Career Summary
Name: Kousar Jahan
Location: Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan
Qualification: Master’s in Sociology, University of Sindh Jamshoro (2008)
With over 15 years of experience in the development sector, I have honed a diverse skill set through various roles and responsibilities. My career began with short-term surveys in the development sector, including projects with SRSP RCONS. I soon secured my first major role as a Senior Research Assistant at Aga Khan University's Matiari Centre, where I contributed to the Birth Asphyxia Research Study.
My experience extends to emergency response work, particularly in 2010 and 2011, where I was involved in the WASH Program funded by Oxfam GB. I have consistently worked with national and international NGOs, including JBF, AKU, SPO, Plan Pakistan, FRDP, TVO, ACTED, CWSA, ACF and Save The Children.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
I have worked across numerous districts in Sindh, including Theta, Mirpur has, Tando Alhyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Matiari, Hala, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Umerkot, Sukkur, and Dadu, demonstrating a deep commitment to development and humanitarian efforts in diverse settings.
My extensive experience reflects a strong background in research, community engagement, and program implementation, underscoring my dedication to advancing development goals and improving community well-being.
Duty Station -Sukkur Sindh.
Purchase Requisitions (PR) for Office/Kitchen Supplies and Mineral Water:
§ Keep track of inventory levels for office and kitchen supplies.
§ Create purchase requisitions when supplies run low, ensuring to include details such as quantity, preferred vendors, and any specific requirements.
§ Coordinate with procurement or purchasing department to place orders and ensure timely delivery.
Procurement of New Accessories for Office Furniture, Printer, Dispenser, AC, Kitchen Appliances, etc.:
§ Identify the need for new accessories or equipment based on usage, wear and tear, or upgrades.
§ Research and source suitable accessories from reliable vendors, considering factors like quality, price, and compatibility.
§ Initiate purchase requisitions for the required items and follow through the procurement process until delivery.
Repair and Maintenance of Electric Plumbing Work at Office, Staff House, Guest House, Female Guest House, Warehouse:
§ Regularly inspect electrical and plumbing systems for any issues or signs of wear.
§ Document and report any maintenance or repair needs promptly to the appropriate department or service provider.
§ Coordinate with maintenance teams or external contractors to schedule and carry out necessary repairs or maintenance work.
§ Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards during repair and maintenance activities.
Issuing Purchase Orders (PO) and Obtaining Quotations:
· I\\\'ll gather the requirements for items or services needing purchase.
· Obtain quotations from different vendors for comparison.
· Once approved, I\\\'ll issue purchase orders to the selected vendors.
Managing Travel Arrangements for Staff:
· Collect travel details from staff regarding their requirements.
· Book flights, lodging, and transportation as per their preferences and company policies.
· Make reservations for hotels and restaurants in various locations including Sindh and Baluchistan.
Petty Cash Management and Cash Book Maintenance:
· Keep track of petty cash expenses on a daily basis.
· Maintain a cash book spreadsheet to record all transactions accurately.
· Assisting in Organizing Workshops, Seminars, and Meetings:
· Assist in logistical arrangements for workshops, seminars, and official meetings.
· Coordinate with vendors, arrange venues, and ensure all necessary equipment and materials are available.
Supervising Staff and Daily Monitoring:
· Oversee janitorial staff, kitchen support staff, gardener, and security guards.
· Ensure that tasks are carried out efficiently and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and security.
· Provide guidance and support as needed.
· HR Responsibilities Additional Task:
· Take daily attendance of staff both at the office and field level.
· Prepare monthly timesheets and maintain records of attendance.
· Assist in the onboarding process for new employees, including issuing joining reports, offer letters, and addendums.
· Manage clearance and exit interviews for departing staff, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed and submitted to HR.
· Issue health insurance and employee cards to staff members.
· Arrange farewell parties for departing staff and celebrate birthdays.
