Sahibzada A. - Independent Consultant

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Islamabad, Pakistan

Experience

Aug 2021 - Present

4 years 4 months

Independent Consultant

World Health Organization WHO, UNICEF and JICA

Participated in designing and developing Home-Based Records (HBR) for MNCH, child development, nutrition, and family planning
Reviewed and analyzed draft HBR guidelines and contextualized them for country-specific integration
Provided inputs for incorporating HBR into the Pakistan health system
Reviewed Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey 2017–18 and National Nutrition Survey for pilot project situation analysis
Developed key findings and guidelines for HBR documentation, logistics, stock monitoring, and evaluation
Conducted pilot situation analysis to assess maternal and child health services, including antenatal, postnatal, childbirth, development, nutrition, and family planning
Developed evaluation methodologies and selected health target groups based on situation analysis
Synthesized key findings from interviews with teachers, Lady Health Workers, government staff, parents, and other influencers
Facilitated discussions with the Ministry of Health to develop future strategies

Jan 2021 - Dec 2025

5 years

National Consultant - Local Administration

Japan International Cooperation Agency JICA

Accomplished the formative evaluation and data collection of all government departments of KP
Compiled, reviewed, and analyzed data to generate detailed reports
Conducted pilot training programs for elected representatives and government officers on local government operations and planning
Assisted in designing project proposals for JICA bilateral support to the Local Government Department KP
Formulated baseline surveys and designed qualitative questionnaires, including FGDs, IDIs, and KIIs, and selected sample sizes
Designed and developed the Project Design Matrix, log-frame, and project implementation strategy
Enhanced capacity of stakeholders to deliver inclusive, timely, and accessible services, with a focus on women and marginalized groups
Assisted in report writing and documentation of progress reports, briefing notes, meeting minutes, and case studies for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
Improved service delivery and equitable distribution of development schemes through gender-responsive infrastructure development
Formulated and executed Training Need Assessments (TNAs) and developed TNA reports
Coordinated strategic planning and implementation with government counterparts and stakeholders
Developed training manuals for elected representatives and officers on planning, development, annual development plans, budget, audit, and basic local government functions
Designed and implemented Tehsil profiles, need assessments, scheme identification, and service delivery improvements
Managed field training logistics, deployment, and operations for elected representatives across seventeen tehsils
Created and supported small-scale community project interventions for women, youth empowerment, and livelihood development
Designed and developed M&E frameworks, plans, and indicators

Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 3 months

Program Specialist

ICARAUS Incorporated

Initiated qualitative, quantitative, and human-centered design research for the Delivering Accelerated Family Planning (DAFPAK) project in Pakistan
Designed, reviewed, and finalized questionnaires for IDIs, FGDs, KIIs, and human-centered design
Managed one national staff member and 2–3 short-term national and international consultants, providing supervision and mentoring
Collected and collated data to develop reports and datasets
Conducted quantitative surveys with CTO clients, compiled data, and submitted to the databank
Designed and strategized behavior change communication outreach models
Trained enumerators for data collection and organized BCC campaigns on family planning
Conducted research and development on family planning and reproductive health

May 2019 - Mar 2020

11 months

Divisional Head of Operation

Sustainable Development Policy Institute SDPI Sargodha

Designed, planned, and managed the BISP National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) survey at the district level
Trained and built capacity of teams on Android CAPI survey methods, social mobilization, listing, and enumeration protocols
Monitored daily progress reports, identified data discrepancies, and implemented corrective actions via dashboard tracking
Evaluated daily performance and rectified data periodically
Developed and maintained research group strategies and tactics to achieve organizational goals
Implemented spot-check corrective measures for NSER-BISP teams
Assisted in field-level hiring of enumeration staff, establishment of field offices, and logistics management

Oct 2017 - Jan 2018

4 months

Individual Consultant - Coordination Officer

UNDP Youth-Empowerment Project D.I. Khan

Designed implementation strategies for youth empowerment, social cohesion, and entrepreneurship in conflict-prone KP areas
Formulated training programs, social action plans, mentoring, and entrepreneurship development plans for youth
Operationalized and executed community center support strategies
Evaluated project progress and tracked activities against project frameworks
Designed and monitored project analytical activities and reports
Managed community centers with active youth involvement
Guided youth groups to develop grant proposals for independent activities and represented UNDP at the district level
Organized and led weekly meetings and capacity-building training programs for management committees

Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

1 year 4 months

Project Officer Community Development

UNDP Youth Social Cohesion Project

Designed qualitative youth-centric surveys, analyzed key findings, and evaluated youth challenges against project objectives
Developed and finalized data collection tools and entrepreneurship models through social action plans and mentorship
Propelled strategic social mobilization initiatives and facilitated community organization
Promoted social harmony by initiating and managing community centers with youth involvement
Conducted internal evaluations of project activities and developed analysis reports to track outputs and outcomes
Managed resources effectively and facilitated participatory planning for community infrastructure identification
Initiated sports and livelihood activities based on assessments by implementing partners
Generated monthly and quarterly progress reports highlighting achievements and bottlenecks
Collaborated with UNESCO and WHO field teams for integrated activities
Supported community organizations in establishing linkages with local authorities
Coordinated assessments and trainings with UNDP implementing partners
Conducted baseline surveys, mitigated risks, and devised recovery strategies
Provided strategic direction for project mobilization and annual work planning

Aug 2011 - Apr 2016

4 years 9 months

Program Management

Pakistan Red Crescent Society - PRCS

Designed, assessed, and monitored district-level programs and projects in consultation with branch staff and PHQ
Monitored project activities per Detailed Implementation Plans and prepared final progress reports
Conducted field assessments of internally displaced persons and refugees, and developed situation analysis reports
Collected socio-economic data and conducted hazard vulnerability capacity assessments
Designed micro-mitigation plans to reduce disaster risk
Managed human resources and developed cost-effective operations based on strategic plans
Coordinated relief and distribution activities during emergencies
Implemented staff appraisal processes and sent performance recommendations to PHQ
Led fundraising efforts for district branch self-sustainability
Built synergies with provincial branches, NGOs, government stakeholders, and held quarterly coordination meetings

Aug 2010 - Apr 2011

9 months

Team Leader Sanitation

HANDICAP International

Ensured strict compliance with health and safety standards during construction activities
Prepared weekly and monthly plans for sanitation supervisors
Managed material distribution processes and mobilized communities through hygiene promoters
Assessed flood-affected population needs and conducted hygiene promotion and sanitation sessions
Reviewed and shared reports with line management per HI procedures and ethical standards
Identified vulnerable communities and facilitated WASH facility access
Organized community meetings and workshops, provided teaching support with sanitation supervisors
Liaised with district administration for field activity approvals
Developed and maintained pre- and post-administrative procedures for sponsored projects

Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

1 year 3 months

Senior Officer Community Mobilization

Pakistan Initiative of Mothers and Newborn PAIMAN

Identified project gaps and provided timely feedback to project heads
Collaborated with district health departments, LHW programs, NGOs/CBOs, and consortium partners for community mobilization
Developed, implemented, and monitored community mobilization activities per approved work plans
Documented and disseminated reports on community mobilization and project activities
Monitored LHW trainings and support group committee meetings
Supervised program activities to meet project indicators and objectives
Implemented PDQ methodology in health facilities for continuous improvement and monitoring

Nov 2006 - Jun 2009

2 years 8 months

Senior Social Organizer/Program Coordinator WASH

Sarhad Rural Support Program

Supported TMAs in identifying and mobilizing local communities for RWSSP projects
Assisted TMAs in introducing project objectives and approaches to communities
Facilitated demonstration dialogues and social mobilization processes
Motivated COs/CCBs to register as CCBs and access 25% development funds
Trained CO/CCB members and activists in organizational record maintenance
Liaised with WatSan engineers and other departments for project facilitation

Jun 2004 - Nov 2006

2 years 6 months

District Coordinator

National Commission for Human Development

Supported regional coordinators in organizing provincial engagement meetings
Arranged district-level lobbying meetings for citizen inclusion in decision-making forums
Documented field activities and compiled data for monthly and quarterly reports
Coordinated with national coordinators on project progress and troubleshooting
Assisted in daily reporting and monitoring of project activities
Liaised with community organizations and partners for coordinated implementation

Summary

A dynamic result-oriented corporate development expert with two decades of experience in the development and humanitarian sectors, managing multi-organizational project of local Governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as National Consultant in Japan International Cooperation Agency JICA. a passionate career-oriented consultant working in a variety of capacities such as strategic planning, proven track record on project planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation, capacity building and training need assessment, developing training design manual and training execution, achieved in baseline, midline, and end line surveys expertise in designing questionnaire, data collection, qualitative and quantitative. Expert in designing high notch project reports, varieties of template, extensively involved and achieve the coordination, collaboration, cooperation, and communication, leading successful Stakeholders’ engagement and communication expert. Highly proficient in design of log-frame, Project Design Matrix and Result Based Management. In-depth experience of Local Governance, Governance, Disaster Management and DRR, climate change, WASH, Family Planning, Youth and Women empowerment, Health and Education. Survey expert, FGDs, IDI, and KII for research methodology. A team player expert leading the team to strive in achieving the Project goal, meeting the desired result of the project, analytical handling of conflict resolution and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards