• Evaluated UN Maternal and Child Stunting Reduction Program in Sindh province implemented by seven consortium partners, funded by USAID through UNICEF (20 million USD). The evaluation has been rated highly satisfactory (exceeded 92% scoring). The rating has been granted by UNICEF Global Evaluation Reports Oversight System (GEROS) that states, “Evaluation exceeds UNICEF/UNEG standards for evaluation reports and decision makers may use the evaluation with a high degree of confidence”. The… Show more • Evaluated UN Maternal and Child Stunting Reduction Program in Sindh province implemented by seven consortium partners, funded by USAID through UNICEF (20 million USD). The evaluation has been rated highly satisfactory (exceeded 92% scoring). The rating has been granted by UNICEF Global Evaluation Reports Oversight System (GEROS) that states, “Evaluation exceeds UNICEF/UNEG standards for evaluation reports and decision makers may use the evaluation with a high degree of confidence”. The evaluation rating and report can be accessed online on the Evaluation reports | UNICEF Evaluation in UNICEF. • Conducted end-line evaluation of Delivering Cash Assistance to Highly Vulnerable Populations in Pakistan (DCAP), implemented by the IRC and funded by FCDO• Led development of Life of Project Plan for USIAD supported Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) project for IRC as a Lead Consultant• Developed successfully Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) project proposal for IRC, 20 million USD Project, USAID• Developed Adolescent’s Friendly Healthcare and Sexual Reproductive Health Strategy (Be the Voice) for IRC• Supported SUBAI project (strengthening provincial assemblies’ role in improving legislation and oversight of implementing SDGs) in implementation of MEL approaches and activities Show less

The role entailed to develop and execute research, monitoring, learning and evaluation framework to guide Public Service Delivery (PSSD) project through evidence-led programming. The project was part of FCDO initiative of Delivering Accelerated Family Planning Services in Pakistan, more than 90 million GBP. The key responsibilities included:• Provided technical back stocking on system development covering aspects of Quality Assurance, M&E, Learning/Knowledge Management, Strategic Planning… Show more The role entailed to develop and execute research, monitoring, learning and evaluation framework to guide Public Service Delivery (PSSD) project through evidence-led programming. The project was part of FCDO initiative of Delivering Accelerated Family Planning Services in Pakistan, more than 90 million GBP. The key responsibilities included:• Provided technical back stocking on system development covering aspects of Quality Assurance, M&E, Learning/Knowledge Management, Strategic Planning, and Extending TA to provincial governments and representation• Led the processes of collating evidence through research, M&E, testing the logic of program theory of change, and learning from implementation by employing effective and integrated approaches in identifying, capturing, evaluating, retrieving and sharing information assets• Ensured effective dissemination of lessons learned as part of critical reflection of the program to further inform and guide program design and action planning• Developed staff/partners capacity on M&E and knowledge management approaches including data management, quality assurance procedures, and data flow and feedback mechanisms Show less

Empowerment, Voice, Accountability for Better Health and Nutrition (EVA-BHN) was a five years’ project (around 20 million Pounds), focusing on improving health governance through constructive interactions between citizens and state institutions, ultimately leading to influence government priorities, directions and policies for improved health and nutrition service delivery. The dual role entailed:• Provided technical leadership and back stocking in design, implementation and oversight of… Show more Empowerment, Voice, Accountability for Better Health and Nutrition (EVA-BHN) was a five years’ project (around 20 million Pounds), focusing on improving health governance through constructive interactions between citizens and state institutions, ultimately leading to influence government priorities, directions and policies for improved health and nutrition service delivery. The dual role entailed:• Provided technical leadership and back stocking in design, implementation and oversight of the project activities including grant management, LoE management, partnership management and reports/proposal write-up• Led the program team in garnering health policy reforms, citizen-centric social services, social accountability, active citizenry, governance and civic engagements. • Led the team in: a) undertaking political economy analysis (PEAs) and power change analysis (PCAs), b) conducting pre-election advocacy campaign for garnering political comments for basic social services and social/health rights in the manifestoes of key political parties, c) institutionalizing community-based monitoring (CBM) through evidence-based advocacy and civic engagements, d) working together with health caucuses members on citizen-centric social services, e) capacitating health caucus’s members in galvanizing citizen-centric policies and practices such as notification of breastfeeding rules and tabling resolutions for disability/age friendly services and protection of transgender rights, • Led the processes of collating evidence through research, M&E, testing the logic of program theory of change, and learning from implementation by employing effective and integrated approaches in identifying, capturing, evaluating, retrieving and sharing information assets Show less

