Asma Gardezi

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Sr. Manager Monitoring and Reporting @ Community Service Program (CSP)
Islamabad, PK
Asma Gardezi's Location
Islāmābād, Pakistan, Pakistan
About Asma Gardezi

Professional SummaryI have worked with INGOs, UN agencies, and other partners in the field of Education (Primary Education, Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Adult Literacy), health, DRR, and Livelihood sector. I have over 13 years of experience in social mobilization, Community Development, Training, Monitoring and Evaluation, Project planning, Proposal writing, Research and office management. I have managed several projects, funded by various national and international agencies, i.e. National Rural Support Program (NRSP), Usaid, Plan International, Unicef, UNESCO, and World Bank etc. I have extensively traveled to manage my work and provide Technical support and hands-on training to my teams, staff of organizations & government, Teachers, Community activists, SMCs & office bearers. I have also been involved in effective coordination with CBOs, Partners, Donors, and government line Departments working in the field of development.I arranged different Consultative workshops, advocacy campaigns, meetings, Coordination meetings, progress review meetings different intervals of time. I have managed over 120 staff members, carrying out different projects.

Asma Gardezi's Current Company Details
Community Service Program (CSP)

Community Service Program (Csp)

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Sr. Manager Monitoring and Reporting
Islamabad, PK
Website:
csppk.org
Employees:
8
Asma Gardezi Work Experience Details
  • Community Service Program (Csp)
    Sr. Manager Monitoring And Reporting
    Community Service Program (Csp)
    Islamabad, Pk
  • Community Services Program
    Sr. Manager Monitoring And Reporting
    Community Services Program Jun 2024 - Present
    Islāmābād, Pakistan
     Daily program management throughout the program life cycle Defining the program governance (controls) Planning the overall program and monitoring the progress Managing the program’s budget Managing risks and issues and taking corrective measurements Coordinating the projects and their interdependencies Managing and utilizing resources across projects Managing stakeholders’ communication Aligning the deliverables (outputs) to the program’s “outcome” with the aid of the business change manager Managing the main program documentations such as the program initiation document Grants, Proposals, and Reports writings for Donor Agencies Special focus on Monitoring and Evaluation along with reports preparations Initiating and maintaining relationships with Donor Agencies as well as Govt. agencies (local & federal) Meeting deadlines for reports/grants/proposal submission Initiating and proposing grant opportunities project/program site visits for M&E and other reports purposes Attend/holding meetings, conferences, and events on ICT level Arrange events on behalf of the organization and participation in relevant events, trainings, and seminars Prepare organizational policies, manuals and documents deal with registration authorities and departments & relevant ministries  Support the project teams where needed Liaison and coordination with organizations with the same thematic focus Any other task assigned by the supervisor
  • Shahid Afridi Foundation
    Manager Program & M&E
    Shahid Afridi Foundation Oct 2019 - Jun 2024
    Pakistan
    • Responsible for Grants, Proposals, and Reports writings for Donor Agencies.• Special focus on Monitoring and Evaluation along with reports preparations• Initiating and maintaining relationships with Donor Agencies as well as Govt. agencies (local & federal)• Meeting deadlines for reports/grants/proposal submission• Initiating and proposing grant opportunities• Responsible for project/program site visits for M&E and other reports purposes• Responsible to Attend/holding meetings, conferences, and events on ICT level• Arrange events on behalf of the organization and participation in relevant events, trainings, and seminars• Prepare organizational policies, manuals and documents• Responsible to deal with registration authorities and departments & relevant ministries • Support the project teams where needed• Liaison and coordination with organizations with the same thematic focus • Any other task assigned by the supervisor
  • Taaleem Foundation - Unesco
    Manager Reporting And Acommunication
    Taaleem Foundation - Unesco Apr 2019 - Oct 2019
    Islamabad
    Manager Reporting and Communication in Taaleem Foundation A leading organization working in education sector.
  • World Learning
    Monitoring And Evaluation Officer
    World Learning Jun 2018 - Apr 2019
    Muzaffarabad
    Played a role as MNE officer in Pakistan Reading Project.
  • Skyians Welfare Organization
    Project Coordinator
    Skyians Welfare Organization Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
    Abbottabad Kpk
    • Dealing as a focal person of project• Correspondence with USAID/AURAT foundation and national coordinator• Reporting for project• Participation is donors meetings• Proposal writing• Coordination with District Bar Association Abbottabad • Meetings with Stakeholders regarding project implementation• Supervision of project staff
  • Community Services Program (Csp)
    Program Manager
    Community Services Program (Csp) Sep 2015 - May 2016
    Islamabad Pakistan
    Major Responsibilities: Planning, Development and Management:• Oversee education programs and child development interventions to ensure quality in designing, implementation, scheduling, tracking, and coordination. • Design sectorial strategies for education and child development department of CSP in Pakistan in line with international guidelines and priorities. • Development of concept notes and proposals for initiation of new interventions focused on promotion of literacy and learning outcomes adopting formal / non-formal methodologies and advocacy involving all relevant stakeholders. • Providing realistic inputs in formulating organizational strategic plans, feedback on other departmental and sectoral policy & procedures and manuals. • Supervise development of detailed implementation plans for each program /project under supervision and ensure compliance accordingly. • Provide guidance or inputs to rectify the activities diverting from program/projects objectives and seek advice from line manager. • Reporting of projects/monthly/ quarterly/ annual progress reports and PCRs • Event handling, donor visits facilitation • Supervise the staff/ Performance appraisal • Field monitoring to ensure quality work
