CEO - Events by Amaltas - Islamabad
(2022-01)
Started an enterprise as sole proprietor. Amaltas is a specialized, innovative and creative event management solution provider established to empower women and support business ventures led by women, persons with disabilities and minorities in value chain development. The venture believes in zero waste and uses indigenous resources.
- Coordinated and facilitated conferences and workshops
- Provided one stop solution to hold private events
- Arranged one day tours/exposure visits to cultural and historical heritage sites
- Supported women in developing agri businesses such as farming, livestock rearing and poultry
- Provided linkages to small scale enterprise for income generation
Program Manager - FRIEDRICH NAUMANN FOUNDATION - Pakistan
(2019-05 - 2021-12)
Successfully completed and spearheaded a project for promoting democratic local governance (DLG Project) with 1.3 million euros fund in 4.5 years funded by European Union. Supervised a team of 21 people and managed a network of 15 CSOs working in 15 districts across 3 provinces.
- Supervised and managed project activities
- At the outbreak of COVID 19, prepared a mitigation plan for smooth implementation of project
- Responsible for program reporting to EU, and built collaborative rapport with the local partners and European Union Delegation in Pakistan
- Represented FNF Pakistan at national and international forums
- Conducted capacity building trainings for partners on periodic basis
- Responsible for ensuring M&E of the project. Developed an evaluation process for the project
- Managed project budget and expense
- Remained primary contact and ensured appropriate liaison and reporting to EU
- Prepared all reports for donor in accordance with the contractual agreements and ensured compliance of all EU regulations and BMZ regulations with respect to its funding
- Conducted field visits in three provinces on periodic basis & provided technical support to partners in 15 districts for smooth program implementation
Partner - ALPH Consultants and Advocates - Pakistan
(2016-05 - 2016-03)
Provided Consultancy Services to multiple organizations
- Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) TABEER project, conducted programmatic review of potential partners
- Devolution Trust for Community Empowerment developed a training manual on Human Rights based legal framework for provincial departments and conducted TOT for the provincial governments (Nov-Dec 2016)
- West Minister Foundation for Democracy, carried out a research based comparative study of domestic violence laws of 5 Asian countries (Oct 2016)
- Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives; Conducted 10 trainings for the physical safety of journalists (April 2016- Sept 2016)
Project Officer Gender and Inclusion - International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) - Pakistan
(2012-06 - 2016-03)
Supporting Electoral Reforms Project
- Responsible for management of subgrants to local CSOs
- Coordinated and supported the Election Commission for the emancipation of women, minorities and persons with disabilities in the electoral processes
- Provided technical support to IFES in areas of gender and inclusion
- Reviewed policy documents from gender & inclusion lens
- Ensured project activities are developed with detailed operational plans for smooth implementation of Project
- Reviewed electoral laws from the gender and inclusion perspective and proposed amendments thereof
- Credited for organizing first ever international conference on the inclusion of persons with disabilities in Electoral processes in Pakistan; also provided technical support to IFES in areas of gender and inclusion
- Demonstrated proficiency in project management within IFES, with a special focus on governance and protection
- Ensured consistent engagement and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including UN, INGOs, ECP & elected representatives
- Ensured high quality and timely production of all deliverables
- Provided technical support in establishing a Gender and Inclusion Wing in Election Commission of Pakistan
- Responsible for preparing project reports
- Held capacity building training for partners and stakeholders on gender and inclusion
Partner - ALPH Consultants and Advocates - Pakistan
(2009-12 - 2012-04)
Provided Consultancy Services to multiple organizations
- Ministry of Human Rights, worked on the Child Rights Convention Report and covered the legal part of the fifth Periodic report submitted to UN Committee on Child Rights (Sept- Dec 2012)
- National Commission on the Status of Women conducted research on Police Reporting, Investigation Mechanisms, Political Interference and Safety and Security/Harassment of the Victims (Jan 2011-Dec 2011)
- The Asia Foundation, carried project end evaluation of a program on Women and Islam in Pakistan, implemented in three countries, Afghanistan Pakistan and Bangladesh (Dec 2011)
- Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives, conducted capacity building training workshops on 'Gender Justice' for community members, lawyers, media, medico legal staff, police and drafted a policy brief for parliamentarians (July 2011-Sept 2011)
- Sungi Development Foundation, conducted capacity building training workshops on inheritance law and forced marriages (June 2011)
- Civil Society Human & Institutional Development Program carried desk review for understanding different international instruments, definitions used and perspectives on Peace and Peace Building. Developed qualitative and quantitative tools based on the criteria, for mapping exercise specifically on assessing peace building initiatives (Sept 2010)
- Aurat Foundation, developed a working paper for drafting a policy for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) (Oct 2010)
- UN Women, reviewed the Human Trafficking Ordinance and Pakistan Penal Code to combat women trafficking for law reforms and reviewed the Functioning of Gender Crime Cell (May-July 2010)
- International Federation for Electoral Systems (IFES) reviewed Electoral Laws for effective political participation of women and minorities and proposed amendments in the legislation (August 2010)
- National Commission on the Status of Women, carried research study on Parallel Judicial Systems Pakistan (May 2010)
- Centre for Research and Security Studies, conducted Legislative Research and drafted a Bill on Right to Information (Jan 2010)
- Aurat Foundation, conducted desk review on Legislation for women since 2002-2010 and core issues that need to be addressed through legislation and policy reforms (April 2010)
- Centre for Development and Peace Initiatives and Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) conducted training workshops on Right to Information for CSOs, media, government officers and lawyers (Nov- Dec 2009)
- National Rural Support Program conducted trainings about discriminatory laws against women (Dec 2009)
- National Commission on the Status of Women, developed a brochure on discriminatory laws against women, and what needs to be done (March 2010)
Legal Expert - Ministry of Women Development / UN Women - Pakistan
(2008-09 - 2009-09)
Proven expertise in engaging and collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including UN, government departments and private sector while drafting the fourth CEDAW report. As a Legal Expert to Ministry of Women Development drafted the fourth Country Report of Pakistan on Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) submitted to UN CEDAW Committee. The report was well received by CEDAW.
