Mujahid Hussain
Procurement Manager
Islāmābād
Summary
Experienced in curriculum design, training delivery, and procurement management within diverse sectors, including vocational training, human development, and project implementation. Skilled in policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic partnership cultivation for digital inclusion and gender equality initiatives. Expertise in curriculum development, training delivery, and project management across various organizations and initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
36
36
Certifications
Work History
Procurement Officer
RIZ Consulting (Managing Implementation Of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Project)
Islamabad
08.2020 - Current
- Acting as the primary focal person for handling, on behalf of the project, all procurement-related matters
- Provide direct and supporting procurement services to OFMs, AFOs, and core management of end-to-end procurement processes
- Responsible for compiling the project's consolidated annual procurement plans and implementation
- Ensure that RIZ Consulting's and donor procurement rules, regulations, and procedures related to procurement administration are fully adhered to and complied with
- In liaison with RIZ HO, facilitated supply chain management and contributed to developing and managing vendor agreements, procurement tools, and resources, with input on project-specific information
- Conduct regular research for up-to-date market knowledge on major items for procurement within the project
- In close collaboration with the Regional Officer and technical team, ensure that procurement processes already embed environmental and social safeguards into procurement documentation at the design phase
- Ensure through rigorous review of procurement documentation for enhancing internal efficiency and best value for money
- Responsible for the development of all bidding documentation/Request for Quotations in close consultation with project technical experts and program and operations teams
- Responsible for ensuring that incoming finance/procurement/HR/administration-related cases from regional offices have reached relevant departments at RIZ HO and are processed to facilitate timely implementation
- Assist with procurement activities and help identify the most suitable procurement strategies to meet the identified equipment/service needs in close liaison with the operations team
- Assisted and coordinated the preparation of procurement plans, took the lead in consolidating procurement plans of all locations, approved the plan, and implemented and monitored it in close association with component leads.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
Curriculum Development Expert Volunteer Remote Job
NAVTTC
Islamabad
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Design & Develop new curricula to include outcomes and assessments
- Customize existing curricula for various objectives & timelines
- Continuously improve and keep existing curricula updated
- Work with teachers and administrators to evaluate existing curricula and assess the quality of instruction
- Design and produce engaging and accessible online learning experiences in accordance with industry-standard instructional design and content development process, models, and frameworks
- Training and capacity building in curricula development focusing on Competency-Based Training in workforce development or TVET context
- Training of instructional personnel and conducting training-of-trainers, ideally in TVET institutional settings
- Development of national TVET qualifications frameworks, skill standards, or metrics
- Design and develop for Instructor-led training (ILT), online, and blended learning environments
- Developing training programs to improve vocational and employability skills for youth
- Supports academic improvements made through research, development, and testing of new curricula and teaching and learning methods and makes recommendations to the administration
- Stay current with emerging trends and practices for the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of learning content and activities
- Applies learning objectives in the development of instructional designs, digital storyboards, instructional prototypes, and multiple-choice assessments
- Perform other duties as assigned by line Manager including classroom training, the participation of project teams, local center activities, and meetings.
- Worked with internal stakeholders to perform skill gap assessments and built training content to address gaps.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Training Officer
Hashoo Hunar Association
Islamabad
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Organize and conduct training workshops for Trade Trainer in all regions, and facilitate in training delivery matters and corporations, as required
- Develop, review and update training materials in conjunction with the skill development program manager and other training staff
- Participate in committees and working groups associated with education and training when required
- Participate in the development of skill development yearly training calendar
- Evaluate the relevance and effectiveness of skill development program training
- Manage the delivery of training and development programs and, in a more senior role, devise a training strategy for the organization
- Monitor and review the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions with trainees and managers
- Conduct meetings with skills development Program staff, develop action plans, manage follow-ups and disseminate information to related stakeholders
- Ensure development of daily, weekly, and monthly work plans and ensure the compliance of agreed objectives
- Contribute to the thought leadership on how the training function can demonstrate continuous improvement through enhanced content, technology, and new initiatives.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Established personnel qualifications and coordinated onboarding activities.
Human Resources Training Officer
Hashoo Foundation
Islamabad
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Ensures that the recruitment process is transparent and in line with the recruitment policy
- Promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization
- Provide full operational HR support to ensure that recruiting managers can quickly recruit good quality national staff with appropriate skills in liaising with the HR Department
- Ensure that all new staff members are properly briefed upon, including handover, when ending assignment
- Maintain updated staff individual files by following Policy documentation procedures and conduct the regular intra-department audit
- Consolidate the annual staff performance report and submit to the HR Manager
- Building capacity of Office Staff to improve their skills and knowledge regarding Soft skills Responsible for identifying and assess the training needs of the Core office staff and region Office staff
- Assist in developing training programs and curriculum to meet training needs Advice the Head of HR on training policies and practices
- Responsible to plan for training courses and prepare training materials for project and operation staff in coordination with the Director and Country Director
- Responsible to deliver and present training sessions Responsible for monitoring and evaluation of training courses
- Prepare and provide training reports to the Head of Department
- Support in the preparation of the staff training and development plan based on the Training Needs Assessment and staff personal development plans
- Assist in facilitating and coordinating training programs with internal and external trainers
- Assist in developing in-house capacity building training and orientation sessions according to the identified needs
- Ensure all safeguarding guidelines are implemented in true spirit and compliance as per the policy
- Any other duties assigned by supervisor.
