Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Internationalexposures
Researches
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Kehkshan Newton

Kehkshan Newton

Strategic Management And Programme Management Professional
Islamabad

Summary

Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles, programme management, strategic management and evidence based research. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals. International Speaker on the topics of Climate Justice, Entrepreneurial Thinking, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem,Paradigm Shift and Strategic Thinking. Represented Pakistan in Thailand, Spain, Egypt, Uganda, Germany, Singapore, Kenya, Korea, Dubai and London. My Research Paper on, "Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for Minorities in Pakistan" got selected by Oxford University, UK in 2023.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Chief Strategy Officer

Pak Mission Society
03.2024 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive strategies by analyzing market trends and competitive landscape to drive company growth.
  • Optimized operational processes by leveraging technology and automation, reducing overall costs and increasing efficiency.
  • Formulated branding initiatives that positioned the company as an industry leader with distinct competitive advantages over its peers in the marketplace.
  • Influenced key stakeholders to obtain buy-in for strategic initiatives, securing necessary resources and support.

Strategic Group Member

Angello Global Network
01.2023 - 12.2024

-Provide Advisory support to the Angello Group for programme development for the frontier markets on "Enterprise Led Development"


Head of Business Development

Pak Mission Society
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • To develop and ensure the implementation of Business Development/Fundraising strategy of the organization and be responsible for business and communication level reporting and approval from Board
  • To strengthen Strategic Management of PMS by developing 5 years Theory of Change (TOC) of all Programme, Programme Dashboards, Financial Dashboards, Stakeholders Engagement and Programme Governance
  • To contribute in the existing and ongoing Fundraising Initiatives, build new Partnerships and Networking opportunities for PMS for enhancing the revenue streams of the organization
  • To develop and implement an effective communications strategy, using all available tools and develop innovative new channels to increase visibility of the organization
  • To strengthen Research and Programme effectiveness of the organization for enhancing evidence based data for tapping Institutional funding
  • Financial Portfolio: 3 million USD per annual
  • Donor Portfolio: Worked with: US Embassy, BMZ, Humedica Germany, KNH-Germany, Tearfund-UK, CAFOD-UK, Norwegian Church Aid, UNWFP, ERDO Canada, UNHCR, UNWFP
  • Thematic Portfolio: Climate Change, Humanitarian Action Programme, WASH, Women Empowerment, Health, Leadership and Youth Development, Food Security and Livelihood

Consultant

Era92 Uganda
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams of era92 to develop a 3 years programme on, "Enterprise Led Development in the complex scenarios"
  • Developed an implementation framework for the smooth execution and hand holding during the process.

Sr. Manager Programmes (Head of Programmes)

Pak Mission Society
09.2019 - 10.2021
  • Create, monitor and supervise over all implementation of PMS programs
  • Ensure all implementation of supporting documents (Milestones, Output matrix, Log frame, Budget Consumption plan, activity plan etc.) are in place and are regularly visited for smooth implementation of the project
  • Develop the PMS fund raising plan that complement the PMS Strategy with funding opportunity with clear actions and engagement plans on yearly basis to cultivate the partnership with donors
  • Develop and manage an effective fundraising strategy and team that achieves set targets of fundraising in line with strategic planning of PMS
  • Support the PMS fund raising plan that complement the PMS Strategy 2020-2020 with funding opportunity and a clear action and engagement plan
  • Development of PMS Strategic plan complying with the organization's vision and mission and in line with the SDGs and PNS (Pakistan National Strategy)
  • Responsible to manage the delivery of documents relating to the 5 years' strategic plan of PMS
  • Ensure that PMS strategic plan has approved from PMS board and all stakeholders, oriented and aware to follow
  • Yearly planning (thematic wise, geographical wise and Financials) of PMS five-year strategic plan
  • Regional offices: Umerkot, Khipro, Rajanpur, Shangla, Peshawar, Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad, Kohistan
  • Portfolio Managed: 2.5 million euros (annual average)

Programme Manager

AWARD PAKISTAN (Association for Women's Awareness and Rural Development)
08.2013 - 08.2019
  • Implemented strategies to increase program effectiveness of 10 projects being implemented in Punjab, KPK and Sindh
  • Coordinated work between multiple departments
  • Met and collaborated with project officers to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance in PMER
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones
  • Devised, implemented and monitored program plans and schedules
  • To Develop Need Assessment tools/formats and prepare its reports accordingly
  • To Design projects as per the logical framework approach/Log Frames/Gantt Charts
  • To Develop monitoring and Evaluation tools as per the project requirement
  • To conduct quarterly monitoring visits to the project areas of Faisalabad, Mansehra and Muzaffargarh
  • To Guide Project staff in implementing project activities as per the Result based approaches
  • To design Result Frameworks, Performance based Monitoring and Evaluation Plans
  • Correspondence with National and International Donors
  • Regional offices: Mansehra, KPK, Multan, South Punjab

Consultant-Programme Development

LEAP, Voice Pakistan, Lok Vehar
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Consultancy to various NGOs on the development of strategic planning, proposal development, research studies, Monitoring and Evaluation, Report Writing, Baseline and End line Studies

