A Humanitarian and development professional with more than 14 years of commitment to the achievement of humanitarian assistance and development objectives in drought disaster-prone areas, specifically managed the sectors including Cash Transfer Programming, Voucher Management Projects, Food and Nutrition Security, WASH, Livelihood, Economic Development, Value Chain Development and Education in almost all disasters including drought, Flood, Earthquake, Twister, Cyclone, Epidemics, and conflicts etc. While working on various position with PVDP and Sukaar Foundation, remained engaged in variety of proposals for development and humanitarian projects for donors like, CRS, RAPID Fund, USAID-OFDA, ECHO, CWS-P/A, ICCO Netherland, PIDSA, CED-UK, Action Medeor Germany, CDP, WFP, WaterAid, Concern World Wide, IDRF, WHH Germany, UN agencies, etc. Moreover, I was responsible of project reports, concept notes, policy papers and training manuals for different audiences, made numerous public speaking and presentations at national and international level.
I have in-depth understanding of nonprofit organizations work culture and management because I have been intensively involved in capacity Building/Strengthening of Community Based Organization (CBOs) and performed the duties in top management of local Organizations.
Core Competencies
Team Player/Leadership and well understanding of volatile security context.
Project/Program Planning Implementation
Expertise in Cash Transfer Programming, Voucher Management, FNS, WASH, Value Chain Development.
Coordination Relation Enhancement
Strong Analytical and Organizational Management
Effective Communication
First time tested ADCAP in Emergency Response Project in Pakistan
Presentation in International Educational Conference
Securing Sustainable Water for all 2015, (International Water Conference by Hissar Foundation)
Advocacy Conference on Water Security Planning in University of Sindh Jamshoro
As a Senior Program Manager with SF, key responsibilities include planning, executing, and overseeing projects, managing budgets and resources, Fundraising, Communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results of SF's ongoing projects in the partnership of Pathfinder International, Brooke Hospital For Animals, IDRF. Coordination with line departments
• To establish a routine schedule of field visits to monitor overall project interventions, record-keeping collection of statistics, and tracking forms and Project indicators.• Supervision and support of Project team (Livelihood Officer, Nutrition Officer & Site Engineers) to achieve the targets efficiently and effectively.• Ensures stakeholders participation in project planning and implementation of the proposed activities.• To ensure the implementation of the following project activities:Nutritiono Provision of RUSF to malnourished childreno Provision of multivitamins to pregnant & lactating womeno Strengthening of health facilities through provision of furniture and equipmentWASH o Restoration of damaged water sources in target areaso Distribution of water filtration plants in target areaso Construction of VIP latrines in target areaso Distribution of hygiene to families in target areas.o Distribution of woman dignity kits in target areas.o Develop & Dissemination of IECs material on WASHLivelihood o Provision of conditional grants to economically vulnerable persons for livelihood restorationo Provision of non-conditional grants to economically vulnerable persons • Facilitation in coordination meeting with different stakeholders in the district.
Project End Evaluation of Dorught Mitigation Project
Project End-Line Evaluation of Livelihood Project
Basline Survery (SDGs) of Taluka Islamkot Tharparakr
Worked with DDAT to execute the Education Project in partnership with UNESCO Pakistan, as well as the Alternate Energy Source (Solar Energy) Project Tharparkar in collaboration with UNDP, and the Drought Mitigation Project in conjunction with Concern-WW_RAPID Fund. Throughout this role, primary duties included
Project Planning Developed comprehensive project plans, objectives, timelines, resource allocation, and budget constraints.
Team Management Formed and guided project teams comprising FLS Officers, WSH Officers, Advocacy Officers, and Nutrition Officers. Delegated tasks, established targets, and fostered seamless communication and cooperation among team members.
Stakeholder Communication Maintained clear and consistent communication with project stakeholders donors, partners, beneficiaries, team members, management, and other pertinent entitiesensuring alignment of expectations and swift issue resolution.
Progress Monitoring Monitored project progress vis--vis milestones and deliverables, monitored performance metrics, and adjusted strategies as needed to maintain project path.
Quality Assurance Ensured that project deliverables met quality standards and client requirements by implementing quality assurance processes and conducting regular reviews and inspections.
Risk Management Identified potential project risks and devised mitigation strategies, entailing risk assessment, contingency planning, and integration of risk management procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
Change Management Skilfully navigated changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, assessing impacts and implementing adjustments while minimizing disruptions to project momentum.
Documentation and Reporting Maintained accurate project documentation, reports, meeting minutes, and other relevant records. Furnished regular updates to Donor specially Concern WW-RAPID Fund, USAID, WHO, UNESCO, UNDP & Government Departments regarding project status, issues, and risks.
