FAZAL KAKAR
Quetta
Summary
Results-oriented Disaster Management Specialist with 14+ years of experience in preparedness, response, and recovery. Skilled in risk assessment, resource coordination, and leading multi-agency teams during emergencies. Proven ability to analyze data, develop effective plans, and ensure community resilience in the face of disasters.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Supply Chain Management Specialist
Health Sector reform Unit. (HSRU)
- I lead efforts to overcome challenges in timely medicine provision
- I've managed both centralized and decentralized procurement modules, recognizing their strengths and challenges
- Currently, I'm driving the implementation of a transformative Supply Chain Management (SCM) system, including the establishment of a central Procurement cell and the introduction of a digital dashboard
- In this role, I oversee the entire process cycle, ensuring coordination among stakeholders and leveraging automatic notifications for streamlined supply chain operations
- The SCM dashboard, a project I actively contribute to, provides real-time visibility, enhances quality control, aligns demand, ensures timely availability of medicines, and improves overall efficiency and transparency.
Education Officer
Project management Unit Secondary Education Department (PMU-SED)
08.2021 - Current
- I actively supervise the implementation partner (CCD) at the district level, ensuring seamless project execution while effectively coordinating with district administrations to achieve project objectives
- Collaborating closely with BBISE (Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education) to provide expert technical assistance and spearhead the development of an innovative e-marking system
- Efficiently conducted a comprehensive baseline survey in all 34 project-focused districts within a swift timeframe of three months
- Established and led 300 Parent-Teacher-School Management Committees, forging strong partnerships with parents and organizations to enhance awareness, garner increased support, and facilitate resource-sharing for educational development
- Facilitated the development section in creating a precise scope of work for school construction projects, tailored according to the specific requirements and inputs from teachers
- Designed assessment tools to monitor student learning outcomes.
Senior Education Officer
Project management Unit Secondary Education Department (PMU-SED)
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Contributed significantly to the Education Manager by advising and assisting in the design of project/Annual Work Plan aligned with PMU's strategic objectives
- Provided valuable guidance to 07 regional education officers in Balochistan to address field-related challenges
- Developed and implemented criteria and mechanisms for school up-gradation from Primary to middle, utilizing EMIS data and districts census report, with the Education department's approval
- Effectively represented the educational program in meetings and conferences, serving as a subject matter expert and liaison for various services and activities
- Skillfully monitored overhead, prepared budgets, and efficiently managed spending and resources, ensuring fiscal efficiency
- Proficiently planned, administered, and controlled budgets, producing accurate financial reports.
Regional Education Officer
Project management Unit Secondary Education Department (PMU-SED)
12.2015 - 06.2019
- Demonstrated exceptional project management skills in verifying and validating finalized sites
- Ensured the accuracy of site information for notification and advertisement purposes
- Played a key role in onboarding teachers, ensuring timely recruitment and training on the curriculum
- Conducted 200 training sessions for the Parents Teacher School Management Committee, actively listening to parents, addressing concerns promptly, and escalating significant issues to higher authorities
- Worked flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to achieve operational improvements and provide exceptional service
- Leveraged critical thinking to efficiently analyze problems, evaluate solutions, and make well-informed decisions
- Dedicated to continuous improvement and teamwork, generating suggestions and actively engaging in problem-solving activities.
Project Manager (Education Project)
Center for Peace and Development
10.2012 - 12.2014
- Accomplished the project within the set timeline
- Led a team of 15 members, fostering effective coordination between the district education authority and the community
- Formed Parent-Teacher-School Management Committees (PTSMCs) in all targeted schools, sensitizing the community and facilitating regular meetings with district education authorities
- Established a complaint mechanism system and promptly responded to all inquiries to ensure transparency and objectivity.
Senior Officer Information Counselor
Norwegian Refugee Council
02.2012 - 10.2012
- Maintained a strong expertise in the relevant field governing the ICLA mandate
- Facilitated and enhanced the implementation of ICLA activities in Pakistan through internal information coordination meetings
- Wrote regular activity reports for the designated area of responsibility
- Conducted coordination meetings with stakeholders and partner organizations
- Conducted regular field visits to NRC beneficiaries
- Reviewed and prepared administrative requests for referrals to other organizations.
