Sara Ali

• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
• Enhanced team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing efficient project management tools.
• Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
• Managed grants and partnerships department by applying for international grants and signing of MOUs with corporations

• Developed ‘Women Entrepreneurship Policy’ in collaboration with SMEDA- Short Term Consultancy
• Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.

• Project Manager for Protection of Child Domestic Workers project funded by American Bar Association
• Worked towards developing legislation on Child Labour in Punjab
• Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
• Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.

• Supported SNG-II's PFM stream in preparing Budget Strategy Papers, Annual reports of Punjab Revenue Authority, Collected data for developing Government Finance Statistics Framework, Assisted in holding Pre-Budget Consultations, workshops on Climate Budget Tagging etc.
• Managing data on COVID-19 vulnerable sites/hotspots and assisted Government of Punjab in developing Spatial Vulnerability Index to identify vulnerable areas.
• Provided institutional support to MPDD and PSPA in holding training and conducting survey on social protection issues during the pandemic.
• Drafted and edited reports Punjab Revenue Authority, Tax Harmonization and Pension Reforms in Pakistan
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
• Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
• Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.

• Collected data through surveys on the use of energy efficient fans in Gujrat and Lahore. Meetings held with fan manufacturers on the usage and sales of fans having energy efficient logo/ trademark.
• Participated in the World Bank Mission to Seoul, Republic of South Korea facilitated workshop on Energy Efficiency and Conservation, 21- 22 June 2016.
• Conducted trainings and seminars on raising awareness about the importance of using energy efficient equipment in Punjab.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
• Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
• Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
• Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.

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• Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
• Gathered, arranged and corrected research data on human rights violations across Pakistan with focus primarily on data around death penalties and enforced disappearances.
• Assisted in the development of new research proposals, resulting in increased funding opportunities and project growth potential.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success and achieve objectives.
• Edited and contributed chapters to the annual publication of HRCP,State of Human Rights in Pakistan.

• Developed framework/ questionnaire for the government department on collecting data for assessing the quality of governance in Pakistan.
• Monitored data sets and government data portals on regular basis to extract up to date information on governance related issues.
• Collected and analyzed data on key parameters such as education, health and disaster mitigation and reduction for detecting disaster signs early on.
• Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
• Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and implementing effective collaboration tools.
• Worked closely with organizations, individual businesses and government agencies to foster welcoming climate for business.
• Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
• Designed and developed reports "Assessment of the Quality of Governance for the year 2013-14".

• Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
• Collaborated with staff to develop and implement best practices and accomplished all team goals
• Assisted in the development of new research proposals, resulting in increased funding opportunities and project growth potential.
• Supported stakeholder engagement efforts through regular communication of research updates and findings.
• Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform study designs and methodology decisions.
• Provided support and guidance to junior staff.
• Developed research papers, reports, reviews and summaries on rights of children, water scarcity and conservation (Indus Waters Treaty), role of International Criminal Court is combatting war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity.

• Planned and executed events and marketing programs to increase qualified leads.
• Coordinated/managed education and learning activities in Government adopted CARE schools.
• Arranged fund raising events to generate finances to support education of children in CARE schools through ‘sponsor a child’ campaign.

• Organized workshops and trainings for stakeholders, increasing understanding of program goals and objectives.
• Analyzed and assessed program performance data and implemented corrective measures.
• Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative programs that addressed community needs.
• Maintained database of family cases contested by Shirkat Gah since 1996 onwards.
• Focal person for Beijing +15 platform for action, collecting data from various civil society organizations on all the critical areas of BPA including health and education.
• Represented Pakistan at:

1) Asia Pacific NGO Forum on Beijing +15 in Manila, Philippines, 2009

2) South Asian Consultation on Beijing +15: 'Weaving Wisdom, Confronting Crisis and Forging the Future' in Delhi, India, 2009

3) 54th Commission on the Status of Women and NGO Global Forum in New York, United States, 2010