Dr. Sofia Naveed Email & Phone Number

Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan.

Responsible for leading the strategic planning and technical guidance for mainstreaming gender equity and social inclusion standards across Girls’ Education Challenge (GEC) - Leave No Girl Behind (LNGB) program through technical support in the implementation and review stages of core program activities in Sindh and KPK. Design and conduct GESI trainings for building capacity and technical knowhow of implementing partners on GESI standards at the policy and field level. Ensure fairness, equal… Show more Responsible for leading the strategic planning and technical guidance for mainstreaming gender equity and social inclusion standards across Girls’ Education Challenge (GEC) - Leave No Girl Behind (LNGB) program through technical support in the implementation and review stages of core program activities in Sindh and KPK. Design and conduct GESI trainings for building capacity and technical knowhow of implementing partners on GESI standards at the policy and field level. Ensure fairness, equal access and inclusion across activities to overcome ethnic, religious, socio economic and cultural challenges in the intervention areas. Act as key ACTED representative on mainstreaming GESI programming in Pakistan, external representation of ACTED in GESI, vis-à-vis country and local authorities, stakeholders, donors and partners, participate in GESI technical & sectorial meetings, clusters and working groups involving all relevant stakeholders such as NGOs, UN Agencies, inter-governmental institutions, civil society organizations, community groups, and government counterparts who are working on GESI mainstreaming. Support ACTED in Identifying opportunities to collaborate and coordinate efforts with other organizations who represent the subgroups of girls we may be working with Disabled People’s Organizations’ (DPO’s). Responsible to ensure that data from monitoring & evaluation, GESI assessment tools is fed into appropriate adaptations and improvements at policy and intervention level. Liaising with field based staff on a regular basis to ensure technical assistance where needed. Show less

Islamabad, Pakistan.

Responsible for providing in-depth technical support to ensure that activities implemented for children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults are protection sensitive, protection specific and implemented in line with safeguarding and protection standards of ACTED and DFID/Girls Education Challenge (as well as other donors) and S/GBV. Provide input into shaping strategy and vision with ACTED for working with children and vulnerable adolescents/adults, as well as ensuring safeguarding for all… Show more Responsible for providing in-depth technical support to ensure that activities implemented for children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults are protection sensitive, protection specific and implemented in line with safeguarding and protection standards of ACTED and DFID/Girls Education Challenge (as well as other donors) and S/GBV. Provide input into shaping strategy and vision with ACTED for working with children and vulnerable adolescents/adults, as well as ensuring safeguarding for all beneficiaries and target communities Ensure ACTED and its downstream partners (partners, contractors etc.) protection/safeguarding policies and procedures are kept up to date, incorporate safeguarding best practices, and comply with government and legislative requirements as well as donor requirements. Develop and manage a comprehensive referral system to support children and vulnerable adolescents/adults in the case of violence and other risks to safeguarding. Contribute to the development of innovative solutions for the protection of children and adolescents/adults through active participation of Safeguarding/Education/Child Protection Sector/ actors. Show less

Islamabad, Pakistan

Responsible to devise data collection approach and subsequently design relevant tools, to perform literature review and facilitate the preparation of inception report, responsible for leading/facilitating (as required) the inception as well as the training and master training sessions, to deliver trainings in-line with the methodology and tools developed, to deliver the required knowledge and information for field resources, to provide analysis of activities and data, detailing perceptions on… Show more Responsible to devise data collection approach and subsequently design relevant tools, to perform literature review and facilitate the preparation of inception report, responsible for leading/facilitating (as required) the inception as well as the training and master training sessions, to deliver trainings in-line with the methodology and tools developed, to deliver the required knowledge and information for field resources, to provide analysis of activities and data, detailing perceptions on how activities are being delivered and satisfaction of outputs, to facilitate and, if required, lead the year-end refocused workshops, to contribute towards the preparation of internal and external reports as well as Annual Report(s), to ensure that the objectives are duly assessed to fulfill the client’s requirement with utmost efficacy and accuracy and to undertake any other tasks assigned by the Team Lead and/or other relevant authorities related to the project “Women’s Empowerment and Political Participation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa”. Show less

Pakistan

Successfully, designed, conducted, documented and published the report of Gender in Health training (s) for the health professionals of the AQCESS Project at Gilgit and Chitral. These trainings were aimed to improve the capacities of the healthcare professionals for effective MNCH service delivery in areas of GBC including, Gilgit, Ghizer, Hunza, Nagar, Astore, and Chitral districts. After getting this Gender in Health training participants were able to able to acquainted with the underlying… Show more Successfully, designed, conducted, documented and published the report of Gender in Health training (s) for the health professionals of the AQCESS Project at Gilgit and Chitral. These trainings were aimed to improve the capacities of the healthcare professionals for effective MNCH service delivery in areas of GBC including, Gilgit, Ghizer, Hunza, Nagar, Astore, and Chitral districts. After getting this Gender in Health training participants were able to able to acquainted with the underlying gender, socio-economic & political determinants of reproductive health, have gained conceptual clarity on gender-sensitive approach to policies & programs for maternal health, were able to apply the knowledge and skills gained to develop strategies to address gender and rights issues in maternal health within their own settings and were capable to review national maternal-mortality-reduction efforts and identify key issues that need greater attention from a gender and rights perspective with better understanding of gender & rights-related factors within the health system. Show less