  • Community Services Program (Csp)
    Project Officer
    Community Services Program (Csp) May 2015 - Sep 2015
    Islamabad & Punjab
    Program implementation• Provide guidance and support to the project partner and its staff members in assessing the context and needs; in planning and implementing activities; and in monitoring and reporting • Contribute to the development of relations with counterparts (civil society network, • Development of the Project implementation plans as per requirement in consultation with concerned stakeholders and acceleration of the processes to ensure their implementation as planned. • Correspondence with donor (USAID) focal person and facilitation during field monitoring • Documentation and reporting of the project/case studies as per requirement with the facilitation of the staff/partners/stakeholders • Supporting local NGO/CBO/ Partner’s in preparing a comprehensive and coordinated implementation plan and methodology. o Strategy and program development• Participate in the team discussions for the development of CSP strategy for the wider region • Share within the team the lessons and knowledge of thematic approaches, particularly experience on civil society strengthening for people centered security provision
  • Community Services Program (Csp)
    Program Officer
    Community Services Program (Csp) Jan 2014 - Mar 2015
    Islamabad/ Punjab
    Key Responsibilities:• Developing effective links within deserving communities for monitoring and evaluation purposes • Identification of orphans with the help of local volunteers and activists • Assessment of most deserving orphans from identified families for sponsorship • Monitoring orphans’ housing, education, health (hygiene, sanitation, and nutrition), and their family’s financial status by visiting at their homes and schools • Arrangements of in-kind disbursement to orphans keeping in view of their specific needs • Arrangement of regular in cash distribution to orphans on quarterly basis • Coordination HQ team and provision of annual progress reports of sponsored orphan(s) • Responding to day-to-day queries from individual donors about their sponsored orphans through HQ based colleagues • Preparation and submission of memos and reports to various sections of field office and Country Office e.g. HR, administration, logistics, and finance • Preparing beneficiaries case studies
  • Himalayan Rural Support Program
    Project Officer
    Himalayan Rural Support Program Apr 2013 - Dec 2013
    Haveli Kahutta Ajk
    • Responsible for overall project leadership • Develop procedures to conduct needs assessment activities to ensure that the design and delivery of training activities are based on the needs of target beneficiaries, are well received, culturally appropriate, and on target to meet project deliverable for volunteer training's • Plan and Implement activities to improve community work capacity of selected volunteers. • Arrange the training of the volunteers to identify and enroll out of School children • Facilitate designing and planning of specialized training activities for community survey and identification of out of school children • Team Leading, Field planning and supervision • Identification of 300 Volunteers • Arranging and Managing 10 Training's for 300 Volunteers • Day-to-day management of project activities, inputs, timelines, risks and cost. • Mitigate issues/risks in a timely manner and ensures optimal utilization of operational and financial resources • Work closely with project staff to ensure compliance with budget, work procedures and quality standards • Develop monitoring systems & tools for tracking project deliverable s and means of verification • Implement, communicate and manage project interventions to achieve project outcomes • Supervise project related monitoring and evaluation activities. • Provide monitoring updates and reporting of project progress to all the stakeholders including the Executive Director and donor • Manage internal and external communications related to project • Track expenditures and provide monthly financial reports
  • Community Services Program (Csp)
    Project Officer
    Community Services Program (Csp) Jun 2012 - Dec 2012
    Islamabad Pakistan
    • Project Implementation Plans development • Coordination and lobbying with public and private institutions for environment conservation and solid waste management • Social mobilization Strategy development and implementation by ensuring the inclusion of PRA tools, defining Social Mobilization Process, CVA approach and Participatory development approaches. • Team Leading for carrying out Project activities • Formation and trainings of community based organizations • Preparation of information, communication and education material on environment for community awareness • Developing linkages with schools and formation of student and teachers environment councils • Preparation of Water, Environment and Sanitation operational Guidelines for staff members and deliverance information session to community groups, school children and CBOs using SLTS, CLTS PHAST CHAST and CTC. • Design and conduct of KAP surveys • Preparation of scheduled and occasional technical and financial monthly reports • Project promotion and branding through a proper visibility plan • Gap analysis of the project and development of project proposals • Project Reporting including Monthly reports, Interim report and completion report.
  • Islamic Relief Worldwide
    Clts Expert
    Islamic Relief Worldwide Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
    Bagh/ Haveli Ajk
