Saad Sultan Email & Phone Number

Islamabad Gpo, Federal Capial &Ajk, Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan

1. Managing and mentoring a network up to 50 Education Activists working across Pakistan to mobilise civil society, politicians, parents and the media to demand access to a better quality education for the children2. Strategise and coordinate nationwide semi-organic campaigns led by Education Activists/Regional Organisers 3. Successfully led the process of registering 23 regional campaigns across four provinces in to independent organisations under Societies Act4. Helped design… Show more 1. Managing and mentoring a network up to 50 Education Activists working across Pakistan to mobilise civil society, politicians, parents and the media to demand access to a better quality education for the children2. Strategise and coordinate nationwide semi-organic campaigns led by Education Activists/Regional Organisers 3. Successfully led the process of registering 23 regional campaigns across four provinces in to independent organisations under Societies Act4. Helped design the regional campaigns brand identity and websites for 23 regional platforms and was actively involved in building and achieving strong digital media presence of these local campaigns achieving astounding outreach and engagement figures5. Consolidating the learning of community engagement and field outputs into ICT based campaigns6. Aligning the work of community engagement strand of the campaign with the media, alliances, political advocacy and research to have a holistic impact7. Fostering and nurturing relations for the campaign with provincial education ministries, key political leaders, civil society organisations, media and research Show less

Islamabad, Pakistan

Job Responsibilities:1. Taking lead in managing Portfolio of Education Sector Projects. Effective Project Work Planning covering activities, budget and human resource. Periodic progress reporting to Donor/Client(s) and senior management at LEAD Pakistan. Effective delivery of projects as per the requirements.  Developing knowledge materials for dissemination; Updates, Reports, Case Studies on success stories from initiatives, Policy Briefs comprising… Show more Job Responsibilities:1. Taking lead in managing Portfolio of Education Sector Projects. Effective Project Work Planning covering activities, budget and human resource. Periodic progress reporting to Donor/Client(s) and senior management at LEAD Pakistan. Effective delivery of projects as per the requirements.  Developing knowledge materials for dissemination; Updates, Reports, Case Studies on success stories from initiatives, Policy Briefs comprising recommendations.  Coordination with Donor(s), partner organisation(s), project field team(s), and consultant(s).2. Developing advocacy initiatives focussed on empowering citizens to address their needs. 3. Taking lead in developing a 5-year Education Sector Programme for LEAD Pakistan by identifying core thematic and functional areas.4. Supervising the preparation of project(s) budgets and utilization of approved finances; ensuring that expenses are incurred in an efficient manner.List of Projects Undertaken: Answerability of Ombudsman Office for Protection of Women – CVP-TDEA:USAID, March 2014 – March 2015Role: Project Coordinator Youth Leadership and Skills Development Training –UMEED JAWAN; USAID, August 2014 – February 2015Role: Project Coordinator Managing Network Coordinators – ALIF AILAAN; DFID, January – April 2014Role: Project Manager Strengthening Governance of Education Sector through Public Oversight by Communities in Sindh – Education Voice &Accountability Fund: ILM IDEAS; DFID, August 2012 – December 2013Role: Project Coordinator Strengthening Civil Society Oversight of Education Decentralization in Punjab– CVP-TDEA:USAID, August 2012 – August 2013Role: Project Coordinator Show less

Islamabad

1. Led Programme Department in managing ongoing projects in ‘Research’ and ‘Monitoring & Evaluation’ assignments.  Client Interaction: Client Requirements, Project Progress Updates Project Planning and Resource Mobilisation Review and Monitor Projects Progress2. Assisted in operationalisation of the business development plan of the organisation.3. Engaged proactively and also provided guidance to business development team in: Identification & categorisation… Show more 1. Led Programme Department in managing ongoing projects in ‘Research’ and ‘Monitoring & Evaluation’ assignments.  Client Interaction: Client Requirements, Project Progress Updates Project Planning and Resource Mobilisation Review and Monitor Projects Progress2. Assisted in operationalisation of the business development plan of the organisation.3. Engaged proactively and also provided guidance to business development team in: Identification & categorisation of Request for Proposals (RFPs), Development of proposals, and  Writing reports and presenting findings for clients4. Responsible for management and maintenance of a projects documentary repository.5. Represented Value Resources on different forums including meetings, seminars and conferences.6. Presenting Monthly, Quarterly & Yearly performance of the Programme Department to directors. Show less

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