Muhammad Aftab Alam

Muhammad aftab alam

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager-National Society Development

  • Education

    • Masters in international relations

      2012 - 2014
      Masters in interantional relations international relations and affairs
    • Bajaur agency

      1999 - 2001
      Secondary school certificate science
    • University of peshawar

      2005 - 2007
      Masters in english language and literature english language and literature, general
    • Fordham university

      2024 - 2024
      International diploma in humanitarian assistance-idha 59 humanitarian assistance

      Humanitarian Archecture, Complex emergencies, Cluster system, Legal and operational elements and insights on key humanitarian topics.

  • Experience

    • Basic education for afghan refugees (befare)

      Aug 2008 - Mar 2009
      Enumerator

      Conducted out a perception survey for the implementation of FDP-GC (Fata development Programme, Government to Community)Carried out individual interviews and focal group discussions with the community elders

    • Pakistan red crescent society fata branch

      Aug 2008 - Mar 2009
      Volunteer/team leader

      Dissemination of Information to ICRC/PRCS beneficiaries in different locations of KPKDissemination of ICRC activities to IDPs groups and individually through charts and other dissemination materials in different locationsMedia review when requestedTranslation of different useful documents from Urdu to English and Pashto to EnglishSecurity analysis of the assigned area and sharing of relevant information with the line managersConducting rapid assessments,registeration of IDPs in different locations, Distribution of relief goods in coordination with the ICRC field teams and post distribution monitoringParticipated actively in regular meetings internally with PRCS officials as well different departments of the ICRCParticipated in rapid assessments in camps and in hosted families andCarried out registration of the verified beneficiaries in camps and in different hosted union councilsParticipated in different important meetings with ICRC and PRCS for the better interest of the IDPs in Malakand divisionParticipated in the distribution of food and NFIs in the camps and in host families for the IDPs in KPKParticipated in different trainings in Peshawar and Dir.Proper organizing of distribution in the field and signing of the way bills.Translating for the Eco-Sec delegate in the field when needed Show less

    • International committee of the red cross

      Apr 2009 - Dec 2011
      Program officer-economic security

      Spearheaded dissemination, assessments, and interviews on Union councils or villages level for the emergency relief and livelihood projects or programs.Played a key role in the development and execution of relief and livelihood projects/programs, and offered evaluation feedback into policy, project, or programs design, including comments on documents.Guided and briefed the delegate about the local context and the communities in the area of intervention for ICRC.Supervised assessments and registration of conflict and flood affected IDPs and distributed food and non food items in KP and Sindh.Key Accomplishments:Helped armed affected people in conflict zone and sensitive areas during curfews, and facilitated specific projects with M&E systems, including data flow procedures and SMART indicators, by utilizing a results-based approach with log-frame development and other key M&E tools.Contributed to the development of the Field Implementation Plan, ensuring alignment with Field strategy, agreement on programme indicators, and inclusion of monitoring and evaluation activities in the work plan.Interacted with implanting partners, district authorities, and other interlocutors to assure smooth running of the program in the conflict sensitive environmentEnsured the sustainability and flexibility of the results-based Monitoring and Evaluation system, and assisted field office in the process of programs performance monthly, mid-year, and annual reports. Led interviews and updated application or other relevant documents needed for the program. Show less

    • Norwegian refugee council

      Apr 2012 - Dec 2012
      Registration officer

      Presented accurate and updated information to the NRC beneficiaries for the registration and retained a high level of personal competence governing registration and the use of PDAs to register IDPs.Entered and saved registration details onto PDAs in accordance with guidance provided by UNHCR and senior staff members.Referred any vulnerable cases, including beneficiaries to meet eligibility criteria for registration to NRC’s help or grievance desk at the registration point.Skillfully streamlined and supervised registration activities between country and field offices to assure data quality, standardization, and consistency of data management.Facilitated coordination of emergency preparedness and response measures related to the registration. Coordinated with regional registration officers and headquarters to develop and implement appropriate responses. Show less

    • Kamore pakistan

      Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
      Project coordinator

      Coordinated with the Agency political administration to plan project activities, train different village committees and youth groups, and direct communities during village committee formations and other issued based and regular meetings.Successfully guided communities on conflict resolution, citizen engagement, mobilization, gender issues, peace, and governance.Regularly visited new sites where projects will be delivered and plan practical implementation tasks, prepare risk assessments and identify staff/material resources.Key Accomplishments:Designed a diverse range of community referral pathways and collaborated with current and potential stakeholders to ensure a multi-agency approach.Formulated monthly basis work plans and guided community in order to raise voice for rights and resolve problems on community level with the concerned departments.Advocated for the rights and issues of the communities through dialagues with the government line departments which can lead to peace and development.Organized consultation and community outreach with local residents and service-users by utilizing a range of techniques to collate, analyze, and report on findings. Show less

