Education and Communication professional with 8 years of experience in print/electronic media, reporting, and NGO communications/project management. Holding a Master’s in Mass Communication from NUML Islamabad, I specialize in Public Relations and Advertisements, strategic communication, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement.
Design and implement skills development initiatives aligned with the school's vision and student needs.
Set clear objectives, timelines, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for each project.
Collaborate with leadership and academic departments to integrate skills development into the curriculum and extracurricular activities.
Oversee the execution of skills-based programs, workshops, and training sessions.
Coordinate schedules, resources, and logistics to ensure smooth program delivery.
Supervise facilitators and staff, ensuring high-quality delivery and achievement of objectives.
Build and maintain partnerships with industry professionals, businesses, and community organizations.
Liaise with teachers, counselors, and parents to ensure successful student participation in activities.
Act as the primary point of contact between the school and external partners.
Track and report on the progress of projects, providing updates to leadership and stakeholders.
Evaluate the impact of programs on student outcomes and adjust strategies for continuous improvement.
Collect and analyze feedback from students and stakeholders to improve future initiatives.
Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient use of funds.
Source and manage materials, tools, and external resources required for program success.
Lead and support a team of staff, volunteers, and facilitators.
Foster a collaborative environment within the Skills Development Centre.
Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for staff.
Create programs that prepare students for future career opportunities.
Organize career fairs, workshops, and networking events connecting students with industry professionals.
Stay informed on the latest trends in education and skills development to introduce innovative practices.
Continuously improve existing programs based on evaluation, feedback, and industry trends.
Building engagement and trust with communities and schools - communicate the goals and process of group model building workshops, build trust and commitment among school leadership, school management committees, and other stakeholders, plan workshop logistics.
Facilitating community group model building sessions - lead community participants through multi session participatory research activities based on principals of system dynamics.
Documenting artifacts - photo documentation of session activities and resulting models and diagrams and typing up variable names.
Assessing processes - documenting design and facilitation choices, debriefing what worked and what did not to improve on processes.
Oversee day-to-day operations of 3 EMO schools in Sukkur and Khairpur districts, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
Coordinate with the Sindh Education and Literacy Department, USAID, and local stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation.
Monitor school performance, track key indicators, and prepare regular progress reports for USAID, government authorities, and internal stakeholders.
Manage project budgets and ensure resource allocation is efficient and compliant with USAID guidelines.
Supervise and guide school management teams, teachers, and staff, ensuring high-quality education and adherence to project standards.
Conduct regular assessments and evaluations to ensure education quality, making corrective actions where necessary.
Foster strong relationships with local communities, parents, and stakeholders to encourage school enrollment and retention.
Ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting of project performance, financial records, and success stories to USAID and the Sindh government.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements set by the Sindh government, USAID, and HANDS.
Represent the project in meetings, workshops, and conferences with government officials and other partners to advocate for the project.
Develop and implement sustainability strategies for the EMO schools, ensuring long-term impact and community involvement.
Collect, analyze, and use data on school performance and student outcomes to inform decision-making and improve project impact.
Ensure adherence to USAID’s regulations, monitoring and evaluation processes, and reporting requirements.
Develop and produce communication materials (reports, success stories, case studies) for the WASH project, as well as the Nutrition and Education components, in alignment with DFID UK’s funding guidelines.
Monitor, document, and report on project progress, key outcomes, and impact in WASH, Nutrition, and Education sectors.
Prepare and submit regular internal and external progress reports, including quarterly and donor reports, highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
Coordinate with NRSP project teams, local partners, and Plan International to gather updates, data, and information for accurate reporting.
Create and manage content for social media, newsletters, and other communication platforms to enhance project visibility and community engagement.
Assist in organizing and supporting awareness campaigns, workshops, and community events related to WASH, Nutrition, and Education.
Ensure all communication materials and reports comply with DFID UK’s standards, Plan International’s guidelines, and NRSP’s reporting requirements.
Build and maintain effective communication with local stakeholders, community members, and partners to promote project goals and foster collaboration.
Track and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies, reporting formats, and overall project impact.
Ensure timely submission of high-quality reports, following internal deadlines and donor requirements.
Provide translation and localization support for communication materials to ensure cultural relevance and understanding within local communities.
Assist in media relations by drafting press releases, responding to media inquiries, and facilitating media coverage of key project events and activities.
Support the development of project visibility materials in line with DFID UK and Plan International branding guidelines.
Develop and produce communication materials (reports, articles, social media posts) for Non-Formal Education, WASH, Nutrition, and Livelihood programs.
Manage and update Plan International’s social media channels with program-related content.
Assist in building media relationships and facilitating coverage of program activities.
Capture high-quality photos and videos of program activities and community impact.
Assist in organizing and coordinating events, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
Ensure effective communication with beneficiaries, local communities, donors, and stakeholders.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of communication strategies and materials.
Support internal communication by producing updates and reports for the team and leadership.
Translate communication materials to ensure cultural and contextual relevance.
Ensure proper use of branding and visibility across all communication materials.
Collaborate with program teams to gather updates and success stories for external communication.
Assist in gathering information for news stories, reports, and features.
Draft news scripts and help prepare news packages for broadcast.
Write short news reports and updates for digital and broadcast platforms.
Monitor local and international news outlets for relevant updates and breaking news.
Assist in managing and updating PTV News’ social media with real-time content.
Work with editors and journalists to ensure news accuracy and relevance.
Help with the production of live news shows, including visuals and graphics coordination.
Provide field support by gathering information from external locations or events, when applicable.
Offer general administrative support to the news team.
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