ZakirUllah

FIELD ASSISTANT

(NORWEGIANrnREFUGEE COUNCIL PESHAWAR)

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Duration: Feb 2006 till December 2006

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Responsibilities and Achievements:

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·        rnArrangingrncommunity gatherings at Afghan refugee camps/ clusters.

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·        rnDisseminationrnof information to the target population regarding the mandate of NRC i.e. legalrnaid and facilitating voluntary repatriation and registration of legal andrninformation cases.

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·        rnFacilitatingrntarget community in the identification of community representatives.

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·        rnFollowrnup of legal cases in the court of law and conducting mediation for amicablernresolution of the issue.

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·        rnWorkedrnon database and report writing regarding weekly and monthly progress,rnhighlighting the new issues regarding refugees.

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·        rnLiaisonrnwith UNHCR, National and International NGOs/ organizations, CAR and Districtrngovernment in solving and resolving refugee’s issues.

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FIELD OFFICER/INFORMATION COUNSELOR 

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(RETURNrnFACILITATION TEAM NRC PAKISTAN).

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Duration:   (Jan 2007 till Sep 2008)

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Responsibilities and Achievements:

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The main function of the Return Facilitation team wasrnto facilitate refugees in their voluntary repatriation to their country ofrnorigin by removing hurdles through dissemination of information. The RFT hadrnthree main responsibilities.

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(1) Cross border coordination: To enhance cross border coordination by constantlyrnvisiting different NRC Offices in Afghanistan, holding meetings with NRC Afghanrnstaff and visiting different areas in Afghanistan to follow up cases. Similarlyrnit also had to arrange visits for NRC Afghan staff into Pakistan for the followrnups of their pending cases.

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(2) Individual property dispute cases: Secondly RFT had to refer to the concerned NRCrnoffices in Afghanistan all those individual property dispute cases which werernregistered by different mobile teams in different camps of NWFP. RFT had tornregularly follow up these cases providing feedback to the clients.   

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(3) Facilitated Group Returns cases (FGR): Thirdly RFT had to facilitate groups of 50 or morernthan 50 families in their voluntary repatriation and to resolve their problemsrnincluding landlessness, illegal occupation of land/houses, no availability ofrndrinking/agriculture water, schools, health facilities or insufficient self-reliancernhaving no vocational trainings, solving the cases in coordination with AfghanrnGovernment, national and international NGOs.

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·       rnDuring my tenurernas Field Officer with Return Facilitation Team, I had registered about 120 bothrnindividual and group cases, uploaded them into the RFT database, properlyrnarchived and solved about 30% of them with the help of team members andrncoordinator.

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·       rnI made a five daysrnvisit to NRC Afghanistan ILAC along with my Coordinator and had several successfulrncoordination meetings with NRC staff, Director of repatriation and returnsrn(DORR), with coordinators and field teams of different INGOs including UNHCRrnand IRC, discussing and disseminating information  of mutual interest.

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·       rnI alsornindividually visited different ILACs and had gatherings with our clients whomrnwe had facilitated in their repatriation.

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·       rnI also visited andrncoordinated and held meetings with the officials of different Peshawar basedrnINGOs/Organizations such as UNHCR, IRC, ISCOS as well as Government officesrnsuch as Commissioner ate for Afghan Refugees (CAR), Foreign Office and AfghanrnConsulate.

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·       rnDuring this time Irnalso had to prepare weekly and monthly report of RF team activities and presentrnit to my coordinator and Program Manager.

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·       rnI also dealtrnclients at NRC office counselling them in their cases. I also visited almostrnall Refugee camps and few clusters in KPK, arranged and attended communityrngatherings, registered FGR and cross border property cases, follow upped casesrnand presented their reports to my immediate supervisor/coordinator.

AssistantrnCoordinator (Monitoring and Evaluation)

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ALLrnWOMEN ADVANCEMENT & RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (AWARD) (from Jan 2010) (TEF,rnFAFEN)

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            AWARD Is basically working onrnDemocratic Governance Program DGP and Healthrnrelated programs with HIV/Aids.  DGPrnis related with  “Citizen Action forrnElectoral and Democratic Progress in Pakistan” program is to enhance the effectivenessrnof government in addressing the critical challenges now facing Pakistan byrnincreasing citizens’ participation in ensuring transparency and accountability

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MajorrnTask Achieved

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·       rnAllrnProject Implementation as well to monitor relevant procurement with project targets

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·        rnTo Monitor the activities related with HIVrnregistered patients

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·        rnTo provide support inrngovernment hospitals to register patients

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·        rnMonitoring of medicationsrnprovided by organization

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·        rnAwareness sessions at targetrncommunity

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·        rnCoordination with governmentrndepartment to support the patient.

