Management Project

Location:

Pakistan

Salary:

1000$

Posted:

June 27, 2016

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Resume:

PERSONAL STATEMENT

As development professional with an extensive experience of working with participatory development organizations, national and International development organizations and United Nations agencies. I have acquired advanced knowledge and set of skills of project and program planning, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. I have done masters in Economics from University of Peshawar and master in Botany from university of Malakand. I have also done post graduate diploma in Disaster Preparedness Planning & Management from university of Peshawar. I have received an extensive training on Project management, water sanitation and hygiene promotion, Gender, Disaster planning and Management, Emergency response and monitoring & evaluation from different organizations/institutions. I have had opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills to my work during my engagement with a diversity of development and humanitarian organizations. As M&E Professional and project coordinator, I have worked with Local Govt, UNICEF, Muslim Aid, FOCUS Pakistan and National NGOs. My expertise, technical and analytically skills include the application of planning, monitoring, management, coordination and evaluation techniques at project, program and policy level both in public and NGO sector. I have hands-on experience in Project Designing and Monitoring Project/Program Development and Management, Evaluation and Impact Assessment, Development of Logic Models and RBM, Qualitative and Qualitative Analysis, CBA, Risk Assessment, PRA, Budgeting and Resource Mobilization.

I have employed a number of analytical tools and frameworks for both field monitoring, result management, program and outcome evaluation. I have solid experience of qualitative and quantitative analysis with important cross-cutting themes such as environmental sustainability, gender equality and governance. I have also successfully implemented a number of analytical tools and conceptual framework related to monitoring and evaluation of development programs an emergency response. I have also led the team and process of conducting large scale hazards, vulnerability, capacities assessment survey in District Swat and KAP survey of Orakzai and Kurram Agency in FATA, Pakistan.

My teachers and employers have commended me for my high level of interpersonal skills and naturally engaging personality. My motivations include learning new things and the challenge of meeting key objectives. My current and previous managers can be contacted to provide more information about my ability to meet the needs of this job.

I understand that you will receive a large number of applications for this role. I do, however, believe that my motivation, commitment and pre-existing skills will allow me to fit into your work environment and immediately start supporting the needs of your organization.

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my application at an interview. I have enclosed a copy of my resume for your consideration. I can be contacted at all times on the details provided below.

Thanking you in advance for your time,

AZMAT SHAHI

Permanent Address:

Village Charun Owir

Tehsil Mastul, District Chitral

Residential Address:

House No.478, Street No.13, Sector F-7, Phase 6, Hayatabad Peshawar, Pakistan

Cell No. +92-334-*******, +92-344-*******

Personal Statement:

I am looking for a career in an Organization that provides ample opportunity for learning, growth and exposure in various areas of my professional development. However I have proven skills and experience in the areas of Disaster Management, Climate Change, Budgeting, Designing of Project proposals, evaluation, Capacity Building, Program development /implementation, finance and risk management. I have hand on experience in community based programming and community level preparedness, risk reduction and mitigation interventions. I have proven understanding of relief, recovery, and development projects in Pakistan.

Educational Qualification

2016 – Present

M.Phill in Disaster Management

University of Peshawar

2013 - 2014

Diploma in GIS (Geographic Information System)

University of Peshawar

July 2013

M.Sc Economics

University of Peshawar

January 2011

Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Planning & Management

University of Peshawar

September 2009

M.Sc Botany

Malakand University

Professional Experience (7 Years)

Project Coordinator -Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Focus Humanitarian Assistance Pakistan – Islamabad

Duration: February 2015 to Present

Key Responsibilities:

•Leading the implementation of capacity development of field staff, SART, DART, CERT and LSOs in understanding strengthening institutional and communities’ resilience (SICR) Project implementation

•Ensure the implementation of tools/guidance on resilience community and provide assistance in its advocacy to National level through existing networks/DRR Forums and developing new ones.

•Ensure the implementation of capacity building plans regarding for partners, partnering LSOs, communities and government relevant departments.

•Advocate to the policy makers as well as to related stakeholders to ensure the roles and responsibilities and proper standing position

•Develop network and alliance with NOs, GOs and International Community to synergize the resources.

•Represent Focus Humanitarian Assistance Pakistan in national level thematic forums.

•Ensure coordination with National, Provincial and Local Disaster Management Authorities and relevant Govt Department regarding implementation of strengthening institutional and communities’ resilience (SICR) Project.

•Provide regular program reporting through preparation of thematic, quarterly, and annual program reports for internal and external purpose.

