Northumbria University

Harvard Kennedy School

University of Peshawar

Governance Advisor at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Governance Advisor

Indepandant

Organizational Development Consultant

United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime, Pakistan

National Coordinator RoL & Quality assurance UNODC

Synergia Evolution

Governance and Institutional Development  Specialist

Looking the governance and reform component of the FATA RECOVERY PROJECT. Providing policy support to government of Pakistan on the main streaming and implementation of reforms pacakage approved by government of Pakistan with focus on policy/legal, institutional and socio economic strategy.

UNDP

Governance and Reforms Specialist

Implementation of programme strategies 2. Management of the CO programme3. Creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy 4. Provision of top quality policy advice1. Ensures implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:• Provide intellectual or substantive leadership in the subject areas (Inter-governmental relations, fiscal devolution, local government, resource sharing, citizen engagement) through identification of key policy issues and formulation of best possible and alternative policy / programme options• Participate in the design/preparation, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and general backstopping of project activities, including training, workshops, conferences, meetings• Effectively guide the successful development and implementation of project strategies; working with the government counterparts,• Preparation of TORs for national / international consultants conducting research and analysis.2. Ensures effective management of the CO programme within the thematic/sectoral areas assigned focusing on quality control from formulation to implementation of the country programme achieving the following results:• Effective application of RBM tools, establishment of management targets (BSC) and monitoring achievement of results.• Design and formulation of CO programme within the area of responsibility, translating UNDP’s priorities into local interventions. Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies. Introduction of performance indicators/ success criteria, cost recovery, targets and milestones.• Aggregate reports are regularly prepared on activities, outputs and outcomes. Preparation of donor reports.

National Technical Advisor (NTA) Governance

- Support DGU Unit to coordinate the activities of  LG;  •	Participate in drawing up the Annual Strategic Implementation Plan (ASIP) and the Ann•	Assist in periodically reviewing overall D&LG progress; •	Assist in drafting regular narrative progress reports; •	Assist in organizing bi-monthly output group meetings; •	Identify and report risks and issues to the DGU and support discussion on mitigation actions in the bi-monthly output group meetings;•	Support DGU in completing timely meeting minutes and following up on agreed actions; •	Follow up on the implementation of targeted activities to improve Minimum Condition and Performance Measures (MCPM) assessments in Local Bodies in coordination with the LG Departments; •	Follow up on other supply side strengthening initiatives as outlined in the ASIP, Specific Technical Responsibilities•	Provide policy and programmatic advice to DGU regarding all local governance issues; •	Take lead role on decentralization, fiscal federalism, and governance issues; •	Provide backstopping support and technical guidance to the DGU and D&LG with respect to local governance issues; •	Assist in drafting terms of reference for any LG activities and consultancies related to local governance issues; •	Support to analyze and assess local governance reform initiatives of Government Pakistan and other actors in Pakistan •	Provide critical analysis of local body institutions assessments in coordination with LG department  and assign targeted programs to meet local needs; •	Provide input on local governance issues guidelines, manuals or other such documents. Capacity Development •	Meet regularly with the implementing partners for all Outcomes to brief them on progress and any issues; •	Meet regularly with focal  Coordinators for all Outcomes to discuss future activities and orientations; •	Assist in identifying capacity development activities for LG officials and elected representatives in the area of local governance;

Local Governance Specialist

The goal of the PCNA is to produce a helpful, pragmatic, coherent and sequenced peace building strategy that delivers an agreed vision within 10 years.  The vision is the distillation of inputs from wide-ranging consultations with affected communities in the region and with groups representing various sections of the broader Pakistani civil society (media, NGOs, maliks etc.) and public services (military, bureaucrats, police, etc.). These consultations also established the drivers of the crisis that were then translated into four strategic objectives that are achieved through a series of concurrent and mutually supporting interventions. The strategic objectives comprise of: (i) Build responsiveness and effectiveness of the State to restore citizen trust (ii) Stimulate employment and livelihood opportunities (iii) Ensure the delivery of basic services (iv)Counter radicalization and foster reconciliation.

The World Bank, ISU/PCNA(FATA)

Governance Specialist

Assisted PIU in the design and review of all project documents (e.g. Project Implementation Plan, Project Operations Manual, etc) and technical inputs required as part of project preparation .Ensured that all project objectives and outputs are met in line with specified performance criteria. Assisted PIU in coordination with other departments within the Government of KP and FATA Secretariat for the purpose of project preparation. Manage the mobilization and provision of funds and resources for the project to ensure timely delivery. Prepare annual and quarterly project budgets and ensure their timely approval and transfer of funds and resources.Provide assistance to the project team in the preparation and regular updating of its respective work plan in line with the overall project implementation plan. Also ensure that the plan is being followed by the project teams.

PDMA/PaRRSA. Go KP

Project Director Social Protection, Unit

Responsible for guiding the overall M&E strategy and implementation of related activities within the project and plus providing timely and relevant information to project managers and project stakeholders. Developed the coordination and communication with: project director, steering committee representatives, and representatives from primary stakeholder groups. Critical tasks for included setting up the M&E system and ensured implementation both efficiently and effectively.  Designed M&E system based on the project log frame and the project M&E plan and upon existing M&E mechanisms and systems. Developed the overall framework for project M&E in accordance to the project document M&E plan.Oversee and execute M&E activities included in the Annual Work Plan, with particular focus on results and impacts as well as in lesson learning. Based on the program budgets, design the framework for the physical and process monitoring of project activities.Designed a results-based approach to monitoring and evaluation, emphasizing results and impacts.  Coordinated the preparation of all project reports. Guided staff and executing partners in preparing their progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensure their timely submission. This included quarterly progress reports, annual project report, inception report, and ad-hoc technical reports. Prepared consolidated progress reports for project management including identification of problems, causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation, and providing specific recommendations.

