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I led the delivery and optimized operations of a large-scale, multi-country program focused on women’s health, education, and rights. Managing a team of 30+ staff across Canada, Uganda, and Mozambique, I directed a 7-year initiative in collaboration with 13 partner organizations, ensuring high-quality implementation in target communities. My expertise in project management, coupled with a data-driven approach, enabled me to effectively monitor and evaluate key performance indicators, utilizing… Show more I led the delivery and optimized operations of a large-scale, multi-country program focused on women’s health, education, and rights. Managing a team of 30+ staff across Canada, Uganda, and Mozambique, I directed a 7-year initiative in collaboration with 13 partner organizations, ensuring high-quality implementation in target communities. My expertise in project management, coupled with a data-driven approach, enabled me to effectively monitor and evaluate key performance indicators, utilizing innovative methods like outcome mapping to assess impact. Additionally, I provided technical guidance to local partners, strengthening their organizational capacity and aligning their workplans with long-term strategic goals.Adept at stakeholder engagement, I maintained effective communication with key funders such as Global Affairs Canada (GAC), ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and securing valuable insights into government policies. I successfully prepared financial and operational reports, ensuring alignment with both local and international regulations. Through strategic documentation of beneficiaries' stories, I highlighted the transformative impact of our work, building Oxfam’s credibility and securing future funding. My commitment to staying informed on current social development issues, including equity, poverty alleviation, and women’s rights, enabled me to shape program strategies that drive sustainable social change. Show less

Singapore

Led strategic advisory for multinational clients in the FMCG, Pharmaceutical, and Health Tech sectors in Pakistan. I conducted thorough assessments of regional policies and processes, delivering actionable recommendations to enhance regulatory compliance, legal stakeholder management, and operational resilience. My expertise was instrumental in helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes and optimize their global operations.I spearheaded the creation of stakeholder maps… Show more Led strategic advisory for multinational clients in the FMCG, Pharmaceutical, and Health Tech sectors in Pakistan. I conducted thorough assessments of regional policies and processes, delivering actionable recommendations to enhance regulatory compliance, legal stakeholder management, and operational resilience. My expertise was instrumental in helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes and optimize their global operations.I spearheaded the creation of stakeholder maps, identifying key local and regional influencers to foster strategic partnerships and advocate for policy improvements. Collaborating with senior leaders, I co-designed and facilitated workshops to develop executive communication tools, including global project plans, performance dashboards, and bespoke playbooks for senior management. A key highlight was creating the award-winning submission for the 2022 Gold Standard Award for Corporate Citizenship, recognizing our client's leadership in social impact and corporate responsibility. Show less

Karachi

Spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive 5-year Strategic Plan for the University’s educational programs, overseeing the design of criteria, metrics (both quantitative and qualitative), budget and resource allocation, and facility planning for a USD 10 million program. This plan drove significant improvements in the university’s offerings and infrastructure, ensuring long-term sustainability and alignment with institutional goals.Managed a cross-functional team… Show more Spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive 5-year Strategic Plan for the University’s educational programs, overseeing the design of criteria, metrics (both quantitative and qualitative), budget and resource allocation, and facility planning for a USD 10 million program. This plan drove significant improvements in the university’s offerings and infrastructure, ensuring long-term sustainability and alignment with institutional goals.Managed a cross-functional team within the university-wide Rapid Online Transition Coordinating Group to evaluate and enhance online academic programs during COVID-19, with a focus on ensuring equitable access to education for women. This initiative helped optimize the delivery of educational services in response to the pandemic. Additionally, I conducted a project advisory for Aga Khan Development Network in Chitral, designing a data collection and evaluation methodology for a greenfield youth and women’s empowerment project. My report provided actionable insights and recommendations for the project’s development. I also liaised with public sector stakeholders across Pakistan, East Africa, and the UK to ensure compliance with higher education policies, maintaining alignment with regulatory frameworks and government standards. Show less

