Irshad Danish Email & Phone Number

Pakistan

Regional Advocacy • Take lead in the development and implementation of the Asia Advocacy Strategy • Support Asia country offices in the implementation of advocacy activities• Provide support to regional and country offices to follow up on global (N4G, UNFSS, WHA) and national nutrition-related commitments • Assist country offices in the development of advocacy material and policy briefs • Provide support in the development of advocacy capacity in NI country offices… Show more Regional Advocacy • Take lead in the development and implementation of the Asia Advocacy Strategy • Support Asia country offices in the implementation of advocacy activities• Provide support to regional and country offices to follow up on global (N4G, UNFSS, WHA) and national nutrition-related commitments • Assist country offices in the development of advocacy material and policy briefs • Provide support in the development of advocacy capacity in NI country offices • Ensure effective communication with external partners by producing clear, coherent, and persuasive policy and advocacy messages for the right audience• Provide support in the development of proposals for nutrition advocacy activities.• As per the advice of regional leadership represent Nutrition International and actively engage in inter-agency coordinating groups and external networks on Nutrition at the country, regional, and the global level, as appropriateSUN Movement • Chair and convene meetings for the SG that builds positive and lasting engagement at national, regional, and international levels, in support of SUN Movement objectives.• Work with the Vice-Chairperson and SG members to provide strategic guidance and oversight for the network and address issues associated with Secretariat delivery against its workplan • Advise the SG on key strategic interventions for purposes of supporting CSAs.• Ensure consistency in the SUN CSN mission, vision, and strategy implementation. • Facilitate effective oversight of the SUN CSN by the Steering Group, ensuring effective ways of working to maximize impact and accountability.• Lead the SG in the development, monitoring, and delivery of the SUN CSN Strategy. Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- Mobilize SMART Commitments at the regional and country levels prior to the Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit 2020 (N4G) in December 2021- Represent civil society groups and NI at an N4G Advisory Group. - Provide assistance in coordinating with SUN Networks at global, regional and country levels as appropriate. - Coordinate with the SUN Civil Society Asia Regional Coordination Group (ACG). - Provide technical support to the Asian Civil Society Alliances hosted by Nutrition… Show more - Mobilize SMART Commitments at the regional and country levels prior to the Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit 2020 (N4G) in December 2021- Represent civil society groups and NI at an N4G Advisory Group. - Provide assistance in coordinating with SUN Networks at global, regional and country levels as appropriate. - Coordinate with the SUN Civil Society Asia Regional Coordination Group (ACG). - Provide technical support to the Asian Civil Society Alliances hosted by Nutrition International to implement advocacy plans and pooled funded activities. - Provide support to NI Pakistan to develop and implement the SUN Academia and Research Network Strategic Plan. - Participate in monthly webinars with Civil Society Alliances to mobilize nutrition related SMART policy and financial commitments - Participate in monthly participation and contribution in N4G Advisory group meetings/calls - Participate in SUNCSN monthly calls - Convene monthly regional coordination calls Show less

Islamabad, Pakistan

• Leads the efforts under Technical Assistance for Nutrition (TAN- NI) in Pakistan to support the SUN Secretariat/ Ministry of Planning Development & Reform for development of national advocacy strategy for scaling up nutrition.• Coordinates and consults with relevant in-country stakeholders to identify nutrition advocacy needs • Develops and supports the national advocacy strategy for scaling up nutrition as agreed upon by the government and relevant stakeholders • Established… Show more • Leads the efforts under Technical Assistance for Nutrition (TAN- NI) in Pakistan to support the SUN Secretariat/ Ministry of Planning Development & Reform for development of national advocacy strategy for scaling up nutrition.• Coordinates and consults with relevant in-country stakeholders to identify nutrition advocacy needs • Develops and supports the national advocacy strategy for scaling up nutrition as agreed upon by the government and relevant stakeholders • Established review mechanism for national and sub-national action plans as agreed upon by the government and relevant stakeholders• Implemented the advocacy and communication activities planned under PC-1 Show less

Pakistan

• Supported the Ministry of Planning Development and Reform Government of Pakistan to establish the SUN Academia and Research Network (SUNAR), and the SUN Civil Society Alliance Pakistan. • Provided technical support to the government in the form of policy briefs, technical notes, and strategic planning, guidance and advocacy sessions• Sensitized researchers to determine the gaps in nutrition-related policy and built capacity of Sun Academia and Research Network members. • Played a… Show more • Supported the Ministry of Planning Development and Reform Government of Pakistan to establish the SUN Academia and Research Network (SUNAR), and the SUN Civil Society Alliance Pakistan. • Provided technical support to the government in the form of policy briefs, technical notes, and strategic planning, guidance and advocacy sessions• Sensitized researchers to determine the gaps in nutrition-related policy and built capacity of Sun Academia and Research Network members. • Played a leadership role in highlighting the situation of nutrition in Pakistan at various government/ parliamentary/ civil society forums• Lead advocacy for the implementation of nutrition-related national and international commitments including laws, policies, and budgetary allocation• Promote public knowledge about the Scaling Up Nutrition in Pakistan and act as SUN CSA Pakistan’s chief spokesperson; led SUN CSA Pakistan at national/ international level • He led the advocacy and Communication efforts at NI Pakistan, organizing meetings with parliamentarians, policymakers and other key decision makers • Developed and disseminated communication messages in accordance with NI programs and supported the TAN team in identification of TA needs in Pakistan Show less

