Sanam Bibi

Disaster Management professional with over 8 years of experience in humanitarian response, community development, advocacy, disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation, WASH, protection, and livelihood programs. Experienced in implementing donor-funded humanitarian and development projects with national and international NGOs, including Islamic Relief Pakistan, with expertise in stakeholder engagement, government coordination, community mobilization, capacity building, monitoring, and reporting. Skilled in designing and implementing resilience-focused interventions, strengthening community capacity, and fostering partnerships with government institutions and development stakeholders.

Advocacy & DRM Officer - Islamic Relief Pakistan - Area Office Rawalpindi

(2023-06 - 2026-01)

Project: Women Aligned for Sustainable Youth-Centered Livelihood Action (WASYLA)

• Implement advocacy strategies through forums, campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and coordination with government departments at district and provincial levels.
• Link climate change advocacy initiatives with DRR, Food Security, WASH, and livelihood programs by promoting community-government dialogue and accountability.
• Facilitate community-based advocacy by empowering vulnerable groups to raise concerns and participate in decision-making processes.
• Support program teams in designing and organizing advocacy initiatives, campaigns, workshops, and community engagement activities.
• Build partnerships and alliances with government institutions, NGOs, and relevant stakeholders to strengthen advocacy outcomes.
• Organize advocacy forums, policy dialogues, media outreach, press engagements, and awareness events in coordination with communication teams.
• Provide technical support and capacity building to staff and communities on advocacy approaches, social mobilization, and accountability mechanisms.
• Collect climate-related activity data and contribute to internal/external reports, documentation, and program learning.

Assistant Project Officer - Islamic Relief Pakistan - Country Office Islamabad

(2020-11 - 2023-06)

Project: Protection of Children at Risk (POCAR-II)

• Supported planning and implementation of child protection, education, and community development activities according to project objectives.
• Conducted community identification, vulnerability assessments, beneficiary selection, and needs assessments to support effective interventions.
• Mobilized communities, formed and strengthened community committees, and facilitated awareness sessions and capacity-building activities.
• Developed community linkages with government departments, service providers, and local stakeholders for sustainable program delivery.
• Coordinated project activities including work planning, implementation monitoring, field visits, and progress tracking.
• Prepared technical documents, training materials, activity reports, and project updates for management review.
• Supported inclusion of marginalized groups, including women, children, persons with disabilities, and elderly persons in project activities.
• Facilitated seminars, workshops, stakeholder meetings, and community consultations while ensuring proper documentation and reporting.
• Supported accountability mechanisms, feedback collection, and identification of lessons learned for improving program quality.

Community Development Officer - Islamic Relief Pakistan - Country Office Islamabad

(2019-01 - 2020-11)

Project: Protection of Children at Risk

• Conducted community identification, beneficiary assessments, needs assessments, and vulnerability analysis in target areas.
• Facilitated community mobilization, awareness sessions, stakeholder meetings, and formation/strengthening of community-based organizations.
• Supported implementation of child protection and community development activities according to project plans and organizational standards.
• Coordinated with community groups, government departments, and local stakeholders to improve project outreach and sustainability.
• Assisted in field monitoring, beneficiary verification, data collection, surveys, and assessment activities.
• Supported MEAL, MIS, and communication teams by providing field information, records, and documentation.
• Maintained project files including beneficiary records, field reports, activity documentation, and monitoring updates.
• Facilitated official visits, community consultations, and coordination meetings with project stakeholders.

Hygiene Promoter - Islamic Relief Pakistan - Shangla Office, KPK

(2018-06 - 2019-01)

• Implemented WASH and hygiene promotion activities through community awareness sessions, campaigns, and behavior change approaches.
• Conducted hygiene education, health awareness, sanitation promotion, and community mobilization activities.
• Facilitated baseline surveys, KAP assessments, PRA exercises, FGDs, and community needs assessments for project planning.
• Developed and delivered hygiene sessions, IEC materials, training modules, and awareness campaigns on safe water, sanitation, food hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Supported emergency response activities related to public health risks, including waterborne diseases, outbreaks, and hygiene-related hazards.
• Conducted community capacity-building sessions on sanitation practices, waste management, handwashing, and disease prevention.
• Maintained field documentation including beneficiary records, visit reports, meeting minutes, and activity reports.
• Coordinated with communities and project teams to ensure effective implementation of WASH interventions.

Social Mobilizer - Biyar Local Support Organization (BLSO)

(2016-11 - 2018-01)

• Conducted community mobilization and disaster preparedness activities.
• Facilitated community training, workshops, and awareness sessions.
• Supported disaster risk assessments and emergency preparedness planning.
• Developed training materials and community engagement plans.
• Coordinated with communities, government departments, and partner organizations.
• Maintained project records, databases, and activity reports.

Master of Science - Disaster Management - University of Peshawar (2014 - 2016)

Bachelor of Science - Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal (2012 - 2014)

Intermediate - Pre-Medical - Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE), Peshawar (2010 - 2012)

Secondary School Certificate - Science - Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (BISE), Peshawar (2008 - 2010)