概要

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:



  • Senior Research Assistant: Conducted and managed research studies, including the Birth Asphyxia and action Trial Research Study at AKU.

  • Education Promoter, Community Mobilizer, Field Enumerator: Engaged communities and facilitated educational and development initiatives.

  • Hygiene Promotion Officer/Behaviour Change Communication, Nutrition Assistant, Hygiene Promotion Supervisor/Research Supervisor, Programme Officer: Developed and implemented hygiene promotion strategies, nutrition programs, and conducted research and surveys.

  • Survey Work: Completed various surveys, including SMART and SQUEAC with ACF, FSL with GLOW, Health and Nutrition survey NNS, with AKU ,Education survey with VTT, KAP, and PDM surveys in districts such as Mirpur has Matiari, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, and Dadu.


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.

项目

Faith in action Sustainable Climate Resilience

工作经历

公司标识
Admin Officer
Save The Children
Mar 2023 - Aug 2024 | Sukkur, Pakistan

    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.

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Project Officer
Community World Service asia
Nov 2022 - Feb 2023 | Matiari, Pakistan

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

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Program Officer
Strengthen Participatory Organization
Nov 2020 - Nov 2022 | Umer Kot, Pakistan

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.
                        

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Senior research assistant SRA
The Aga Khan University (AKU)
Dec 2018 - Feb 2020 | Hyderabad, Pakistan

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.

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Enumerator National nutrition survey \"NNS\"
Again khan university
Apr 2018 - May 2018 | Hyderabad, Pakistan

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.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Data Enumerator
ACF SQUEAC Nutrition survey
Jan 2017 - Apr 2017 | Dadu, Pakistan

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.

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Hygiene Promotion Supervisor/Research supervisor
ACF International | Action Against Hunger
Feb 2016 - Aug 2016 | Dadu, Pakistan

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.

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Hygiene Promotion Officer/ Behavior Change Communication
ACF International | Action Against Hunger
Jul 2013 - Jun 2015 | Tando Mohd Khan, Pakistan

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

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Hygiene Promoter
ACTED Pakistan
Jul 2012 - Jun 2013 | Mirpur Khas, Pakistan

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

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HygienePromoter/Behaviour change communication
Trust Voluntary Organizer (TVO)
Apr 2012 - Jun 2012 | Tando Allahyar, Pakistan

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

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Social Mobilizer Officer
Fast Rural Development Program (FRDP)
Jan 2012 - Mar 2012 | Jamshoro, Pakistan

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

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Emergency Response -Public Health Promoter
Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO)
Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 | Tando Mohd Khan, Pakistan

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

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Community Development Facilitator
Plan International Pakistan
Jun 2011 - Sep 2011 | Thatta, Pakistan

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

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Emergency Response Public Health Promoter\" PHP\"
Strengthening Participatory Organization(SPO)
Oct 2010 - Feb 2011 | Jamshoro, Pakistan

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

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Education Promoter
Strengthening Participatory Organization(SPO)
Feb 2010 - Sep 2010 | Thatta, Pakistan

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

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Research Assisstant RA
Aga Khan University Hospital
Jul 2009 - Jan 2010 | Matiari, Pakistan

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.

学历

University of Sindh
硕士, 艺术硕士学位, Master in Sociology‎
Research Methodology, Sociology
CGPA 3.9/4
2008
University of Sindh
学士, , Bachelors in Arts‎
Islamiyat, Muslim History, Sociology
CGPA 3.1/4
2006
Govt,Girls Collage Hyderabad
中级/A级, , Intermediate in Pre Medical‎
Biology
所占比重 58%
1994
Govt,Girls,Pilot Secondary School Hyderabad
大学入学/0级, , Matriculation in Science‎
Science
所占比重 80%
1992

技能

熟练 Good understanding of SPHERE standards
熟练 PATS
熟练 Sindhi Language
熟练 Able To Deal With People
熟练 Academic Program Management
熟练 Accounts Administration
熟练 Achieve Results
熟练 Admin Analysis
熟练 Administration Skills
熟练 Admirative Assistance
熟练 Aesthetic Procedures Knowledge
熟练 Agile Project Management
中级 Agricultural Research
中级 Agronomy Knowledge
熟练 Allergy Relief
熟练 Analytical Skills
熟练 Analyze Data
熟练 Appropriate Engagement
熟练 Archival Research
熟练 Assessment Skills
熟练 Assessments
中级 Audit Assignment Handling
熟练  Adobe Premiere Pro
熟练 Beneficiaries Establishing
中级 Book Keeping
中级 Budgeting and Financial Analysis
熟练 Build Strong Teams
熟练 Businees Development
熟练 Calm Under Pressure
熟练 Capacity Building Training
熟练 Capacity To Directly Contribute To Research
熟练 Carrying out tasks directly related to the WHS
熟练 Cash Voucher
中级 Civil Military Liaison
熟练 Clear Understanding
熟练 Client Resolution
熟练 CLTS
熟练 Communication Skills
熟练 Community Building
熟练 Community Development Approaches
熟练 Community Engagement
熟练 community participation
熟练 Complaint Management
熟练 Computer Knowledge
熟练 Computer Literacy
熟练 Computer Profcient
中级 Computer Proficient
熟练 Computer Skills
熟练 Control Points Knowledge
熟练 Cooordination Skills

语言

熟练 乌尔都语
熟练 信德语
熟练 英语

Kousar 联系人

Muhammad Shakir
Plan International Pakistan
M. Shahrukh
Aga Khan University Hospital
Murad Zaib Zaib Bacha
Women Empowerment
Asad Ali Qureshi
Roltic Pvt. Ltd