SAJJAD AZIZ
Diplomat
Peshawar
Summary
I have worked for more than 20 years in SCCI progressing from Deputy Secretary General to Secretary General with the following responsibilities
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary General
Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI)
10.1998 - 5 2024
- Administrative Leadership: The Secretary General often serves as the administrative head of the Chamber, overseeing day-to-day operations and managing staff members
- Policy Development and Advocacy: They are typically responsible for formulating the Chamber's policy positions on various business-related issues and advocating for these positions to government bodies, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders
- Membership Management: The Secretary General plays a crucial role in attracting new members to the Chamber and retaining existing ones
- They may be involved in membership recruitment strategies, member relations, and addressing member concerns
- External Relations: They often serve as the primary spokesperson for the Chamber, representing its interests to the public, media, and other organizations
- This can involve participating in conferences, forums, and networking events to promote the Chamber's objectives
- Financial Management: The Secretary General may have oversight over the Chamber's finances, including budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations
- Event Coordination: They might be responsible for organizing various events, such as seminars, workshops, and business forums, to facilitate networking opportunities and provide value to members
- Coordination with Committees and Task Forces: Many Chambers have committees or task forces focused on specific issues or industries
- The Secretary General may facilitate the work of these groups, ensuring effective communication and coordination among members
- Strategic Planning: Participating in the development and implementation of the Chamber's long-term strategic goals and objectives
- Legal Compliance: Ensuring that the Chamber operates in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies
- Reporting: Providing regular reports to the Chamber's governing body, such as the Board of Directors, on the organization's activities, financial performance, and other relevant matters.
Client Service Officer
Adecco/Reed Recruitment (UK)
01.2004 - 05.2007
- Worked on different assignments with Adecco/REED EMPLOYMENT through their graduate scheme in different clients such as SKY Capital, Lloyds TSB Registrar office in different capacities on temporary basis
- The temp assignments covered different area of banking such Banking Administration, Private Banking, Equities Business and Service Co-ordination as well as prospecting clients
- During this role I was involved in Dividend Analysis and Dividend Payment to the shareholders of the united Utilities
- I have also been involved in Service coordinator at branch banking in NatWest bank
- During this employment I worked on opening current accounts, Deposit accounts, Mortgage Accounts, offering Investment products in NatWest Stockbrokers.
News Editor
Jang Media Group
02.1996 - 09.1997
- Content Curation: News editors oversee the selection of news stories to be covered in the publication
- They decide which stories are most relevant, important, and interesting to the target audience
- Story Assignments: They assign stories to reporters or journalists, considering factors such as their expertise, availability, and the significance of the story
- Fact-Checking: News editors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and credibility of the news content
- They verify facts, sources, and quotes before publication to maintain journalistic integrity
- Editing and Rewriting: They edit and rewrite news articles for clarity, coherence, and adherence to the publication's style guide
- This may involve restructuring sentences, correcting grammar and spelling errors, and removing any biased or inflammatory language
- Headline Writing: News editors craft compelling headlines that accurately reflect the content of the news story and grab the reader's attention
- Layout and Design: In print media, news editors collaborate with layout designers to determine the placement of news stories, headlines, and images on the page for maximum impact and readability
- Deadline Management: They work under tight deadlines to ensure that news stories are published on time
- This involves coordinating with reporters, photographers, and other staff members to meet production schedules
- Coordination with Other Departments: News editors liaise with other departments such as advertising, marketing, and circulation to ensure that the publication meets its overall goals and objectives
- Staying Informed: They stay updated on current events, trends, and developments in various fields to identify potential news stories and maintain the publication's relevance and timeliness
- Ethical Considerations: News editors uphold ethical standards in journalism, including fairness, accuracy, impartiality, and respect for privacy
- They ensure that the publication adheres to industry codes of conduct and guidelines
- Feedback and Training: They provide feedback to reporters and journalists to help them improve their writing skills and journalistic practices
- They may also organize training sessions or workshops on topics such as investigative journalism, interview techniques, and media ethics
- Crisis Management: In times of crisis or breaking news events, news editors play a crucial role in coordinating coverage, verifying information, and ensuring that the publication provides accurate and timely updates to its audience.
News Editor
Mashriq Group
10.1992 - 02.1995
- Curating, refining, and disseminating information to the public
- Selection of newsworthy stories, edits content for accuracy and clarity, and craft compelling headlines
- Coordination with reporters, fact-checking, and upholding ethical standards are paramount
- Navigating tight deadlines, engage with the audience, and stay informed about current events and journalistic trends
- Making swift decisions to prioritize coverage while ensuring accuracy and ethical reporting.
Education
Master of Economics -
University of Peshawar
Peshawar, KPBachelor of Economics - undefined
University of Peshawar
Peshawar, KPHigher Secondary School Certificate (SSC) - undefined
Government Degree College
Peshawar, KPSkills
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment
- Fundraising skills with donors
- Excellent Report Writing Skills
- Skills in delivering training at organization and community level
- Excellent communication and analytical skills and ability to learn and adapt to new challenges
- Fluent in English, Urdu, Pashto and Hindko
Summary Of Expertise
Master's degree in business Economics from University of Peshawar. 25 years of progressively responsible experience in business and commercial sector. Proven expertise in technical design, financial management and administration of mentoring assignments. Exceptional abilities for conceptual notes, research, monitoring. Strong Public and Private sector networking at the national and provincial Level. Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Proven ability to identify clients' needs and suggesting appropriate solutions. Excellent prioritization skills and proven ability to foresee risks and allow for contingencies. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, electronic mail and data base systems. Fluency in written and spoken English, Urdu and Pashto.
Professional Development
- Public Private Partnership in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Strategic Planning Budgeting and Forecasting Project and Scheduling
- Leadership, Lean Startup, Thinking Agile Software, Scrum Management. Meeting Moderation
- Social Mobilization, community engagements, Community Managed Skills Trainings (CMST) & Leadership Managed Skills Training (LMST).
- Leadership Management Skill Training
- S.W.O.T Analysis
- Gender Sensitization
- Proposal Writing
- Conflict Management
- Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Development
- Extensive travel and exposure of foreign countries such as Turkey, Dubai and Thailand
Disclaimer
I affirm that the information provided above is correct. I accept full responsibility for any false declaration, concealment, or inaccurate statement I may have made.
Timeline
Client Service Officer
Adecco/Reed Recruitment (UK)
01.2004 - 05.2007
Secretary General
Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI)
10.1998 - 5 2024
News Editor
Jang Media Group
02.1996 - 09.1997
News Editor
Mashriq Group
10.1992 - 02.1995
Master of Economics -
University of Peshawar
Bachelor of Economics - undefined
University of Peshawar
Higher Secondary School Certificate (SSC) - undefined
Government Degree College
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