Country Office - Islamabad

Pakistan

Islamabad

To provide leadership, coherence in the realization of Plan’s Gender Equality and Gender Justice Policy so that the organization becomes the centre of excellence for Gender equality through organizational practice, profile and programming.To steer the mainstreaming and promotion of Gender Equality in organization with particular emphasis on girls’ issues that are defined by gender discrimination including gender based violence, stereotyping and unequal power relations between men and… Show more To provide leadership, coherence in the realization of Plan’s Gender Equality and Gender Justice Policy so that the organization becomes the centre of excellence for Gender equality through organizational practice, profile and programming.To steer the mainstreaming and promotion of Gender Equality in organization with particular emphasis on girls’ issues that are defined by gender discrimination including gender based violence, stereotyping and unequal power relations between men and women, and boys and girls in the interest of promoting the rights of children. Implementation of the Gender Equality and Gender Justice Policy by Country Office as per the operational plans developed so that it establishes Plan’s commitment, expertise and position on gender equality. Gender focused and gender-mainstreamed programmes, policies, procedures and practices at all levels of the organization by providing timely and on-going technical support and direction. Gender mainstreamed CSP, PU Long-Term Plans and Project Outline by providing technical inputs and guidelines (gender based CRSA, user friendly gender technical guides, tools and frameworks).Capacities of operational and strategic (thematic) specialists/advisors at country level are build in the designing, developing, monitoring and evaluation of the effective gender mainstreamed programming and support organizational change.To represents Plan in inter-agency gender networks and build relationship with government and non-government institutions at national and sub-national levels for effective sharing of learning and complementation of technical and financial resources. To take lead in developing and coordinating ‘Because I am a Girl’ (BIAAG) campaign so that it is translated into effective and innovative programs and other initiatives benefiting children. Show less

Islamabad

Worked as Gender Specialist: To establish Gender and Child Rights Cells (GCCs) – in collaboration with the Provincial Disaster Management Authorities’ (PDMAs) of Punjab, Sindh, KPK, FATA, AJK and Baluchistan. Provided technical support to GCCs and also developed Strategic plans for respective GCCs. To build the technical capacity of respective GCCs staff and relevant line departments on mainstream gender in disaster, capacity building trainings were designed, planned and… Show more Worked as Gender Specialist: To establish Gender and Child Rights Cells (GCCs) – in collaboration with the Provincial Disaster Management Authorities’ (PDMAs) of Punjab, Sindh, KPK, FATA, AJK and Baluchistan. Provided technical support to GCCs and also developed Strategic plans for respective GCCs. To build the technical capacity of respective GCCs staff and relevant line departments on mainstream gender in disaster, capacity building trainings were designed, planned and conducted trainings. (fixed term contract) Show less

August, 2011 to July 2012) Roles & Responsibilities:Working as the Deputy Gender Advisor under the following objectives: to provide support for IRC Program and Program Support Units for gender mainstreaming , to provide support to PEFSA-II alliance for gender mainstreaming assessment, program and process monitoring, to develop and implement capacity building process for IRC staff and PEFSA-II partners, to support gender advisor for gender mainstreaming of IRC Program and program… Show more August, 2011 to July 2012) Roles & Responsibilities:Working as the Deputy Gender Advisor under the following objectives: to provide support for IRC Program and Program Support Units for gender mainstreaming , to provide support to PEFSA-II alliance for gender mainstreaming assessment, program and process monitoring, to develop and implement capacity building process for IRC staff and PEFSA-II partners, to support gender advisor for gender mainstreaming of IRC Program and program support teams for enabling working environment, to advice and manage conceptual and technical role of IRC's gender mainstreaming managers. In accordance with my role I performed the following responsibilities:Contributed to HR unit for the hiring of GMM-Sind recruitment process, worked as the MRP focal point for the Country Office, supported for the 16 days of activism campaign, participated in Program Unit (PU) meetings/workshops, Identified gender issues at organization as well as program/field level. Show less

Islamabad, Pakistan.

Worked as National Manager: European Commission (EC) funded project: Promoting Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Pakistan. The project was aimed to secure civil and political rights through strengthening the capacity of the local l government, civil society organizations and citizens that assist in establishing good governance, respect to rule of law and freedom of speech and information, responsible for the project implementation at program level as well as financial management level.

Roles & Responsibilities:Worked as Gender Specialist in the USAID Pakistan Jobs project (in Sindh & Punjab) to meet the 50% overall gender targets in the project.