PAIMAN Alumni Trust

Manager Projects & Policy Development

- Establishment of 35 community schools in five districts of NWFP. 1.	Advise on the implementation of Inclusive Education Based on the recommendations and assessment studies, the following activities were implemented•	Review of all the existing documents and assessments conducted by the previous consultant to determine areas for follow up and identify gaps to be addressed.•	Assess the possibility to have the participation of the parents of children with disabilities in the education process in the different pilot sites.•	Develop a detailed inclusive education strategy which includes developing media campaign and awareness strategies as recommendations for, pilot schools and related partners.•	Assist project staff in organizing inclusive education seminar and workshops 2.	 Training •	Provided trainings to key teachers within project schools on curriculum adaptation.•	Provided orientation trainings to teachers in mainstream schools on inclusive education.•	Improvement of training materials.•	Review and provide recommendations on developing inclusive school index and adjusted education policies related to inclusive education3.	Conduct reassessment or evaluation on the following:	Advised on the competency of the pilot school teachers, community committees and administrative leaders to include more disabled children in their schools.	Build partnership in relation to inclusive education project with education bureaus.

Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP)

Project Coordinator Education

1.	Programming•	Assist in the design of programs in support of MWOD mandate;•	Participate in the identification and formulation of projects;•	Organize and assist in conducting orientation and/or strategic planning workshop for project managers to ensure efficient and effective implementation of projects;•	Monitor projects’ implementation within the Human Rights Program.2.	Monitoring, evaluating and reporting•	Assist in substantive and financial monitoring and report on the progress of projects;•	Undertake field visits to actual and potential project sites; have consultation at the women’s groups and community levels; report and follow-up on their priority areas of concern; catalyze their participatory development;•	Assist in liaising with women’s organizations, government agencies, the private sector, donors and local NGOs.3.	Management•	Coordinate with Govt Line departments and NGOs.•	Assist in identifying consultants, writing term of reference and briefing and debriefing them;•	Train and give guidance to interns/project assistants;•	Gather information for advocacy-related activities

Women Political Participation Project , Ministry of Women Development

Research Analyst & Coordination

1.	Dispute Review.(i)	Review of Contractor’s submittal(ii)	Preparation of Employer’s Position Statement(iii)	Review of Contractor’s rejoinder      (iv)     To present case/defend Employer in DRB       (v)     To render advice, in case Employer intend to commence Arbitration2.	Arbitration (i)	Preparation of Statement of Claim(ii)	Review of Contractor’s Statement of Defense(iii)	Preparation of response to Contractor’s Statement(iv)	To present case/defend Employer in Arbitration.3.	Arbitration to be initiated by the Contractor(i)	Review of Contractor’s Statement of Claim(ii)	Preparation of Employer’s Statement of Defense(iii)	Review of Contractor’s rejoinder(iv)	To present case/defend Employer in Arbitration•	Review internationally best available legislative and regulatory frameworks;•	Review internationally recognized risk management and mitigation frameworks;•	Review internationally recognized criteria for projects’ eligibility for financial subsidies and other incentives;•	Review existing domestic legislation and in view of the present legislative environment and•	Governmental procedures relating to infrastructure development, procurement rules, financial regulations and controls.•	Review internationally recognized contractual frameworks, concessions, management and operational schemes and methods that are best fitted within the purview of the local contract laws.•	Design dispute mechanisms recognized as best available solutions.•	Provide the written review report on the findings reached and concluded duly supported by the documentary evidence highlighting comprehensively areas that require modifications, alterations, additions, restructuring, if any, and to define there at the redrafting parameters as general and generic law encompassing all areas and concepts.•	Decide and incorporate with the consultation the feedbacks and suggestions in the            Redrafted final amendments.

Afridi, Shah &Minallah Associates

Associate Attorney

- Provide overall local management of the Project in a manner that is financially sound, professional, participatory, sensitive to local needs and politics, and in accordance with the policies, procedures, and guidelines.•	Provide direct technical expertise (e.g., training, capacity development process, participatory strategic planning process, institutional strengthening, and policy advice) to the project and its partners/participants in those areas outlined in the project work plan and as agreed upon with the Project Manager.•	Ensure the accomplishment of the project’s goal, objective, activities, and results in a timely and effective manner, as set forth in the Agreement, Project Implementation Plan, and Annual Work Plans.•	Maintain the project management systems and create a team-based, participatory work environment that promotes the sharing of information and learning from experiences among members of the project team whether they be staff/consultants.•	Lead the preparation of written materials (e.g., reports, research, studies, training materials etc.), communication outputs (articles, newsletter, promotional materials, web-based articles etc.), and special reports for the project.•	Maintain strong local project management systems, including the Project Steering Committee (PSC). This includes ensuring that members of this body are: a) kept informed of all project-related activities, and b) consulted regularly on strategic issues, work plans, project evolution, and all major decisions related to the project.•	Build and maintain strong cooperative relationships with the project’s local networks and contacts, including partner organizations, stakeholders, and beneficiaries, and engage these individuals and organizations on a regular basis to gather their feedback and input into the implementation and progress of the project.

Hyder Yahya