Yousaf عرفان, Program Manager

Yousaf عرفان

Program Manager

WECAN Private Limited

البلد
باكستان - ملتان
التعليم
ماجستير, Masters in Philosophy in Communication Studies
الخبرات
14 years, 5 أشهر

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الخبرة العملية

مجموع سنوات الخبرة :14 years, 5 أشهر

Program Manager في WECAN Private Limited
  • باكستان - ملتان
  • أشغل هذه الوظيفة منذ فبراير 2022

In my ongoing assignment I have successfully achieved the skills of stakeholder management, data collection and analysis, and monitoring and evaluation administration in my role as a Program Manager. By effectively leading and engaging with stakeholders, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining the M&E database, I have contributed to the successful implementation and reporting of the program.
Skills: Project Oversight, Data Driver, Team Player, Self-Starter, Project Tracking, Progress Monitoring, Reporting, Analytical Skills, Stakeholder Communication, Decision-making, Problem-solving, Flexibility, Project Management, Coordination, Organization, Leadership.

Project Manager / Reporting Coordinator في Paidar Development Organization (PDO)
  • باكستان - ملتان
  • يونيو 2020 إلى يناير 2022

As a Project Manager / Reporting Coordinator, I have excelled in overseeing projects, managing deadlines, monitoring progress, and preparing comprehensive reports for upper management. My strong communication, attention to detail, problem-solving, and adaptability skills have been instrumental in achieving successful project outcomes. As a Project Manager / Reporting Coordinator, I have excelled in overseeing projects, managing deadlines, monitoring progress, and preparing comprehensive reports for upper management. My strong communication, attention to detail, problem-solving, and adaptability skills have been instrumental in achieving successful project outcomes.
Skills: Communication, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Team Leading Program Evaluation, Report Writing, Coordination, Organization, Leadership, Team Player, Data Driven, Self-Starter, Budgeting.

Sanitation Marketing Specialist في Punjab Rural Support Programme
  • باكستان - Jhang Sadr
  • أكتوبر 2018 إلى أبريل 2020

In my role as a Sanitation and Marketing Specialist, I successfully developed linkages among sanitary entrepreneurs, middlemen, and local consumers, established Sanitation Marts, and promoted health and hygiene in targeted areas. I collaborated closely with the Program team, ensuring timely implementation of interventions and conducting surveys to assess program impact. I also designed monitoring systems, identified areas lacking sanitation activities, and ensured comprehensive coverage. Additionally, I maintained records in compliance with policies and regulations, while embodying the organization's values of compassion, empowerment, justice, and accountability. Through effective communication and collaboration, I made significant contributions towards achieving the organization's objectives.
Skills: Database Management, WASH Expert, Sanitation Marketing, Reporting Training & Development, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Capacity Building, Training, Budgeting, Identification and Training of Entrepreneuer.

Social Organizer في Lodhran Pilot Project
  • باكستان - Muzaffargarh
  • أغسطس 2014 إلى ديسمبر 2018

We are seeking services of Social Organizers to initiate and manage social mobilization process of the Education project “Beyond Curriculum - Ensuring access to quality primary education for 10 schools through Alternate Disciplines” at the community level to effectively involve men, women, and youth in the various activities of the Project. The Social Organizers will work under the overall supervision of Project Coordinator at district office Jhang.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Coordination with school administration, community stakeholder, local counterparts, and partners for effective and timely project implementation
Facilitate information and knowledge management.
DETAILS OF KEY FUNCTIONS:

Social mobilization

Plan social mobilization activities in the context of the project log frame and targets set aligned with project work plan.
Provide input in the development of terms of partnership to be signed with the communities for participation in the project activities,
Initiate social mobilization process and facilitate the project communities to organize themselves in shape of community organizations (male and female).
Identify and establish of community groups, and members of Parent Teachers Association (PTAs) in targeted area.
Facilitate school enrollment campaign with support of different activities, to ensure the targeted number of enrollments within project duration.
Facilitate participatory planning and implementation process for identification of school’s infrastructure needs and construction of prioritized infrastructure.
Initiate and support different extracurricular activities in schools as per planned in project.
Facilitate school administration in carrying out school health assessment of children.
Support COs to build their capacities in CO management, planning and monitoring, conflict resolution, and promoting social harmony in the community.
Provide input for preparation of monthly and quarterly progress reports on the field activities highlighting achievements and bottlenecks.
Coordination

Coordinate with project coordinator, MEAL, Operations and HR department for integrated and coordinated activities in the field.
Support and coordinate with different implementing partners of government department in carrying out studies, assessments, and trainings.
Support the community organizations to establish their linkages with the local authorities and other development actors to improve the social services in the area.
Facilitate information and knowledge management

Collect and provide support in collection of information for base-lines surveys and evaluation or any other required study.
Document success/case stories for the project.
Document the overall social mobilization process, identify issues, and suggest improvements in the process.
Document working with schools, its effectiveness, and identify issues and suggest measures for improvements.
Skills
Community Engagement, Organization, Prioritization, Skills Knowledge of Development Organized and Multitasking

