A dedicated and passionate professional in the field of Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response, boasting over 08 years of hands-on experience in disaster preparedness, emergency response, and related areas. Graduated with a degree in Humanitarian Action from the University of Geneva and specialized in Disaster Management from the University of Peshawar. I possesses a comprehensive understanding of the Project Management Cycle (PCM) and Result-Based Management (RbM). Proven track record of effectively managing complex projects and contributing to impactful humanitarian efforts. Adept at navigating challenging environments and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes in crisis situations. Eager to leverage expertise and drive to make a meaningful difference in disaster-affected communities.
• Successfully managed the planning, implementation, and monitoring/evaluation of humanitarian projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and donor requirements.
• Served as the main budget holder, overseeing financial planning, liquidity planning, and budget utilization, while closely monitoring expenditure against budget.
• Led and motivated project teams, providing on-job coaching, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring adherence to organizational guidelines and values.
• Facilitated effective communication and collaboration among support departments to provide timely assistance to project teams.
• Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with donors, government counterparts, and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and reporting requirements.
• Conducted regular field visits to provide technical guidance, monitor project progress, and verify data quality collected from field staff.
• Prepared and delivered high-quality project reports, ensuring compliance with AKAH and donor reporting standards.
Capacity development:
· Trained and enhanced the capacity and of government authorities, civil society organizations, local communities and practitioners on disaster planning, resiliency, school safety and Sendai framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
· Provide technical assistance to Aga Khan Agency for Habitat to develop a district risk reduction action plan and to align plans with Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
· Made school safety plans for more the 25 different prone schools in UC Shehikoh, Madaklasht and Garumchashama
Emergency Assistance
· Responded various emergency response (Flood & Earthquake), operation and provided relief to more than 1500 households and arranged emergency shelters for more than 800 households in district Chitral of Pakistan
· Enhanced disaster management operations in Chitral and engaged more than 1200 local volunteers in emergency response team
· Monitored and evaluate ongoing response and relief work in the affected area and identified gaps and challenges to enhance future shortcomings
Finance management
Work with the finance department to ensure the effective management of the RNE Phase II budget, with full compliance to Royal Norwegian Embassy donor regulations.
Identify potential variances of expenses against budget and recommend appropriate adjustments