Country Coordinator

AYCC PAKISTAN (Asia Pacific Youth Network on Climate Change)
10.2009 - 10.2012
  • Conducted Series of Awareness sessions with community members, women and youth
  • Conducted Awareness Concert with 1,000 youth members
  • Conducted Environment Mela with 500 community members
  • Displayed 50 Environment Boards in the most polluted areas of District Faisalabad

Education

MPHIL - International Development

International Development Studies
Iqra University, Islamabad
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Sociology

Allama Iqbal Open University
Islamabad, Pakistan
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication

GC University
Faisalabad
05.2001 -

Certification - 6 months

in Sociology

FSC - undefined

Matriculation - undefined

Skills

Programme Development

Internationalexposures

  • Korea: Participated as Speaker in Lausanne Congress 2024 in Korea on the subject"Evidence based Research"
  • Romania: Participated as Panelist in FORGE Conference, Romania and presented Pakistan overview on "Paradigm Shift from Aid led development to Enterprise led development".
  • Dubai: Participated as Panelist in COP-28 and presented a case of "Loss and Damage in Sindh"
  • UK: Presented my Research Thesis in Oxford UK,"Paradigm Shift of the Christian Community towards Entrepreneurship"
  • Germany, visit international offices of BMZ, KNH, Humedica and other corporate donors for pitching ideas for Pakistan Programme.
  • Singapore, share the Successful Project on Solid Waste Management.
  • Uganda, lead the Theory of Change of the Angello young tribe which consists of people from 5 countries.
  • Egypt, share innovative 5M Model for entrepreneurial eco-system.
  • Bangkok, Thailand, training on Child Protection during Emergencies.
  • Madrid, Spain, World Youth Day.
  • Bangkok, Thailand, training on Climate Change Issues.

Researches

  • Comparative Analysis of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of Pakistan and Egypt
  • Paradigm Shift of the Christian Community towards Entrepreneurship
  • Analysis of the Business Growth Challenges faced by the rural women entrepreneurs.
  • Challenges and opportunities in obtaining Higher Education, Associate Researcher
  • Effects of exploitation on the child laborer working on brick kilns, Associate researcher
  • Analyzing the Barriers and Enablers to Localization

References

Available upon request

Professionalshorttermtrainings

  • 3 months trainining on Strategic Planning and Implementation by University of Copenhagen
  • Basic and Advance training on, "Multi-stakeholder Partnerships" by BMZ-Germany
  • 3 months Programme Management Professional (PGMP)Certification Simplilearn , USA
  • 6 months specialization certification on, Project Management
  • 6 months specialization certification on, Human Resource Management.
  • 3 months course on Advance Research Techniques
  • Training on Programme Positioning and Development by Philip Kotler Institute
  • Flagship course on Evidence based programming from CERP (Center for Economic Research In Pakistan)
  • Research Analysis on 'SMART PLUS', 2 days, elibrary, Rawalpindi
  • Leadership training, 2 days, LUMS trainer
  • Equal Opportunities and Citizenship, 3 days, Peace and Development Foundation, Rawalpindi
  • Project Cycle Management, 3 days, SDPI Islamabad
  • Monitoring and Evaluation, 2 days, REDR, UK
  • Developing Integrated Project Proposal, 3 days, Pakistan Social Institute, Lahore
  • Project Management, 3 days, Pakistan Social Institute, Lahore
  • Child Protection in Emergencies, 3 days, Keeping Children Safe in Bangkok, Thailand
  • Youth Leadership, 3 days
  • Fund Raising, 2 days, Fund Raising Consultant of AWARD
  • Logical Framework Approach, 3 days, delegates of Caritas Austria
  • Child Protection Policy, 2 days, AWARD and PLAN international Islamabad
  • Accountability and Humanitarian Practices, 1 day, SPO Islamabad
  • Assessing the Needs, 2 days, National Caritas Office
  • Climate Change, 3 days, AMAN-Bangkok
  • UN Human Rights Mechanism Training, 4 days, National Commission for Justice and Peace in Lahore

Certification

PGMP Certified

Timeline

Chief Strategy Officer

Pak Mission Society
03.2024 - Current

Strategic Group Member

Angello Global Network
01.2023 - 12.2024

Consultant

Era92 Uganda
06.2022 - 08.2022

Head of Business Development

Pak Mission Society
10.2021 - 12.2023

Sr. Manager Programmes (Head of Programmes)

Pak Mission Society
09.2019 - 10.2021

Consultant-Programme Development

LEAP, Voice Pakistan, Lok Vehar
01.2014 - 01.2018

Programme Manager

AWARD PAKISTAN (Association for Women's Awareness and Rural Development)
08.2013 - 08.2019

Country Coordinator

AYCC PAKISTAN (Asia Pacific Youth Network on Climate Change)
10.2009 - 10.2012

MPHIL - International Development

International Development Studies
05.2001 -

Master of Science - Sociology

Allama Iqbal Open University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication

GC University
05.2001 -

Certification - 6 months

in Sociology

FSC - undefined

Matriculation - undefined

Kehkshan NewtonStrategic Management And Programme Management Professional