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Mariam Khan

Mariam Khan

Social And Economic Development Expert
Lahore

Summary

With over 22 years of experience in business and economic development,

I, am deeply committed to advancing women's empowerment on a global scale through strategic leadership and innovative initiatives. Serving as the Founder and Executive Director of the Community Development Foundation Pakistan, Co-founder and Vice Chairperson of the Global Women Development Network, and Founder and President of the International Women's Day Conference Initiative, I, have led efforts to foster sustainable growth and promote gender equality worldwide. Responsibilities include mentoring skilled women, enhancing skills for non-skilled women, facilitating access to essential services and job opportunities, and advocating for inclusive economic policies. I am dedicated to creating a more equitable society by empowering women and facilitating their active engagement in economic activities both locally and internationally. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder and Executive Director

Community Development Foundation CDF
1 2016 - Current
  • Developing and implementing strategies aiming to promote the organization's mission and 'voice'
  • Ensure adherence of organization's daily activities and long-term plans to established policies and legal guidelines
  • Direct and overseas investments and fundraising efforts
  • Forge and maintain relations of trust with shareholders, partners, and external authorities
  • Act as the public speaker and public relations representative of the company in ways that strengthen its profile
  • Review reports by subordinate managers to acquire an understanding of the organization's financial and non-financial position
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.

Cofounder and Vice Chairperson

Global Women Development Network (GWDN)
05.2021 - Current
  • As a Co-founder and Vice Chairperson in Global Network with outreach of 100+ countries as a Nonprofit Organization, majorly i am developing and implementing the organization's strategic vision and mission.
  • In this leadership position i build a strong understanding of nonprofit management, fundraising, and community engagement. Additionally, the ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with other organizations and stakeholders with special focus on women's empowerment.
  • Overseeing longer operations, leading fundraising efforts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Involved in developing and monitoring the organization's budget, as well as guiding and supporting staff and volunteers.
  • To excel the development process building strong connections among service providers and the stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated leadership in a nonprofit setting and a deep commitment to the organization's cause of empowering women and girls at all levels.
  • Develop, enforce, and reevaluate GWDN policies and procedures
  • Review and advise on contracts
  • Look for opportunities for investment/investors, partnerships, alliances, and mergers
  • Report to the board of directors board meetings.

Founder and President IWDC

CDF-GWDN Globally
1 2021 - Current
  • I am Heading as President of The International Women's Day Conference Initiative 2021-2030 with the current outreach over 100+ countries capturing women from all sphere of life aims to create a global platform that empowers women, fosters gender equality, and drives transformative change across all sectors of society. Through collaboration, innovation, and advocacy, we envision a world where women are at the forefront of shaping a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future.
  • Aiming to maing Women more powerful in the modern era where women are still facing challenges such as gender wage gap, limited access to education and leadership roles, balancing work and family responsibilities, which can impact economic development.
  • International Women's day one week celebrations till from 2021-2030 involving multiple sectors and platforms which are exclusively interlinked with women's economic empowerment
  • Inviting women experts internationally which not only talk about the economy of their own country in-fact they will share the opportunities for others (Investments to Services delivery) through one of our initiative 'By Women for Women'
  • Bridging this gap is essential for ensuring that women can leverage technology for education, employment, and business opportunities. Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive efforts from governments, businesses, and society to create policies and environments that promote gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. This not only benefits women but also contributes to overall economic growth and development.

Founder and CEO

Women Economic Development Initiative Punjab (WEDIP)
03.2020 - Current
  • Designed and implemented Advanced level of WEDIP's Mission of women economic development and free-market reform, through its core value of inclusion, in collaboration with other Regional Programs & partner organizations, government agencies in Covid-19
  • Lead strategic design and implementation of WEDIP's objectives on women's economic empowerment in coordination with the project management team and the Sectorial Directors, Sectorial Heads and the Community Level committees.
  • Designed implemented, and managed a huge project portfolio of project to maintain funding relationships to include project development (concept papers/proposals/partnerships), and project implementation (reports/correspondence)
  • Research and analyze the status of women's participation and leadership in the BUSINESS and economic landscape, identifying opportunities for WEDIP programming
  • Lead the development and implementation of WEDIP's strategy to foster women's economic development, coordinating with other WEDIP's core members.
  • The strategy should have a major focus on women in 13 defined development sectors of women's empowerment and gender equality.