- Established personnel qualifications and coordinated onboarding activities.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Provincial Coordinator U-Report PakAvaz
School of Leadership Foundation
Karachi-Sindh
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Perform project activity implementation, coordination, and facilitation: Participate in Health, Education, and Infrastructure program activities with Country Team UNICEF
- Conduct Awareness session with University students and community youth to advocate them about major issues
- Performance toward attaining goals and indicators
- Counter check and validate data collection forms submitted by the Field Supervisor
- Implement all project activities to all stakeholders at all level from the province down to the community
- Oversee the implementation of community-based activities, monitoring, and evaluation, monthly staff meeting at the Provincial level.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
Head of Administration & Procurement
School of Leadership
Karachi-Sindh
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Administration and Operation Management
- Management of the Operations Support Services of the Main office department like Administration, Procurement, logistic, HR, Finance, and IT
- Facilitating effective, efficient and consistent support service provision to the program team and all activities under the Main Office
- Support the Executive director in establishing the management targets
- Monitor their achievement
- Collaborate with relevant colleagues to identify the need, determine the cost and pro-actively plan all Project Office support services
- Monitor and supervise all aspects of operations to ensure compliance with corporate strategies, Organization rules, regulations, policies, and standards of accountability, ethics and integrity and achievement of results
- Ensure proper implementation of standards and operating procedures
- Monitor effectiveness of support services, to ensure optimum stakeholder service and satisfaction
- Drive timely readjustment and improvements of the operations
- Seek relevant input in support, from CEO and Executive Director in place for the Multi Offices, and partners offices
- Act as focal point for any internal & external audit exercise.
- Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees.
- Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
Head of Procurement
School of Leadership
Karachi-Sindh
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Procurement and logistics
- Assist in the Initiation of procurement processes, including preparation and conduct of RFQs and RFPs, receipt of quotations, their evaluation, and participating in the negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with the Company's rules and regulations under the supervision of the Department Lead
- Proactively working with the requisitioning person(s) on the full range of procurement issues, provides support and guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle
- Preparing the procurement documentation for enhancing internal efficiency and best value for money
- Provides a variety of specialized and non-specialized transactional support services, ensuring consistency and quality of work steps completed, as well as optimal information flow
- Assist in drafting bidding documents, evaluation reports, and contract award submissions, ensuring consistency in format and content
- Assist in the execution of procurement processes throughout the procurement cycle
- Assist in the preparation of Purchase Orders, Contracts, LTAs, or their Amendments
- Process invoices for goods and services delivered ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation and timely payment
- Follow up to completion and inform clients
- Monitor expenditures against allocations
- Receive, review, log, and route incoming communication and procurement requests/invoices
- Conduct tracking of procurement status and regularly reports to line Manager
- Filling of all procurement documents
- Ensuring all documents are correctly maintained, managed, and categorized, in line with the finance department's requirements
- Provide support to Department Lead ensuring all tasks are completed daily.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Consultant Trainer (Family Planning Project)
Akhter Hameed Khan Resource Centre
Islamabad
12.2016 - 02.2017
- Development and Deliver Presentation on Supply Chain Training in the Context of Family Planing and reproductive Health through using Android Application on Android Tablets to the Doctors and Nurses, To Able them understand the Concept of Stock-in Stock out.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
Master Trainer (Post Polio Monitoring)
APEX Consulting Pakistan
Islamabad
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Pre-Training
- Arranging Participant list, Call to each and every participant regarding training venue and date of training, Printing of training material (like agenda, pre-mid and post Test attendance sheets, registration sheets)
- Training venue (visit training venue to ensure arrangements at least one day before training)
- Ensure Availability of enumerators kits to be provided by the logistics section
- Mock Exercises on
- Formation of Field teams
- Ensure availability of Village Code Books (VCB) to be provided by the data section
- Ensure availability of field Manual in URDU for Field Staff, Questioners, Log Sheets & Other relevant Material to be provided by the training section, Involve IFM (Internal Field Monitor) ZFO (Zonal Field Officer) ZFM (Zonal Field Manager) In all Days of Training of field Trainers
- During training
- Trainer Should be responsible for Registration and attendance of participants, Pre-mid-and post Test Entries and Timely Submission to the head office, Methodology, Field plan, Locating cluster, Sampling, Data collection and data uploading
- After Training
- Submission of Pre-Mid-Post Test (Hard and Soft Copy)
- Registration and Attendance Sheets (Hard and Soft Copy)
- Evaluation Forms (Hard and Soft Copy).
