Rizwan Azam, Senior Programme Manager

Rizwan Azam

Senior Programme Manager

British High Commission (Foreign Commonwealth Development Office)

Location
Pakistan - Islamabad
Education
Master's degree, Finance
Experience
15 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :15 years, 10 Months

Senior Programme Manager at British High Commission (Foreign Commonwealth Development Office)
  • Pakistan
  • My current job since November 2022

This is a programme leadership role to plan, organise and deliver the UK Government's bi-lateral humanitarian support, valuing £ 30 million, for the floods affected population in Pakistan.

Programme Manager at British High Commission (Foreign Commonwealth Development Office)
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • June 2022 to October 2022

This role was to work as Programme Responsible Owner (PRO) and lead delivery and portfolio assurance of the Date and Research in Education (DARE) portfolio of £23 million - a national level investment aims to strengthen the education data system.

Deputy Programme Manager at British High Commission (Foreign Commonwealth Development Office)
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • March 2019 to May 2022

Achievements:

• Worked on public-private partnership intervention for the Government of Punjab in the education sector to increase the student enrollment from 430, 000 students to 2, 600, 000 over five years. Specifically worked in the priority districts to increase female student enrolment by 285, 000.
• Delivered a £35million aid through the Government of the Punjab, Pakistan and civil society organisations for education reforms across the province. This helped the government and the civil society organisation to build additional 2, 600 public schools, upgraded 110 model schools, rehabilitated 1, 000 science and informational technology laboratories each across 20 districts in Punjab - benefitting over 200, 000 children.

Programme Officer at British High Commission (Foreign Commonwealth Development Office)
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • September 2013 to February 2019

Achievements:

• Led relationship with civil society organizations and effectively collaborated with a range of the NGOs for public service delivery and addressing civil society operating space.
• Successfully led the project implementation of technical assistance to the Government of Punjab and achieved roadmap targets of 95% participation rate and 94% solid waste collection rate in 6 districts
• Co-led to organize a policy dialogue between FCDO and the Government of the Punjab and successfully concluded the event with participants claiming 95% satisfaction on meeting the objective of the dialogue.

Programme Officer at British High Commission (Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office)
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • August 2013 to August 2014

Achievements:

• Successfully managed the programme and ensured that all financial reports, progress reports and the Project Completion Report (PCR) were completed on time and lessons were shared with all stakeholders.

Assistant Programme Officer at British High Commission (Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office),
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • August 2011 to July 2013

Achievements:

• Successfully managed the programme and ensured that all financial reports, progress reports and the Project Completion Report (PCR) were completed on time and lessons were shared with all stakeholders.

Floor Manager Administration & Logistics at METRO Cash and Carry Pakistan, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • April 2010 to August 2011

Achievements:

• Successfully led and completed two Annual Stocks takes and monthly stock takes of stores with 95% compliance rate and achieved shrinkage results were under targeted as 0.5% of Annual Sales.

Assistant Commercial Manager at MAKRO Habib Private Limited
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • February 2010 to April 2010

Achievement:

• Successfully completed Annual Contract renewal and negotiations with key suppliers (Engro, Nestle, Pepsi, Coca Cola) of Drinks and Beverages.

Assistant Manager Administration & Logistics at MAKRO Habib Private Limited
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • July 2009 to February 2010

Managed a store inventory of over Rs 250 million average; ensured stocks availability and kept inventory losses as per compliance requirements.

Management Trainee Officer at MAKRO Habib Private Limited
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • July 2008 to June 2009

Successfully managed one-year long training program; worked in operations, commercial, marketing, finance and security departments; promoted to department head role.

Education

Master's degree, Finance
  • at University Of The Punjab
  • December 2008

Successfully completed degree requirements.

Specialties & Skills

Strategy Formulation and Implementation
Public Sector Management
Financial Management
Program Implementation
Portfolio Management
Team Leadership
Evidence Based Decision Making
Strategy Formulation and Execution
Portfolio Management
Written and Verbal Communication
Stakeholders Management

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Project Management Qualification (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2022

Hobbies

  • Food
    A good cook :)