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Khadija  Khan

Khadija Khan

Humanitarian Professional
Islamabad

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Technical Coordinator -DRR and CCA

ACTED
Juba
11.2021 - 03.2023

· Technical lead for DRR Climate Change Adaptation and resilience: providing technical support to ACTED programs and Consortium partners

· Developed ACTED Regional DRR and CCA strategy and presented it to humanitarian platform.

· Represented ACTED at PfPRR platform and international humanitarian forum as Co-chair for Climate actions and Resilience programming in South Sudan

· Conducted DRR workshops for relevant govt department and humanitarian stakeholders including local communities

· Developed PDRA tools and facilitated DRR forums in developing DRM plans

· Established community led EWS in Western Bahr ul Ghazal

Head of MEAL Department

Tameere Khalaq Foundation-TKF
Islamabad
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Developed MEAL strategy for TKF
  • Lead the establishment, development and integration of MEAL systems across programmes
  • Developed and supervised assessments, monitoring and evaluations
  • Ensured effective Information and Data Management:
  • Established and provided technical support for Accountability and Learning
  • Supported to proposal development and planning
  • Hierarchical/Functional management and capacity building of MEAL team
  • Supported TKFs commitments to gender equality, child protection sensitivity and other cross-sectoral priorities

MEAL Consortium Officer-IRC

IRC
Islamabad
04.2019 - 09.2020
  • Providing support in MEAL activities of TEACH project
  • Supporting in the development of baseline/ midline and final evaluation tools
  • Covid-19 Rapid Need Assessment
  • Maintain Action Plan Tracker/ Clients Feedback registry
  • Conducted assessment for the identification of feedback channels for TEACH
  • Conducted Need assessment for ECHI-HIP with support of field teams
  • Provide routine support in MEAL activities

UNICEF Funded Consultancy – DRR Consultant- Oct 20

Sindh Reform Support Unit
Karachi
10.2017 - 03.2019

Developed DRM strategy for schools in Sindh

Rolled out strategy by conducting trainings for teachers and schools management committees

Program Coordinator- Concern Worldwide

Concern Wolrdwide
Sukkur
10.2014 - 09.2017
  • Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
  • Worked as Concern’s focal point in supporting communication within Concern team; BDRP and 6 local partner agencies while also liaising and communicating with Government District DRR focal persons to ensure effective project coordination
  • Developed and maintained strategic partnerships, and represent Concern Worldwide in relevant workshops, events, meetings, and networking events
  • Ensured that the project interventions are implemented according to the project guidelines, agreed upon plans and signed agreements through quarterly review meetings
  • Monitored the implementation of project and documents progress on project objectives and areas for correction, and ensures that appropriate follow-up actions are taken
  • Maintained that all partners have an updated work plan for CBDRM activities
  • Provided effective budget oversight and monitoring in line with Concern’s operational procedures
  • Ensured that project is implemented in a cost-effective manner, within the approved budget framework and ensuring the donor requirements are met on spending at the forecasted level every quarter
  • Established and maintain formal and informal communication mechanisms with DRR members, Local partners, donor and other stakeholders particularly to National Disaster Risk management Authority
  • Designed and ensured quality facilitation of innovation and learning events with local CBDRM partners, DMCs and DDMAs
  • Supported engagement and capacity-building of relevant district authorities and DMCs on DRM and climate change adaptation.
  • To support the provincial programmes and local partners in terms of coordination and ensuring harmonization of the CBDRM approaches, training, establishment of committees and implementation

Represent the programme to and establish relationship/ linkages with government line departments, DDMAs, PDMAs, NDMA, and other key stakeholders.Coordination and liaison with EDOs for formation of School disaster management committees and training on DRM plans.

Senior Project Officer – Youth Empowerment Program

Community World Service-Pakistan and Afghanistan
Karachi and Jalalabad
04.2013 - 08.2014
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

· To develop implementation strategy of projects plans of YEP

· Plan Project Planning Matrix and its follow up

· Develop LFA and effect chain mechanism of projects activities

· Conduct Baseline surveys/ Need assessment with Tools and methodology

· Design Project Proposal and budgets

· Responsible to build liaison with different stakeholders Govt/ National & International Donors.

· Prepare Annual and quarterly reports.

· Focal person for Youth empowerment program YEP projects.

· Master trainer of all YEP projects including Human rights, Child rights, Gender, Child protection, Quality and Accountability, HIV & AIDS, Leadership skills.

· Ensure continuous capacity building of the team and ensure high quality in projects and guide project staff on technical issues like HAP & SPHERE.

· Promote and advocate the gender main streaming in all YEP activities.

· Communicate, exchange information and co-operate with relevant external actors

Project Officer - Disaster Management Program

CWS
Karcahi
05.2012 - 04.2013
  • Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.
  • Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
  • Worked closely with organizations, individual businesses and government agencies to foster welcoming climate for business.
  • Organized scope, schedule and assignments for entire team.
  • Monitor projects/programs activities & budgets.
  • Liaison with provincial disaster management team in Thatta.
  • Conduct CBDRM trainings in 23 villages of Thatta
  • Responsible for facilitating donor evaluation visits
  • Conducted pre & post KAP survey of Thatta housing project
  • Conduct post distribution monitoring survey in Mirpurkhas
  • Prepare success story of DCA-ECHO Project
  • Responsible for ISO internal and external Audit.
  • Represent Organization in district level cluster meetings in the assigned districts.

Build liaison with relevant Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations to facilitate improvements of projects/programs in the region

Project Officer –

Orangi Pilot project (KHASDA)
Karachi
12.2009 - 03.2012
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

· Monitoring & evaluate strategies for projects.

· Carry out field activities as desired by the projects

· Develop reporting tools MIS according to project requirements

· Need Base assessment and Trainings

· Assist in liaisons with Donors & partners relating to the projects

· Ensure timely Implementation of Projects activities

Education

Master of Arts - Social Sciences

University of Karachi
Karachi
05.2004 - 09.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Hmadard University
Karachi
01.2002 - 12.2003

Skills

Technical support and assistance

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Timeline

Technical Coordinator -DRR and CCA

ACTED
11.2021 - 03.2023

Head of MEAL Department

Tameere Khalaq Foundation-TKF
10.2020 - 09.2021

MEAL Consortium Officer-IRC

IRC
04.2019 - 09.2020

UNICEF Funded Consultancy – DRR Consultant- Oct 20

Sindh Reform Support Unit
10.2017 - 03.2019

Program Coordinator- Concern Worldwide

Concern Wolrdwide
10.2014 - 09.2017

Senior Project Officer – Youth Empowerment Program

Community World Service-Pakistan and Afghanistan
04.2013 - 08.2014

Project Officer - Disaster Management Program

CWS
05.2012 - 04.2013

Project Officer –

Orangi Pilot project (KHASDA)
12.2009 - 03.2012

Master of Arts - Social Sciences

University of Karachi
05.2004 - 09.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences

Hmadard University
01.2002 - 12.2003
Khadija KhanHumanitarian Professional