Afifa J. Email & Phone Number

Pakistan

Pakistan

* Collaborated with the Country Director to design and develop annual reports showcasing the organization's multi-faceted projects and their impact.* Assisted in strategic planning and identifying partnership opportunities to advance the organization's mission.

Islāmābād, Pakistan

Worked as Project Officer with a a cross disability organization, Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP) which is committed to mainstreaming disability in development through empowering individuals and organizations of persons with disabilities as well as sensitizing society about rights-based approach. My role there is to implement one of the nationwide campaigns on addressing gender-based violence with women with disabilities through providing psychosocial support. The project is being implemented in partnership with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

Pakistan

* Conducted research for Cowater International's Women Empowerment and Political Participation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (WEPP-KP) project.* Analyzed and identified key opportunities for women's political involvement and empowerment in the region.

Islamabad, Pakistan

* Led the successful development and execution of the flagship project 'AmnQalaab-Peace Revolution,' securing multi-year funding from the U.S. Mission Pakistan and ensuring continuous project growth over five years.* Established and maintained strategic partnerships with 25+ public and private sector universities, 20 religious seminaries, and 15+ global subject experts, resulting in increased collaboration and meaningful impact across diverse sectors.* Managed the implementation of 80+ community action projects in regions from interior Sindh to Gilgit Baltistan, empowering local communities and fostering a culture of peace and inclusivity.* Created and launched the groundbreaking 'Salamti Fellowship Program' - Pakistan's premier residential peacebuilding and countering violent extremism fellowship, producing 300+ graduates actively making a difference in their communities.* Devised and executed a comprehensive social and media campaign, engaging a wide range of stakeholders, including 60+ CSOs, 100+ social leaders, celebrities, political figures, religious scholars, and academic institutions, maximizing the project's reach and impact.* Produced and hosted 25+ radio shows featuring subject specialists, exploring innovative avenues to promote peace, such as music, arts, education, and academia.* Earned the Innovative Social Media Campaign Award at the Alpha Pro Social Media Summit and the Peace Builder Award from the U.S. Pakistan Women Council, highlighting my unwavering commitment and success in driving impactful initiatives.

Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan

* Managed program development and coordination for an initiative focused on countering violent extremism, building peace narratives, and promoting peace education.* Engaged with academia, youth, think tanks, and other stakeholders to design and implement strategies for peace development in Pakistan.

Islamabad

* Served as senior coordinator for an entrepreneurial capacity enhancement program targeting women in educational institutions and religious seminaries in Pakistan.* Organized the first Women Entrepreneurship Summit (WES15) and facilitated policy dialogues to expand women's entrepreneurial opportunities.* Successfully conducted an inter-parliamentary dialogue session between the presidents of 11 registered women chambers of commerce & industry.* Collaborated with established Pakistani women entrepreneurs, managed the 'Women Can Do' website and social media, and ran entrepreneurship advocacy through radio programming and media forums.

Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

- Built a case for developing a Cyber Cell of Social Media Operations for image management and amplification of the ISPR’s messaging.- Became part of the core team to build and launch operations, including curating a team of digital media activists- Managed all digital properties of the ISPR, focusing on image management and content production to promote peace.

Master Of Science (Ms), Project Management

Bcms Communication And Media Studies, Electronic Media, A

Activities and Societies: Fatima Jinnah's Media Society.