- Provided in-house training to new employees concerning maintenance of standardized training approaches.
- Analyzed training, student outcomes and course delivery metrics to produce reports for senior management.
Trainer/ Admin Officer
Human Development Commission
Bahawalpur-Punjab
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Ensure that weekly FLAT meetings be held regularly and minutes to be shared with participants
- Review and check Administrative official documents prior to be signed and approved by Directors
- Assist Director or his representative to draft internal notes, regulation, memos etc
- In line with Organization policies and requirements
- Follow up of Legal-related issues, in coordination with the lawyer (Mission registration, Professional license, Supervise the Administrator performance and provide support
- Provide support to ensure Organization compliance meet the legal requirements of the country
- Ensure that organization offices work in accordance with Organization Management Guidelines
- Supervise Administrator in all lease agreement, meetings & discussion
- Delivered 30 training session of Professional skill Development to 1500 Youth of South Punjab
- Conducted training on
- C.V/Resume Writing
- Interview Preparation
- Professional Development
- Project Management
- Documentation of Trainee (Attendance, Case Study, Training Reports)
- Helping line managers and trainers solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
Project Associates/Trainer
School of Leadership Foundation
Islamabad
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Managing Co-ordination of the Partners and working groups engaged in project work
- Detailed Project Planning and Control
- Developing and maintaining detailed social action project plan
- Managing Project deliverables in line with the project plan
- Recording and Managing Project Issues and escalating where necessary
- Resolving Cross-Functional Issues at the project level
- Managing project scope and change control and escalating issues where necessary
- Monitoring project progress and performance
- Project status report to the project lead
- Managing project evaluation and dissemination activities.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
Master Trainer
GREENACRE ASSOCIATES LTD
Multan-Punjab
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Building capacities of NGOs to cover the core, basic skills which any NGO must possess
- The content includes benefits, policies, procedures, rules & regulations of following: Governance, Financial Management, Project Management Cycle, Risk Management, Cooperation & Networking, Peace Building and Conflict Resulation
- Delivered 150 capacity building training sessions of 4500 organizations with the collaboration of FACES Pakistan and Green Acres Associates
- Monitoring and reviewing of the trainees' progress
- Helping line managers and trainers solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-on basis or in groups
- Reporting and documentation of the training
- Analyzed training, student outcomes and course delivery metrics to produce reports for senior management.
- Provided in-house training to new employees concerning maintenance of standardized training approaches.
Program Associate
FACES PAKISTAN
Multan-Punjab
12.2013 - 08.2014
- Work directly with both technical and financial staff on the procurement of all commodities and services, including working closely with field office staff
- Maintain accurate filing system on all procurement and contracts, invoices, including flagging all expiring contracts
- Keep track of all contracts that have not been signed and returned and ensure proper follow-up
- Ensure that potential offers, receive RFPs, contracts, and other correspondence
- Generate/develop purchase orders and task orders for goods and services
- Locate competitive bidders & write, distribute those requests for quotes
- Analyze competitive responses (price, quality, etc.)
- Maintain consultant payment tracking system
- Maintain Procurement Policy and provide relevant advice and guidance to staff on said policy
- Assist with the administration of all organizational awards (contracts, subcontracts, cooperative agreements, and grants)
- Perform other Duties as assigned.
- Reviewed all departmental materials, correcting errors, and making sure documents were ready for publication.
- Managed records for all programs and kept meticulous notes in system regarding changes and plan alterations.
Project Coordinator (Citizen's Voice project of US-AID- implementation of 18th Amendment in Punjab
Youth Development Organization
Rajanpur-Punjab
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Manage field staff effectively to execute assigned projects
- Collaborate with Field Area Manager to recruit and train field employees
- Handle all inquiries and issues in a timely manner
- Review and revise quality control processes to meet customer expectations
- Coordinate proactively with cross-functional teams to maximize productivity and profitability
- Prepare project budget and schedule
- Plan and schedule team meetings to discuss project progress and issues
- Develop standard processes and documentation required for project executions
- Perform project management tasks including project timeline estimation and task assignment
- Identify resource requirements for various projects and take necessary steps to hire personnel in line with the project schedule
- Assist in goal setting, skill development, and performance evaluation activities
- Ensure safety practices are followed to create a healthy and positive working environment
- Prepare and submit monthly project status reports to clients
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation of project tasks
- Support and execute change management activities in project scope.
