Mansoor Riaz
Program Management
Lahore,PB
Summary
Senior program management professional with proven track record in advising and guiding projects to successful completion. Expertise in strategic planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing project needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills that drive results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Advisor / Provincial Lead – Punjab Province
Pathfinder International
Lahore, Punjab
01.2024 - Current
- Lead strategic planning, implementation, and monitoring of all Pathfinder projects in Punjab.
Manage provincial operations, ensuring program alignment with donor priorities. - Provide technical and managerial support to project teams, ensuring high-impact results.
- Design and implement SBC interventions to promote positive health behaviors and uptake of services.
Develop evidence-based messaging and materials tailored for diverse community segments.
Engage with media, civil society, and government stakeholders to amplify SBC initiatives. - Serve as the key liaison with Punjab health authorities, donor agencies, and implementing partners.
Represent Pathfinder in high-level provincial and national forums, advocating for reproductive health, family planning, and public health sustainability. - Ensure programmatic excellence through data-driven decision-making and regular performance reviews.
Strengthen the capacity of local health workers and community-based organizations in SBC and program execution. - Support proposal development and resource mobilization efforts, ensuring program sustainability.
Ensure compliance with donor regulations and financial stewardship. - Developed comprehensive performance metrics to track progress against established objectives, enabling informed decision-making at every stage of the project life cycle.
- Ensured regulatory compliance across all program activities by staying up-to-date on industry standards and best practices.
- Advocated for the adoption of new technologies designed to increase operational efficiency across multiple teams involved in project implementation.
- Streamlined program processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing strategic solutions.
- Conducted rigorous evaluations of completed projects in order to inform future endeavors more effectively.
- Fostered an environment conducive to collaboration by promoting open dialogue among team members.
- Spearheaded change management initiatives that fostered a positive culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
- Optimized resource allocation for programs by conducting thorough needs assessments and budget analyses.
- Evaluated project performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement impactful changes.
- Demonstrated exceptional time-management capabilities by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of productivity under pressure.
- Coordinated seamlessly with internal departments to facilitate smooth operations during the implementation phase.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure successful program execution and alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed complex budgets and financial reports, ensuring optimal resource usage and fiscal responsibility throughout the program lifecycle.
- Provided expert guidance to junior advisors, fostering professional growth and skill development.
- Achieved timely delivery of critical milestones by proactively addressing potential roadblocks and risks.
- Developed innovative strategies for program improvement, boosting overall effectiveness and impact.
Senior Program Manager
Pathfinder International
07.2020 - 12.2023
- ompany Overview: INGOProvides programmatic leadership in country programs or project
- Managed cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products within scope and budget constraints.
- Works collaboratively with program and project staff to develop, plan, and manage activities smoothly and efficiently, and within Pathfinder’s operational policies and procedures
- Leads in the design, development and implementation of innovative, effective, country appropriate programming for SRHR and SSCB to build and develop capacity of intended populations
- Works collaboratively with finance staff to prepare and track the progress of project and activity budgets
- Oversees technical assistance needed to execute project work plans, which may include external consultants
- Provides technical assistance to country offices, host-country governments, local partners, and other agencies to assess needs and develop SRHR and SSCB standards and guidance, and/or provide SRHR and SSCB services that are responsive to the needs of intended populations
- Ensures that the project management meeting and partnership coordination meetings are organized regularly and takes minutes of those meetings
- Ensures timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program or project activities and results to the donors
- Facilitates delivery of administrative support for the Chief of Party by working collaboratively across the different directors and teams within the program and projects
- Represents the program and projects in professional circles through meetings, conferences and presentations when needed
- Coaches and supports Country Directors on country capacity building model
- Leads, manages or participates on cross-functional project teams
- INGO
National Program Manager
Pathfinder International
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed and coordinated all project activities across multiple districts, ensuring effective implementation andProvided strategic direction to district teams, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
- Developed and led Social and Behavior Change (SBC) initiatives at the district level to enhance health awareness and service utilization.
Trained district health officials, frontline workers, and community organizations on best practices in public health and reproductive health programs. - Served as the primary liaison between provincial and district health departments, donor agencies, and implementing partners.
Advocated for policy improvements and resource allocation at the district level to strengthen health systems. - Established robust M&E frameworks to track program effectiveness and ensure data-driven decision-making. Conducted field visits and performance assessments to ensure program quality and impact.
- Oversaw project budgeting, financial management, and compliance with donor and organizational guidelines.