• Led the conceptualization, oversight and coordination of policies and programmes to implement SCUK’s mandate on 53 million GBP health and nutrition grants spanning seven countries in East Africa. These programme were being implemented by SCI in collaboration with civil society organizations, Government Ministries and agencies, the private sector and research organizations (GSK, MAP etc)• Provided technical and advisory support to all SCUK health and nutrition programmes in East Africa… Show more • Led the conceptualization, oversight and coordination of policies and programmes to implement SCUK’s mandate on 53 million GBP health and nutrition grants spanning seven countries in East Africa. These programme were being implemented by SCI in collaboration with civil society organizations, Government Ministries and agencies, the private sector and research organizations (GSK, MAP etc)• Provided technical and advisory support to all SCUK health and nutrition programmes in East Africa through: developing country strategies in alignment with SC vision 2030, developing programmes, country annual operational plans (CAOPs), signing off technically proposals and reports, designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks including indicators, and follow through the process of result-based monitoring of geographically dispersed programme and professionals to deliver measurable results• Played a key role in promoting strategic alliances to achieve impact at scale through collaborative programming as part of sector-wide approaches within and outside SC, effective civil society engagements and public/private partnership Show less

In addition to the Grants Manager and Quality Assurance role, I worked as Acting Program Director throughout my deployment. The key responsibility included:• Program planning, management and donor engagement: led systems and quality assurance mechanism for quality programme design and implementation. Extended support to nine field offices and contributed in evidence-based program advocacy, donor mapping (including institutional and corporates), accountability framework, overseeing… Show more In addition to the Grants Manager and Quality Assurance role, I worked as Acting Program Director throughout my deployment. The key responsibility included:• Program planning, management and donor engagement: led systems and quality assurance mechanism for quality programme design and implementation. Extended support to nine field offices and contributed in evidence-based program advocacy, donor mapping (including institutional and corporates), accountability framework, overseeing compliance details and M&E apart from lead in grant management for NRC priority thematic areas of sector-wide programs • M&E/Creating the evidence and policy influencing: Leading the development of a result and evidence framework by institutionalizing information management system to: 1) ensure accurate, timely and quality project implementation, and reporting activities 2) gather best practices based on evidences to be replicated within the portfolio and/or the organisation 3) use the collated/interpreted data for the development of new projects, advocacy and/or influencing initiatives Show less

The scope of work entails mainstreaming of global NRC’s M&E aspirations across all management disciplines by developing M&E frameworks that cover country office and programme level M&E operations, as a mean of system management for ensuring efficiency and accountability at all phases of project cycle and mapping/measuring theory of change, through:• Reviewing of existing M&E processes/structure against the established standards of NRC global M&E policies/guidelines and as well best M&E… Show more The scope of work entails mainstreaming of global NRC’s M&E aspirations across all management disciplines by developing M&E frameworks that cover country office and programme level M&E operations, as a mean of system management for ensuring efficiency and accountability at all phases of project cycle and mapping/measuring theory of change, through:• Reviewing of existing M&E processes/structure against the established standards of NRC global M&E policies/guidelines and as well best M&E practices of the networking agencies• Adapting/designing state-of-the-art M&E mechanism covering routine programme & population-based data collection and analysis frameworks for five core programme areas (Shelter, WASH, Food Security, Legal Assistance and Education) • Introducing standardized, user-friendly, field-oriented and action-led approaches to information which supports knowledge management and informed decision making Show less