SERVICES (Health)
Awareness Sessions - health hygiene and general environment, including family planning
Consultation and referral
Hands-on service through stationary clinic/ clinical services
Prevention Care and Provision of Medicines
SERVICES (Cash Assistance)
Awareness session about calamities and disasters, mitigation and rehabilitation and resilience
Cash Transfer (The service would be initiated soon)
Health & Hygiene Sessions ~ Personal hygiene, Domestic Hygiene, Environment Hygiene, food hygiene, Solid Waste management, Use of Latrine, Hand washing with soap critical timing of Hand washing, water treatment methods, Malaria Prevention, Diarrhea Prevention, ANC, PNC, Vaccine , exclusive Breast feeding. New born Care mother care, Early Marriage, consequence, adolescent girls on menstrual
aith in Action climate for sustainable resilience at Umerkot and Sanghar
Empowered women and adolescent girls build self-esteem and realize their
Rights Women and girls participate and influence in decision-making processes to
Respond to climate change in their communities
Trainings & technical/financial support to women about climatic risks, potential Vulnerabilities and developing resilience (climate resilient livestock and agriculture Management, kitchen gardening etc...)
Trainings, Advocacy campaigns & institutional strengthening on GBV and enacted Women laws.
Action Trial-1 at Liaquat University Hospital Hyd.
§ Objectives of the study include:
§ To compare the effect of dexamethasone to placebo on stillbirth and neonatal survival when given to pregnant women at risk of imminent preterm birth in hospitals in low resource countries.
§ To compare effect the dexamethasone to placebo on possible maternal bacterial infections when given to pregnant women risk of imminent preterm birth in hospital in low resource countries.
Make Monthly Roaster of LHV\'s in three shifts in Hospital Morning ,evening and Night . in different departments like as Pediatrics ,Gynecology ,OPD and labor Department.Check and Compare Data in madical files of hopital on daily basis ,scan data also on daily basis and submitted this dada in DMU in Aga Khan University in Matiari Center. Also Followeup visit Plan with data collectors on 7th day and 28th day at fileld level.
Nutrition Survery under fiver children all over pakistan Data collection, of under five &under 2 Years about IYCF and immunization and Mother pre and post natal care and enthropomatery of mother and under five children Weight,Hight and MUAC in android Mobile.test of Iodized salt at house Hold level.
SQUEAC surveys conducted in two district Matiari and Dadu.
Data Collection with Quantitative and Qualitative Questionnaire
data Collection with FGD,KII,SI,SSI Questionnaire.
Screening of children\'s.
Conducted FGD and interview\'s from mother\'s ,Community ,Nutrition volunteer,TBA and Mother to mother support Group, SAM Child Mother , Nutrition Assistant ,Nutrition Supervisor,with Cured child mother ,Conducted interview\'s with Local Leader / community doctor Tradional Healer/Dispenser.
IYCF Questionnaire from under 2 years child Mother\'s.
Hygiene promotion Supervisor/ACF-Pakistan Research for health in Humanitarian Circes (R2HC) Project in District Dadu Objectives of the study include:
Test the hypothesis that addition of safe drinking water reduces treatment /recovery time and improves the cost effectiveness of SAM treatment.
Evaluate and compare the effectiveness and acceptability of three Point of Use (POU) water treatment technologies in the context of a Community Managed Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) program.
Research findings will focus on the impact of diarrhea prevention through POU water Treatment technologies and hygiene education used in parallel.
