Nighat Aziz

• Advising Government of Pakistan (GoP) e.g. Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development (MoOP&HRD) and its allied departments, on substantive inputs in preparation and GIZ policy notes, statements, etc., for important events (e.g. donor coordination meeting, forums, international conferences, etc.)
• Provide advice and direction on strategic and policy issues
  and ensure expatriation activities are integrated in the
  programme plan and implementation strategy
• Promote the identification and synthesis of best practices
  and lessons learned from the project for organizational
  sharing and learning as well as external information
• Support capacity and knowledge building of national
  counterparts through on-the-job training, knowledge sharing workshops, publications and study tours
• Coordinated work or project dedicated to raise awareness of need, applying strong project, and team leadership to enhance success.
• Produced detailed reports outlining key issues and proposed solutions.

• Provide project related information, counselling and advise to the visitors of the information point (assistance, advice and guidance)
  Provide information to returnees on the services offered by the advice center
• Provide strategic and policy advice to the Project heads on required follow up and/or corrective action
• Promote the identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned from the project for organizational sharing and learning as well as external information.
• Provide technical advice in developing baseline indicators to the stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings with national partners and development partners to discuss expatriates’ issues.
• Provide strategic policy advice to government counterparts, donors and other.

As per GIZ NMA policy and the respective section of “National Staff Representation” guidelines, the following extract is the policy stance of GIZ. In each partner country, staff representatives are available to represent the interests of national staff. These are elected at regular intervals. Country Directors encourage the establishment of staff representative bodies and provide organizational
support. When reaching collective agreements that affect employee interests (e.g. contracts, remuneration conditions, office rules), the views of the representatives are sought. Staff
can call in the representatives to help resolve disputes. There shall be established a committee in Pakistan, which shall be known as the (NSRC) of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

• Preside over all meetings and oversee all affairs of the Committee.
• Take necessary action to follow up recommendations of the
  NSRC. Declare the opening and closing of each meeting,
• Facilitate its discussions and announce decisions. S/he shall
  rule on points of order.
• Represent the NSRC at various forums or nominate some
  appropriate member or deputy member and/or NMA as the
  case may be.
• Lead discussions with Country Director and/or Country
  Coordination Team (CCT) members.
  NSRs related to under discussion matters with CCT.

• Identified relevant problems and issues and assisting in
  formulating implementation-oriented solutions
  Further developing instruments and assisting in introducing
  innovation and change
• Implemented HR procedures as required, specifically operational and administrative tasks
  Advised on basic HR policy issues
• Managed knowledge by disseminating and documenting
  know-how, experience and information
• Ensured implementation and compliance with GIZ's national
  personnel policies and puts in place the corresponding HR
  instruments and procedures
• Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
• Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.

• Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
• Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
• Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
• Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
• Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
• Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
• Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
• Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
• Key Responsibility Areas:
  • Operations Management & Compliance
  • Recruitment & Selection
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • HR Relationship Management
  • Training & Development
  • Formulation of HR Policies & Procedures