Abid Ali

I am a well dedicated and results-driven Community Engagement professional with over five years of experience supporting the Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) and Routine Immunization (RI) programs. Proven expertise in Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC), community mobilization, stakeholder engagement, communication micro-planning, and field supervision. Skilled at building strong relationships with communities, local authorities, and partner organizations to improve program outcomes.

I am experienced in supervising Community Mobilizers, conducting monitoring visits, preparing program reports, and implementing evidence-based communication strategies. Committed to strengthening community trust and delivering sustainable public health interventions through collaboration, leadership, and effective communication.

Communication Block Officer (CBO) at MM-COMNet (2024-11 – Present)

• Support the planning and implementation of Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) and Community Engagement activities.
• Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with Community Representatives and leaders.
• Develop and maintain challenge mapping, social profiling, and stakeholder lists.
• Facilitate community communication activities to foster dialogue and strengthen polio eradication initiatives (PEI).
• Provide support, supervision, monitoring, and mentorship to Community Mobilizers at the Block level.
• Assist in micro-planning for National Immunisation Days (NIDs) and Sub-National Immunisation Days (SNIDs), ensuring the execution of communication activities.
• Submit timely reports, maintain program documentation, and undertake supportive roles as assigned by the supervisor.

Communication Block Officer (CBO) at PEOPLE-COMNet (2024-01 – 2024-10)

• Established and nurtured strong relationships with communities, community leaders, local authorities, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and other key stakeholders.
• Facilitated the planning and execution of Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) and community engagement initiatives.
• Compiled and maintained challenge mapping, social profiling, and stakeholder databases to inform evidence-based program implementation.
• Orchestrated community meetings, dialogues, and partnerships to enhance trust, participation, and community ownership.
• Supervised, monitored, mentored, and provided technical support to Community Mobilizers (CMs) to elevate field performance.
• Contributed to communication micro-planning, Routine Immunization (RI) activities, campaign execution, monitoring visits, and field supervision.
• Ensured program activities effectively addressed community needs while upholding local cultural and social norms.
• Generated timely reports, managed program documentation, and contributed to the overall effective implementation of the program.

Union Council Communication Support Officer (UCCSO) at PEOPLE-COMNet (2023-06 – 2023-12)

• Provided support for SBCC and community engagement activities related to the Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) and Routine Immunization (RI).
• Liaised with community leaders, CBOs, and local authorities to strengthen stakeholder engagement.
• Assisted in communication micro-planning, campaign implementation, and field monitoring processes.
• Convened community meetings to promote vaccine acceptance and encourage community participation.
• Maintained challenge mapping, social profiling, and comprehensive program documentation.
• Supported Social Mobilizers (SMs) to ensure effective implementation of activities in the field.

Social Mobilizer (SM) at PEOPLE-COMNet (2021-04 – 2022-06)

• Executed community engagement and SBCC activities to advance the Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) and Routine Immunization (RI).
• Engaged with community leaders, influencers, and caregivers to enhance vaccine acceptance rates.
• Contributed to communication campaigns, field activities, and community mobilization efforts.
• Facilitated community meetings and awareness sessions, alongside stakeholder engagement.
• Gathered community feedback and supported monitoring and program documentation.
• Promoted immunization services while demonstrating respect for local cultural and social norms.

M.Phil in Conservation Studies – Hazara University Dhodial, Mansehra (2018 – 2021)

B.S in Conservation Studies – Hazara University Dhodial, Mansehra (2014 – 2018)

HSSC in Pre Engineering – BISE Peshawar (2012 – 2014)

SSC in Science – BISE Mardan (2010 – 2012)