Aftab Ahmad

Experience

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  Pakistan Television Corporation Limited

  Jun 2003 - Jun 2004

  News Reporter

   Re-Writing.  Proof Reading. Verification of news. News Production Journalistic translations.

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  Asian Development Bank (MRDP)

  Jul 2004 - Sept 2006

  Public Relations Officer

   To serve as MRDP’s spokesperson in crisis situations and to coordinate with professional Contacts. To handle all the communication tasks including internal and external and to build Bridges with organizations, partners, donors and all stakeholders. Developed and fostered direct relationships with key and top-tier media outfits. To oversee the promotion and distribution of public awareness campaign materials and Information. Increased accurate and positive media coverage. Show less

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  CABI

  Oct 2006 - Oct 2007

  Media Officer

   Review and analyse country specific development plans and priorities, socio-economic data, reports and other relevant information; identify potential areas of interventions and provide written analysis to Project Management Assemble and edit basic data required for planning and negotiation of project activities, considering different approaches and alternative methods for project design, management, problem identification and problem resolution; clarify information; and answer queries concerning project activities and related documents. To initiate, develop, monitor and maintain local, national and international media and public contacts for disseminating information and to provide a consistent and immediate response to media requests  To research and write news/press releases.  Established strategic media relations. Show less

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  Agriculture Information Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

  Nov 2007 - Apr 2010

  Media and Communication Specialist

   Overall management of “Bureau of Agriculture information”. Prepare communications strategy that explains how project information will be shared and information is seamlessly put across to stakeholders, target audiences, and people at large. Coordinate and substantially contribute to the development and implementation of an internal communication plan. Coverage of departmental activities, Minister Secretary Agriculture functions coverage. Actively engaged local and national media support outreach, improving existing and develop new tools and mechanisms. To issue handouts, press notes, reports, feature articles, photographs and other material to mass media. Established strategic media relations. Provide support through response to press queries, scheduling interviews, issuing press releases and out organizing press briefings open discussion forum trips and accreditation to visit etc. Advice the department on communication challenges, organize and participation briefing conferences, seminar, exhibition, field days, consultation with other agencies and partners. Responsible to supervise the project staff for achievement of the targets. Responsible to train the technical staff in an effective manner. Transfer of required / desired technology through audio-video cassettes elsewhere in the province. To Produce “Karkila” and “Da Hawa pa Chappo” Programme for radio Pakistan Show less

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  Internews Network

  May 2010 - May 2012

  Press Club Coordinator

   To Work closely with Manager Media Development and project management to conduct training needs assessments, design training work-plan and schedule to support the capacity building of media press clubs in KPK and FATA To assist supervisor to liaise closely with partners and beneficiaries to ensure smooth training implementation and high levels of training take up and engagement from training participants To update and maintain the training schedule, in collaboration with project management and partners To research and identify new local partners (as needed) and carry out their capacity assessment To coordinate pre-workshop logistics with administration department (communication with participants, accommodation and travel arrangements, if necessary) To provide help in preparing and to manage all training outcome reports, ensuring accurate and interesting data/anecdotes is provided in all monitoring and evaluation reports To maintain publications, reports, and multi-media material to ensure sufficient stock To develop catalogs, fliers and other promotional material when necessary required by the project management To Work as part of the team that create and maintain training records database To prepare weekly and other training management reports as required To identify and report problems to project management which interfere in achieving program targets. To provide monthly report of program activities to the project management. Show less

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  Programme for Economic Advancement & Community Empowerment (EU+SRSP)

  Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

  District Value Chain Officer

  1- Provide support to the Value Chain Coordinator in the all facets of project and its implementation.2- Follow up and ensure adoption or identification of problems in the adoption of directions from the Value Chain Coordinator.3- Work closely with the Key Facilitating Partners (KFPs) in nurturing collaborative relationship with all key stakeholders including local government authorities, community leaders, beneficiaries, partner community organizations and others involved in the value chain.4- Work closely with the partners/organizations, consultants, and service providers contracted for the capacity building of KFPs as well as of beneficiaries.5- Participate in the implementation of the training program as required.6- Represent SRSP, with approval, of the Value Chain Coordinator to key stakeholders, such as local authorities, local partners, other NGOs, and appropriate networks as and when required.7- Monitor project implementation and provide regular and timely feedback to supervisor and other relevant project staff on areas relating to project implementation especially on issues impacting achievement of project objectives. Show less

