Umme Kulsoom

• Successfully designed 04 tools for data collection involving diverse stakeholders, including community members, government officials, local administration, and civil society
• Created tailored tool or framework to assess specific effects of drought on women, considering their unique vulnerabilities and needs, thereby ensuring gender-sensitive approach to analysis
• Skillfully facilitated 06 key informant interviews and 04 focus group discussions with individuals working in disaster management, leveraging their expertise to gather primary data and insights crucial for analysis
• Conducted in-depth review of existing literature and research studies on drought, women, and disaster management, enriching analysis with solid foundation of knowledge and insights from established sources
• Adapted reporting style based on stakeholders' needs to effectively communicate key findings and recommendations

• Redrafted Manifesto of Australian Gender Equality Council and escalated organisational membership by 10%
• Developed initial layout of policy framework for organisations to advocate for gender equality at workplaces across Australia, including at least 40% women representation
• Analyzed organisational structure, examining gender and intersectionality, and reviewed 100% of individual positions within organisation.

• Implemented gender-sensitive approach for RoL program in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, leading to10% improvement in gender mainstreaming in justice sector interventions
• Maintained coordination with law enforcement and justice sector institutions, including police, probation, judicial academy, home & tribal affairs, to streamline 100% implementation of the work plans
• Oversaw development and implementation of outcomes-oriented strategies, directing 75% of work of implementing partners/consultants at provincial level, resulting in 35% improvement in program outcomes
• Utilized Results-Based Management (RBM) tools to monitor finances, track progress, and enforce quality standards, ensuring 80% efficient resource utilisation and program implementation
• Provided critical insights on 60% of knowledge products related to RoL and VAW, including training materials, capacity assessments, and studies/data collections, to enhance program's knowledge management and learning approach
• Worked with 05 relevant partners on Revision of Women Empowerment Policy Implementation Framework, identified 30% implementation gaps in domestic violence legislation, created policy brief on women trafficking, developed women's property rights handbook, and facilitated 02 trainings on gender-responsive planning & budgeting.

• Provided technical and strategic advice for successful execution and managed multiple programs, ensuring 90% timely executions
• Reactivated Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW) Alliance and coordinated efforts with donor and UN partners
• Supervised 80% joint interventions of UN Women and Women Machinery, including Ombudsperson for protection against harassment, Women Development & Planning Departments (s) for upholding women's rights and establishing protection mechanisms, and other key stakeholders
• Demonstrated strong leadership and management skills to ensure effective collaboration and alignment among all parties involved
• Employed cutting-edge financial management systems to optimise program efficiency and impact by 25%, significantly improving program outcomes and enhancing stakeholder satisfaction
• Expanded technical support on gender-related interventions, resulting in 20% raised awareness and action on women's issues
• Leveraged best practices and emerging trends in gender equality and women's empowerment to drive impactful interventions and foster culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Facilitated high-impact training sessions and equipped 100+ individuals with critical tools and resources to combat gender inequality and build more equitable and inclusive society
• Demonstrated excellent communication and facilitation skills to ensure effective learning outcomes and knowledge transfer
• Supported evidence and knowledge generation via research and analytics on gender equality and women's empowerment
• Provided technical assistance to the “Social Protection & Gender Mainstreaming Unit” in developing Gender Markers in collaboration with Planning & Development Department
• Co-led the "Women Protection & Empowerment" sub-working group under the Protection Working group managed by UNHCR, successfully initiating and overseeing its activities, including convening regular meetings, drafting minutes, and maintaining coordination with stakeholders.
• Reactivated Gender Taskforce jointly with Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).

• Mentored 20 master trainers to ensure delivery of high-quality training sessions, enriched career advancement opportunities by 10% and positively impacted gender equality within department
• Designed coaching program for Master Trainers to guide women and police officers for 70% preparation and participation in Competition exams for promotions

• Facilitated 04 impactful Focus Group Discussions with survivors of GBV and 12 Key Informant Interviews with diverse stakeholders
• Produced evidence-based report with critical issues and recommendations for boosting support to GBV survivors through conducting comprehensive Capacity Assessment of 4 Women's Shelters

• Developed Standard Operating Procedures for provincial police to prevent and respond to crimes against women, resulting in 25% increased awareness among police officers for dealing with women victims of violence

• Led 100% independent feasibility study to establish a women's shelter in District Chitral, resulting in detailed understanding of practical and logistical requirements
• Generated comprehensive report on findings and insights that highlighted opportunities to 60% improved future efforts in establishing new women's shelters for victims of violence

• Developed in-depth analysis of gender perceptions, prevailing issues related to Gender-Based Violence (GBV), available service delivery mechanisms, and government support structures for victims of violence in 05 districts
• Created comprehensive report 50% highlighting prevailing situation of GBV in region to inform decision-making and policy development

• Supported gender-sensitive/ responsive/ transformative development and crisis recovery programming and operations
• Attained 100% of planned tasks through employing Local Action to Combat Gender Injustices project in KPK
• Presented project updates to 80% of critical stakeholders, showcasing achievements and outcomes while maintaining effective communication channels throughout project
• Monitored project progress, ensuring 90% success while fostering liaisons with Norwegian Church Aid, providing regular updates on progress, and delivering comprehensive quarterly reports and detailed project completion report

• Accomplished more than ten projects, providing adequate supervision and guidance to staff, resulting in 30% enhanced team performance, streamlined project outcomes, and measurable positive impacts on communities served
• Established and maintained robust project quality assurance systems, including early warning systems and corrective interventions, ensuring at least 80% project efficiency, effectiveness, and long-term sustainability of outcomes
• Expanded access to critical services and resources by coordinating comprehensive humanitarian response for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support by reactivating provincial task force.
• Grants Management, budget tracking, and financial management are essential for successful proposal writing, submission, budget analysis, and finalisation with donors.