•Support DRM, Communication, MER departments, in documenting all related project implementation and best practices

Team Leader -Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Muslim Aid - Jhang, Pakistan

Duration: December 2014 to February 2015

Key Responsibilities:

•Co-ordinate with District Coordinator for effective implementation of the CBDRM activities in the targeted areas.

•To work with the community for the roll-out of agreed project activities;

•To assist identifying CB-DRM activities e.g. Early Warning, Hazard Mapping, for community members,

• including local teachers, SMCs, and also engage children and youth in suitable engagement/participation sessions through meetings

• Facilitate the process of community mobilization and form Community Based Disaster Management Committees

•Supervise and Conduct Capacity building programs at the community level for CBDMCs and also build capacity on Hazard, Risk, Vulnerability and Capacity assessment (HRVCA);

• Facilitate and provide technical support to the Village Disaster Management Committees in conducting Hazard, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment and also develop report;

•To work with Community Based Disaster Management Committees to come up with Community Based Disaster Management Plans;

16. Ensure that CB-DRR is implemented effectively in a good quality standards and ensuring consistency of the work in accordance to the program goal and objectives;

• Assist District Coordinator in developing operational plans on weekly and monthly basis, reviewing activities periodically, to ensure that project expenditures are used within limits and guidelines approved by the Donor.

• Facilitate and organize field visits of various stakeholders at field sides for effective implementation and support to ensure sustainability;

•Develop, maintain and improve work coordination with local key partners (community, NGO,

• International bodies and DDM Authorities), to ensure the successful implementation of the project activities;

•Provide regular and follow up support to communities organizations on CB-DRM activities;

•Develop progress reports periodically to line manager, in order to ensure the provision of accurate and updated information;

•Write and submit the case studies/success stories.

•Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Project Coordinator -Disaster Risk Reduction

LASOONA Organization - Mingora, Pakistan

Duration: Mar 2014 to December 2014

Key Responsibilities:

•Overall management of CBDRM component

•Lead the team in community mobilization, disaster management committees formation, risk and vulnerability assessment, conducting awareness raising sessions, training to community and other stakeholders

•Coordinate weekly planning and review meeting at office level

•Ensure selection of the target communities as per selection criteria

•Carryout need assessment the target communities

•Identification and selection of DRR related infrastructures and other interventions in the target communities

•Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly planning and review jointly with Senior management

•Maintain liaise with Government line departments and other relevant stakeholders of the project

•Ensure entry, management and updates DRR data in MIS system

•Develop training modules, banners, posters and leaflets for project interventions

•Develop DMCs linkages with government line departments and facilitate in strengthening relationships

•Development and ensure maintenance and updates of filing system and record keeping

• Work closely with partners and local communities to do participatory need assessment, project design and implementation

•Oversee program financial and materials resources, in close coordination of program section, finance and logistic officers

•Preparation of regular update, narrative and financial reports

•Represent LASOONA in coordination meeting with different partners and government authorities

•Provide technical oversight to ensure quality and stander of program implementation

•Assist program officer in staff performance and strengthening the capacity of project staff through regular coordination meetings and staff appraisals

Program Manager WASH

IDEA Organization – Kurram Agency, Pakistan

Duration: Jul 2013 to Mar 2014

Key Responsibilities:

•Manage the implementation of the WASH project in two tehsil of Kurrum Agency

•Ensure that the agreed outputs and outcomes of the program are delivered according to the set standards and timelines

•Conduct regular support and monitoring visits to project activities in communities

•Engage and coordinate with the relevant Agency level government and community organizations for supporting the program implementation.

•Coordinate and liaise with stakeholders of the project in a participatory and effective manner

•Coordinate and support the development of an effective system of reporting and ensure that required progress reports are produced and shared with relevant staff

Support, manage and groom the reporting staff member/s

•Ensures all agreed administrative and financial procedures are followed and maintained by implementing partners to ensure program quality

•Ensure that all project staff has good understanding of social exclusion, discrimination and rights based approaches.

•Ensures that gender, social inclusion, WASH minimum standards and other relevant standards are mainstreamed in the project and the project is implemented in a consultative and participative way

•Guides partner staff on sharing strategies, procedures, successes and lesson learn

•Representing WASH with government agency and other inter-agency and NGO's network in the county as appropriate

Project Officer -Disaster Risk Reduction

IDEA- Swat - Peshawar, Pakistan

Duration: Apr 2012 to Jul 2013