Coordinator

SDGs Academy Punjab
1 2020 - Current
  • The SDG Academy Pakistan is a flagship education and awareness initiative regarding Sustainable Development Goals SDGs in Pakistan
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Supervised multiple projects addressing sustainable development goals and promoting eduction and awareness specially in marginalized areas

Program Manager Skills and Livelihood

Idara E Taleem O Aagahi ITA
3 2013 - 12.2016
  • Design and management of delivery of the ITA's integrated livelihood program for young girls belonging from deep remote areas
  • Developed research and data collection tools to focus on program target beneficiaries
  • Implemented Detailed project work plans, budgeting, and financial management processes using best practice tools and approaches
  • Establishment and management of program indicators for monitoring and evaluation of project achievements against targets and providing detailed reporting to management, partners, and donors
  • Developed livelihood teams providing leadership, management, training, and capacity building as necessary.

Local Manager Punjab Women & Children Rights

Community Support Concern CSC
03.2005 - 12.2007
  • Worked closely with multi stakeholders,departments and local institutions across pakistan to highlight the gaps regarding women and children rights and worked with local non governmental organizations by enhancing their capacities and capabilities to play a crucial role to enhance awareness on women and children rights in Pakistan
  • Policy development with special focus on promoting gender equality and human rights
  • Organizing the First international Conference on the rights of Women and Children
  • Assisting in the documentary film 'Born In Pakistan' https://youtu.be/IVvKiKU99qo?si=YLSk86sR_H8V-mTw A short film on the everyday lives of women and children in Pakistan, documenting the adverse living conditions and difficulties encountered in their struggle for a better future. Producer: KE.S.S.A. Dimitra
  • Streamlined communication protocols between departments, improving overall efficiency within the organization.

HR/HID Manager

Community Support Concern
05.2005 - 09.2009
  • I Ensured skilled and competent workforce in place so as to ensure the smooth running of the organization, keeping the aims, aspirations and targets of the company to the forefront.
  • Hired the right team in terms of experience and skill sets while at the same time providing growth opportunities Training and development to employees seeking to develop a career path.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Compensation and benefits (exploring the market to benchmark any package)
  • Prepare budgets and targets for the H.R. operation

Education

Young Professional Leadership Program - Leadership And Management

Institute of Rural Management
Islamabad, Pakistan
04.2001 -

Masters in Business Administration - Management Information Systems

Global Institute of Management Sciences
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Specialized in Urdu, Islamic And Pakistan Studies

Government College Gujranwala
Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan
04.2001 -

Skills

Global Networking and Partnerships

Operations Management

Workforce Planning

Staff Development

Human Resources

Team Leadership

Policy Advocacy

Project Designing

Project Planning

Project Management

Business Planning

Policy Implementation and Development

Financial Management

Business Administration

Professional Courses

  • Worked as a Master Trainer of TEDA/FAFEN for WAction Project from Punjab Province and delivered "Capacity Building Training in 5 different sectors to women workers on Conducive Work Environment at Work Place with Sangat Development Foundation for the project of Women's Action for Better Workplaces (WAction)" The project is aiming to enhance capacities of women workers and their organizations to negotiate and advocate with employers, policymakers and legislators for improved working conditions for women.
  • Master Trainer for FAFEN as Senior Election Observers 2018 in Punjab
  • EDT(Enterprise Development Training) for small and Medium entrepreneurs from last 15 Years
  • Business Planning with Urban & Rural business women starter ups
  • 4 Days Training on Right to Information and Local governance
  • 6 Days TOT form TEDA/FAFEN on WAction Project
  • 8 Days Project Planning by Kessa Dimtra International Consultant
  • 8 Days Project Implementation by Kessa Dimtra (A Greek Org) as International Consultant
  • 8 Days Fund Raising by Kessa Dimtra (A Greek Org) as International Consultant
  • 5 Days Proposal Writing by Kessa Dimtra (A Greek Org) as International Consultant
  • 8 Days Human Rights by Kessa Dimtra (A Greek Org) as International Consultant
  • 4 Days Art of Social Mobilization (PPAF)
  • 4 Days NGO Management (PPAF)
  • 30 Days TOT on Enterprise Development (PPAF-ECI)

