Talal Anwar

Experience

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  AASK Coorporation

  Jan 2011 - Feb 2011

  Intern

  • Assist with new hire and benefits orientations• Assist with the Safety and Wellness program• Assist with recruiting and staffing• Perform miscellaneous office duties (answering phones, coordinating meetings, etc.)• Maintain inventory of human resources documents and supplies• Review and update current job descriptions

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  Sina Institute of Networks and Aesthetics

  Mar 2011 - Dec 2011

  Training Officer

  - Successfully led training initiatives for INGOs, NGOs and corporate organizations staff members.- Served as a trainer on leadership, time management and negotiation skills for students capacity building program.- Co- led the PMI Islamabad Chapter training and networking initiative.

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  Life Development Foundation

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2012

  Training Coordinator

  - Led development of proposals and concept notes for national office.- Successfully managed the delivery of training and development programmes and, in a more senior role, devising a training strategy for the identifying training and development needs for capacity building initiatives. - Represented LDF at working groups and stakeholders meetings.

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  HelpAge International

  Oct 2012 - Mar 2016

  - Co- designed contents of disability inclusive DRR trainings and tools for its application/follow up in the field.-Focal point for ADTF on national DRR forum-Pakistan.-Facilitated and organize inclusive DIDRR trainings across the country.-Managed documentation, reporting, repository of master trainers and pictography during the project duration.-Coordinated all the activities related to organizing trainings, coordinating with consultant, ADTF coordinator and projects steering committee.-Managed narrative and budgetary reporting of the project to the donor and disseminate information to relevant stakeholders. Show less -Facilitated events management for key initiatives with UN clusters, briefings to protection, UN Women, and government .-Resource person and trainer on ageing and disability in emergencies at provincial and national level.-Developed key messages, slogans, and presentable textual for visibility related material, specifically for events (workshops, seminars, conferences, training sessions). -Developed training modules, manuals for ADTF secretariat. -Represented ADTF on different forums and meetings as disability inclusion focal point. Show less

  • Emergency Roster Consultant

    Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

  • Project Officer-DRR & Capacity building

    Oct 2014 - Dec 2015

  • ADTF Programme Assistant

    Oct 2012 - Sept 2014
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  American Refugee Committee

  Jan 2016 - Oct 2017

  -Lead role in facilitating the design of concept papers, expression of Interests and proposals in relation to organization thematic areas for donor agencies on RFPs.-Secured 5 million USD funding for multi-year education program from EAC.-Served as focal person for program development and donor reporting related communication with HQ including correspondence on development of proposals, donor reporting requirements and sharing weekly program development updates with HQ team.-Led in strengthening coordination within the program team and ensure regular program meetings are organized to improve coordination and program effectiveness. Show less

  • Programme Officer- Grants & Reporting

    Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

  • Programme Development Officer- Emergencies

    Jan 2016 - Mar 2017
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  Telenor

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2017

  Training Consultant

  -Co-led training on emergency safe evacuation for more than 50 Telenor staff members.

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  Secours Islamique France

  Nov 2017 - Apr 2021

  • Donor mapping to identify potential national and international donors.- Successfully led all country communications and outreach activities.- Network closely with partner agencies, government and other global institutions to develop high quality proposals, encourage innovative partnership and cooperation, and ensure maximum impact for the resources invested.-Submission of implementation strategies for approved projects to senior management and ensure support for their execution according to budget.-Ensured preparation of concept papers and other project related documents in accordance with donor requirements and submission of feedback reports.-Prepared program reports on quarterly, bimonthly and annual basis. -Conducted program assessment exercises and implement all program activities i.e. WASH, Livelihood, Child Welfare and Emergency projects. Show less -Contributed effective implementation of SIF Program Activities in Pakistan.-Prepared program/projects’ work plans in consultation with program staff and update/revise accordingly to meet all program objectives and outputs.-Prepared budget forecasts and coordinate with finance department for budgets follow up.-Conducted assessments, Partners selection exercises, preparation of assessment reports, and utilizing the reports in concept notes and proposal development process.- Led concept notes and proposals development for country program.- Led in-country communication and outreach activities.- Represented SIF at all sectoral working groups and UN clusters. Show less

  • Country Humanitarian Projects Manager

    Jun 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Manager Emergency Projects

    Dec 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Senior Country Programme Officer

    Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Interim Project Manager-Child Welfare & Protection

    Jan 2018 - May 2019

  • Country Programme Officer

    Nov 2017 - May 2019
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  Society for Special Persons

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  Proposal Development Consultant

  -Drafted successful proposal on disability inclusion at community level.

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  UNDP

  Apr 2018 - May 2018

  Junior Consultant

  - Successfully developed best practices booklet on disability inclusion in Health sector.

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  Pakistan Federation for Organic Agriculture

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2019

  Proposal Development Consultant

  - Successfully developed concept note for FFC,s pilot project for integrated community development in Punjab.

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  Human Appeal

  Apr 2021 - Sept 2021

  Programme Development Consultant

  - Devised proposals for Afghan Refugees Response in Pakistan- Trained HA Managers on donor application templates- Successful submitted emergency project proposal to UN-WFP

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  CBM International

  Apr 2021 - Jul 2022

  Programme Specialist

  -Field Implementation lead for Inclusive eye health (IEH) program with the guidance of CBM Country Eye Care Program Manager. Working with partners across Pakistan for provision of comprehensive eye care services. -Focal person for PEEK Programme in Pakistan, responsible for ensuring partners training and preparedness for integrating PEEK technology in IEH Projects.

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  Secours Islamique France

  Jul 2022 - Jul 2023

  Country Programme Manager (HoP)

  - Spearheading Programme development and strategic advancement of country operations.- Leading country Programme portfolio of 5.2 million Euros and contributing towards its expansion.- Responsible for maintaining strong donor liaison and stakeholders' engagement.- Quality implementation of country Programme in line with the country strategic plan focused on sustainability and value for money.- Responsible for leading special projects and initiatives.

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  Human Appeal

  Aug 2023 - now

  Programmes Manager(HoP)

  - Spearheading Programme Field Implementation and strategic advancement of country operations.- Leading country Programme portfolio of 9.8 million Euros and contributing towards its expansion.- Responsible for maintaining strong donor liaison and stakeholders' engagement.