Lead Consultant for Developing a Large Scale and Multiyear Developmental Programme for Islamic Relief Pakistan: In Jan/Feb 2013, designed and developed successfully a large scale health system development proposal for Islamic Relief with an overall grant value of more than 10 million USD, based on new financial mechanism of contracting out. In addition to design technically programme, the role also entailed developing implementation strategy including budgeting, costing and human… Show more Lead Consultant for Developing a Large Scale and Multiyear Developmental Programme for Islamic Relief Pakistan: In Jan/Feb 2013, designed and developed successfully a large scale health system development proposal for Islamic Relief with an overall grant value of more than 10 million USD, based on new financial mechanism of contracting out. In addition to design technically programme, the role also entailed developing implementation strategy including budgeting, costing and human resource/logistical planning in line with contractual grant arrangement of World Bank, Multi Donor Trust and Government of Pakistan. In the bidding process, the proposal has secured the highest score and currently IR is negotiating the contract. Show less

Principal Author/Lead Consultant for Conducting Qualitative Knowledge-Attitude-Practice (KAP) and Barriers Analysis Study for Establishing Programme Baseline and M&E Framework: Conducted the formative research for Merlin-Yemen’s Health and Nutrition Program in November/December 2012. The study was focusing on assessing KAP and barriers analysis at the community and health system levels to identify key determinants in accessing maternal, new-born and child health/nutrition services… Show more Principal Author/Lead Consultant for Conducting Qualitative Knowledge-Attitude-Practice (KAP) and Barriers Analysis Study for Establishing Programme Baseline and M&E Framework: Conducted the formative research for Merlin-Yemen’s Health and Nutrition Program in November/December 2012. The study was focusing on assessing KAP and barriers analysis at the community and health system levels to identify key determinants in accessing maternal, new-born and child health/nutrition services. Based on the study findings, I developed a programme response, Social and Behaviour Communication (SBC) Strategy and M&E framework for Merlin program in Yemen Show less

Co-team Lead/Consultant, End Line Sanitation Programme Evaluation: In October/November 2012 conducted the end line programme evaluation by employing qualitative and quantitative methods, aiming to ascertain intended programme’s outcomes against the stipulated criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability (DAC/OECD). The programme was a multi-year initiative, based on Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach. The program was implemented in 17 flood… Show more Co-team Lead/Consultant, End Line Sanitation Programme Evaluation: In October/November 2012 conducted the end line programme evaluation by employing qualitative and quantitative methods, aiming to ascertain intended programme’s outcomes against the stipulated criteria of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability (DAC/OECD). The programme was a multi-year initiative, based on Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach. The program was implemented in 17 flood affected districts in Pakistan by consortium partners led by PLAN International, WaterAid and funded by UNICEF. Show less

• Headed a multifaceted sector-wide programme of Health, Nutrition, Food Security and linkages with WASH. The programme was stretched across all provinces of Pakistan with eight field offices and more than 2000 staff (at peak time of the programme). Pakistan’s country portfolio was increased from around $4 million/year to more than $25 million/year during my deployment • Provided strategic/technical leadership and managed programme implementation at all field sites, consistent with project… Show more • Headed a multifaceted sector-wide programme of Health, Nutrition, Food Security and linkages with WASH. The programme was stretched across all provinces of Pakistan with eight field offices and more than 2000 staff (at peak time of the programme). Pakistan’s country portfolio was increased from around $4 million/year to more than $25 million/year during my deployment • Provided strategic/technical leadership and managed programme implementation at all field sites, consistent with project management cycle, programme objectives and assuring donor compliance. • Led successfully the resource mobilization with a proven track record of influencing donor strategy and aligning resources for programme development through:o raising organizational profile through evidence-based high quality programme, proactive networking and representation at various forums. o developing proposal/reports technically and contributed in costing of activities/preparing budgets, responding to management letters from donors, developing HR and logistical plans and monitoring of programme burn rate to avoid under or over spending on grants. Drove the development of a result and evidence framework by institutionalizing information management system to: 1) ensure accurate, timely and quality project implementation, and reporting activities 2) gather best practices based on evidences to be replicated within the portfolio and/or the organisation 3) use the collated/interpreted data for the development of new projects, advocacy and/or influencing initiatives• Led the development of Merlin’s 3 years country strategy with defining characteristics to achieve impact at scale through sectors/thematic prioritization and system development • Navigated the organization through a complete change of the Country Management Team (CMT) members at a number of times, covering for multiple roles (in particular country director and operation manager) and negated the disruption to programme. Show less