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  FAO

  Dec 2013 - Mar 2014

  Reporting & Communication Officer

   Ensure timely reporting of RAHA Project in prescribed formats.  Liaise closely with technical and operations staff to ensure that reports meet the technical and content requirements of FAO and donors, and that project visibility is of a high standard;  Track/monitor/flag reporting requirements and deadlines through management and continual updating of the reporting database; Draft project-specific human interest stories for inclusion in donor reports and integration into other communication outputs, such as web stories, publications, etc.; Provide support in finalizing programme documents (e.g. project documents, donor reports, assessment reports); Contribute to FAO communication and media products on RAHA Project activities in FATA and KP, ensuring that project activities, results and impacts are highlighted; Provide support in preparing programmatic communication material (e.g. briefs, project updates and highlights) for donors, key stakeholders and project management Facilitate the proper dissemination of relevant public information products, including publications on relevant FAO web sites; Log all reports, communication products and related missions onto the Reports Monitoring Database and Communication Outputs Database (which specify the location of all communication and reporting outputs on Share Drive) to ensure effective information sharing internally), and against which performance will be evaluated. Show less

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  The World Bank (ERKF)

  Apr 2014 - Sept 2014

  Programme Officer Communication

   Devising overall communication strategy as per ERKF recommendations and ensuring ownership of the government for the strategy. Assisting the Project Director and other specialists in supporting the development of sector specific communication (part of overall CS) and outreach strategy and participatory strategic plans. Outline Programs/plans that can be developed and implemented swiftly to introduce an effective communication framework at all levels. Assisting and guiding the Project Director in establishing sound and effective communication and outreach mechanisms. Ensure coordination and cooperation between the various stakeholders, at the Provincial and Federal Level. Design project activities to address findings of need analysis in the field of media. Preparation and management of training including designing of training curriculum.  Interacting and liaising with Development Partners and arranging regular updates, briefing etc in the area of communication and outreach. Preparing reports, briefs and monitoring progress in the communications realm. The Officer will be required to reach out to up-gradation clusters for and also to women entrepreneurs. Produce public relations materials, edit and layout reports and other promotional material, and assist with planning, publicizing, and carrying out special events. Act as” Communication Focal Point” for ERKF including management of press and other media inquiries. Participate in and facilitate training and workshops as appropriate. Produce and regularly update promotional materials including reports, brochures, folders Project website etc. Show less

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  University of SWAT

  Oct 2014 - Dec 2017

  Public Relations Officer

   Initiating and implementing public relations strategies for the University to enable it maintain cordial relations with its teeming publics. Writing, editing and publishing information products of enlightenment and reference that provide relevant information to all stakeholders e.g. Official Bulletin, Newsletters, Special Releases, The Premier Tower, Brochures etc. Monitoring public opinion to identify trends and measure public acceptability of the institution’s activities as well as identifying public concerns and expectations. Keeping accurate and up-to-date data bank on all milestone events, newspaper cuttings on higher education related news, newspaper reviews, broadcast materials, press releases, speeches and other communication materials. Writing copies of corporate advertisements based on requests from relevant Faculties/Departments/Units and event specific issues including congratulatory messages, obituaries etc. Coordinating all arrangements for corporate and official functions such as Graduation ceremonies etc, inaugural lectures, University lectures, distinguished Guest Lectures, exchange Lecture series, staff parties, tours and receptions for dignitaries as well as welcome/send-off parties.  Liaising with important dignitaries on visits to the University or arranging outside visits by the University functionaries. Show less

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  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority

  Jan 2018 - now

  Deputy Director
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  Government

  Oct 2022 - now

  ADC South Region