Islamabad, Pakistan

Roles & Responsibilities: Responsible for NWFP region in the USAID Pakistan Jobs project, (but due to security concerns (as per CARE policy), soon after the project initiation, the project implementation in KPK was stopped by CARE-PK.

Lahore, Pakistan.

An NGO working for women and children empowerment) Roles & Responsibilities: Provide leadership to position the Organization at forefront of the human development sector. Develop strategic plan to advance the Organization's mission & objectives and to promote resources and growth as an institution. Oversee Organization operations to insure quality, services, and cost-effective management of resources, Organizational as well as programmatic management, assist BOG in… Show more An NGO working for women and children empowerment) Roles & Responsibilities: Provide leadership to position the Organization at forefront of the human development sector. Develop strategic plan to advance the Organization's mission & objectives and to promote resources and growth as an institution. Oversee Organization operations to insure quality, services, and cost-effective management of resources, Organizational as well as programmatic management, assist BOG in formulating policies & supervise the implementation of plans and programs of the Organization, Program development and management on advocacy, capacity building and partnership for community empowerment, human rights, women rights child rights concerns in Punjab NWFP & Sindh, including management of people, partnerships and advocacy support network units, Show less

Aurat Foundation, Lahore.

Advocacy & Action Project (UNICEF) responsible for 25 districts in Punjab: Advocate women's issues from district level to policy level by involving stakeholders, Lobbying with the legislators for women representations in decision making bodies, as a result all four provincial assemblies passed the resolution in favor of women political participation, Formed Citizen Action Committees (CACs) for women rights comprising on representative from civil society organizations, journalists, lawyers… Show more Advocacy & Action Project (UNICEF) responsible for 25 districts in Punjab: Advocate women's issues from district level to policy level by involving stakeholders, Lobbying with the legislators for women representations in decision making bodies, as a result all four provincial assemblies passed the resolution in favor of women political participation, Formed Citizen Action Committees (CACs) for women rights comprising on representative from civil society organizations, journalists, lawyers, trade union activists, District Government representatives, CAC with minimum 25 members from each district worked as a voluntary support group addressing local women issues on following three areas;Participation of women for the development of family/childrenTo enhance their status for the betterment of their childrenViolence against women which naturally effects the ChildrenAssist CACs in planning activities / initiatives for advocacy at the district level on women/children issues, enhance capacity of members of CACs by organizing action planning workshops, issue sensitizing seminars, workshops on gender & development, communication skills, conflict resolution and teamwork for result oriented advocacy on women issues, formation of District Coordination Units (DCUs) in 25 districts of the Punjab, organizing, supporting and monitoring of activities related to CACs to the relevant line departments and resources. Show less

Coordinate with political parties, arrange meetings with candidates vs. communities especially women for voters education, liaison with media and other support structures, information collection, development and dissemination on issues pertaining to constitutional and political rights of women and Children. South Asia Partnership Pakistan, (SAP-PK) Lahore.

Lahore

Roles & Responsibilities:Contributed a great deal in the development of program approaches, strengthen CBOs, formulation of issue based networks, facilitated CBOs/NGOs in formulating their development programs, building-up their human resources to implement and monitor/evaluate those programs, Identifying problems, formulating long-term strategies, mobilizing local resources, designing development programs according to the community needs for women and children empowerment: health… Show more Roles & Responsibilities:Contributed a great deal in the development of program approaches, strengthen CBOs, formulation of issue based networks, facilitated CBOs/NGOs in formulating their development programs, building-up their human resources to implement and monitor/evaluate those programs, Identifying problems, formulating long-term strategies, mobilizing local resources, designing development programs according to the community needs for women and children empowerment: health, education, income generation, formers co-operatives, sanitation and water supply, skill development, environment conservation programs in accordance with the basic human rights Responsible as a key person in the management of projects in Punjab and NWFP, acted as supervisor for quality control and coordinator for reporting system, monitoring and budgeting, Maintaining liaison with NGOs, regional and national civil society networks with a view to orient them about the alternative development, create linkages among them for a better coordination and collective action on issues effecting society, Plan /conduct trainings of CBOS/NGOs / community groups on;Alternative development conceptsSituation analysis tools & Community surveysIdentification and prioritization of local problemsStrategic, organizational and project management,Sectoral training in health, education, income generation,Human rights issues, communication & advocacy skills.The Frontier Post, Lahore. (Daily Newspaper in English) Show less

Lahore, Pakistan.

Roles & Responsibilities:Subbing: creed news and develop stories from various information sources including gender issues based research articles.

Lahore, Pakistan

Roles & Responsibilities:Designed, conduct and supervised a national level research on: women and land study project, data collection, tabulation and statistical analysis, helped in compilation of a consolidated report based on the research findings.

Ph.D, Political Science

My research topic was: The Issue of Domestic Violence against Women in Human Rights Perspective; A Case Study of Punjab province, Pakistan.

Llb, Law

M.A, History

M.A, Political Science Government

Masters in Political Science, M. Phil in Political Science, PhD in Political Science

M.Phil, Political Science