Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Shanzeh Khan

Lahore, Punjab

Summary

Development-sector professional with 6+ years of diverse experience across project management, policy research, advocacy, and legal analysis. Proven expertise in leading multi-stakeholder initiatives, fundraising, capacity-building, and rights-based campaigns. Strong track record in managing projects for marginalized communities, driving compliance, and advancing gender equality and social justice. Adept at translating legal and policy frameworks into actionable community development strategies.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Dunya Digital
02.2025 - Current
  • Led digital advocacy projects on social issues, coordinating production teams, legal experts, and policy consultants.
  • Managed a budget of PKR 20 million across 3 campaigns, ensuring timely delivery and donor satisfaction.
  • Oversaw stakeholder engagement with NGOs and civil society, expanding audience reach by 40%.
  • Implemented monitoring & evaluation (M&E) frameworks to track project impact, generating quarterly reports for donors and executives.
  • Supervised a team of 12 staff and interns, improving workflow efficiency and reducing project delays by 25%.

Committee Member

Aurat March
03.2019 - Current
  • Planned and executed annual marches with 10,000+ participants, advocating for gender equality and women’s rights.
  • Coordinated advocacy campaigns, engaging 50+ stakeholders (activists, NGOs, media).
  • Led fundraising initiatives generating PKR 2 million+ annually to sustain movement operations.
  • Drafted position papers and awareness materials distributed across Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi.

Associate

SM Masud & Associates
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Managed 50+ client consultations, documented meeting minutes, and maintained case records for continuity.
  • Assisted senior lawyers in court hearings, gaining hands-on experience in legal procedures and evidence rules.
  • Drafted legal documents, including petitions, plaints, legal notices, and case summaries.
  • Researched legal precedents and statutes to strengthen case strategies.

Research Associate

Research Society of International Law
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Researched international human rights treaties and domestic implementation gaps, contributing to two major RSIL publications.
  • Managed datasets tracking case progress; developed reports improving decision-making efficiency by 30%.
  • Assisted in drafting funded research proposals that secured new project grants worth PKR 3 million.

Policy Manager

Women's Action Forum (WAF)
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Contributed to “Siyasi Baithak” policy dialogues, engaging policymakers and civil society actors.
  • Developed advocacy materials and delivered presentations on women’s political participation.
  • Supported national campaigns on legislative reforms for women’s rights.

Project Coordinator

Next Generation Pakistan (NGP)
07.2019 - 07.2023

Fundraising & Education Access

  • Organized 5+ fundraising campaigns, collecting funds that enabled 35+ underprivileged students to pursue higher education.
  • Secured recurring donor commitments that covered 25% of NGP’s annual education fund.


Charity Drives

  • Coordinated annual Ramadan charity drives for 3 years, distributing food packages to over 5000+ families across Lahore.


Project Pehchaan

  • Co-led capacity-building workshops for 50+ transgender individuals, equipping participants with employability and entrepreneurship skills.
  • Designed and rolled out awareness campaigns reaching 10,000+ people, fostering societal acceptance of the trans community.
  • Raised funds to provide direct financial and community support for trans-led initiatives.

Legal & Policy Advisor

Mental Education and Care Association (MECA)
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Provided policy advice and legal guidance on mental health rights, advancing advocacy for inclusion in public health frameworks.
  • Designed and delivered 10+ awareness events, reaching 3,000+ participants and reducing stigma toward mental illness.
  • Built strategic partnerships with universities and health organizations, increasing MECA’s campaign outreach by 50%.
  • Facilitated peer-support groups, providing a safe space for 100+ individuals suffering from mental health conditions.

Fundraising & Relief Coordinator

Mustaqbil Pakistan
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Coordinated flood-relief fundraising campaigns, raising PKR 5 million for food, medical aid, and housing support for victims.
  • Managed logistics for aid distribution across flood-affected villages, impacting 1,500+ households.

Project Coordinator

Quwat-e-Nisa
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Led women’s health awareness campaigns in Lahore’s peri-urban areas, reaching 4,000+ women with information on menstruation, family planning, and reproductive health.
  • Organized 5 free health camps, providing gynecological check-ups and counseling, resulting in 400+ direct medical consultations.
  • Partnered with local clinics and pharmaceutical companies to secure donations of medicines and sanitary supplies worth PKR 5 million.

Education Specialist

Umeed Trust School
05.2019 - 09.2021
  • Established a community library serving 200+ students, increasing access to books and educational resources.
  • Taught summer school programs in two trust schools, delivering lessons in English, social studies, and civic education.
  • Improved literacy rates among participating students by 35% through interactive learning initiatives.

Project Lead & Teacher

Zaawiya Orphanage
01.2018 - 06.2019
  • Designed and implemented educational programs for 120+ orphaned children, resulting in a 40% improvement in literacy.
  • Led extracurricular projects, including health awareness and life-skills workshops, boosting student participation by 60%.
  • Coordinated with donors and NGOs to secure resources, achieving a 30% increase in annual funding for school initiatives.
  • Trained and supervised 10+ volunteer teachers, ensuring curriculum consistency and improved classroom management.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - Law

University of London (External Degree)
Lahore, Punjab
01-2024

Skills

  • Project Management (Agile, Monitoring & Evaluation, Donor Reporting)
  • Fundraising & Donor Engagement
  • Legal Research & Policy Analysis
  • Capacity Building & Training
  • Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Program Design & Implementation
  • Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI)
  • Compliance & Risk Management

Certification

Digital Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Alison, 2024, Developed expertise in mediation, arbitration, and conflict resolution through CPD-accredited training. Enhanced legal negotiation and dispute resolution skills to support effective client advocacy.

Timeline

Project Manager

Dunya Digital
02.2025 - Current

Associate

SM Masud & Associates
10.2024 - 02.2025

Research Associate

Research Society of International Law
09.2024 - 10.2024

Fundraising & Relief Coordinator

Mustaqbil Pakistan
08.2022 - 12.2022

Policy Manager

Women's Action Forum (WAF)
01.2022 - 12.2023

Legal & Policy Advisor

Mental Education and Care Association (MECA)
01.2022 - 06.2023

Project Coordinator

Quwat-e-Nisa
08.2020 - 12.2021

Project Coordinator

Next Generation Pakistan (NGP)
07.2019 - 07.2023

Education Specialist

Umeed Trust School
05.2019 - 09.2021

Committee Member

Aurat March
03.2019 - Current

Project Lead & Teacher

Zaawiya Orphanage
01.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Laws - Law

University of London (External Degree)
Shanzeh Khan