A bright, talented and ambitious Social Sector Professional, having required qualifications along with compatible experience of working to the highest standards. I have a long track record of achievements in ensuring effective and efficient accomplishments of projects. I am able to lead teams on Social Mobilization, Livelihood, Value chain, education and health projects where the highest standards are routinely demanded. Always desiring to be actively involved in every aspect of the project life-cycle. I take direction well and work hard to manage stakeholder expectations. Currently I am looking for a suitable position with esteem organization.
Directly responsible for smooth implementation and record management of livelihood interventions in field. Facilitate the process of recovery and rehabilitation through livelihood interventions Support in new concept notes and proposal development (district level context). Guide and manage team regarding project implementation. Facilitate communities to implement the specific interventions with sound background of livelihood project implementation/practical knowledge and its challenges in local context. Maintain and establish strong connection/communication with line departments specifically livestock, agriculture and social welfare departments. - Effective communication skills to coordinate and support on advocacy related assignments with relevant departments and institutions. Communication, Planning & Scheduling, Time, Stress & Conflict Management, Situation handling, Leadership Skills, People & team management.
Strong communication and coordination, along with involvement in livelihood programming and project management.
Designing and monitoring of program/projects on food security and livelihoods for development and humanitarian.
Keeping record of project documents and liaisoning with M&E and ensure timely upload of all MOVs in one drive
Provide technical backstopping to the project team with support from the area management
Lead, coordinate and facilitate the knowledge sharing,representation at various forums for food security and livelihoods discussions
Collection of success stories at filed level
Update Risk assessment table of the project on a regular basis
Provide applicable and accessible information to each stakeholder group.
Support the staff in designing the plans for capacity building of relevant department officials on sustainable food and nutrition security strategies, and other FNS related aspects.
Assist the Senior Project Officer in regular coordination with planning and development department, KP for implementation of FNS, learning and knowledge sharing at district and provincial level.
Assist the SPO and local partners to establish close coordination and cooperation with district line agencies and authorities, and between local project partners, communities, and other stakeholders for the effective delivery of project activities and policy influence at local level.
Demonstration of IR Values while working with teams / communities - Empowering communities to ensure organizational accountability - Knowledge of IR strategic priorities - Identification & documentation of organizational successes - Adaptation of environment friendly & cost effective approaches / activities for community development - Special attention to inclusion during the implementation. - Strengthen mechanism to influence the decision makers through communities’ advocacy & campaigning.
Developing and implementing livelihood strategies and action plans in collaboration with program partners and stakeholders to address climate-related vulnerabilities and enhance community resilience.
Conducting assessments and providing technical support to the teams, for identification, selection, and implementation of on-form and off-form livelihood interventions, including Climate smart agriculture, income-generating activities, and natural resource management.
Providing technical guidance and capacity building support to project staff, community members, and partner organizations on sustainable livelihood practices, climate-smart agriculture, value chain analysis.
Monitoring and evaluating the progress of livelihood interventions, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and performance indicators.
To support the teams for facilitating community participation and ownership in livelihood activities through participatory approaches, community mobilization, and capacity enhancement activities.
Collaborating with relevant government agencies, NGOs, private sector actors, and research institutions to leverage resources, expertise, and opportunities for livelihood enhancement and climate resilience.
Preparing timely and accurate reports, case studies, and documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and success stories related to livelihood interventions.
Contributing to program planning, budgeting, and proposal development processes, ensuring alignment with program objectives and donor priorities.
Staying updated on emerging trends, innovations, and best practices in livelihood development, climate resilience, and disaster risk reduction to inform program design and implementation.
Conducting policy research on climate-smart agriculture, integrated pest management, in coordination with knowledge hubs. Engaging with relevant stakeholders, including government authorities, to advocate for the adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices based on research outputs.
Providing technical guidance and support to stakeholders and CBO in the implementation of livelihood programs.
Conducting training sessions and capacity-building activities for staff and CBOs members to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge for implementation of livelihood interventions.
Monitoring partner performance and progress towards project goals, including regular field visits and assessments.
Facilitating coordination and communication between partners, stakeholders, and project staff.
Addressing challenges and providing solutions to enhance stakeholders capacity and effectiveness.
Ensuring proper documentation and reporting of activities and project outcomes.
Supporting in budget management and resource allocation for livelihood initiatives.
Continuously reviewing and improving partnership strategies to maximize impact and sustainability.
