Experienced development professional with 7 years of guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Proven ability to develop efficient processes, maintain high standards, and align efforts with organizational goals. Recognized for a collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence. Extensive experience working with national and international organizations.
Hi, I’m
Furqan Hameed
Karachi
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
GLOBAL NEIGHBOURHOOD FOR MEDIA INNOVATION
PROJECT MANAGER
2021.09 - 2024.09 (3 years)
Job overview
- Successfully led the full lifecycle of 4 projects from initiation to closure, ensuring 100% compliance with organizational policies, external regulations, and contract terms, and aligning each project with strategic organizational goals.
- Collaborated with content specialists to draft, produce, and design project materials based on IEC standards, and prepared 12 quarterly milestone reports, contributing to a 30% increase in project transparency and accountability.
- Built and maintained relationships with 5 funders, partners, and stakeholders, facilitating 18 stakeholder meetings and consultations, which resulted in a 25% improvement in project alignment and communication efficiency.
INDIVIDUALLAND PAKISTAN
PROVINCIAL COORDINATOR
2019.10 - 2020.12 (1 year & 2 months)
Job overview
- Conducted regular field visits to 20+ project sites, ensuring the successful implementation of youth programs impacting over 3,000 beneficiaries.
- Documented and reported on field findings, challenges, and progress, producing 15+ comprehensive reports for senior management and stakeholders.
- Participated in coordination meetings with development partners, aligning program efforts and securing an additional 15% in resource contributions for program implementation.
- Collaborated with 100+ volunteers and partners, expanding the volunteer network by 20% and organizing 14 training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
CIVIC EDUCATION YOUTH OFFICER
2019.02 - 2019.07 (5 months)
Job overview
- Identified over 50 schools, colleges, universities, and communities for civic education, engaging with more than 100 stakeholders.
- Planned, coordinated, and conducted an average of 4 civic education sessions per month, reaching over 2,500 individuals during the contract timeline.
- Distributed over 5,000 civic education materials with a 95% success rate in effective reach.
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
CIVIC AND VOTER EDUCATION YOUTH OFFICER
2018.02 - 2018.07 (5 months)
Job overview
- Identified and engaged over 40 schools, colleges, universities, and communities, collaborating with 50+ key stakeholders and the Communication and Outreach Consultant to tailor and conduct 50+ relevant civic and voter education sessions and activities.
- Planned and executed 28 weekly civic and voter education sessions, developing and implementing a distribution plan that successfully reached over 7,000 individuals with educational materials such as posters and pamphlets.
- Monitored and assessed the impact of the education sessions, maintaining accurate records of activities and achievements, which contributed to a 30% increase in documented effectiveness and helped assist 150 climate-displaced marginalized community members with NADRA citizen card registration.
YOUTH'S IDEOLOGY
PROJECT DIRECTOR
2016.09 - 2018.07 (1 year & 10 months)
Job overview
- Designed and implemented a Climate Solidarity Network project, leading a team of 4 to engage 30 young climate activists and reaching over 30,000 individuals through outreach and educational activities.
- Managed a 4-month online mentorship program, coordinating with 20+ national and international experts on SDGs, smart cities, and climate change, enhancing capacity-building for 30 participants with a 90% satisfaction rate.
- Oversaw social action projects, evaluated their impact, and provided support to top projects, resulting in 7,000 trees planted, three national and one international award.
Education
University of Sindh Jamshoro, Sindh
B.S. English from English Literature
12.2018
University Overview
Skills
Project Management
Project planning and development
Conflict Resolution
Critical thinking
Stakeholder Communications
Staff Management
Performance Monitoring
Team Leadership
Logistics Management
Purchasing and procurement
Grant Writing
Creative Writing
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 14 in the development of 6 sustainable projects.
- Reduced Programs department operational costs by 50% in 24 months.
- Achieved 100% increase in the organization's digital presence by leveraging digital media skills to enhance visibility with precision and efficiency.
- Tripled the beneficiary and volunteer network of the organization.
- Developed and executed a media literacy project, training 500+ journalists to counter disinformation, resulting in 176 digital multimedia stories published on a major platform.
- Developed and promoted 193 Peacebuilders across Pakistan, including women, enhancing social cohesion and implementing 129 Peace Action Plans nationwide.
- Led a gender justice project across six districts in Punjab, increasing GBV case reporting and public awareness, while driving 41 million digital engagements.
- Led the 6-month InfluenceUP project, including a residential workshop, to train 12 social media influencers with a combined 1M followers, enhancing their content creation, audience engagement, and revenue generation skills.
- Reached over 8,000 individuals across schools, universities, communities, and public spaces by planning and conducting civic education sessions, engaging key stakeholders, and distributing educational materials, while maintaining accurate records for monitoring and evaluation.
- Reached and sensitized over 10,000 individuals through climate action initiatives, planting 7,000 trees, and earning three national awards, one international award, and recognition from the Ministry of Climate Change.
Training
Training
- Training on Community Mobilization to Promote Civic Education, United Nations Development Programme, 02/01/19
- Training on Capacity Building and Mentorship in Dialogue, Negotiation, and Leadership for Policy Impact Initiative, United Nations Development Programme, 11/01/18
- Training on Social Inclusions and Interfaith Harmony, Community World Service Asia, 08/01/18
- Training on Community Mobilization to Promote Civic and Voter Education, United Nations Development Programme, 02/01/18
- Training on Facilitation Skills Mastery: Enhancing Group Dynamics and Engagement, Community World Service Asia, 04/01/17
- Active Citizens Training: Building Local Leadership for Global Change, British Council, 09/01/17
Languages
Urdu
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Elementary
A2
French
Beginner
A1
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER
GLOBAL NEIGHBOURHOOD FOR MEDIA INNOVATION
2021.09 - 2024.09 (3 years)
PROVINCIAL COORDINATOR
INDIVIDUALLAND PAKISTAN
2019.10 - 2020.12 (1 year & 2 months)
CIVIC EDUCATION YOUTH OFFICER
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
2019.02 - 2019.07 (5 months)
CIVIC AND VOTER EDUCATION YOUTH OFFICER
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
2018.02 - 2018.07 (5 months)
PROJECT DIRECTOR
YOUTH'S IDEOLOGY
2016.09 - 2018.07 (1 year & 10 months)
University of Sindh
B.S. English from English Literature
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