MUHAMMAD SHAHZAD CHAUDHARY
Lahore,Pakistan
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in report writing, project organization, and strategic direction. Demonstrates strong procurement and quality assurance skills, coupled with proficiency in risk management software and ticketing systems. Adept at event management, resource mobilization, and problem-solving. Proven leadership as a self-starter with exceptional monitoring and evaluation capabilities. Mastery of Excel spreadsheets and MS Project enhances task prioritization and meeting facilitation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Area Project Coordinator
Muslim Hands
Gujranwala-Kamoke, Pakistan
04.2016 - 11.2024
- Work in Punjab Government Sponsored Project PSSP (Public School Support Program), supervise, control and implement organization's strategies into all PSSP schools
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events
- In accordance with the organization's objective and vision, develop extensive assessments of the needs and research to find programme gaps and possibilities
- Define programme goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with stakeholders
- Make comprehensive programme plans that include schedules, budgets, and resource demands
- Ensure that program's adhere to the funding, moral, and legal standards
- Oversee the execution of program's while coordinating with partners and project teams
- Assure the project personnel is receiving direction and support and that they are aware of their duties and obligations
- Track programme milestones, deliverables, and results to keep track of its development
- To determine efficacy, do frequent programme reviews and impact analyses
- Determine and resolve any problem and difficulties that emerge during programme implementation
- Create local school management committees (SMCS) to take control of school general management, excellent education, and the appointment of effective school staff
- Maintain thorough reporting and documentation for the programme
- Liaison building with pertinent stakeholder, such as PEIMA and funding organizations along with local donors where needed
- To ensure program success, promote collaboration and communication between stakeholders
- Construct program budgets and guarantee efficient financial management
- Follow budgetary restrictions and keep an eye on program spending
- Organize and direct the work of the program's personnel while offering direction, mentoring, and performance evaluation
- Encourage teamwork and professional growth by fostering a friendly and cooperative work atmosphere
- Develop strategies to address the program staff's needs for training and capacity building
- Controlled resources by department or project and tracked use social media.
- Created digital file classification system for company-wide use.
- Organized Teacher Trainings and remedials for slow learner in a class.
Field Researcher
Reputed Research Organizations
08.1999 - 04.2016
- Manage data in the Field Surveys, Supervise Field Teams, Analyze Research Data, Take Research Samples, Prepare Reports etc
- Expertise on IDIS, KPIs, Data Collection, Online Interviews
- Create field teams and report writing activities include research on education, health, gender equality, drug addiction
Research Coordinator
Phoenix Foundation for Research & Development (PFRD)
Lahore, Pakistan
08.2013 - 11.2015
- Coordinated protocol development, equipment preparation and materials purchasing for planned studies
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations detailing results and conclusions
- Oversaw research projects focused on Education, AIV and Drugs with teams of up to 100 members and budgets of PKR 250,000 or more
- Applied MS
- Word, Office, SPSS expertise to create high-quality graphical representations of study results
- Liaise with funders regarding scheduled and ad hoc reporting, as well as other obligations
- Liaise with media representatives to increase programme visibility, including the creation of news releases and press notes
- Coordination with organizational staff for deliverables that require collaborative involvement
- Concept notes and suggestions for resource mobilisation and programme development should be prepared
- Record and create a database of field employees for research initiatives
- Help with tool creation, pre-testing, data management, data analysis, and report submission
Manager Mobilization & Coordination
Social Organization for the Advancement of Community Health (SOACH)
Gujranwala, Pakistan
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Worked with refugees from Gujranwala and Multan to improve access to social and educational services
- Taught youth how to spot and overcome challenges impacting academic and personal development
- Trained and supported volunteers contributing services to education and health program
- Promoted choices such as improved personal hygiene and at home, informal education
- Organizational representation at the district and provincial levels through meetings, training, and the use of advocacy materials, tools, and IEC materials that can promote positive family and community development
- Communicate with the Government and partner organizations
- Collaborate with other Programs of the SOACH office, particularly the Health, Early Recovery, and Child Protection sections, as needed, on concerns relating to outreach activities in high-risk populations
- Events and programme management involving participants, venues, and companies, such as inaugural seminars, Annual Day celebrations, fund raising programs and sessions, end evaluation sessions, and celebrations of program/project activities
