Shafqat Saleem - Programme Manager - Pakistan Red Crescent

概要

My study at highest level is masters degree in business administration in year 2006 with good grades from Institute of Management Sciences Peshawar a well reputed and remarked public sector business school in Pakistan, my education was immediately followed by inception of a long and compassionate journey of humanitarian work spread across communities in Pakistan, along with a short term mission to South Sudan.

I have a long-standing interest in humanitarian work and i believe that I have the qualities and experience required to be a successful team member within this domain. My enthusiasm for pursuing a career in this capacity stems from my interest in working with disadvantaged /marginalized people, and my desire to make full use of my skills in motivating people to make a difference. Motivating people to work with me towards a common and worthwhile goal is something that I find hugely enjoyable and rewarding.

With above seven years as an Aid worker I had been engaged with numerous donors such as (USAID, Danish Red Cross, Swiss Red Cross, Swiss Solidarity, DFID, FAO, ECHO, IOM, BPRM and UNICEF) , with national and international humanitarian organizations alike developing and implementing donor supported projects . My experience covers working in an Emergency Response, Early Recovery and Rehabilitation/Development context, I have directly implemented numerous multi sector programs in my career which cover thematic areas such as Livelihoods, Emergency Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture, WASH, Shelter Assistance, NFIs Provision, Cash Transfer Program , Disaster Risk Reduction, Local Economic Development, Community Physical infrastructure and Public Health.

While I was working for these programs, I exhibited a shared purpose by believing in what I do and motivated others feel the same way. I am effective in team situations, and enjoy working with others to achieve challenging targets I have hunted opportunities when working with these programs and have come across people and communities of diverse expertise and background throughout Pakistan.
I am very easy to work with and I believe in the philosophy of participatory approach and leadership coming from community level to attain sustainable development. To deliver results, achieve targets and develop professionally, sharing knowledge and information has always proved vital and decisive for me.
Application of Humanitarian Accountability Principles at my job by me and people working under my inspiration has always been fundamental to my professional insight, and it has always distinguished and refined my work.

Furthermore the financial portfolio of the Programs I have set off or have been part of its implementation or assessment and development are valued at approx. 41 Million USDs, which has enabled me to have comprehensive hands on experience and understanding of Financial Management and Budgeting.
My hands on skills include but are not limited to Program Development-Fund Raising, Resource Mobilization/Implementation, Logistics Management, Human Resource Management, Financial/Grant Management and Monitoring/Evaluation. However I am always excited to improve my skills and put myself into a position which offers new learning opportunities.

项目

Manoor Valley Programme

Improving Livelihoods and Enterprise Development (I-LED)

工作经历

Programme Manager

Pakistan Red Crescent

Feb 2015 - Apr 2018 | Mansehra, Pakistan

Key areas of responsibility:
Responsible for overall delivery of the program ensuring that all goals and outputs are met to the highest possible standard and in a timely manner.
Ensures that the policies, approaches and working methods are in line with the principles of the Red Cross Red Crescent movement.
Responsible for good governance of the program, meaning proper running of committees, effective engagement with stakeholders and delivery of program documentation and reporting.
Responsible for the long term sustainability of program work in particular the organizational development of the Mansehra Branch and capacity development of partner, community and stakeholder organizations.
Responsible for delivery of reporting and information and for support of quality assurance and monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
Responsible for press liaison, profile raising and promotion of the work of the program and PRCS in the program area.
Program Governance:
Ensures that there is excellent information flow between the program team, PRCS and DRC.
Organization of bi-annual National Program Steering Committee (NPSC) in liaison with DRC Country Office, including production of agendas, papers, reports and minutes.
Organization of quarterly District Program Steering Committee (DPSC) in liaison with DRC Country Office, including production of agendas, papers, reports and minutes.
Maintenance of up to date program documentation and co-ordination of delivery of changes agreed at committee and management meetings.
Development of detailed planning for sustainability of the program.
Close liaison with relevant government departments to ensure consistency between program approaches and other stakeholder priorities in DRR, health and WASH.
Liaison with the State Disaster Management Authority in order to support development of state level disaster management planning and coherence between state and program approaches.
Ensure coordination and collaboration with relevant Government and non-Government organizations at UC level to avoid development of parallel structures and to ensure long term sustainability of initiated activities.
Operational Management:
Ensures that there is always a complete and detailed Plan of Action for all aspects of program activity.
Manages the Project Officer and ensures that the field team is meeting program operational objectives.
Manages the Finance Officer in close collaboration with the DRC Finance Office.
Maintains an overview of the budget, spend against planned budget and financial management of the program.
Ensures that all administrative, procurement, financial and other organizational processes are delivered to the highest possible standard and within the terms of agreed processes and procedures.
Implements monitoring tools and collect information from the field.
Create and delivers monthly and quarterly progress reports to the DRC Country Office by the 10th day following the end of each reporting period.
Conducts advocacy meetings with line departments and other partners for sustainability.
Facilitate and support the visits of program donors, PRCS PHQ and NHQ, consultants, journalists, etc.to the program.
Liaise with press and support the promotion of the program in local and national media.