- 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.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Youth Development Organization (YDO)
Rajanpur-Punjab
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures
- Monitor all project activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving the project output
- Recommend further improvement of the logical framework
- Develop monitoring and impact indicator for the project success
- Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results
- Monitor the sustainability of the project's results
- Provide feedback to the Project Manager on project strategies and activities
- Suggest strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks
- Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the National Project Director/Project Manager
- Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system Develop indicators and a monitoring strategy for the project
- Provide inputs, information and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to Project Management Team
- Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the Project Manager in preparing relevant reports
- Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project
- Assist in coordinating across the available components of the Project to ensure effective implementation of M&E/MIS
- Assist the project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their use
- Perform other duties as required.
- Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Liaised with other departments to minimize network interruptions and possible downtimes.
Assistant Project Manager (Importance of education for Children with disabilities)
Life for Other's
Multan-Punjab
02.2008 - 12.2010
- Assisted project activities in close with the project Manager
- Planning and implementation of the project activities
- Reporting and documentation
- Meetings with stake holders and quality assurance
- Coordination with government departments.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
Regional President (Volunteer)
Organization for Skill Development
Multan-Punjab
10.2012 - 11.2023
- Visit Different Technical Institute of South Punjab
- Collaborate with Institutes
- Provide the Technical Education to the young Youth of South Punjab
- Provide the Primary Education through Punjab Education Fund to the Children.
- Represented organization at group gatherings and special events.
- Led executive board meetings and conference calls to discuss and promote agenda items.
Partnership & Engagement Coordinator Volunteer
Commonwealth Youth Human Rights and Democracy Network
Karachi-Sindh
09.2017 - 11.2018
- The main role is to create and maintain a database of key stakeholders in the human rights and democracy space at pan- commonwealth level and to keep engaging them in every initiative of the network
- This includes creating new partnerships, linking networks and associations to the CYHRDN group, seeking funding opportunities and building the CYHRDN brand for all activities
- The coordination will revolve around technical/human resources and network with individuals and organizations who will add value to initiatives.
- Built and maintained relationships with community organizations.
- Summarized complicated topics into simple formats for better understanding.
Advisory Mentor Volunteer
The Queen's Young Leaders Programme
Karachi-Sindh
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented the organization positively and professionally while providing the community with much-needed services.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Allama Iqbal Open University
Islamabad 04.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Allama Iqbal Open University
Islamabad 02.2013 - 02.2016
Skills
Unconscious Bias Awareness Trainingundefined
Websites
Certification
Be Your Own Boos - Shaoor Global
Honors Awards
- Alumni - School of Leadership
- Alumni - British Council
- Alumni - Drug Free Foundation Pakistan
- Monitoring & Evaluation Manager - Lahore University of Management Sciences
- Senior Manager of Procurement - Lahore University of Management Sciences
Timeline
Procurement Officer
RIZ Consulting (Managing Implementation Of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Project)
08.2020 - Current
Curriculum Development Expert Volunteer Remote Job
NAVTTC
05.2019 - 05.2021
Training Officer
Hashoo Hunar Association
11.2018 - 07.2020
Advisory Mentor Volunteer
The Queen's Young Leaders Programme
05.2018 - 11.2019
MBA - Human Resources Management
Allama Iqbal Open University
04.2018 - 04.2020
Human Resources Training Officer
Hashoo Foundation
11.2017 - 10.2018
Partnership & Engagement Coordinator Volunteer
Commonwealth Youth Human Rights and Democracy Network
09.2017 - 11.2018
Provincial Coordinator U-Report PakAvaz
School of Leadership Foundation
03.2017 - 11.2017
Consultant Trainer (Family Planning Project)
Akhter Hameed Khan Resource Centre
12.2016 - 02.2017
Master Trainer (Post Polio Monitoring)
APEX Consulting Pakistan
09.2016 - 12.2016
Head of Administration & Procurement
School of Leadership
10.2015 - 11.2017
Head of Procurement
School of Leadership
10.2015 - 11.2017
Trainer/ Admin Officer
Human Development Commission
04.2015 - 09.2015
Project Associates/Trainer
School of Leadership Foundation
08.2014 - 03.2015
Program Associate
FACES PAKISTAN
12.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Allama Iqbal Open University
02.2013 - 02.2016
Master Trainer
GREENACRE ASSOCIATES LTD
01.2013 - 12.2014
Regional President (Volunteer)
Organization for Skill Development
10.2012 - 11.2023
Project Coordinator (Citizen's Voice project of US-AID- implementation of 18th Amendment in Punjab
Youth Development Organization
12.2011 - 12.2012
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Youth Development Organization (YDO)
01.2011 - 12.2011
Assistant Project Manager (Importance of education for Children with disabilities)
Life for Other's
02.2008 - 12.2010
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