Advocacy and Research Officer
Center for Peace and Development (CPD)
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Designed, planned, and executed advocacy strategies and campaigns for District Governance Groups (DGGs)
- Prepared quarterly advocacy plans in collaboration with STAEP staff
- Built the capacity of STAEP staff, Constituency Relation Groups (CRGs), and DGGs by providing technical support on advocacy-related topics
- Conducted comprehensive research on governance to support the organization's initiatives.
Constituency Coordinator
Center for Peace and Development (CPD)
07.2010 - 01.2011
- Played a crucial role in data collection for governance monitoring
- Supervised the Constituency Relations Group
- Reported to both the head office and donor organizations
- Identified and communicated the issues of NA-259 to the respective MNA and MPA of the constituency
- Prepared quarterly advocacy plans and conducted assessments and analyses of the political parties' performance.
Emergency Field Coordinator
Center for Peace and Development (CPD)
05.2009 - 07.2010
- Planned and executed activities to promote the physical, emotional, and social growth of students
- Provided assistance to the classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor/outdoor play
- Prepared reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
District Coordinator
Center for Peace and Development (CPD)
05.2009 - 07.2010
- Managed information and data on advocacy-related themes and issues
- Prepared quarterly advocacy plans
- Built the capacity of District Governance Groups (DGGs) on advocacy-related topics
- Liaised and facilitated various stakeholders at the district level
- Contributed to the development of the district profile.
Education
MPhil - Education
Al-hamad Islamic University
07.2019 - 05.2021
M.Ed - Curriculum
Urdu Wafaqi University
01.2015 - 05.2016
MBA - Banking & Finance
University of Balochistan
Balochistan, Pakistan 03.2006 - 05.2009
Skills
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
undefinedAccomplishments
- Conducted 300 training sessions of PTSMCs in Balochistan.
- Successfully completed DISPEL project (on education) within timeframe and budget line, funded by UNHCR.
- Conducted 250 training sessions for Afghan refugees on the subject of civil documentation, Proof of Registration POR modification, and new birth registration. Completed the ICLA Project on time and within the budget line.
- Delivered 1600 information services in 200 sessions to 1500 Afghan refugees regarding refugee protection.
- Developed more than 15 executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.
- Conducted 11 advocacy training 250 Community members.
- Established a remarkable working environment in the office when I was elected as a staff representative in NRC.
- Promoted after only 01 year in the role from District Coordinator to Constituency coordinator and then to Advocacy and research officer Balochistan.
Affiliations
Institution of Bankers of Pakistan Certifications Association for Project Management (APM) Project Cycle Management Proposal Writing Computer Short courses English Language Security training from IOM Islamabad.
Timeline
Education Officer
Project management Unit Secondary Education Department (PMU-SED)
08.2021 - Current
Senior Education Officer
Project management Unit Secondary Education Department (PMU-SED)
07.2019 - 07.2021
MPhil - Education
Al-hamad Islamic University
07.2019 - 05.2021
Regional Education Officer
Project management Unit Secondary Education Department (PMU-SED)
12.2015 - 06.2019
M.Ed - Curriculum
Urdu Wafaqi University
01.2015 - 05.2016
Project Manager (Education Project)
Center for Peace and Development
10.2012 - 12.2014
Senior Officer Information Counselor
Norwegian Refugee Council
02.2012 - 10.2012
Advocacy and Research Officer
Center for Peace and Development (CPD)
01.2011 - 01.2012
Constituency Coordinator
Center for Peace and Development (CPD)
07.2010 - 01.2011
Emergency Field Coordinator
Center for Peace and Development (CPD)
05.2009 - 07.2010
District Coordinator
Center for Peace and Development (CPD)
05.2009 - 07.2010
MBA - Banking & Finance
University of Balochistan
03.2006 - 05.2009
Supply Chain Management Specialist
Health Sector reform Unit. (HSRU)
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