SALEEM ABBAS
Ghanche,GB
Summary
A committed and results-driven development and administrative professional with diverse experience in community engagement, social organization, program coordination, and business management. Proven expertise in implementing donor-funded projects, managing field teams, handling administrative operations, and ensuring the successful delivery of social welfare programs. Skilled in proposal writing, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, and stakeholder coordination. Technically proficient in MS Office, Peachtree Accounting, and record management. Eager to contribute to organizations working in development, education, social impact, or cooperative enterprise with a strong sense of responsibility, adaptability, and teamwork.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Agricultural Worker
Self Employed
Frano Khaplu, GB
09.2014 - 06.2025
- • Independently manage a small-scale farm on personal land, applying hands-on agricultural techniques suitable for high-altitude and extremely cold climates.
- • Designed and established a functional greenhouse to extend the growing season and protect crops from harsh weather conditions.
- • Successfully cultivate a variety of vegetables, strawberries, and roses year-round within the greenhouse environment.
- • Continuously experiment with organic and sustainable farming methods to improve crop yield and soil health.
- • Adapted non-formal agricultural knowledge into practical farming skills, demonstrating self-motivation, innovation, and resilience
Business Manager
IFAD/ETI-VCTAT Funded Agriculture Cooperative Society
Thogmus Chorbat
03.2021 - 12.2024
- Led the planning and management of cooperative society operations under a donor-funded agriculture development initiative.
- Managed budgets, procurement, and logistics in line with IFAD/ETI guidelines.
- Coordinated training and awareness programs to build the capacity of local farmers.
- Maintained financial records and monthly reporting for auditing and evaluation purposes.
Social Organizer
USAID / Local Support Organization (LSO)
Ghanche
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Facilitated community meetings, needs assessments, and awareness campaigns on health, education, and livelihoods.
- Mobilized community members to participate in development programs and organized field activities.
- Conducted surveys, monitoring visits, and prepared detailed progress reports.
- Supported training events and workshops under USAID community development frameworks.
- Played a key role in bridging communication between the community and implementing partners.
- Managed community-driven development programs and oversaw day-to-day administrative functions.
- Supervised field teams and volunteers, coordinated logistics, and ensured timely implementation of project activities.
- Drafted project proposals, activity plans, and financial statements.
- Built local partnerships and represented the organization in district-level forums.
Manager
Local Support Organization (LSO)
Khaplu Frano
08.2012 - 11.2014
Enumerator
National Rural Support Programme (NRSP) / Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)
Lahore
08.2010 - 01.2011
- Conducted household data collection for socio-economic surveys across assigned regions.
- Ensured accurate and complete data entry using field forms and digital tools.
- Assisted in community awareness regarding social protection benefits and BISP criteria.
- Reported to field supervisors and submitted daily activity logs.
Education
Master's Degree -
Karakoram International University (KIU)
01.2017 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) - Business Manager
Karakoram International University (KIU)
01.2008 - 12.2008
Intermediate - undefined
Karakoram International University (KIU)
01.2006 - 12.2006
Matriculation - undefined
FBISE
01.2004 - 12.2004
Diploma in MS Office - undefined
Punjab University
01.2010 - 12.2010
Skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Peachtree Accounting Software
- Internet Browsing & Email Communication
- InPage (Urdu typing)
- Simple Accounting & Record Keeping
Languages
English
Urdu
Balti
Punjabi
Personal Information
- CNIC Number: 71103-8213010-1
- Date of birth: 01/05/87
Training
- Proposal Writing
- Social Mobilization
- Report Writing
- Communication Skills
- Financial Management
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Record Management
- Peachtree Accounting
Timeline
Business Manager
IFAD/ETI-VCTAT Funded Agriculture Cooperative Society
03.2021 - 12.2024
Master's Degree -
Karakoram International University (KIU)
01.2017 - 12.2024
Agricultural Worker
Self Employed
09.2014 - 06.2025
Social Organizer
USAID / Local Support Organization (LSO)
01.2014 - 12.2016
Manager
Local Support Organization (LSO)
08.2012 - 11.2014
Enumerator
National Rural Support Programme (NRSP) / Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)
08.2010 - 01.2011
Diploma in MS Office - undefined
Punjab University
01.2010 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) - Business Manager
Karakoram International University (KIU)
01.2008 - 12.2008
Intermediate - undefined
Karakoram International University (KIU)
01.2006 - 12.2006
Matriculation - undefined
FBISE
01.2004 - 12.2004
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