Development professional with 10+ years of experience managing community-driven projects, specializing in WASH initiatives, community engagement, and stakeholder collaboration. Proven success in leading national and international projects in PATS Plus, climate change, gender-based violence (GBV), countering violent extremism, women’s empowerment, and education. Experienced in building partnerships with NGOs, CBOs, government agencies, UN organizations, and donors to drive impactful programs. Fluent in English, Urdu, Sindhi, and Balochi, with strong communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders and ensure project success.
Successfully led the USAID-funded Project under Local Works Pakistan, ensuring effective implementation and alignment with donor expectations.
Coordinated with stakeholders, including participants, trainers, and partner organizations to enhance project efficiency.
Facilitated capacity-building training, workshops, and advocacy events for local communities and partners.
Developed detailed project reports, impact assessments, and documentation to ensure compliance with donor requirements.
·Successfully managing executed on the UNICEF-funded Qatar Charity WASH initiative (RRP)Refuges Response Plan which aimed to provide impoverished communities (Host/Afghan Refugees) access to clean water and sanitation solutions.
·Developing and regularly updated community mobilization information and project implementation records from targeted districts, ensuring accurate progress tracking and reporting to project lead and MEAL personnel.
·Acquired specialized knowledge and skills in PATS-Plus through a 5-day training program, enabling me to effectively train and support teams in WASH programming, community engagement, and project management.
·Successfully conducting SBC Sessions, special events activities distributions, workshops, Teacher’s trainings, play days and hygiene promotion sessions through PRA tools in community coordination with partners, Educational and Health supervisors and stakeholders.
·Maintained accurate records of program activities and data prepared progress reports, and contribute to the development of case studies, success stories, and other documentation for internal and external.
·Coordinating with external stakeholders, including government departments, NGOs, and private sector organizations.Coordinating with cross-functional teams, including civil engineering department and engineers' team, to support community infrastructure development and ensure alignment with project objectives.
Successfully managed projects for I AM KARACHI, focused on counter violent extremism, climate change and women’s empowerment supports in partnership with DAI, Oxfam, and USAID.
Demonstrated strong project management skills to effectively coordinate with various stakeholders, such as non-profit organizations, international development partners, and government authorities, to achieve project goals and objectives.
Conducted training sessions and workshops for community members and partners to promote knowledge sharing and capacity building, and mobilized/sensitized local communities towards program activities to ensure active participation and support.
Organized and successfully executed the Women Peace and Resilience Conference, Civic Responsibility Sessions, and Heritage Festival, in collaboration with community influencers, universities, and corporate partners.
Exhibited exceptional organizational skills in coordinating events with a wide range of stakeholders and demonstrated strong leadership skills in ensuring successful outcomes.
Utilized excellent communication and networking skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Effectively utilized interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain strong partnerships with government officials and stakeholders.
Coordinated with relevant departments to secure necessary NOCs. Demonstrated strong organizational skills in navigating the bureaucratic process and utilized effective communication skills to acquire the necessary approvals and permits for project activities.
Developed and implemented logistics plans for project activities, including transportation, accommodation, and event setup.
Successfully organized and managed a Conference on Interfaith Harmony with prominent religious leaders, promoting unity and understanding between different faith communities
Expertly coordinated and executed ground activities for a diversity tour and peace conference in collaboration with community influencers, fostering inclusivity and promoting cultural exchange.
Coordinated and facilitated community events, such as workshops, trainings, and festivals, to promote community engagement and social cohesion.
Conducted outreach and public awareness campaigns to raise awareness about important social issues and promote community involvement.
Thoroughly completed and compiled all necessary paperwork for documentation, ensuring efficient record-keeping and compliance with organizational standards and requirements.
Creatively recommended new program themes, materials, and resources to supplement, expand, or replace existing components, improving program effectiveness and impact.
Successfully organized and executed various sports events, including the RTP football leagues and tournaments, in partnership with community stakeholders and the District Football Association (DFA).
Arranged ground activities, training, and workshops focused on peacebuilding and child protection projects, leveraging sports as a tool for social development.
Developed Life Skills through sports tools and established the Youth Leaders Club (YLC) to promote leadership and teamwork among young people.
Managed play days with school management to encourage children to attend and participate in extracurricular activities.
Coordinated with school management, local clubs, and vendors to ensure seamless logistics, event day transport, and provision of necessary equipment.
Facilitated the development of junior leaders and provided training to teachers to sustain the work of the organization and promote continued success.