Responsible for overall Livestock related activities in a WHH funded project.
Preparation and development of Detail implementation plan for the nutrition sensitive project.
Development of implementation strategies for successful accomplishment of project activities.
Management of nutrition sensitive campaigns in assigned area.
Identification and selection of beneficiaries for Livestock interventions in the assigned area.
preparation of work planes and progress reports for Livestock component.
Preparation of modules and manuals for Community Agri and Livestock Extension workers.
Training of Community Agriculture and Livestock Extension workers.
Training of farmers through agriculture and Livestock session.
Conduction of farmer field days for awareness and training of farmers.
Launching of Vaccination and deworming campaigns in the area to prevent the infectious Livestock diseases.
• Project Management Provided project support and direction to project teams in order to be able to adhere to quality standards.
o Created and maintained liaison with other departments in order to assist in implementing activities
o Conducted research and reports as directed.
• Research and policy work(M&E).
o Value Chain Assessment and development in Bahawalpur and Yazman on Dairy sector.
o Development of close cooperation with Nestle Pakistan to identify the potential areas for project interventions i.e. Dairy producer’s training, Female Village Milk Collector’s training and sites for Chillers Installation.
o Identification and selection of Female livestock extension workers in the assigned area.
o Developed and implemented research strategies on assigned projects o Identification of female village milk collectors in the Project area.
o Develop issue papers and questionnaires, draft policies and collate data.
o Reporting of all activities to project head and donor. • Run workshops and Trainings.
o Training of female dairy producers under three days training programme about animal husbandry techniques, animal health, and animal nutrition.
o Training of these FLEWs and FVMC As a trainer and training coordinator.
o Development of training modules and manuals for all type of trainings.
o Preparation of reports, success stories on Dairy producers and FLEWs (Beneficiaries of USAID Entrepreneur’s project).
• Liaison Development o Organize agendas for meetings and create mutually beneficial collaborations with other NGOs and relevant service providers.
o Development of strong liaison between the stakeholders. • Accomplishments.
o Played pivotal role in bringing the Dairy Value Chain Project to a successful close two months before its actual deadline.
• Work experience in project management
o Strategic thinking and the ability to work on program management methodologies.
o Conversant with handling all areas of each program in terms of procurement, communications and evaluation.
o In depth knowledge of establishing and meeting specific program goals as required.
• Program coordination and leadership
o Highly skilled in developing reports required for managing internal and external meetings between parties
o Demonstrated ability to understand the need of assigning relevant responsibilities and monitoring project progress
o Profound experience in leading teams in order to ensure clear mitigation of risks and issues
o Hand on experience in managing events for promoting projects and developing awareness
• Strategic Planning
o Develop, plan and implement core program deliverables
o Ensure all resources are managed in a time efficient manner
o Write and edit proposals as needed
• LIAISON DEVELOPMENT
o Maintain liaison with grant companies and other donors
o Support communication functions in order to bring programs to fruition
o Manage press releases and other materials for ensuring outreach and communications
• Monitoring and Evaluation
o Performed research activities for various departments
o Demonstrated ability to research and consolidate information
o Ability to maintain confidential information
o Excellent organizational and time management skills
o Ability to manage complex spreadsheets
o Compiled data and ensured dissemination
o Arrangement of baseline surveys, interweaves and focus group discussions
• Financial management
o Procured resources for all departments’ programs
o Managed budgets to provide support to programs
o Handled correspondence as requested
• Social Mobilization
o Collection of essential socio-economic data and preparation of village profile
o To Make Contact with and organizing local communities in the most appropriate form of community organizations
• Training coordinator and Trainer
o Conduct trainings of female livestock farmers to educate the female farmers about basic livestock management and modern animal husbandry techniques
o Develop selection criteria for selection of communities Livestock extension workers. Backstopping of CLEWs .Collect, Collate and report progress on work of CLEWs
o Identification and selection of CLEWs (Community Live stock extension workers), Provide Training to them and then utilize their potential of livestock services within the community, monitoring of their services was also my responsibility
• Livestock health and Production Services
o Provide Animal Health services in the assigned areas. Set up veterinary clinics and managing these clinics.
o Organize Visits to communities in close cooperation with NRSP social organizers in the respective areas.
o Provide advisory services to the communities’ on improved husbandry and breeding practices.
o Facilitate access of the farmers to the above services and develop effective linkages between community organizations of men and women RSPs.