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·        rnTo improve the responsivenessrnof elected representatives to their constituents

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·        rnTo enhance electoral reformsrnand citizen’s participation in democratic processes.

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·        rnTo improve civic education onrndemocratic rights and responsibilities.

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·        rnTo build media capacity tornreport on democracy and governance themes

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·        rnTo enhance FAFEN’s capacity tornoperate as an independent civil society network.

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·        rnMade reports of the projectrnactivities with monitoring and evaluation perspective.

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·        rnBeing team leader of 5 constituents,rnto achieve the entire above objective I have to visits different areas in KPKrnand also to monitor the activities.

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Thernvisit will mostly consists of meeting with government officials and publicrnrepresentatives, Gatherings, youth sessions, trade/professional associationrnsessions, Surveys, Opinion Polls and Campaigns, Public InformationrnCampaign, Public Forums , Public Hearings and Advocacy Activities.

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Besidernthese activities official correspondence with Free and Fair Election Networkrn(FAFEN) has been maintained. All the reports on monthly and quarterly base havernbeen prepared and send them on time for their perusal.

FieldrnOfficer/ Security Focal Point NRC Kohat (Oct 2010 to June 2011)

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·       rnI was  responsible forrncollecting, compiling and reporting information related to the program andrnpotential beneficiaries.

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·       rnCoordinate with government authorities, local elders andrncommunity activists to collect information regarding areas of  need and arrange focus group discussion torncollect information regarding needs ad gaps of potential beneficiaries

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·       rnPrepare assessment tools for house hold survey and focus grouprndiscussion in consultation with field officers to identify and assessrnhumanitarian assistance requirements of affected populations including targetrngroups, their locations and existing relief programs and make recommendationsrnfor the type of humanitarian protection interventions that may be necessary

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·       rnAssessrncontinually the situation of IDPs of conflict affected area of KPK and FATA andrnreport to team leader to contribute to the development of appropriaternprogrammatic responses

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·       rnUndertakernregular field visits to monitor and report the activities of implantationrnpartners and coordinate with local authorities to share information regardingrnimplantation of NRC programs.

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·       rnConductrnhouse to house survey focus group discussions in the area to identify andrnassess humanitarian assistance requirements of affected populations includingrntargets groups, their locations and existing relief programs;

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·       rnProvidernNRC beneficiaries with accurate and updated information related to activitiesrnand services provided by NRC and other stakeholders;

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·       rnTorncoordinate distribution activities ensuring effective delivery

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·       rnEstablishmentrnof distribution points for tents and NFIs in the target community.

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Security:-

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·       rnTornreceive information from different law enforcement agencies about the securityrnSituation in Kohat

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·       rnProperlyrnmonitor the BOS of each team and receive information on different securityrncheck points.

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·       rnTornupdate all the staff about new events happens in the AOR.

rnrnTo resolve the daily issues regarding the Officernsecurity.

TeamrnLeader Shelter (NRC Kohat) Pakistan

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(DonorsrnECHO, NMFA, UNHCR, DFID, SIDA)

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(June 2011 Dec 2012)

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As team leader,rnI have to lead a team consists of Social and technical staff member tornconstruct the shelter, keeping the project and vulnerability criteria at toprnwith the support of social staff and construct the shelters as per design andrnagreed standards.

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As Team Leaderrnmy major responsibilities are

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Supervise andrnsupport the daily work of all operational program staff, including information counselorsrnand field teams;

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Be responsiblernof the coordination of teams, ensuring timely delivering of results, properrnplanning and supervising the achievements of the set indicators.

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Organized andrnproper monitoring of the activities, ensuring that the result fulfill NRCrnquality standards and

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Generalrncriteria.

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Activelyrnparticipate in the preparation of the official reports when requested.

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Activelyrnparticipate in the preparation of assessment tolls, reporting formats andrnmonitoring tools.

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Ensure thatrnharmonized shelter designs and technical specifications are adopted to thernextent possible, assist

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In reviewingrntechnical drawings and specification where requested by specific fieldrnsituation (type of soil, harsh weather conditions in selected locations, etc.).rnEnsure that any modification to the adopted shelter design is justified andrndoesn’t create any discrimination or tension among various targetedrncommunities. Liaise directly with communities to ensure communication andrntimely response to issues and concerns raised regarding construction process.

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Monitor andrnaccount for the statistical outputs of the team.

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Maintain andrnensure the confidentiality and integrity of the physical claim records;

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Provide weekly,rnmonthly and quarterly reports on upcoming activities, progresses andrnachievements made in the designated areas of responsibility;

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Ensure correctrnimplementation of NRC Security Policy.

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Maintain arnclose line of communication and cooperation with all relevant NRC counterpartsrnin the country;  

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Providernin-advance input on the overall program strategy and decisions in the designatedrnarea of responsibility.

