Sereena Nizam

Experience

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  Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (Islamabad, Pakistan)

  Aug 2001 - Mar 2002

  Field Investigator

  Field Investigator August 2001 - March 2002Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (Pakistan) • Worked in ‘Poverty Assessment Survey’ conducted by P.I.D.E. in collaboration with the World Bank.

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  Voice Against Torture

  Sept 2003 - Mar 2004

  Development Research Officer

  Development Research Officer September 2003 - March 2004Voice Against Torture (Islamabad, Pakistan) Worked with a local NGO ‘Voice against Torture’ as a key researcher on domestic violence victims and Chirstian rape victims and produced following publications. • A detailed article on domestic violence titled “Silent Sufferer” published in a newsletter of “Voice Against Torture” (2003) • A research paper on “Psychological Adjustment and Domestic Violence in Housewives in Mardan Area” (2003) • A research paper titled “Hudood Ordinances-Implication for Christian Rape Victims” (2004) Show less

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  Union Bank Limited

  Oct 2005 - Aug 2006

  Processor

  Processor –Mortgages October 2005 - August 2006Union Bank Limited (Islamabad, Pakistan) The responsibilities included:• Initial review of cases and Discrepancy resolution • Co-ordination with sales team to resolve the pending cases • Coordination with different agencies and verification department for timely processing of the cases • To manage the account opening and Cheque book requests of the customers

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  Standard Chartered Bank

  Dec 2006 - Jul 2009

  Assistant Manager

  Account Manager / Assistant Manager December 2006- July 2009Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan)• Maintained Personal, corporate and small business accounts • Managing Branch Portfolio and miximizing sales by monitoring and managing all accounts systematically and logically. • Assisted in the development of work plans and target setting and ensured implementation of action plan• Expanding network connections and introducing products persuasively • Conducted active client calls in order to gain a good insight into business development and client handling, deepening and attrition prevention• Generated Banca and NTB Liabilities • Resolved complaints of all the customers• Ensured AML responses cleared the same day• Ensured quality services to customers, the projection of a professional and warm image, maintenance of controls and continuous improvement in Customer Services and operational efficiency• Conducted analysis of the problems and case studies on a regular basis• Timely and accurate processing of deliverables in a personalized environment including issuance of Chq Books, Bank Statement, Balance Certificate, Audit Reports, Sole Proprietorship Letter and Tax Deduction Letter. Show less

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  DAI

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2010

  Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

  Monitoring and Evaluation Officer August 2009-Dec’ 2010FATA Capacity Building Project (Pakistan)Funded by USAIDThe goal of FATA CBP was to support the institutions of the FATA Secretariat and the FATA Development Authority, creating a strong platform for the effective, transparent, and participatory planning, management, and oversight of the development activities and programs. • Assisted in the development and up-dation of the Results Framework and Performance Monitoring Plan, • Facilitated the implementation of the M&E plan by regularly revising and updating performance indicators, methods, formats and analytical processes.• Designed the Performance Indicator Reference Sheet (PIRS), formats and procedures for operational monitoring,• Assisted in the design and implementation of the training management information systems (TAMIS) and CSOs Database, • Capacity building of project staff • Collected, analyzed and developed periodic progress reports for USAID and FATA Secretariat • Developed success stories and case studies Show less

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  DLG/PIDSA

  Dec 2010 - Jul 2012

  Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

  The project aimed at improving food security by enhancing the productive capacities in sustainable agricultural practices, equitable and sustainable use of natural resources, skills enhancement and on/off farm enterprise development. Main responsibilities included :• Ensuring integration among various programme components• Development of participatory programme planning by engaging the teams in Mansehra and Abbottabad• Development of M&E Framework and Mechanisms to monitor the project implementation progress• Capacity building of project staff and partner communities• Development and management of the Management Information System• Development of periodic reports for the donor• Coordination with the donor and Government Departments on regular basis• Development of the project proposals on need basis Show less

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  DAI, Europe

  Jul 2012 - Mar 2018

  Programme Specialist M & E

  Programme Specialist- Monitoring and Evaluation -AAWAZ Voice and Accountability Programme My responsibilities included:•Development and implementation of M & E system to measure the project's progress•Hosting Theory of Change and development of logframe indicators in line with the objectives•Development of monitoring/reporting formats and Quantitative/Qualitative assessment tools for capturing meaningful data•Support in development and management of databases to track the flow of information within complex, multi-layered, geographically dispersed projects, placing a specific emphasis on data quality •Carrying out Qualitative/Quantitative assessments to assess the effectiveness of programme interventions e.g., functionality of AACs, effectiveness of youth leaders etc with special emphasis on the objectives•Conducting Data Quality exercises to assess the extent to which data meets the standards defined in the AAWAZ M&E framework in the areas of validity, reliability, timeliness, precision and integrity. •Meaningful and regular coordination with all the units in Management Organization, partners and Government Departments•Review existing data sources and collection methods and coordinate with partners to address gaps•Ensuring smooth coordination with the partners by establishing M & E Working Group •Ongoing capacity building of partners regarding capturing, analyzing and reporting data against programme logframe•Carrying out Quarterly/Annual Review Meetings•Development of periodic progress reports/ training reports/ meeting minutes for donors and other stakeholders•Presentation of evaluation results and other operational analysis to the management and other stakeholders •Collection of success stories/anecdotes •Supervision of a team of four M & E officers to conduct M & E related tasks including field process monitoring and result based monitoring•Development and management of Risk Register Show less

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  Consolidating Democracy in Pakistan (CDIP)- DAI

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2018

  M & E Consultant
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  Regional Peace Institute

  Mar 2018 - Mar 2018

  M & E Consultant

  Developed M & E Framework and logframe for US-DOS Proposal’ on ‘Bilateral Dialogues between the United States of America and Pakistan’

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  Development Alternatives Inc

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2019

  Programme Manager

  As a Programme Manager, I am responsible for the overall management of the Alignment, Monitoring and Results Unit with a particular focus on monitoring, oversight, financial and technical expertise/experience, managing the short technical assistance pool, risk management and technical progress reporting. I am responsible to ensure effective communication between the DFID, UN agencies and CSO- MO by holding one to one meetings and regular review meetings of the coordination and governance structures. Major responsibilities include:• Develop and manage effective partnership and collaboration among UN Joint Programme, DFID and implementing partners for technical cooperation, programme development, management/coordination, information sharing and networking• Follow-up and support the Team Leader on the inter-agency coordination and on AMAR leader-ship on sectoral coordination;• Act as the focal point for the Strategic Steering Committee and the M&E Working Groups• Follow-up on adequate preparations of the SSC and M&E Working group meetings • Monitor programme effectively to improve its performance- develop status reports• Assist in the preparation and review of terms of reference and technical specifications for various service and operation contracts• Review Technical Advisors/Consultants/Suppliers progress reports, maintenance reports (pay-ment requests, invoices, if needed) and make necessary recommendations• Support development of M&E framework and tools; Show less

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  Organisation

  Mar 2020 - now

  M & E Consultant