Aftab Awan

Experience

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  Pakistan National AIDS Consortium

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2009

  Pakistan National AIDS Consortium (PNAC), was the largest network of civil society organizations working for the prevention and control of HIV and AIDS in Pakistan. It worked in collaboration with UNAIDS, EC, DFID and National AIDS Control Programme. As CEO, I was responsible for:● Ensuring accountability and transparency towards the Board of Directors, donors, beneficiaries and government authorities ● Contributing in the process of development of National Strategic Plan for HIV and AIDS initiated by National AIDS Control,● Lead the resource mobilization efforts coordinating with UNAIDS, NACP and other UN agencies.Represented NGOs working on HIV and SRHR on different international forums in Egypt, Thailand, Tunis, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Show less Tameer (Build) Project was a three-year project jointly funded by EU and DFID. The project aimed at building the capacity of NGO consortia and 350 NGOs for effectively responding to the issue of spread of HIV and AIDS among vulnerable groups like IDUs, FSWs, MSM, Transgender community and adolescent. As Project Director, I was responsible for ● Developing and implementing a comprehensive capacity development program comprising 5 ToTs and 77 cascade trainings for the consortia and partner member organizations.● Lead whole process of grant awards, management and M&E of 32 small grants being implemented with seventy-seven partner organizations. ● As SRHR expert provided technical assistance to partner organizations implementing small grants, ensuring mainstreaming of Rights Based Approaches across all interventions and development, Finalization and implementation of advocacy strategy. Show less

  • National Manager

    Dec 2006 - Aug 2009

  • Project Director

    Jun 2005 - Nov 2006
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  Sustainable Development Society

  Aug 2009 - Apr 2014

  National Program Manager

  As National Programme Manager, I was responsible for ● Enhancing SSD’s portfolio through identifying funding opportunities, coordination with national and international donors and stakeholders and development and submission of proposals ● Development of gender responsive and inclusive programs ● Overseeing programme implementation and managing programme teams● Closely working with protection cluster and providing technical support to the members ● Coordinating with UNOCHA, UNHCR and NDMA for implementation of humanitarian assistance programmes, provision of SRHR services and commodities to internally displaced and refugee populations ● Overseeing procurement and distribution of emergency RH kits, dignity kits and close monitoring of distribution Show less

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  Rutgers, expertisecentrum seksualiteit

  May 2014 - May 2017

  Head of Programmes

  Rutgers is an International organization known as a global center of expertise in sexual and reproductive health and rights with its programmes being implemented in fourteen countries across the world.As head of the programs, I led the development, management and delivery of all Rutgers ASRH Projects across all regions of Pakistan. I supervised and managed the programme team and ensured that work plans and progress reports are in line with contractual obligations. As head of programme, I was responsible to:● Provide technical backstopping and capacity building support to the partner NGOs involved in implementation of the program on comprehensive sexuality education, reducing gender-based violence, reducing the incidence of early and forced child marriages and adolescent sexual and reproductive health. ● Lead and guide the advocacy efforts for the policy reforms and introduction of youth, women and child friendly legislation. ● represent Rutgers as technical lead on different policy forums at national and international forums ● Work in close coordination with the head office in Netherlands to review and provide inputs for the strategic framework and plan. ● Contribute to the community of practitioners of comprehensive sexuality education formed by Rutgers to support the CSE programs in multiple countries. Participated as keynote speaker and facilitated different workshops and sessions in Netherlands, South Africa, Morocco, Kenya and Malaysia Show less

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  Society for Sustainable Development

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2019

  Director Programmes

  Society for Sustainable Development is a leading national civil society organization working in the areas of Humanitarian Assistance, SRHR, Social Inclusion, Reduction of Gender Based Violence and providing technical support to government ministries INGOs, UN agencies and national organizations in designing, implementing and evaluating SRHR and protection programs. As Director Programs, I am responsible for: ● Management and oversight of all SSD programs in all parts of Pakistan● Leading SSD’s humanitarian programme through contingency planning, preparedness and response to emergencies in multiple sectors specially MNCH and Protection ● Providing strategic leadership, guidance and technical support to achieve the organizational vision and objectives through its diverse portfolio of programs in Pakistan ● Resource mobilization ● Establishing a pool of SRHR experts for supporting SRHR initiatives in Pakistan through providing technical support and backstopping Show less

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  Rabta Kar

  Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

  Team Lead and Lead Facilitator

  Rabta Kar is a national consulting firm providing a range of services to its partners across the country. Its services include research, assessments and evaluations, organizational development and capacity building.

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  UNFPA Pakistan

  Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

  Coordinator Reproductive Health Working Group

  To provide support to UNFPA Country Office in its efforts to integrate/incorporate Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for RH and GBV in humanitarian emergency preparedness and contingency plans of the government. As coordinator I am responsible for; • Coordinating all activities of Sexual and Reproductive Health Working Group in collaboration with the chairperson of group • Working with province level partners along with members of SRH and GBV Working Groups to identify the main areas, which might be addressed further in Annual Development Plans (ADP)/ PC 1 document as the government commitment to emergency preparedness• Supporting and guiding UNFPA partners in incorporating preparedness actions in their routine emergency response activities • Representing UNFPA in Health Cluster meetings and coordinate the response.• Acting as the focal person of UNFPA in the Rapid Needs Assessment in disaster affected areas. Show less

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  Social Development Direct

  Aug 2023 - now

  STTA - Mentor for CSOs

  Providing safeguarding mentorship. Guiding and supporting partner organizations in establishing and maintaining effective safeguarding practices. Safeguarding is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals, particularly in the context of development and humanitarian work. My key responsibilities as a mentor include: Assessment and Gap Analysis: Conduct thorough assessments and gap analyses of each organization's current safeguarding policies, procedures, and practices. Identify areas where improvement is needed.Capacity Building: Develop and deliver tailored training programs and capacity-building initiatives to enhance the safeguarding knowledge and skills of staff and volunteers within the organizations. This includes training on recognizing and responding to safeguarding incidents.Policy and Procedure Development: Assist organizations in developing and updating their safeguarding policies and procedures to align with international best practices and local regulations. Ensure these documents are clear, accessible, and regularly reviewed. Show less