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I had been employed in the Development Sector (Non-governmental Organizations) since 2003 in various capacities ranging from Coordinator to Program/Project Manager. Also, I have more than twenty years of experience in the Relief/Rehabilitation and Development projects including establish multi-national stakeholder partnerships along with UN agencies, Civil Society Organizations, community based organizations & corporate sectors, livelihood development (micro, small & medium enterprises and development of value chains), Disaster Risk Reduction (strengthening GN/DS/District level disaster management structure & system, early warning, mitigation and advocacy, etc… ) programs.
Following are some of the key achievements during my tenure.
a. Program Management & Strategy Development
I have strong background in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Nearly 14 years of experience in project management and a strong team player.
I was in-charge to supervise, monitor, and evaluate all aspects of requirement and obligations of the donor agencies including financial management and programmatic compliances through concept note and application review, meetings with sub grantees, site visits, and review of program reports. Further I was responsible for designing & implementation of projects and developing response strategies, reviewing and analyzing program progress reports, annual detailed implementation plans & financial forecast plans.
b. Program Monitoring, Accountability & Learning
Proper monitoring systems were established & developed for measuring project progress & impact at strategic level & ensured that accomplishment of the assigned tasks by the planned time line & fulfil compliance with all regulations, policies & procedures of the donor agency. Organized & conducted progress review & reflection meetings with key stakeholders, partners and donor agencies on regular basis and learnings, challenges & good practices were mutually shared in a transparent manner. Effective community compliance mechanism was developed in collaboration with duty bearers and other key stakeholders to ensure good governance practices exist within targeted community.
c. Program Coordination, collaboration and managing partners
Developed strong relationship and collaboration with the donor agencies and ensured the timely submission of semi & annual reports and baseline and end line survey according to the timeline of the donor agency. Properly managed & maintained regular contact with key stakeholders. Effectively liaised, collaborated & developed partnership with relevant line Ministries of both Central & Provincial level, respective Technical Authorities, District & Divisional Secretariats, Local Governments, UN agencies, INGOs, and NGOs, to ensure ownership and sustainability.
Further I have vast experience in working with Civil Society Organizations (CSOo) & Community Based Organizations (CBOo) and other Public Private Partners (PPP) for ensuring project deliverables are followed in accordance with regulations of the donor agency. Efficient & effective coordination mechanisms (steering committees) along with active partners were established for setting annual targets, planning & management of resources, monitoring of delivery/expenditure and review & revising of implementation strategies.
d. Staff management, coaching & capacity building
Extended overall supervision to manage the project team and responsible for building capacity of staff which were identified through annual performance appraisals. Provided overall leadership, strategic guidance, management, coordination, ensuring adherence to overall technical and programmatic quality in implementation, compliance with donor rules and regulations.
I have participated in many training programs such as Local partnering, Advocacy (CVI & RTI), Disaster Resilience Leadership and I have completed both level 1 & 2 courses on Project Management Development for Professionals. Also, I’m able to conduct training and workshop on project management, partnering and networking, advocacy and Disaster Risk Management as well.
I assure that I will give my fullest cooperation in order to achieve your organizational vision while I learn and develop my skills and capacities to meet the necessities.