    • Icrc

      Apr 2013 - Sept 2017
      Head of cooperation programmes

      Supervised social, political, security, and humanitarian situation and analyze developments in KP FATA, and formulate analytical reports of the humanitarian context.Actively liaised with team members of the Humanitarian Aid to direct formulation of programme portfolio and skillfully organize trainings for partners related to emergency relief (Food and Non-Food, Cash Transfer), first aid, disaster management, safer access, youth, volunteering, and leadership.Carried out Emergency need assessments, designed interventions, developed Plan of Actions and Budgets for Emergency Relief (Food and Non-Food, Cash Transfer), Health, Psychosocial support and Mine Risk Education and Restoring Family Links.Delivered excellent support to HoSD & Program Coordinator to establish linkages with humanitarian partners, local actors, departments and actors in government & assure smooth running of programs.Prepared MoUs, partnership documents, lease agreements, donation certificates, loan certificates, and SOPs during program partnership.Coordinated with partners & relevant programme managers to establish project descriptions, concept notes, proposals & budgets on DM, emergency response, recovery, livelihood & risk reductionEstablished and implemented strategies for programs and initiatives and prioritized humanitarian needs by proper context or situation analysis in AoR.Participated in joint PRC/ICRC field missions, as well as national and partnership meetings to facilitate country team in implementing program and expediting to understand humanitarian context of KPFATA.Analyzed, created, and revised reports submitted by partners, and discussed results with partners.Carried out field visits to evaluate branch capacity, interviews, and general visits Show less

    • Action for society awareness welfare and development (aswad)

      Oct 2017 - Dec 2017
      Program manager

      Managed and analyzed humanitarian dimension of issues that require an organize response. Possess the aptitude to develop comprehensive strategic, contingency, and plans to streamline processes.Contributed in planning, devising follow up, and support mechanisms at national and provincial level and ensure implementation of plans at the concern project location.Successfully maintained and updated record of concern activities and formulate progress report and mutually agreed frequency by the national and provincial management.Succeeded projects in the sectors of food security, livelihoods, education, vocational skills training, humanitarian logistics, WASH, protection, agriculture, physical infrastructure and governance.Successfully defined, implemented, and supervised key project performance indicators throughout the duration of the projects and retain highest standards of honesty and integrity in all disciplines.Successfully contributed in development of LFAs for different sectors per ASWAD strategy and heading the program implementation section for ASWAD.Actively participated in meetings, committees, forums, projects, and assignments to maintain constructive, purposeful, trust based and sincere relations with all colleagues working above or under whether directly or indirectly associated.Efficiently designed and directed baseline assessments, data collection methods, special studies, and surveys in accordance with objectives and formulate documents to fulfil particular program requirements.Established and retained an effective information collection, analysis, dissemination, and supervise events, conditions, and trends to deliver early warning to enable a timely response.Recruited project staff and deliver guidance and supervision of project staff to ensure implementation of decision of the Board.Regularly monitored field activities and retain excellent working relationships with community leaders, professional networks and other program stakeholders. Show less

    • Pakistan red crescent society (prcs)

      Jan 2018 - Oct 2019
      Programme officer- climate change adaptation

      Supported Planning, Implementation, monitoring & evaluation of Climate Advocacy & Coordination for Resilient Actions program in KP.Supported climate adaptation in development of PRCS policy related to CACRA in DRMThrough intensive dialogue with communities, PRCS at provincial, district levels, local & national authorities & other stakeholders, assist in planning/development/implementation process of appropriate PRCS activities, exchanges & coordination mechanisms to increase communities resilience against impacts of climate change in rural/urban environments Facilitated in data gathering, data analysis & in development of research based reports, research papers & articles as inputs to publicationsBe available for field visits to project areas of community based activities Prepared written outputs in coordination with Line Manager e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports/studiesRepresented PRCS in provincial meetings related to Climate Change organized by authorities, INGOs/UN.Developed/drafted work plans & planning instruments/Assist in design/enhancement/implementation of data collection tools.Assisted in coordination of evaluations (internal/external) including drafting ToRs, liaise with local & INGOs, partners, independent experts & research institutions. Coordinated activities related to budget & funding (program preparation & submissions, progress reports) & prepare related documents/reportsSupported to consultative & other meetings, conferences including proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents & presentations/Actively engage in RBM planning/reporting process.Ensured adequate project documentation, archiving of best practices, regular financial/narrative reports per deadlines/Facilitate in conducting stakeholder analysis on national, provincial, district and community levels to ensure participation/ownership of PRCS.Developed & test early warning systems at community, district/national level Show less