Social Mobilization officer في Muslim Aid Pakistan
  • باكستان - Jhang Sadr
  • يونيو 2018 إلى أكتوبر 2018

Muslim Aid Pakistan seeks services of Social Mobilizer to initiate and manage social mobilization process of the CBM -Project Beyond Curriculum - Ensuring access to quality primary education through Alternate Disciplines activities. The Social Mobilizer will work under the overall supervision of Project officer at district Jhang.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Coordination with community stakeholder, local counterparts, and partners for effective and timely project implementation
Facilitate information and knowledge management.
DETAILS OF KEY FUNCTIONS:

Social mobilization

Plan social mobilization activities in the context of the project log frame and targets set aligned with project work plan.
Provide input in the development of terms of partnership to be signed with the communities for participation in the project activities,
Initiate social mobilization process and facilitate the project communities to organize themselves in shape of community organizations (male and female).
Facilitate participatory planning and implementation process for identification of flood affected beneficiaries
Initiate and support distribution activities, as per planned in project.
Provide input for preparation of monthly and quarterly progress reports on the field activities highlighting achievements and bottlenecks.
Coordination

Coordinate with project coordinator, MEAL, Operations and HR department for integrated and coordinated activities in the field.
Support and coordinate with different implementing partners of government department in carrying out studies, assessments, and trainings.
Support the community organizations to establish their linkages with the local authorities and other development actors to improve the social services in the area.
Facilitate information and knowledge management

Collect and provide support in collection of information for base-lines surveys and evaluation or any other required study.
Document success/case stories for the project.
Document the overall social mobilization process, identify issues, and suggest improvements in the process.
Skills
Community Engagement, Coordination & Prioritization Skills

Monitoring and Evaluation officer في AGHE PAKISTAN
  • باكستان - ملتان
  • سبتمبر 2012 إلى مارس 2014

The M&E Officer will be responsible for reviewing, monitoring and reporting of the field activities conducted by the SOCIAL ORGANIZERSs. The incumbent will be responsible for preparing initial drafts of monthly, quarterly and yearly reports to be submitted to the Global Fund, according to specified guidelines.
The incumbent will carry out regular field monitoring visits to the project sites according to the comprehensive M&E Plan, and will ensure that all Program activities are being carried out in line with the operational and M&E guidelines.
The incumbents shall support the PR unit for day to day grant management
Essential Responsibilities
- Responsible to conduct monthly work plans review submitted by implementing partners in comparison to the SOCIAL ORGANIZERS wise targets and Performance Framework.
- Coordination with SOCIAL ORGANIZERSs with regard to timely submission of request and reconciliation of R&R tools, project assets and other IEC material
- Participate in SOCIAL ORGANIZERS staff meeting, prepare and present presentation of PR unit and finalize minutes of meeting, follow up with SOCIAL ORGANIZERSs on given timeline
- Carry out field monitoring visits in line with the M&E Plan to ensure that the data collection tools are properly used in field and data entry is being done on required formats/systems following deadlines
- Provide on-site technical support and capacity building to field teams for implementation of project activities.
- Prepare field monitoring reports within four working days of returning from the field. Ensure that the monitoring reports are sent to the SOCIAL ORGANIZERSs after appropriate review and finalization. Follow up with SOCIAL ORGANIZERSs in this regard and update important issues in issue log
- Conduct follow up of the recommendations made in the previous visits
- Conduct desk review of MPRs and QR/ supporting documents and provide timely feedback to SOCIAL ORGANIZERSs address identified issues
- Responsible to submit reviewed report/data from assigned SOCIAL ORGANIZERSs to data management unit after addressing the highlighted issues
- Follow-up with SOCIAL ORGANIZERSs on a regular basis to ensure timely achievement of targets in line with the monthly work plans of the SOCIAL ORGANIZERSs
- Review, verify, cross-check, the monthly and quarterly reports and prepare feedback at the reports in consultation with the Senior M & E Officer and Senior Coordinator Monitoring
- Responsible for compiling and analyzing data and developing summary reports and share with PR unit
- Support to PR unit in GF, LFA, CCM and other review missions
- Document case studies and success stories and prepare and/or contribute to development of various project documents
- Follow all policies and procedure of AGHE Pakistan including Safety & Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Any other task or responsibility assigned by the Senior M&E Officer and Senior Project Coordinator

Social Organizer في Lodhran Pilot Project
  • باكستان - Rahim Yar Khan
  • أكتوبر 2011 إلى سبتمبر 2012

esponsible for all the Community Mobilization, mentoring, capacity building and ensure the Sustainability of infrastructure. Responsible to ensure the effective field implementation, team management, coordination with stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities

Maintain and store all records in line with MA document management and IT policies.
Comply with all policies, procedures, legal and regulatory requirements.
Champion our values of compassion, empowerment, justice for all and accountability when performing your work.
Major Responsibilities:

Conduct Social Mobilization Activities in their respective Union Council.
Responsible to manage the Microfinance activities in their respective areas.
Perform field research activities pertaining to base line, assessment, case studies and develop quality photo record.
To encourage and stimulate full participation of all community members; with special attention to those who are usually un-accessed, marginalized and overlooked in community decision making process.
Ensure equity and inclusion in all project activities.
Organize effective PRA in Community and ensure to achieve the Open defecation free status in targeted Village and Sustain the position as a ODF.
Organize Hygiene Sessions in Communities with full participation and knowledge.
Organize Street theatres in Community.
Conduct monitoring through Donor monitoring tools and report to Social Mobilization Officer.
Formation of Village committees and WASH Club in Schools.
Having good experience working with school children.
Organize trainings sessions for CRP, VCs and LSOs etc in Community.
Organize Events in Community (Seminar, Mela, WASH Days etc)
Organize training sessions for school teachers.
Able to solve the conflict in Communities.
Ability to observe and analyse social indicators
Willingness to undertake further training offered by and required by the program
To ensure appropriate filing system, and documentation at each level.
Supervision of capacity building session in Community.
Supervision of Advocacy Activities in Community.
A desire to contribute to national development through community empowerment
Supervise International WASH events (Global Hand washing day etc)
Supervision of Sorting and Compiling of User Data
(Water and Sanitation Users as per project plan)
Responsible for the Sanitation and Marketing linkages development with Local shop keepers.
Responsible for the community investment grant program implementation at targeted areas.
Skills
Knowledge of Community WASH approachesKnowledge of Social MobilizationKnowledge of Water and Sanitation Govt policiesPublic dealing with adjustable approachPR DevelopingProduction Quality Monitoringcoordination with Community stakeholders

Social Organizer & Media Coordinator في AL-Farooq Welfare Organization
  • باكستان - Muzaffargarh
  • يناير 2009 إلى مارس 2011

The Social Organizer / Media Coordinator is a key role responsible for developing and executing media strategies to engage and grow the organization's community. They create compelling content, manage various media platforms, and collaborate with internal teams to promote the organization's mission effectively. This role requires excellent communication and creative skills, a deep understanding of media platforms, and the ability to analyze data to optimize campaigns. The Social Organizer / Media Coordinator plays a vital role in enhancing brand awareness, fostering community engagement, and maintaining a positive reputation of the organization. They are passionate about social causes and dedicated to building meaningful connections with the target audience through various digital channels.

الخلفية التعليمية

ماجستير, Masters in Philosophy in Communication Studies
  • في Bahauddin Zakriya University, Multan
  • أبريل 2014

Conducted research on KAP Model: Role of Communication Channels in the Promotion of Sexual and Reproductive and Health Rights Campaign.

ماجستير, Mass Communication
  • في Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan
  • يناير 2011

2009-2011: Mass Communication from Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan. Two Year Master Degree (CGP 3.22/4)

دبلوم, Information Technology
  • في Govt Millat Degree College Mumtazabad Multan
  • يناير 2011

2010-2011 Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology from Govt Millat College Multan.

بكالوريوس, Journalism
  • في Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan
  • يناير 2009

2007-2009: B.A from Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan. Two years Graduate degree with Major in Journalism (1st D)

Specialties & Skills

Friendly Personality
Reporting
Monitoring
Mass Communication
Teamwork
ADOBE PREMIERE
COACHING
MS OFFICE
PREMIERE
MICROSOFT OFFICE
PROBLEM SOLVING
TEAM BUILDING
TRAINING
Report Writing
Monitoring

حسابات مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي

اللغات

الأوردو
متمرّس
الانجليزية
متمرّس
البنجابية
متمرّس
الهندية
متوسط

العضويات

Worked as the Sub-Editor & the Editorial
  • Board Member

التدريب و الشهادات

Children and climate change (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
January 2020
Disability Orientation (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
January 2020
Inclusive communication module (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
January 2020
Competency-Based Learning: Introduction (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
April 2020
National strategic planning for tuberculosis (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
June 2023
COVID-19: Operational Planning Guidelines and COVID-19 Partners Platform to support country prepared (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
May 2020
Introduction to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
January 2020
Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) (الشهادة)
تاريخ الدورة:
June 2023

الهوايات

  • Blogging/Writing
    I am found of writing, and usually write about the social issues of South Punjab and Pakistan.
  • Language Learning
    I have grip on English, Punjabi, Urdu, Haryanvi, Hindi and very basic knowledge of Arabic, While my native Language is Saraiki, Usually spoken in the South Punjab, Pakistan. (A large number of Saraikis and Punjabi people are working in Arab countries Especially in UAE and KSA)
  • Volunteering
    I have got the best social organizer of the year award from Lodhran Pilot Project, a local organization working for the clean and healthy environment in Punjab, Province of Pakistan in 2014