Islamabad

• Developed advocacy strategies and supervised implementation of the EVERYONE Campaign.• Supported technical directors in development of campaigns as required.• Facilitated formation and coordination with technical core group while implementing the campaign activities. • Supported the communications team in development of Information Education and Communication (IEC) material for the campaigns.• Organized capacity building activities for media persons, along with supervising… Show more • Developed advocacy strategies and supervised implementation of the EVERYONE Campaign.• Supported technical directors in development of campaigns as required.• Facilitated formation and coordination with technical core group while implementing the campaign activities. • Supported the communications team in development of Information Education and Communication (IEC) material for the campaigns.• Organized capacity building activities for media persons, along with supervising electronic press and social media campaigns.• Supported the Director Advocacy in developing and implementing a capacity building program field and partner staff in advocacy and campaigning.• Provided technical support and coordinated with partner organizations, key stakeholders, national level campaigns team and the provincial managers for advocacy and campaigns. • Conducted budget variance analysis and took appropriate measures to ensure required burn rate• Supported and facilitated preparation of monitoring and evaluation plans • Represented Save the Children in various advocacy related fora such as Pakistan Humanitarian Forum (PHF), Child Rights Movement (CRM), and Pakistan Coalition for Education (PCE), Advocacy and Advisory Network for Newborn (AANN), Alliance against Child Marriages (AACM), SUN Civil Society Alliance Pakistan. Show less

Islamabad, Pakistan

• Supervised program development, design and quality • Led program team as child rights expert for implementation of child rights program • Provided insight as program advisor to Child Rights Movement (CRM), a coalition of 108 Child Focus organizations. • Developed skills, expertise and capacity of the HO in program development & design process and RBA, civil society/ partnership strengthening, governance, advocacy, and quality and accountability standards.• Led the… Show more • Supervised program development, design and quality • Led program team as child rights expert for implementation of child rights program • Provided insight as program advisor to Child Rights Movement (CRM), a coalition of 108 Child Focus organizations. • Developed skills, expertise and capacity of the HO in program development & design process and RBA, civil society/ partnership strengthening, governance, advocacy, and quality and accountability standards.• Led the communication and advocacy strategies of related campaigns to leverage the impact and influence of Children First‘s work and ensure proactive cross learning • Actively participated as a SMT member in governing the organization in delivering on strategies and plans, and adhering to policies and procedure.• Supervised DRR/Emergency Projects supported by UNICEF, Save the Children and UNDP• Supported Save the Children IPs in Developing Emergency Preparedness and Risk reduction Plans• Supported Save the Children IPs in Developing Emergency Guidelines • Focal Person for Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP)• Contributed in capacity building of child rights movement in child protection in emergencies Show less

Islamabad

• Overall management including programme implementation, administration and finance together with fundraising, donor reporting and representing the organization at various forums;• Led the dissemination of the Concluding Observations and Recommendations of the UN Committee on Pakistan’s Periodic Report and conducted extensive follow ups• Worked on strengthening the civil society networks such as Child Rights Movement and National Juvenile Justice Network and initiated successful… Show more • Overall management including programme implementation, administration and finance together with fundraising, donor reporting and representing the organization at various forums;• Led the dissemination of the Concluding Observations and Recommendations of the UN Committee on Pakistan’s Periodic Report and conducted extensive follow ups• Worked on strengthening the civil society networks such as Child Rights Movement and National Juvenile Justice Network and initiated successful campaigns for the ratification of Optional Protocols to the UNCRC, against Inhuman and Degrading Sentence for Child Offenders and the Frontier Crimes Regulations etc.• Institutionalized SPARC’s juvenile justice training manual and police training colleges and academies throughout Sindh province and made inroads into judicial academies for training of judges• Advocated for child rights in print and electronic media;• Established partnerships with international NGOs and networks i.e. Defense for Children International, NGO Group for Convention on the Rights of the Child and with UN Bodies such as Committee on the Rights of the Child, Secretary General’s Special Representative on UN Study on Violence against Children, Office of the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery etc.• Built Capacity of Child Rights Committees in 54 districts to improve response of local communities for child protection in emergencies • Built action plans of Child Rights Committees (CRCs), produced action guidelines to improve their response in emergency situations Show less

• Managed child protection projects and partnerships, conducted regular field visits and provided technical support to partners to build capacity, advocate at the local, national and international level for the protection of children’s rights;• Submitted the Alternative Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child;• Established partnerships with the concerned government Ministries and departments i.e. Ministry of Social Welfare and Special Education, Department of Social… Show more • Managed child protection projects and partnerships, conducted regular field visits and provided technical support to partners to build capacity, advocate at the local, national and international level for the protection of children’s rights;• Submitted the Alternative Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child;• Established partnerships with the concerned government Ministries and departments i.e. Ministry of Social Welfare and Special Education, Department of Social Welfare Government of Balochistan, Department of Labor etc.• Initiated the roll out of the Child Protection Thematic Programme Plan and the Child Safeguarding Policy;• Represented civil society at high-level meetings i.e. Provincial Human Rights Monitoring Committee and Provincial Commission for Child Welfare and Development;• Designed and implemented a capacity building program for child rights advocates working at the local level and for concerned government officials i.e. police, prison, probation, labor and social welfare officials; Show less

• Liaised with UNAIDS, UNODC, NACP, WHO and other relevant stakeholders • Designed Behavior Change Communication material • Supervised Needle Syringe Exchange Program•Supervised STDs prevention and curative services provided by the project, Voluntary Counseling and Testing Program, IDUs Rehabilitation Program • Conducted capacity building sessions of project staff• Field Monitoring and Reporting

• Provide harm reduction counseling services to IDUs • Counseling services-Pre and Post Rehab• Voluntary Counseling and referrals for testing • Devise Behavior Change Communication Plan for IDUs• Facilitate outreach/harm reduction team in running Needle Syringe Exchange• Conduct training sessions on HIV/AIDS and STIs Prevention• Represent organization in different meetings/seminars