Afshan Razzak, Regional Coordinator

Afshan Razzak

Regional Coordinator

Reform Support Unit Education Department Government of Sindh, Karachi

Location
Pakistan - Karachi
Education
Master's degree, Masters in Linguistics
Experience
7 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :7 years, 1 Months

Regional Coordinator at Reform Support Unit Education Department Government of Sindh, Karachi
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • March 2014 to July 2016

 Designed/reviewed training manuals for induction trainings for newly recruited teachers/head teachers in Sindh
 Organization and monitoring of training sessions
 Developed strategic planning for nonfunctional schools in Sindh
 Revised and developed school monitoring and evaluation forms.
 Organizing and monitoring field officer/district officers’ team.

Regional Manager at Idara -e- Taleem-o- Aagahi
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • October 2010 to March 2013

Idara-e-Taleem-O-Aagahi
Regional Manager- Sindh
October 3, 2010 till March 30, 2013
• Supported Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) Pakistan 2010-2015 as an anchor person for Sindh in collaboration with ASER Team Pakistan.
• Responsible for teacher training/research/analysis/field monitoring/ report writing and dissemination.
• Established ECD centers and conduct teacher's training in remote areas of Shikarpur.
• Successfully implemented pilot project of School Assessment for School Improvement Program -SASIP in Karachi.
• Developed assessment tools for students and teachers for SASIP program.
• Rehabilitated successfully 7 schools under Integrated Educational Learning Program - Sindh Education Foundation in under privileged areas of Pannu Aqil and Ghotki.
• Rehabilitated 3 schools in Sukkur, Hyderabad and kotri under WSIP with CSR partners.
• Rehabilitated 105 Govt schools under Whole School improvement program in Shikarpur, and also worked during emergency in upper Sindh.
• Supported center for vulnerable children through catch up programs in Korangi.
• Undertaking teachers' training in appropriate areas from time to time.
• Engaged with the Government - relationship building public sector for policy influence and expanding client base.
• Supported and Monitored Projects/ programs.
• Linkages to organization offices across Sindh - team building and integration
• Social marketing for programs/projects in Sindh
• Explored new projects, building networks and proposal writing /bidding
• Holding seminars and workshops and advocacy campaigns

Associate - Assessment Unit at Sindh Education Foundation
  • Bahrain
  • October 2010 to September 2011

Sindh Education Foundation
Associate - Assessment Unit
October 3, 2010 to Sep 2011
• Responsible for designing assessment tools for SEF Schools (PPRS, RBCS) in remote areas for Sindh for primary level
• Conducted workshops and training session on assessment for PPRS schools teachers
• Conducted exams and developed results/reports

Subject Officer - Arts and Urdu at The Aga Khan University - Examination Board
  • January 2007 to April 2008

The Aga Khan University - Examination Board
Subject Officer - Arts and Urdu
Jan 2007 to April 2008-
• Responsible for developing assessment tools and different educational and other support materials from secondary till intermediate level
• Conducted workshops/orientation sessions on assessment for teachers

Programme Associate for Art & Aesthetic at Education Office South
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • January 2004 to October 2004

Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan -Education Office South
Programme Associate for Art & Aesthetic
January 18, 2004 - October 30, 2004
• Responsible for identifying and resolving educational issues, as well generating innovative methods to improve education process. I also developed low cost material skill, developed art curriculum for primary section and had some input in drama curriculum with one of the AKU Consultant. I was solely responsible for the training of teacher's educators and their development of training competences and skills.

Education

Master's degree, Masters in Linguistics
  • at University of Karachi
  • January 2002
Master's degree, Literature
  • at University of Karachi
  • January 1998
Bachelor's degree, Arts
  • at University of Karachi
  • January 1994

Specialties & Skills

Teaching Skills
Writing
Research Projects
Training
Managing Expectations
ASSOCIATE
FIELD MONITORING
MARKETING
PROPOSAL WRITING
PUBLISHER
REPORT WRITING
TEAM BUILDING
TRAINING
Multi-tasking skills,leadership skills

Languages

Urdu
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Teaching, Learning and Assessment (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2011
Valid Until:
June 2011