    • Oxfam

      Nov 2019 - Dec 2021

      Develop an overall implementation plan for Urban Resilience Project that aims to maximize impact and influence. Responsible for quality, timeliness and efficiency of the work.Identify opportunities to innovate or adapt strategies to add value and increase overall impact.Work with teams to design, implement and evaluate urban/climate change related activities, promoting synergies and program learning.Work with PMU on communication related to project, and coordinate with partners and staff to effectively implement project activities. Coordinate with teams for implementation feasibility study and implementation of community led projects.Support ADB project-global team on donor compliance and facilitate to conduct internal/external project and partner audits.Identify local and regional opportunities for funding and collaboration, and for lobby & advocacy.Develop innovative and unique ways to improve operations of organization by creating create new opportunities.Signals local/regional opportunities for co-operation that contribute to goals of Oxfam/develops and maintains partnerships.Takes part in Oxfam groups, primarily for reasons of thematic knowledge, with input from partner organizations, and is capable of fulfilling the role of project leader.Support team to ensure programme learning and innovation are documented and shared at appropriate national, regional and international levelWork towards implementing programme funding strategy and in meeting fund raising targets and diversifying the donor base for climate change programmeFacilitate and coordinate with partner in preparation of annual plans, including implementation plans and budget plans.Conduct regular monitoring visits to project areas/Maintain coordination and coherence with the multi-country stakeholders for project implementationConsolidate and submit all narrative reports, including any detail implementation plans to Oxfam PMU and ADB for feedback and approval. Show less Mobilized and initialised project resources (Particularly Asian Development Bank funded project and others); developed shared understanding about the project goal, outcomes, outputs and major activities with local partner. Moreover, supported partners in mobilisation and mapping activities to achieve the project deliverables.Ensured that the ADB Funded Project is implemented according to donor compliance and in a participative, cultural and gender sensitive way.Supervised the phased budget in coordination with local partner and Oxfam Islamabad to ensure donor-phasing is being followed.Represented Oxfam, in alliance with the local partner, in advocacy activities with district and provincial institutions as and when assigned by line-manager.Ensured that local partner submits quality narrative and financial reports according to contractual obligations and the reports are providing information required by the donor.Supported programme manager to initiate the project and also support and facilitate to develop an overall strategy for the UCCRTF project and urban programme that aims to maximize impact and influence.Ensured project implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to measure desired impacts and inform program decision-making.Liaised with partner organisations in preparation of annual plans, including strategic implementation plans, detailed implementation plans and budget plans.Conducted regular monitoring visits and to facilitate the partners in community mapping specialist activities. Coordinated with local partners and with the local government institution related to the urban resilience project funded by ADB and build relation to implement the activities.Acted as a focal person for the project at city/district level to the government, partners and the communities. Show less

      • Project Coordinator-Building Resilient Urban Communities (BRUC) Project

        Sept 2020 - Dec 2021
      • Project Officer/Community Mapping Specialist (Urban and Climate Change Resilience)

        Nov 2019 - Aug 2020
    • International federation of red cross and red crescent societies - ifrc

      Jan 2022 - now

      Support PRCS in NSD Providing National Society Development support to Pakistan Red Crescent Society

      • Manager-National Society Development

        Jan 2023 - now
      • Senior Officer-National Society Development

        Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Gender mainstreaming and diversity in planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting

      Apr 2017
    • Team leading

      Nov 2016
    • Cash transfer programming

      Sept 2015
    • Movement partnership training

      Nov 2013
    • Relief course

      Aug 2011
    • Micro economics initiatives (mei) livelihood

      Jan 2010
    • Assessment in emergencies

      Dec 2009
    • Rapid assessment training

      Oct 2008
    • Leveraging strategic partnerships

      Imd business school
      Apr 2017
    • Project management diploma

      University of peshawar
      Feb 2012
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) on Oct 2008
      Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS)Associated with Muhammad Aftab Alam