Supervised the Project Managers, Coordinators, Project Officers, Community Development Officers and team members of the Cash Transforming Program, Voucher Management Projects, Food Security and Livelihood, WASH and Advocacy related Projects/Programs.
Delivered strategic directions and guidance staff members to manage all program, demonstrated keen insight to identify areas for support and interventions within the thematic areas of organization. Kept abreast with new social media trends.
Ensured quality by monitoring and evaluation ongoing projects as well as implementation of program strategies focusing on achievement of desired results. Build and Implement or socialize the best practices for performing all the tasks.
Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, development of solutions. Handled advocacy and lobbying with elected representative on development issues of Tharparkar.
Generated and shared detailed reports to donors on regular basis. Developed partnerships with the Donor Organizations, Govt. Institutions, Private Sector, Civil society in the specific thematic areas based on strategic goals of Sukaar Foundation.
Key Accomplishments
Successfully managed CTP and distributed millions of cash in drought response program.
Successfully managed Voucher Management and distributed food & fodder since 2015 through drought response program
Steered efforts towards developing & Formatting the Annual Repot of Sukaar Foundation
Initiated a New Partnership of INGOs (Concern WW- RAPIF Fund, WHH Germany, IDRF) with SF during my tenure.
Rendered key analytical skills to develop and designed the Detailed Profile of Sukaar Foundation.
Presentation in International & Educational Conference:
Secured Sustainable Water for all 2015, (International Water Conference by Hissar Foundation)
Advocacy Conference on Water Security Planning in University of Sindh Jamshoro
Supervised the Project Officers, Coordinators, Community Mobilizers and team members of the WASH, Cash for Work, Cash/Voucher Management in Drought, Cyclone, Flood & Heavy-Rains Responses, Natural Resource Based Poverty Reduction Model, Human Rights, Interfaith Harmony and Advocacy related Projects.Â
Challenged with overall responsibility of Project Area, Villages & Beneficiaries; designing implementation plan of all ongoing Projects, monitoring and assessment of Project activities as well as ensuring Programme Recordkeeping.
Cross-coordinated with all stakeholders (NGOs, GOs), represent PVDP in NGOs Network (Maroo'ara Coordination Council).
Conducted and attended meetings, seminars and workshops related to job to optimize performance and business needs.
Successfully managed Voucher Management Projects and distributed food & fodder since 2011 to 2015 through drought, Flood, Cyclone & Heavy Rain response program.
Key Accomplishments
Successfully managed Cash for Work Projects and distributed millions of PKR in Drought Response Program.
Structured organization on the effective implementation of Staff Performance Appraisals and recommendations, assisted Programme Manager and Executive Director in developing reports, proposals and other assigned work by line manager.Â
Strategically positioned as Editor for various newsletters and magzines including Quarterly TharDost Newsletter of PVDP, Online Newsletter of PVDP as well as Quarterly Thar Coal Alert
• Designed and Implemented plan of Project; planned Relief Distribution; and conducted community Trainings and Seminars.
• Selected Project Area, Villages & Beneficiaries, monitored and assessed Project activities as well as programed recordkeeping
• Applied in-depth level of expertise for Project Presentations & Reports to Donors.
Key Accomplishments
• Worked on own initiative and to applied critical thinking skills as the editor of Quarterly TharDost Newsletter of PVDP, Online Newsletter of PVDP as well as Quarterly Thar Coal Alert.
• Monitored and evaluated all the Projects of Islamkot Region, formulated weekly and monthly monitoring reports. Oversaw and optimized Trainings, Seminars, workshops and all the processes of mobilization.
• Attended meetings, seminars and workshops related to job, delivered sterling support to HID Department in developing and conducting community trainings as well as developing the Daily Flood Update & share with all stakeholders.
Key Accomplishments:
• Compiled and produced comprehensive case studies of successful activities, and lesson learned from field activities, facilitated Manager MER, in initiating plans, developing reports and performed other assigned work by line manager.
• Organized Village Development Committees in PVDP project area, conducted regular meetings of village development committees and motivate them towards developmental change.
• Collated and compiled data/information from field area as well as produced success stories.
• Teaching G. Science, English and Mathematics.
• In-charge of Academic Branch of School.
• Weekly, Monthly and annual work plan of all Subjects and Teachers.
• General Secretary of Parents and Teachers Committee
• Conduct meetings and maintain the record of PTC.
Teerath is a constant source of new ideas. Creative, passionate, and fun to be around.
Teerath has a unique combination of creativity, strong work ethic, and management skills.