M E Assistant Manager

Curriculum Vitae

Hussain Bux

Email: ****************@*****.***, Mobile: +923*********

Present Address: House No. 1459, Bazarta Line, D – Area, Karachi, Pakistan Permanent Address: P.O Karam Khan Nizamani, Hala New, Matiari SUMMARY:

Hussain is a highly experienced and seasoned professional in the fields of Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, Accountability, and Research, as well as Program Planning and Management. With a track record of over a decade, Hussain has excelled in the Humanitarian, Development, and Public sectors. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Consultant Monitoring and Evaluation, Integrated Research Solutions (IRS) Global, (01st Dec – 2023 to 31st May 2024), Third Party Validation and Evaluation of BBSYDP Project Core Responsibilities:

Specializing in Monitoring and Evaluation for skill development initiatives under BBSHRRDB, responsibilities include crafting and executing comprehensive frameworks for assessing program effectiveness, overseeing validation processes, and conducting impactful project evaluations.

Collaborating with external stakeholders to verify program outcomes, ensuring they meet quality standards and reliability criteria, while also designing efficient data collection tools and surveys to capture essential performance indicators and outcomes.

Utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques to derive actionable insights and recommendations aimed at enhancing program efficacy, ultimately driving continuous improvement in skill development initiatives. Consultant Risk Governance Support for Technical Assistance to Government of Pakistan (GoP), UNDP, (15th April, 2023 to 15th November 2023), Project Funded by FCDO Core Responsibilities:

Engage with key stakeholders from PDMA, Planning, and Finance Departments to assess governance risks and identify key issues. Facilitate the creation of a Central Committee within the Sindh Government for cross-sectoral collaboration, addressing structural challenges and formulating risk management strategies.

Define disaster management frameworks across provincial, district, and local levels, setting clear roles, targets, and accountability measures. Ensure disaster preparedness by integrating mitigation into risk reduction efforts.

Monitor post-disaster activities to guarantee effective relief, recovery, and community participation in decision-making. Promote policy coherence across sectors for robust disaster risk management.

Project Officer – Infrastructure, (PPS – 8/BS – 18), Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, (17 Jan 2022 to Present) Core Responsibilities:

Under Project Director and Manager Oversight, facilitated seamless project planning, coordination, and implementation in Sindh & Balochistan regions, fostering effective partnerships with various stakeholders to meet project objectives.

Provided support to achieve project targets by assisting in routine tasks, collaborating on policy documents and contracts, and conducting milestone reviews with higher management.

Conducted monitoring visits to project sites in Sindh & Balochistan, ensuring alignment with goals and providing necessary support for successful execution. Project Manager, Global Neighborhood for Media Innovation (GNMI); (06 Sep 2021 to 30 Nov 2021) Core Responsibilities:

Manage comprehensive project activities from strategic planning and smooth implementation to stakeholder coordination and donor engagement, ensuring effective oversight and timely reporting for project milestones and activities.

Oversee the development and review of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials and training manuals, including consultant/trainer hiring and training facilitation, to enhance project outcomes and meet donor requirements. Program Assistant Manager, Small & Medium Enterprise Development Authority (SMEDA); Government of Pakistan, (01 Nov 2019 to 05 Sep 2021) Core Responsibilities:

Based in Karachi, Sindh Province, as a member of the Pakistan country team, my role involved close collaboration in program coordination, stakeholder engagement, planning, budgeting, execution, monitoring, evaluation, research, and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities included managing small grants, coordinating with Small and Medium Entrepreneurs, engaging subject experts, and directly participating in quasi-experimental studies while ensuring data quality assurance.

Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst, Population Welfare Department, Government of Sindh, Karachi, Pakistan, (Mar – 2017, Oct – 2019)

Core Responsibilities:

Led M&E framework implementation across Sindh Province, overseeing RCT on Sayana Press, collaborating with partners, UN Agencies, INGOs, and the Sindh Health Department to deliver training, develop resources, and submit reports.

Supported provincial staff in utilizing online systems and resources, participated in provincial meetings, and conducted project reviews as required by Senior Management Teams, serving as the key liaison for the province.

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, Jhpiego International, Kashmore, Sindh, Pakistan, (Dec – 2016, Mar

– 2017)

Core Responsibilities:

Collaborated with Health Department and Partners on MEL management, utilizing project and DHIS data for strategic planning, and coordinating activities for routine immunization with community participation.

Monitored EPI coverage, dropout rates, and report completeness, ensuring timely action and coordination with partners to enhance program effectiveness. Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum – PFF, (Nov – 2015, Nov – 2016) Core Responsibilities:

Designed M&E Plan, assessment tools, pre-post KAP assessments, DIP, and monthly activity plans, offering technical support in monitoring and data management within targeted districts.

Enhanced monitoring systems, ensuring improved project report quality and providing technical assistance for data management.

Social Organizer, PPHI – SINDH, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan, (Sep – 2013, Oct – 2015) Core Responsibilities:

Organized meetings with male and female medical officers to uphold service quality, monitored medicine storerooms, EPI centers, and vaccine stages, ensuring staff punctuality at health facilities.

Established partnerships with government health officials, conducted stakeholder meetings with the Department of Health, WHO, and participated in EPI meetings organized by District Health Departments and WHO.

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

Selected and working as a Country Coordinator (volunteer) at Green Climate Initiative to Combating Climate Change across the country (31st October 2023 to present).

Selected as a Champions of Reforms (COR) member with Planning Commission of Pakistan, Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives (January 2023 to Present)

Awarded Letter of Appreciation from Global EvalYouth Network to participate in Global Mentoring Program for Young and Emerging Evaluators (YEEs)

Nominated as an Associate Member of the University of Cambridge in “The Centre for the Study of Global Human

Movement”https://www.humanmovement.cam.ac.uk/directory/hussain-bux-korejo EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION:

2005 – 2008 University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan Bachelor’s degree (Four Years) in Computer Science, (2.95 CGPA) 2002 – 2004 BISE Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan

Intermediate – Commerce, (B Grade)

CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), (UNDP), (07 March, 2023) 2. BSAFE, (UNDSS - UN Volunteers), (06 March, 2023) 3. Project Writing and Innovation Approach, (Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Centre), (15 February, 2023)

4. Humanitarian Cross-Cutting Themes and Future Directions Course, (Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation), (30 December, 2022)

5. Security Risk Management Essentials - (Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation), (22 December, 2022)

6. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning in Emergencies - (online, Humanitarian Leadership Academy), (11 February 2021)

7. MEAL DPro - Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning - (online Humanitarian Leadership Academy), (10 February 2021)

8. Project Management, (Online ELC eLearning Collage), (17 January 2021) 9. Population Health and Environment (Online Global Health eLearning Center), (30 May 2018) 10. Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Fundamentals, (Online Global Health eLearning Center), (16 November 2017)

LANGUAGES & IT SKILLS:

English & Urdu Fluent in all aspects, Sindhi – Native Computer Proficient in Microsoft Office, SQL, SPSS, MS Access, Tableau, Power BI, EPI- Info, Outlook, DHIS, cLMIS, Zoom, Click Up, Google Meet, and Teams PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

1. Mr. Sabir Hussain, MEAL Advisor - MSF, Netherlands ***********@*****.***, Mobile: +92-336-*******

2. Mr. Asif Ali Khaskheli, MEAL Coordinator, Save the Children **************@*****.***, Mobile: +92-300-*******

3. Mr. Mazhar Ali, Consultant Risk Governance Support - UNDP *************@*****.***, Mobile: +92-334-*******

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