Fatima Yasmin

Dedicated Community Engagement Professional with a master's degree in economics and over 10 years of diverse experience in humanitarian and development programming. Specialized in social mobilization, community engagement, gender equality and women's empowerment, WASH, health and nutrition, Early Childhood Development (ECD), adolescent health and well-being, SRHR, emergency response, field operations, and research. Proficient in project management tools, with a deep understanding of Pakistan's local context and the cultural dimensions of communities across the country.

Skilled at handling multiple projects and coordinating with diverse stakeholders simultaneously, ensuring a high degree of accuracy and reliability.

Social Mobilization / Civil Society Officer at Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (2021-04 – 2026-02)

• Collaborate in strategic planning, budgeting, and formulation of work plans, overseeing execution of planned activities while monitoring and reporting progress.
• Draft concept notes, presentations, meeting minutes, and quarterly reports.
• Foster and oversee community-level engagements and activities, ensuring alignment with established plans.
• Deliver training to staff, teachers, health workers, and CSOs on gender, child rights, inclusive education, and Early Childhood Development.
• Document and compile impact and success stories; manage monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reporting using Kobo and ODK.
• Drive active participation of women, adolescents, and communities in planning, monitoring, implementation, and evaluation of development initiatives.
• Lead efforts to embed gender and disability inclusion in safeguarding systems and reduce social barriers to service access.
• Maintain close working relationships with project partners, line departments, the private sector, and CSOs.
• Introduce innovative community financial and referral mechanisms to improve access to SRMNCH and NCD services for women and adolescents.
• Establish digital and physical platforms linking adolescents to SRHR and mental health resources.
• Ensure adherence to donor guidelines and compliance requirements; serve as focal person for Art of Parenting activities.

Research Associate at Aga Khan University (AKU), Karachi (2020-10 – 2021-01)

• Verified incoming data for accuracy and integrity on the SMK project under AKU's Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health.
• Gathered, organized, and corrected research data to generate representative graphs and charts for effective presentation of results.
• Coordinated documentation and filings to support regulatory compliance and led the district-level team.
• Conducted extensive research using databases, physical records, and digital resources; developed data collection strategies and monitored data quality.
• Collaborated with leadership to identify research questions and determine effective data collection methods.

Social Mobilizer / Hygiene Promoter at Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (2016-11 – 2020-04)

• Designed and executed training programs for WASH groups, imparting essential skills and hygiene knowledge.
• Modeled positive behaviors to foster social advancement; facilitated collaboration with partners to deliver services.
• Trained and supported WASH program volunteers; led school and community-based interventions supporting disability and inclusion.
• Facilitated community outreach to expand participation, ensuring gender and disability inclusion within safeguarding systems.
• Maintained accurate case files and proactively addressed community needs.

Social Mobilizer at Creative Approaches for Development (CAD), Chitral (2014-01 – 2016-11)

• Oversaw early recovery and rehabilitation activities across three Union Councils under the flood/earthquake rehabilitation project.
• Mobilized community members, securing support and involvement in project activities.
• Maintained ongoing communication with partner organization Concern Worldwide, providing regular progress updates.
• Prepared work plans and weekly progress reports for target communities and stakeholders.
• Collaborated with displaced populations to enhance access to Non-Food Items.

Master Trainer at Associate for Academic Quality (AFAQ), Pakistan (2015-05 – 2015-05)

• Conducted in-house training sessions for government teachers, contributing to their professional development.
• Managed the training center, overseeing curriculum development and capacity-building programs.
• Evaluated training needs and mentored fellow trainers to strengthen overall training quality.

Intern at Aga Khan Rural Support Programme, Pakistan (2013-09 – 2013-12)

• Assisted with reporting, documentation, workshops, seminars, concept notes, and data management.
• Developed situation analysis reports, budgets, and fact sheets; conducted field monitoring visits.

MSc in Economics – University of Peshawar, Pakistan (2010 – 2012)