Additional Information

1. Visit to "SAWA" Bank, India (a micro-credit institution) for 15 days

  • Studied complete Micro-Finance implementation systems for women, by women in India


2. Young Professional Leadership Program (1 year program) by Norwegian Embassy to Turkey for 12 days

  • Studied Youth Development, Violence against Women, Women in Political Movements, Entrepreneurial Education, Business Development, Social Risk Management, Networking and Partnerships

Mega Projects Designing

- Grant Proposal for Capital Investments Holding Group for “Women in Agribusinesses through IT-ICT”

- Grant proposal to Unilever for “Rural Beauty Program” 2014-15

- Grant proposal to ILO for “Rural Community Employability”

- Grant Proposal to PSDF Training Scheme “Skills for Jobs 2012-13”

- Grant Proposal to PSDF Training Scheme “Skills for Market 2014-15” with Extension

- Grant Proposal to BRSP training Scheme “Women Youth Empowerment Project”

- Grant Proposal to NAVTTC for Social sector PENTA TVET on social components

- Grant Proposal to PSDF Training Scheme “Skills for Market 2016” for 20 Districts of Punjab

RESULT BASED PROJECTS’S EXECUTION:

- WEDIP Women Economic Development Initiative Punjab combating Covid -19 effectives on local economy

- IWDC-2021-2030 International Women Day Conference Initiative with women leaders to make them able to get strong linkage and networking for boosting local to global economy

- 16-Days of Activism Camping for involving various countries and states to show discuss, implement and evaluate need based social, political scenarios of multiple sectors like violence, food safety and security, discrimination at all levels

- Introduced the concept of Agridiplomacy by creating local AGRI HUBS or experts and relevant stakeholders in agri businesses

- Introduced “WE GREEN” WE-GREEN GLOBAL CAMPAIGN TO ENGAGE MORE WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE

- Guddi Baji Rural Beauty and Education Program (Unilever)1500 Beneficiaries in 22 Districts of Punjab

-  3 Rounds of Punjab Skills Development Program (PSDF) 800 Beneficiaries in District Chiniot & Bahawalpur

- Self-Sustained Paid Groups (SSPG) 6000 Beneficiaries in 30 Districts of Punjab

- Apna Karobar Kushhal Gharbar (Micro Finance Program) 100 Beneficiaries in 05 Districts of Punjab

- Women Youth Development Program in Quetta Funded by( BRSP/PPAF) for 50 Master trainers on Beautician trade

- SNPET Sanjan Naghar TVET Program Technically supported and implemented along with Govt sector for Pubic private partnerships

Timeline

Cofounder and Vice Chairperson

Global Women Development Network (GWDN)
05.2021 - Current

Founder and CEO

Women Economic Development Initiative Punjab (WEDIP)
03.2020 - Current

HR/HID Manager

Community Support Concern
05.2005 - 09.2009

Local Manager Punjab Women & Children Rights

Community Support Concern CSC
03.2005 - 12.2007

Young Professional Leadership Program - Leadership And Management

Institute of Rural Management
04.2001 -

Masters in Business Administration - Management Information Systems

Global Institute of Management Sciences
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Specialized in Urdu, Islamic And Pakistan Studies

Government College Gujranwala
04.2001 -

Founder and Executive Director

Community Development Foundation CDF
1 2016 - Current

Founder and President IWDC

CDF-GWDN Globally
1 2021 - Current

Coordinator

SDGs Academy Punjab
1 2020 - Current

Program Manager Skills and Livelihood

Idara E Taleem O Aagahi ITA
3 2013 - 12.2016
Mariam KhanSocial And Economic Development Expert