Result-driven individual with hands-on experience in program development and portfolio management. Successfully launched social development programs and consumer-based technology start-up ventures focusing on education, healthcare, CVE, and GBV. Previously, managed SMEs and the livelihood sector and led large project teams across broad technical, financial, and business disciplines. Academic focus on research memos, grant writing, global social movements, CDD approaches, nuclear proliferation, and fundraising. A TEDx speaker and a curator, and also the first Pakistani to receive the emerging young leaders award 2017 by the U.S. Department of State.Accomplishments & Awards• Set up a SMEs and Livelihood program for Engro Site to develop a database with an objective to provide opportunities for local vendors to carry out businesses.• Founded Khushal Nari program to promote women's entrepreneurship while providing grants to train and mentor the stakeholders in the area of the business. • Launched a project named "DIYA Days of Interreligious Youth Action" to promote peace through Arts, Music, Sports, and Dialogue. • Co-Founded "District Women Action Forum" to empower women through knowledge and organization. • Received "Young Emerging Leaders' Award" by the U.S. Department of State, Oderolal Peace Award, and the Alumni Distinguished Award by the U.S. Embassy Islamabad Core Competencies• Cross-functional Team Leadership• Project & Program Management • Risk Management • Contract Management • Policy Management • Stakeholder Management• Analytical Skills • Event Planning and Execution • Fundraising and Grant Administration • Monitoring and Evaluation
Listed skills include Event Management, Civic Engagement, Facilitators, Public Speaking, and 18 others.