WASH KP-IV Project In Tando Muhammad Khan Implemented PHAST and CLTS Approaches § Establishment and Training of Water management committees (WMC) § Development and Rehabilitation of small water schemes(hand pumps) § Rehabilitation of Communities Water Reservoirs § Disinfection of Communities Water Points § Water Quality Testing § Construction of Solid Waste Collection Points § Strengthening Village waste disposal System through Capacity building of local waste disposal § Technicians, § Rehabilitation of Drainage Networks § PHAST and CLTS Campaigns in Targeted Villages § Provision of Easy Latrines to Extremely Vulnerable Individuals EVI’s § Cleaning Campaigns in Targeted Villages § Mass Awareness /Social marketing /WASH Exhibitions
WASH KP-V Project In District Tando Muhammad Khan Implemented PHAST, CHAST and CLTS Approaches Establishment and Training of Village Project committees (VPC) Development and Rehabilitation of small water schemes(hand pumps) Disinfection of Communities Water Points Water Quality Testing Construction of Solid Waste Collection Points Strengthening Village waste disposal System through Capacity building of local waste disposal technicians PHAST ,CHAST and CLTS Approaches in Targeted Villages Provision of Easy Latrines to Extremely Vulnerable Individuals EVI’s Cleaning Campaigns in Targeted Villages
ECHO IV –WASH Shelter Project in District Mirpur Khas
Custer making
Co Formations
Assessment of beneficiaries
Verification of beneficiaries/ Re-verification beneficiaries
Conduct Hygiene Session
Distribution of NFI kits /Follow-up of Hygiene Session
Distribution of Shelter material
Follow-up of Shelter Construction
Submit daily and weekly report to Team Leader
USAID, Concern World Wide -WASH Project Duty Station:Tando Alhyar
Responsible for social mobilization
Responsible for formation of community group CG
Responsible of conduct hygiene sessions
Distribution of NFI kits
Responsible for making minutes of day start and day end meeting and report that to Field Coordinator
Responsible for maintaining coordination with in team and among groups
Responsible for reporting the vulnerable cases for immediate action
USAID, Aurat Foundation- GEP Project
Duty Station: District Hyderabad & Jamshoro
Assisted and arrangement of seminar on women awareness &women rights
Arranged seminar, walk and theatres on women issues
Assisted arrangements of training / seminar / event.
Collecting clippings from daily newspapers and magazines on different issues and keep record
Assisted in file management
Assisted in compilation of reports and documents
Any other new assignment as per need and interest of the organization & the incumbent
Hygiene Promoter/Strengthening Participatory Organization (OXFAM GB) Duty Stations: Tando Mohd Khan Sindh
Village Profile
Base Line Survey
formation of Wash Committee Registration Action Plan Distributions of NFI kit Hygiene Sessions Cleaning Campaigns Monitoring Through FGD Accountability, Daily and weekly Reporting to Team Leader
Duty Stations: District Thatta
Responsible for program activities for child rights
Responsible for Sponsorship program
Responsible for Enrolment of child from 0 to 15 years age Responsible for child protection
Emergency response flood in 2010
Public Health Promoter/Strengthening Participatory Organization”SPO” with OXFAM Duty Stations: Shahbaz Camp Jamshoro Sindh- Pakistan
Base line Survey
Registration of IDP’s
Social Mapping
WASH Committee Formation
Train Wash Committee Verification of Registration Distribution of NIF kits PDM Post Distribution Monitoring Promotion of safe water Solid Waste Garbage HH water quality, testing chlorine Collection of Health Data Distribution of latrine cleaning kit material Monitoring through FGD
Education Promoter / Strengthening Participatory Organization”SPO”
Duty Stations: District Thatta Taulka Shah Bunder- Sindh
Working with School Management committees (SMC) &community
Meetings with SMC and community on daily basis
Identifying the needs of School using PRA tools
Making School Improvement Program SIP, with SMC and Community
Submit SIP to Line Manager
Meetings with community For Education Promotion
Implement work in school according to SIP
Training of school teachers
Maintaining employee files
Daily , weekly reporting to field supervisor
Research Assistant /“AKU” AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY PAKISTAN Duty Station: Matiari center – Sindh Pakistan
Study in case control of Birth Asphyxia.
To know the Cause and effect of birth asphyxia.
Study on Prolonged labor. Collection of data of case control. Maintaining Data. Reporting to field supervisor on daily basis Submit data to AKU Karachi.