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Wash Activities:

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(Donors ECHO, UNHCR, German Embassy)

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Under funding from different donors I have performrnbelow activity in NRC

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·       rnConduct Hygiene session Under ECHO project

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·       rnPre and Post KAP survey

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·       rnHygiene Walks at Target groups areas

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·       rnHygiene Kits Distribution

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·       rnMonitoring of Implementing partner (IP) in differentrnactivities  

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·       rnTraining regarding Hygiene promotion and DRR arernprovided to the target community.

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·       rnInstallation of 31 water points under the Germanrnfunding at NMDs which includes.

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·       rnRehabilitation of water points at different villagesrnwhich are affected in the conflict.

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·       rnNew tube well Installation at most needy villages atrnNMDs.

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·       rnInstallation of water points as gravity basernschemes.

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·       rnProper coordination with all the stack holders forrnthe problem resolutions.

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·       rnConducted assessment for more than 100 hand pumpsrninstallation under RAHA project.

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·       rnIdentification of tube wells with properrncoordination with line departments regardingrnhanding over of schemes under RAHA projects.

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·       rnProject Validation of UNHCR water supply schemes inrnNMDs (Mohmmand and Bajaur).

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·       rnConduct Assessments of implementing Partners (IP)rnfor the proposals submitted to UNHCR.

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·       rnSchemes regarding new tube wells/ Rehabilitation /rnGravity Base schemes/ water storage pounds/ Small Dam construction andrnirrigation channels are visited and reports are prepared for the higherrnmanagement further consideration.

Head of Field Office (HOFO) NRC Kurram / BajaurrnKPK Merged District Pakistan

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 (Jan 2013—31 Jan 2015)

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Being HOFO/ProjectrnCoordinator  I was responsible to thernfollowing Tasks.

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 • Representation of the NRC programme with local and internationalrnstakeholders, including the Protection, Shelter or other relevant Cluster.

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• Explore thernnew initiatives and areas for further developing the programme activities inrnDistrict/Agency along with financial matter.

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• Ensure thatrnimplementation is according to budget plans.

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•   Lookrnafter all the logistic activities

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•   Keeprnclose liaison with the security Agencies along with the security focal point.

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•   Keep affective coordination with localrnAdministration for the smooth operation NRC activities.

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• Directlyrninvolved in all the activates related with Shelter, Wash and ICLA. Beside thatrnkeep close coordination with the local administration as well as with otherrnInternational and national organization

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• Monitorrnproject's progress and ensure completion of tasks through time management.

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• Develops andrnmaintains a detailed project schedule which includes administrative tasks andrnall sites involved in the project

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• Ensurernproject synergy across the range of all NRC activities (for example ICLA/Shelter/WASH/FS)rnwithin the field office and also coordinate with other field offices under thernProgram Manager umbrella.

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• Maintainrnupdated and precise records on the geographical location of NRC beneficiaries

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• Proactivelyrnconduct independent research into relevant fields of action to facilitate anrnefficient and expedient implementation of programme mandate ensuring membersrnadherence to deadlines.

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• File allrnproject documents (hard and soft copies).

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• Monitor andrnaccount for the statistical outputs of all operational staff.

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• Maintain andrnensure the integrity of the physical records.

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• Providernweekly operational reports on upcoming activities, progresses and achievementsrnmade in the designated areas of responsibility

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• Ensurerncorrect implementation of NRC Security Policy

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• Maintain arnclose line of communication and cooperation with all relevant NRC counterparts

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• Providernin-advance input on the overall operational program strategy and decisions inrnthe designated area of responsibility

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• Day to dayrnmanagement of programme staff and tasks

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• Other tasksrnmay be assigned to the incumbent when required by the line supervisor

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DRR Specialization

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Receivedrntraining form Centre for DisasterrnPreparedness and Management (CDPM)

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University of Peshawar - Pakistan  

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Implementationrnof DRR structure (schools and shelters) in flood and Conflict areas

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Providerntrainings on DRR in target community and relevant staff in emergency project.

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Disasterrnplanning and management, Preparedness and prevention

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Ablernto provide TOT on subject matters

ProjectrnManager HUJRA (UN WFP Cash Assistance Project for NWA IDPs)

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(Feb2015 till 31 Sep 2015 )

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DIKhan , Lakki, Bannu , Karak And Peshawar

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·        rnProjectrnManager  was responsible for overallrnsupervision of the project activities

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·        rnResponsiblernfor Submission of weekly, monthly and quarterly report to donor and tornsupervisor

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·        rnDevelops,rntracks, monitors and communicates project progress against the project plan.

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·        rnAdheresrnand participates in the monitoring of quality assurance and project managementrnguidelines.

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·        rnIrnwas responsible to ensure that project activities are in accordance with normsrnand standards of donor & Organization, as well as according to availablernbudget lines and limitations.