Regional Monitoring & Support Officer (RPMER)
Indus Consortium (IC) / Rural Development Policy Institute (RDPI)/ PLAN Pakistan
Multan, Pakistan
10.2010 - 03.2011
- To maintain tight contact with district teams to ensure the seamless implementation of all relief activities in six districts of Assistance to teams working in the consortium, LHDP, BISWA in Sindh, and DOABA Foundation, HELP Foundation in Punjab, for the Emergency Relief Project and Early Recovery (a project supported by PLAN Pakistan)
- To visit project districts on a regular basis and provide assistance to the project team
- To monitor project operations and verify that standards are met at all levels
- Prepares performance appraisals for direct reports and contributes to additional staff reviews as needed
- Supervise team members in data collecting and reporting, and take the lead in programme reporting compilation and information sharing with headquarters and key partners
Program Officer - PMER
Punjab Rural Support Program (PRSP)
Lahore, Pakistan
03.2009 - 07.2009
- Collaborated with senior leadership team to implement special Micro Credit projects, increasing program and organizational capacities
- Analyzed internal reports to evaluate program effectiveness by using outcomes-based approach
- Kept programs in line with established mission parameters
- Created and implemented program frameworks, performance standards and quality assurance requirements
- Case studies will be used to increase the information base for programme planning and design
- Data consolidation job of community priority needs for research of programme enhancements and new project implementation
- Keeping track of the financial implications and economic effects of development activities
- Monthly and quarterly progress reports are compiled
Senior Program Coordinator
Health Education & Literacy Program Sheikhupura
Sheikhupura, Pakistan
09.2006 - 12.2008
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations
- Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services
- Usage of case studies to reinforce data base for program arranging and planning
- Information combination work of community need needs for investigate of up-grading of on-going programs and usage of modern ventures
- Recording monetary suggestion and financial results of improvement intercessions
- Compilation of month to month and quarterly advance
Assistant Project Coordinator
Bunyad Literacy Community Council (BLCC)
Lahore, Pakistan
08.1999 - 09.2006
- Visited students directly at homes to help develop life skills and mentor children as young as 4-13 years old
- Empowered and encouraged students with personalized strategies and modern approaches to education
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs
- Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements
- Supervising fund and accounts
- Mobilize the community for NFE, Environment Ventures and in Widespread Essential Instruction Ventures
- Create and Administration of require based capacity building preparing workshops at national, common and at grass root levels on formal and non-formal instruction, grown-up education and useful proficiency
- Work on ladies strengthening, mindfulness and avoidance almost HIV/AIDS, ladies wellbeing and other social issues
- Hold preparing for CCB individuals in numerous communities
- Create linkages with instruction and line offices
- Documentation of creating ventures, workshops and plan quarterly, yearly and completion
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of The Punjab
Lahore, Punjab 08.1996 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Psychology
University of The Punjab
Sargodha, Punjab 03.1993 - 05.1995
Associate of Arts - undefined
Government College Sargodha
Sargodha, PunjabHigh School Diploma - undefined
Government College Sargodha
Sargodha, PunjabSkills
- Report Writing and Development Skills
- Project Organization Skills
- Strategic Direction Skills
- Procurement Skills
- Quality Assurance Skills
- Event Management Skills
- Self-Starter & Leadership Skills
- Monitoring & Evaluation Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Resource Mobilization Skills
- Risk management software proficiency
- Ticketing system navigation
- Excel spreadsheet mastery
- Proficient in MS project
- Meeting facilitation
- Task prioritization
Languages
English
Intermediate
Urdu
Native
Punjabi
Native
Saraiki
Intermediate
Timeline
Area Project Coordinator
Muslim Hands
04.2016 - 11.2024
Research Coordinator
Phoenix Foundation for Research & Development (PFRD)
08.2013 - 11.2015
Manager Mobilization & Coordination
Social Organization for the Advancement of Community Health (SOACH)
01.2011 - 12.2013
Regional Monitoring & Support Officer (RPMER)
Indus Consortium (IC) / Rural Development Policy Institute (RDPI)/ PLAN Pakistan
10.2010 - 03.2011
Program Officer - PMER
Punjab Rural Support Program (PRSP)
03.2009 - 07.2009
Senior Program Coordinator
Health Education & Literacy Program Sheikhupura
09.2006 - 12.2008
Field Researcher
Reputed Research Organizations
08.1999 - 04.2016
Assistant Project Coordinator
Bunyad Literacy Community Council (BLCC)
08.1999 - 09.2006
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of The Punjab
08.1996 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Psychology
University of The Punjab
03.1993 - 05.1995
Associate of Arts - undefined
Government College Sargodha
High School Diploma - undefined
Government College Sargodha
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