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Sherkan Malik

Sherkan Malik

Development Sector & Operations Specialist
Islamabad

Summary

Diligent and meticulous individual with a proven track record of success in conducting and managing large scale projects. Highly experienced in developing research strategies, collecting data and analyzing results. Adept in using quantitative and qualitative methods to identify and address research problems with extensive experience in human rights advocacy and research skills with a focus on digital content. Skilled in creating and editing multimedia content, with a strong understanding of the latest web technologies, and analytics. Dedicated to producing engaging, high-quality reportage.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Country Director Education Operations

SRH Inc.
07.2024 - Current
  • Established and refined comprehensive policies and operational guidelines for the organization.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
  • Developed detailed contingency strategies to ensure business continuity amid unexpected events.

Head of Internationalisation

University of Bolton Islamabad
07.2024 - Current
  • Led initiatives for global expansion, fostering diverse student recruitment and exchange partnerships.
  • Managed compliance with international and domestic regulations, ensuring alignment with accreditation and legal standards.
  • Spearheaded initiatives for reverse internationalisation, bringing global academic standards and practices to the institution from the main campus.

Director of Programs

Transgender Rights Consultant Pakistan (TRCP)
03.2022 - 06.2024
  • Founded and operate Islamabad's largest trans shelter home & community centre
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
  • Lead on development of programme ideas into quality grant proposals through a community based, participatory approach
  • Ensure close monitoring of program works in the field to ensure alignment and contribution to project strategy, monitor flow of information and systemic documentation of quantitative and qualitative achievements in the field and lessons learned thereof
  • Represent TRCP and participate in network and alliance meetings, events and forums at national and international levels

Communication, Advocacy & Reporting Officer

Peace and Justice Network
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Conducted interviews with key personnel to obtain relevant information for press releases, newsletters, and other communications materials
  • Developed and implemented communication plans to increase public awareness of services provided by the organization
  • Created and maintained relationships with media outlets, stakeholders, and other organizations to facilitate successful communication initiatives
  • Created and maintained complex spreadsheets to track data trends, analyze discrepancies, and present key findings
  • Created and implemented strategies for successful community outreach programs

Development Sector Consultant

Private
04.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated volunteer recruitment and training programs, ensuring a well-rounded team capable of supporting the organization''s mission.
  • Facilitated workshops and trainings for staff development, enhancing government institutions ability to serve people better.
  • Provided guidance on governance best practices, strengthening board leadership capabilities within client organizations.

Director of Operations

Transgender Rights Consultant Pakistan (TRCP)
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines
  • Oversaw day-to-day activities in accordance with organisational objectives
  • Managed procurement, inventory and shelter home operations
  • Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching and performance management
  • Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms
  • Collected and interpreted key metrics to determine which programs met desired outcomes or required further streamlining for success

Debate & Public Speaking Coach

Froebel's International School
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Taught several forms of debate & speech, including but not limited to Model UN, world's parliamentary style, British parliamentary style, Asian's parliamentary style, and declamation
  • Training in confidence building skills, taught material which spans philosophy, geopolitics, economics, world history etc
  • Organised national and international trips of minors upwards of 15 students for tournament participation
  • The Froebel's team was the top ranked team in Islamabad and top 5 in the country during my tenure

Education

Bachelor of Science - PSYCHOLOGY

COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI)
04.2001 - 08.2021

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Photoshop

MS Teams

Effective leader

Written Communication

Data Collection

Documentation Abilities

Deep-Dive Data Analysis

Literature Reviews

Timeline

Country Director Education Operations

SRH Inc.
07.2024 - Current

Head of Internationalisation

University of Bolton Islamabad
07.2024 - Current

Communication, Advocacy & Reporting Officer

Peace and Justice Network
01.2023 - 05.2023

Director of Programs

Transgender Rights Consultant Pakistan (TRCP)
03.2022 - 06.2024

Development Sector Consultant

Private
04.2021 - Current

Director of Operations

Transgender Rights Consultant Pakistan (TRCP)
01.2020 - 02.2022

Debate & Public Speaking Coach

Froebel's International School
01.2016 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - PSYCHOLOGY

COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI)
04.2001 - 08.2021
Sherkan MalikDevelopment Sector & Operations Specialist