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.