Developed proposals and reports to secure continued funding and program sustainability - Implemented performance metrics to evaluate program success, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Manager Programs – Punjab
Pathfinder International
08.2016 - 02.2020
- Coordinates, organizes and facilitates one-to-one meetings with key stakeholders to develop follow-up action plans
- Invites all stakeholders and ensure their participation in meetings
- Works with different forums, including local NGOs and SRHR stakeholders on policy-specific dialogues
- Works with the project/provincial committee and provincial coordinators to update them regarding project activities
- Participates in partner and donor oversight committee meetings and arranges individual interactions with them
- Organizes and conducts orientation, inception and dissemination workshops related to project activities in the province
- Coordinates and interacts with family planning champions to ensure their participation in working groups and advocate with stakeholders for FP initiatives
- Interacts with all stakeholders involved in the SRHR budget formation process and final allocation for the province
- Prepares and submit reports as required with regular time frequency by Programs Department
- Leads, manages or participates on cross-functional project teams
- INGO
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Provincial Coordinator – Punjab
Pathfinder International
04.2014 - 08.2016
- Coordinate and organize one-to-one meetings with key stakeholders from PWD, DOH, P&D Department and Finance Department Punjab in order to develop follow-up action plans
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Organize and conduct orientation/ inception /dissemination workshops related to project activities in the province
- Work with the project/provincial committee and update them regarding project activities
- Invite all stakeholders and ensure their participation in meetings
- Coordinate and interact with FP champions and ensure their participation in working groups and advocate with stakeholders for FP initiatives
- Interact with all stakeholders involved in the FP/RH budget formation process and final allocation for the province
- Facilitate international and national level visit to the province and organize meetings of the delegation(s) with the project stakeholders in the province
- Work with different forums for policy-specific dialogues, and with FP/RH stakeholders
- Work with religious leaders and religious boards for their engagement in activities of Pathfinder
- Facilitate Pathfinder teams and consultants in completion of activities in province
- INGO
District Liaison Officer
Pathfinder International
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Served as focal person for coordination in the implementation of field activities related to the tasks of Project
- Maintained an open line of communication with clients, ensuring satisfaction and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Coordinated Project Specific meetings of District Technical Committee, record minutes and share the same with all concerned
- Developed monthly work plan in consultation with concerned district staff for all activities as per requirement of project objectives
- Coordinated in work planning for FWAs (Female) and LHWs for systematic contact with target clients to participate in Family Health Care day at Family Welfare Centers (FWCs)
- Coordinated in organized and follow up the training of LHWs and CMWs
- Facilitated and ensure organization of Family Health Care Days at FWCs
- Coordinated and ensured regular activities through Mobile Training Unit
- Coordinated and facilitated payments in the field as committed under agreement after due scrutiny and verification
- Maintain record of documents for accounting and audit as required by Finance Department
- Undertake any other task related to the project as assigned by Islamabad office
- INGO
- Supported organizational goals by facilitating the exchange of information among team members and departments.
National Coordinator
White Ribbon Alliance Pakistan
08.2010 - 09.2011
- Manage project development from beginning to end
- Organized workshops, conferences, retreats, Executive meetings and arrangement of all public events and days celebration
- Handled of Petty cash expenses
- Prepared consolidated and facilitated budgets for meetings, workshops and conferences
- Prepared Cash Payment Vouchers, Bank Payments and all financial transaction
- Identify and resolve issues
- Perform all out of office task such as collecting quotations for services and material purchase
- Non-Government Organization
- Maximized resource allocation by conducting thorough budget analysis and cost optimization measures.
Interpersonal Communication Officer
Green Star Social Marketing Pakistan
07.2009 - 07.2010
- Supervised field activities of IPC team for achievement of targets on monthly/quarterly/annual basis
- Prepared Journal Vouchers together with complete supporting documentation
- Provided trainings to IPC team and facilitate their activities
- Supervised and monitor IPC activities along and extend on the job training
- Update and communicate work plan according to territory allocations
- Evaluate performance of IPC team through of back check
- Ensure compliance of organizational policies, systems and procedures
- Non-Government Organization
- Managed social media platforms, increasing engagement and fostering positive online presence.
Education
MSC -
Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF SARGODHA Skills
Policy analysis
Program management
Proposal development
Teamwork
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Muhammad Riaz (Late)
- Date of Birth: 08/02/84
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior Program Advisor / Provincial Lead – Punjab Province
Pathfinder International
01.2024 - Current
Senior Program Manager
Pathfinder International
07.2020 - 12.2023
National Program Manager
Pathfinder International
02.2020 - 06.2022
Manager Programs – Punjab
Pathfinder International
08.2016 - 02.2020
Provincial Coordinator – Punjab
Pathfinder International
04.2014 - 08.2016
District Liaison Officer
Pathfinder International
01.2012 - 04.2014
National Coordinator
White Ribbon Alliance Pakistan
08.2010 - 09.2011
Interpersonal Communication Officer
Green Star Social Marketing Pakistan
07.2009 - 07.2010
MSC -
Sociology
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