Karāchi, Sindh, Pakistan

• Co-led an end-to-end operational assessment of Pakistan’s provincial revenue board (Sind Revenue Board, “SRB”) to identify potential improvements in core processes and efficiencies in operating model.• • Key member of the final presentation to SRB’s senior leadership; outlining detailed observations and describing potential roadmap to address improvements in the areas of data controls, governance, and organizational culture

Malawi

• Conducted a 9-month impact assessment study of a USD 80 mm Information and Communications Technology investment in Malawi, under the Regional Communications Infrastructure Program “RCIP” mandate of the World Bank, focused on internet penetration, infrastructural review, affordability, and overall program quality.• Presented a comprehensive report to senior members of the RCIP committee, detailing findings in key performance metrics, overall program impact score, program governance… Show more • Conducted a 9-month impact assessment study of a USD 80 mm Information and Communications Technology investment in Malawi, under the Regional Communications Infrastructure Program “RCIP” mandate of the World Bank, focused on internet penetration, infrastructural review, affordability, and overall program quality.• Presented a comprehensive report to senior members of the RCIP committee, detailing findings in key performance metrics, overall program impact score, program governance and other qualitative criteria Show less

New York

• Conducted background research and devised strategy for using innovative techniques such as dashboards and data visualization for the Human Development Report 2016.• Developed STATA codes for cleaning and compiling data into a standard format from their input sources.• Synthesized multidimensional time series data for 195 countries for use in the calculation of the Human Development Index.

Karachi, Pakistan

• Led a team of 6 in implementing a 2-year trial in underprivileged areas of Karachi seeking sustainable solutions for uptake of voluntary water chlorination at the household level, partnering with Yale University and National Science Foundation (NSF).• Assisted in the design, planning and implementation of the study as well as the planning, operations, logistics and financial aspects of the project.• Led research fieldwork for the project including hiring and training of… Show more • Led a team of 6 in implementing a 2-year trial in underprivileged areas of Karachi seeking sustainable solutions for uptake of voluntary water chlorination at the household level, partnering with Yale University and National Science Foundation (NSF).• Assisted in the design, planning and implementation of the study as well as the planning, operations, logistics and financial aspects of the project.• Led research fieldwork for the project including hiring and training of fieldworkers,ensuring protocols and ethics of research are complied with, and producing weekly reportsof progress.• Creatively formulated and developed a successful ‘intervention tool’ which directly impacted the outcomes of the program. Preliminary results show households that engaged with this tool were twice as likely to take up voluntary water chlorination.• Conducted statistical analyses usinf STATA and produced reports which assisted in the creation of research, evidence and dialogue for policymakers around innovative solutions for providing safe drinking water to the underprivileged. Show less

Karachi, Pakistan

• Evaluated program outcomes of an innovative solution for detection of tuberculosis (TB) using cutting edge technology in the form of GeneXpert machines. Synthesized outcomes into a cohesive analysis and presented to WHO, UNITAID and TB Reach. • Spearheaded the establishment of crucial database systems and monitoring frameworks for the program’s performance indicators using open source software like OpenMRS for over 3500 TB patients from 13 sites across the Karachi administrative division.… Show more • Evaluated program outcomes of an innovative solution for detection of tuberculosis (TB) using cutting edge technology in the form of GeneXpert machines. Synthesized outcomes into a cohesive analysis and presented to WHO, UNITAID and TB Reach. • Spearheaded the establishment of crucial database systems and monitoring frameworks for the program’s performance indicators using open source software like OpenMRS for over 3500 TB patients from 13 sites across the Karachi administrative division. • Facilitated Public-Private sector partnership for a Social Business Model by collaborating with over 10 government hospitals in Karachi and public sector institutions such as Provincial TB Control Program (PTP) and National TB Control Program (NTP). Show less

Karachi, Pakistan

• Led the Blue Band Margarine BTL activations for the season including a product tasting at over 80 bakeries across 12 towns and seasonal promotions at LMT’s in 3 major cities, resulting in 10% increase in sales.• Strategized and executed Blue Band Margarine Visibility Drive, correcting operational inefficiencies and communication failures.

Karachi, Pakistan

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Public Administration

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics