熟练 academic writing
熟练 Age less than 30
熟练 APA
熟练 Business Networking
熟练 business plans
熟练 communication
熟练 Computer Literacy
熟练 data monitoring
熟练 Distribution Management
熟练 educated
熟练 education research experience
熟练 Enterprise Skills
熟练 Google etc.)
熟练 Harvard
熟练 Highly detail oriented
熟练 line man
熟练 MARKETING EVENT PLANNING
熟练 Narrative Developing
熟练 other qualifications as noted in SOW
熟练 Packaging
熟练 practices and techniques of mar
熟练 Presentable
熟练 Program Evaluation
熟练 Project Administration
熟练 Relationship Building
熟练 relationships with key education officials
熟练 Selling Skills
熟练 stitching
熟练 strong sales closing skills.
熟练 tax & related services is preferable (not
熟练 Understanding of audit
熟练 Vancouver
熟练 WEB SEARCH
熟练 well-dressed
熟练 writing and learining.
熟练 360 various media (TV
熟练 ability to adopt different writing styles
熟练 Ability to demonstrate initiative
熟练 Ability to demonstrate initiative & work well
熟练 Ability To Plan
熟练 Ability to plan and work within agreed time
熟练 Ability to plan and work within agreed timeframes
熟练 Ability to understand and generate budgets

语言

熟练 旁遮普语
熟练 乌尔都语
熟练 英语