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·        rnPlanningrnfor project execution and to ensure its proper implementation at the fieldrnlevel

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·        rnTorndevelop linkages with other key players working in the field of Food Securityrnand Livelihood

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·        rnProvidesrnregular reporting on identified risks and variances in project successrnindicator and schedule
rnDevelops and delivers progress reports, requirement documentation andrnpresentations

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·        rnMonitoringrnvisits to field and to provide technical support to field staff

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·        rnEnsurerngood coordination with all stakeholders especially with Civil Military LiaisonrnOffice, DCO office, PDMA office, local administration, WFP and local community.

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·        rnKeeprncoordination with the staff for the achievement of project objectives.

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·        rnDevelopsrnand maintains all good relationships, vital to the success of the project.

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·        rnTornparticipate in the regular meetings held at District level by various cluster

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·        rnDeveloprnstrong linkages with other donor and INGO’s working in the area

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·        rnParticipaternin integrated planning and cooperation, and help identify opportunities forrnfuture projects.

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·        rnAdherernto HUJRA policies/procedures including finance, human resources, security,rnprocurement and logistics; and ensure staff compliance.

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·        rnKeeprnExecutive Director in loop while taking any decision.

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Project Officer/ Head of Field Office Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation for North Waziristan & SouthrnWaziristan Agencies (16thrnOct 2015 till date)

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Under the overallrnguidance of the FAO Representative, Deputy FAOR and the Assistant FAORrn(Programme), and direct supervision of International Project Coordinator,rnAgency Project Officer is responsible for the timely and effectivernimplementation, monitoring and reporting of the project.

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Major Achievements:

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   Implement and Management Project in the Targetedrnareas as well as with Donors on day to day matters

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· Timelyrnpreparation and review the project work plan in the targeted area andrnassistance implementation plan, effective and coordinated implementation ofrnproject activities in conjunction with the agreed work plan;

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· I have Preparernagency level Detailed Implementation Plan/DIP aiming at achieving project goalsrnand outcomes;

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· Liaise with linerndepartments in NMDs and important stakeholders like GLAs (department ofrnagriculture extension, livestock, poultry, on farm water management, forestryrnand horticulture and research institutes) at agency and provincial level forrnsmooth implementation of project activities;

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· Develop periodicrnreports in approved formats providing a detailed overview of all aspects ofrnproject delivery, beneficiary analysis, intervention approach and impact ofrnassistance on the food and nutrition in targeted areas;

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· Project officernhas assist in development of beneficiary selection criteria for the differentrnintervention based on sound knowledge of target areas

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· Supervise fieldrnstaff in the agency and coordinate for efficient implementation of projectrnactivities and prepare progress reports in a timely manner;

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·rnIn collaboration with line departments, arrange timely delivery of orientationrnsessions to the project beneficiaries on optimum utilization of inputs.

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Major Activities underrnUSAID Project

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Thernagriculture production (crops, livestock, and poultry) of the beneficiaries hasrnbeen restored and improved in the return areasrnthrough below activities

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 Croprninputs distribution to resume the crop production

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 Provision of poultry packages

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 Livestock breed improvement throughrninsemination imported sexed semen with support of line department

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 Provision of high producing multi-cut Rabirnfodder seed

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 Provision of milk collection kits for thernhygienic collection and transportation of milk

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Productivernassets of the beneficiaries have been restored /rehabilitated/protected in thernreturn areas

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Land Rehabilitation

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 Repair and Rehabilitation/development ofrnirrigation related infrastructure

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Integrated Natural Recourse ManagementrnPlans control

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AgriculturalrnEnterprises Established and Strengthened

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Off-season vegetable production throughrnTunnel Farming

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 Establishment of small vegetable enterprises

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 Establishment of fruit and forest plantrnnurseries

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 Provision of kits for non-timber forestryrnproducts

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 Rehabilitation of damaged orchards

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 Pruning tools and packaging materials forrnsmall fruit enterprises

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Provision of AI kit and training

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Rehabilitation of damaged small scale broilerrnfarms

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Establishment of milk sale points atrncluster levels

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Establishment of agency level milkrncollection and marketing units

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Establishment of model meat sale points

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Registration of farmers with FarmrnServices Centers

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MarketrnStructures and Services Strengthened, including Facilities for Value Addition,rnProductive skills of beneficiaries and institutional capacity of government andrnprivate agriculture service providers enhanced; Farmers' Access to InformationrnExpanded.

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 Strengthening and establishment of livestockrnmarket

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 Establishment of cluster based packing sheds /rncollection centres for fruits and vegetables

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 Establishment of structured market forrnhorticulture produce

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 Developmentrnof Value Chain Models based on already conducted studies and potential

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 LinkagesrnDevelopment and Marketing workshops to involve and mobilize private sector andrnservice providers

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