• Managed field office functions including coordination/management of large scale and multiyear child rights, protection and health developmental programme, under co-operative USAID grant of $17 million. The programme had an in-built mechanism of gaining community acceptance of the services and addressing the elements of conflict resolution, considering the project was implemented in the most conflict affected areas of Pakistan. • Led partnership management and implemented programme in… Show more • Managed field office functions including coordination/management of large scale and multiyear child rights, protection and health developmental programme, under co-operative USAID grant of $17 million. The programme had an in-built mechanism of gaining community acceptance of the services and addressing the elements of conflict resolution, considering the project was implemented in the most conflict affected areas of Pakistan. • Led partnership management and implemented programme in close collaboration with government counterparts and partnering with three national and one international organization. The position entailed programme design, M&E frameworks, grant disbursement/management, security management and post-conflict system recovery. I also introduced performance system, re-organized management structure and adapted operational systems to best fit programme needs. Show less

• In the dual role, managed country operations and programme development. The role entailed projects design/oversight, system/M&E developments, resource mobilization, donor’s coordination & compliance management, HR management, budget control, partnership management, grant disbursements, security management and networking, influencing, liaison, representation and persuasion of relevant stakeholders• Led the development and rolling out of country strategy with defining characteristics of… Show more • In the dual role, managed country operations and programme development. The role entailed projects design/oversight, system/M&E developments, resource mobilization, donor’s coordination & compliance management, HR management, budget control, partnership management, grant disbursements, security management and networking, influencing, liaison, representation and persuasion of relevant stakeholders• Led the development and rolling out of country strategy with defining characteristics of system developments, managing change and re-structuring to best fit programme needs. These elements were rolled out by creating a shared vision among staff, introducing performance management system, mechanisms that policies and procedures were clearly communicated and applied consistently. • Introduced transformative programme agenda for positioning Merlin well in the transitional context for initiating longer term programmes through counter-part (implementation level) and partner-led approaches (donor & policy level). As a result, Merlin entered into partnership with EU donors and horizontal linkages with Save the Children and IRC as their lead partners in Liberia. Based on the proactive engagement and representation, Merlin not only secured longer term programmes but also doubled its portfolio, which was increased from $7 million to around $12 million/year during my deployment. • Line-managed country management team (5 international staff) and managed safety and security of additional 25 international and 300+ national staff in Liberia. • Represented all INGOs in the DFID supported Pool Fund Steering Committee, the highest level forum chair by Health Minister and co-chaired by finance minister with representation from all donors in country. As a member, I also used to provide technical support and evaluated the submitted proposal and feedback to INGOs Show less

• Provided technical leadership and managed a multifaceted health and WASH programme in 3 districts with a focus on supporting district health system, constructing more than 100 health facilities and establishing water gravity system and sanitation infrastructure at the community levels. The role also entailed donor’s coordination & compliance management, partnership management, HR management; budget control & programme expenditure monitoring, quality assurance, documentation and dissemination… Show more • Provided technical leadership and managed a multifaceted health and WASH programme in 3 districts with a focus on supporting district health system, constructing more than 100 health facilities and establishing water gravity system and sanitation infrastructure at the community levels. The role also entailed donor’s coordination & compliance management, partnership management, HR management; budget control & programme expenditure monitoring, quality assurance, documentation and dissemination of lesson learned for influencing and advocacy• Led the process of developing and implementing programme exit strategy on mutually agreed milestones, in collaboration with ministry of health counterparts. I successfully executed the detailed exit plan and handed over the programme to ministry of health counterparts in three districts and thus Merlin program was phased out of Indonesia in January 2008. Show less

• Established the field office in the delta region. The field office was having four international and 100+ national staff besides more than 500 community network of volunteers• Provided strategic and technical leadership and managed programme implementation of health (PHC and RH) and WASH • Designed and implemented a comprehensive and multi-layered health care system with re-invigoration of community-based healthcare programme (CBHC) including piloting and rolling out of Community Case… Show more • Established the field office in the delta region. The field office was having four international and 100+ national staff besides more than 500 community network of volunteers• Provided strategic and technical leadership and managed programme implementation of health (PHC and RH) and WASH • Designed and implemented a comprehensive and multi-layered health care system with re-invigoration of community-based healthcare programme (CBHC) including piloting and rolling out of Community Case Management (CCM), establishing a network of volunteers, district health board and linkages with WASH programme• Designed and implemented M&E frameworks consisted of data collection through HIS, implementing periodic LQAS and supportive supervision mechanisms. Established baseline through conducting a KPC survey followed by a formative research and developed a BCC framework. Show less

• Provided technical leadership for integrated PHC and comprehensive RH programme at community and health facility levels in the Afghan refugees camps• Managed the field office functions such as HR, grant, logistics management of SC/US Afghan refugees program including implementation of program evaluation and developing programme operational plans, programme strategic plans, donor reports and proposal.• Headed Central Core Unit (CCU), which was established jointly by UNHCR and SC/US to… Show more • Provided technical leadership for integrated PHC and comprehensive RH programme at community and health facility levels in the Afghan refugees camps• Managed the field office functions such as HR, grant, logistics management of SC/US Afghan refugees program including implementation of program evaluation and developing programme operational plans, programme strategic plans, donor reports and proposal.• Headed Central Core Unit (CCU), which was established jointly by UNHCR and SC/US to oversee the core functions of: 1) management of Health Information System—HIS, 2) management of Malaria control program and 3) management of Expanded Program on Immunization including supplemental immunization activities (polio eradication and TT immunization campaigns etc.) These functions were implemented by the UNHCR’s implementing partners (IPs), four international and one local NGO in Afghan refugee’s camps in five districts. • Designed and implemented M&E frameworks consisted of data collection through HIS and supportive supervision mechanisms. Established baseline through conducting a KPC survey and planned for periodic surveys including mid-term and end line evaluation Show less

The job entailed leading a team of 100+ personnel to ensure effective implementation of SC-US Primary Health Care and Reproductive Health Program geared towards addressing health needs of 108,000 Afghan Refugees spread over 7 refugee villages. The programme delivery network comprised of 7 PHC Teams working on community based model by engaging the community health workers (CHWs) and community health committees as to ensure longer term program sustainability. Furthermore, had leading role in… Show more The job entailed leading a team of 100+ personnel to ensure effective implementation of SC-US Primary Health Care and Reproductive Health Program geared towards addressing health needs of 108,000 Afghan Refugees spread over 7 refugee villages. The programme delivery network comprised of 7 PHC Teams working on community based model by engaging the community health workers (CHWs) and community health committees as to ensure longer term program sustainability. Furthermore, had leading role in managing the operational support for programmatic activities together with setting longer term priorities for continuation of the program by writing proposals, donor reports, Program Strategic Plans (PSPs) and Program Operational Plans (POPs). I also led various program evaluation activities such as conducting community-based survey (KPC), organizing evaluation of safe motherhood activities, child mortality survey and establishing a base-line for initiating facility-based IMCI strategy. Additionally, I was also responsible for the staff capacity development and organized an array of training for staff (either conducted by myself or through net-working agencies). Show less

As MO/IC of the Basic Health Unit, I was responsible for provision of direct delivery of primary health care services to a population of 20, 000 refugees residing in the refugee settlement. The package included essential curative as well as preventive and health promotive services which were implemented through a team of PHC workers including dispensers, vaccinators, lady health visitors and community based health volunteers. Moreover, as trainer I Conducted TOT to the Core group of Master… Show more As MO/IC of the Basic Health Unit, I was responsible for provision of direct delivery of primary health care services to a population of 20, 000 refugees residing in the refugee settlement. The package included essential curative as well as preventive and health promotive services which were implemented through a team of PHC workers including dispensers, vaccinators, lady health visitors and community based health volunteers. Moreover, as trainer I Conducted TOT to the Core group of Master Trainers on HIS, with representation from PDH and all NGOs working in the health sector for Afghan refugees, organised by PDH/UNHCR. I facilitated various training sessions for supervisory and other technical staff including Doctors, LHV Supervisors, Lady Health Visitors, Dispensers, Social Animators and Community Health Supervisors in EPI, Reproductive Health and PHC, organised by PDH. Show less