Muhammad Mohsin Raza

Experience

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  Aga Khan University Karachi

  May 2011 - Nov 2014

  Senior Administrative Assistant

  Major Responsibilities:•Working closely with the District coordinator in maintaining project activities.•Organizing and maintaining files, academic papers and repots accordingly for prompt retrieval.•Processing of expense claims, Adjust and release of payment according to the AKU-ID finance policy.•Maintaining records of invoices, bills, and other financial records.•Responsible for dispatch and mailing system for the project documents.•Negotiate with Govt: Officials for the approval of workshop, getting participants nominations.•Do meetings with district coordinator with Directors, EDOE’s, ADOEs, supervisors of education.•Look towards finance related issues and management policy.•Monitoring and evaluation of field activities and submit report to District Coordinator •Arrangement of logistics for training courses, meetings, seminars, and celebration of different events. •Communication to stakeholders about progress of project and seek their suggestion for further improvement and quality assurance. •Organize and provide administrative support for visitors within the organization and outside of the organization.•Motivate communities towards equality of education and get benefit from the schools •Support the District coordinator in planning, organizing, monitoring and implementation of project activities in the targeted areas •Supporting in financial budgeting for every year activities•Academic support and provide feedback to the facilitators regarding workshop planning and its delivery. •Dealing with different vendors for purchasing and installation of different items in Cluster centers •Material development for different subject teaching and learning for school improvement. •Lead in workshop designing and its implementation Show less

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  The Aga Khan University

  Nov 2014 - Feb 2016

  The organization develops close linkages with the local communities to promote education and social development through various programs; Government Directorate Schools Education Hyderabad Region District Hyderabad.ResponsibilitiesAcademic: •Carry out training need analysis (TNA)• Planning, organizing, designing and implementing the project activities in the Government Sector District Hyderabad.• Communication with stakeholders and writing analytical reports •Identifying the needs of teachers in pedagogical skills •Visiting schools and providing support to project team , head teachers, teachers, Supervisors, Assistant Office Education (ADOEs/TEOs) and writing reports •Developing concept papers on various training courses •Writing analytical follow up reports •Developing training follow up mechanism •Developing success stories and documentation of field activities and share them to higher management. •Developing school development plan (SDP) Administrative •Budgeting, reporting, verifying bills and monitoring the field activities.• Coordination with other program units an organizing meeting with Government officials and stakeholders •Filed visit to project intervention schools and provide support and set targets for improvement. •Arranging cluster workshops and provide facilitation as per project policy •Allocating budget for training courses and workshops •Arranging and distributing various training equipment to schools•Developing Network with other NGOs and share good practices •Mobilizing communities and working with School Management (SMCs)•Nominating and selecting potential candidates for training course from Govt. sector Show less  Carry out training need analysis (TNA) Planning, organizing, designing and implementing the project activities in the Government Sector District Hyderabad. Communication with stakeholders and writing analytical reports  Identifying the needs of teachers in pedagogical skills  Visiting schools and providing support to project team , head teachers, teachers, Supervisors, Assistant Office Education (ADOEs/TEOs) and writing reports  Developing concept papers on various training courses  Writing analytical follow up reports  Developing training follow up mechanism  Developing success stories and documentation of field activities and share them to higher management.  Developing school development plan (SDP)  Budgeting, reporting, verifying bills and monitoring the field activities. Coordination with other program units an organizing meeting with Government officials and stakeholders  Filed visit to project intervention schools and provide support and set targets for improvement.  Arranging cluster workshops and provide facilitation as per project policy  Allocating budget for training courses and workshops  Arranging and distributing various training equipment to schools Developing Network with other NGOs and share good practices  Mobilizing communities and working with School Management (SMCs) Nominating and selecting potential candidates for training course from Govt. sector Show less

  • District Coordinator

    Dec 2014 - Feb 2016

  • District Coordinator

    Nov 2014 - Feb 2016
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  Reform Support Unit Education and Literacy Department Government of Sindh (RSU)

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2020

  Regional Coordinator Hyderabad

  • Fully read and understand SESP 2014-18 Concept and plan activities for achieving the targets accordingly in coordination with all relevant stakeholders• Assist Senior Program Manager and Project Support Officers in developing framework, work plans for implementing district education plans • To Develop monthly, quarterly & annual work-plan• Conduct orientation sessions, workshops, meetings and follow ups at regional and district level for advocacy and engagement of internal & external stakeholders including DEG• Build strong working relationship with DEG and DEOs for timely dissemination of implementation initiatives• Develop distribution mechanism of DEPs for each district in consultation with district & regional stakeholders• Provide facilitation from top to bottom of concerned region regarding sensitization of DEPs, conducting consultative meetings and support for physical implementation and distribution of DEPs to DEG’s & DEOs• Work in close coordination liaison with Local Support Unit Consultants and Coordinators to utilize existing infrastructure for effective and efficient dissemination of project deliverables• Maintain constant and viable coordination & communication with Project Support Officers and Senior Program Coordinator for timely execution and subsequent follow up of activities• Maintain documentation of each activity & session and report them to Program Coordinator for collection of success stories and replication of best practices.• Develop tools for group consultation and individual consultation with stakeholders• Update the progress on Implementing partners / agencies in SESP software.• Carryout effectively and efficiently from time to time different educational interventions / activities assigned by Chief Program Manager - RSU in close coordination with respective LSU of relevant district. • Coordination with directorate NFE & NGOS/CBOs working in region• Visit NFE centers in region to monitor the progress on behalf of UNICEF. Show less

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  HBL - Habib Bank Limited

  Oct 2021 - Oct 2023

  (Controls Payments & Business Continuity Management - Shared Services)

  • Develop dashboards for vendor payment, review MIS, and analyze the data for various management levels. • Prepare accruals by coordinating with all concerned units for an appropriate recording of expenses • Analysis of the services, performance feedback evaluation of janitorial and tea boy FTM of 2021, and development of a dashboard. • Review and scrutinize payment cases to release the payment • Negotiations with vendors & and locking stationary agreements for up to 3 years for more than 1900 branches. • Conducting RFP, RFQ & and locking rates for marketing collateral and stationary items. • Arranging approvals from the Oracle system against the invoices received and preparing summaries for the finance department for timely payments can be made to the vendors. • Conducting RFP, RFQ & and locking rates for marketing collateral and stationary items. • Coordination with vendors regarding the payment and resolved their issues. • Preparing memos for advance payment to critical vendors and securing approvals till COO level. • Arranging approvals from the Oracle system against the invoices received and preparing summaries for the finance department so timely payments can be made to the vendors. • Following up on orders for timely delivery across Pakistan. Show less

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  The Aga Khan University Hospital (Pakistan)

  Nov 2023 - now

  Research Associate

  Act as a focal point, coordinating administrative tasks with the Principal Investigator (PI) PI and Department Manager. Maintain and oversee item database for field site materials, equipment, furniture, and stock items. Manage Hiring A&P / Credentialing/ Re-Credentialing for assigned faculty. Handle the nomination for CPR courses/PMC renewal. Compile One45 evaluations for individual faculty, NFT, fellows, and residents. Organize and maintain department files and records in compliance with JCIA audit requirements. Efficiently organize meetings, oversee logistical details, and create a conductive environment for productive discussions. Expertly arrange travel plans, meticulously handling flights, accommodations, and transportation logistics. Skillfully schedule venues for activities, ensuring optimal utilization and convenience Reviewed and scrutinized payment cases to ensure prompt faculty payments. The payment process involves coordinating with other departments or stakeholders, such as finance, procurement, and human resources, to gather necessary information or resolve issues related to payment cases of faculty. Show less