    Major responsibilities• Hiring and training (ToT) of community resource persons. • All Schools and population triggered by effective triggering techniques. With the objective to take them that villages are Open Defecation Free. • Village sanitation committees were formed for as representation of communities for successful implementation of the project and for its sustainability. • 12 entrepreneurs were trained. • TOT on IEC material for creating awareness through the IEC material and distribution of IEC material. 18 participants were well trained for Use of IEC material. • 18 demo latrines were constructed for creating the concept of low cost pour flash latrine. • Hygiene sessions with men and women for the realization of the importance of health and hygiene. • Establishment of sanitation mart one on district level with the financial support and with the objective to provide sanitation material on low cost then other shops. • Identification of vulnerable person for demo latrine activity • Furnished case studies on different activities • Formation of District coordination committee. o During this job I have formed a district coordination committee for the involvement of government departments, including health department, education department, PHED, Local govt and social welfare.o Certification of ODF verified villages of 6 UC S three at district Haveli and three at District Bagh.
  • Islamic Relief Worldwide
    Master Trainer
    Islamic Relief Worldwide Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
    Haveli Ajk
    • Project orientation workshop before the intervention of project on community level. Stakeholders, NGO, s, community activists and other peoples from different departments. 115 participants were oriented through this workshop. • Hiring and training (ToT) of community resource persons. • All Schools and population triggered by affected triggering techniques. • Village sanitation committees were formed for the representation of communities to get a successful implementation of the project and for its sustainability. • TOT of govt officials for developing working strategy with govt departments. 54 govt officials were trained. • 22 masons trained for low cost pour flush latrine techniques at community level by using local material. • 12 entrepreneurs were trained. • TOT on IEC material for creating awareness through the IEC material and distribution of material. 18 participants were well trained for Use of IEC material. • 18 demo latrines were constructed for creating the concept of low cost pour flash latrine. • Hygiene sessions with men and women for realizing the importance of health and hygiene. • Establishment of sanitation mart one on district level with the support of 50,000 and two on local level 15000 as support. The objective of this activity as to provide sanitation material at low cost then other shops. Formation of District coordination committee:o During this job I have formed a district coordination committee for the involvement of government departments including health department, education department, PHED, Local govt and social welfare. Objective of DCC formation was to share progress with all departments.o Certification of ODF verified villages of 6 UC S three at district Haveli and three at district Bagh.
  • Hamaliyan Rural Support Program
    Community Development Officer
    Hamaliyan Rural Support Program Jan 2011 - Jul 2011
    Haveli Kahutta Ajk
    Major responsibilities• CO formation • Project introduction • Strengthening the COs • Monthly meetings with COs • Identification of vulnerable and needy women and men for different trainings through CO platform (Kitchen gardening, poultry management, livestock extension workers, fruit processing, apiculture) • Arrangements for trainings. • Distribution of fruit plants in target area for establishment of fruit orchards • Distribution of water shed plants for reforestation • Vegetable seed distribution • Plants distribution • Tool kits distribution • Water tanks distribution • Distribution of hygiene kits • Help the engineer through involvement of CO for Water pond, Source water protection, low cost demo latrine and rain water harvesting through CGI roofing activities. • Celebration of global days (hand washing day, world women day, world environmental day, world water day, world forestry day etc.) • Hygiene & Sanitation related survey of target villages. • Training of teachers on SLTS approach. • Identifications of Barefooted consultants. • Dissemination of key Hygiene messages among the students. • Use of and distribution of IEC material
  • Kashmir Charitable Trust (Kct)
    Master Trainer
    Kashmir Charitable Trust (Kct) May 2010 - Dec 2010
    Muzaffarabad Ajk
    Major Responsibilities Import the hygiene Session with target community. • Organize community for distribution of relief goods. • Develop liaison of community with NGOs. • Develop liaison of the community with other organization. • Hold meeting with line department NGOs and identifying their training needs. • Create awareness among the community members for quality education and about health and hygiene • Conduct case and impact studies for intervention in the area.

Asma Gardezi Skills

Physiology Exercise Physiology Swimming Microsoft Office Sports Coaching Ngos Training Team Management Management Proposal Writing Leadership Community Development Budgets Capacity Building

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What company does Asma Gardezi work for?

Asma Gardezi works for Community Service Program (Csp)

What is Asma Gardezi's role at the current company?

Asma Gardezi's current role is Sr. Manager Monitoring and Reporting.

What schools did Asma Gardezi attend?

Asma Gardezi attended University Of The Punjab, Lahore, Allama Iqbal Open University, Allama Iqbal Open University, Isra University, Allama Iqbal Open University, University Of Azad Jammu And Kashmir, Govt Girls High School Bagh Azadkashmir, University Of The Punjab, University Of The Punjab.

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Asma Gardezi has interest in Education.

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Asma Gardezi has skills like Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Swimming, Microsoft Office, Sports Coaching, Ngos, Training, Team Management, Management, Proposal Writing, Leadership, Community Development.

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