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Purpose: I was responsible for mobilizing relevant stakeholders & communities through implementing Behavior
Change Communication (BCC) strategy in bettering MNC practices & approaches.
I was primarily responsible for coordinating & undertaking all project-related community Mobilization activities
through building liaison with the District Health Department, National Program & International/National Non-
Government Organization [NGOs] partners. Include, conducting mobilization sessions to increase awareness &
promote positive maternal and neonatal health behaviors, assisting team with event management, liaison building
& logistics.
Providing support to LHWs in initiating capacity building initiative on support Group Methodology.
Support Lady Health Workers program in Monitoring of their Support Group meetings.
Implementation & formulation of Quality Improvement Team (QITs).
Monitoring the implementation on action plans prepared b Quality Improvement Team.
Arrange coordination meeting with District Health Department and elected representatives.
Documentation and dissemination of reports regarding community mobilization activities.
My Publications in leading English Newspapers of Pakistan
Youth Schemes VS Basic Needs (dawn.com/news/1046447/youth-schemes-vs-basic-needs)
Dawn
September 30, 2013
Watan Card Program (http://dawn.com/2012/11/20/watan-card-programme/)
Dawn
November 20, 2012
Disaster Management in Curriculum (http://dawn.com/2012/06/02/disaster-management-in-curriculum/)
Dawn
June 2, 2012
Education is the Solution (http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008%5C04%5C17%5Cstory_17-4-2008_pg3_7)
Daily Times
April 17, 2008
Asian Development Bank to Rescue (http://archives.dawn.com/2008/12/26/letted.htm)
Dawn
December 26, 2008
Health Condition in Remote Areas (http://archives.dawn.com/2008/04/01/letted.htm)
Dawn
April 1, 2008
Academic Distinction:
Education: M.A in Sociology University of Sindh, Jamshoro
Language: English-Urdu-Sindhi (reading, writing, Understanding & speaking)
Reference:
Mr. Tarique Hussain
Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
JHPIEGO
Cell: +92.302. 0557974
Email: Tariq.Hussain@jhpiego.org](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/d42f0119-976c-4fc6-8fb3-59b01583e2d0-151204110146-lva1-app6891/85/CV-Amjad-Surhio-pdf-4-320.jpg)
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- 1. 1 | P a g e AMJAD SURHIO House #311, Sindh University Employees Housing Society Phase #01, Jamshoro, Sindh Pakistan Contact: +92.315.3480236 Mobil: +92.333.7079032 Email: asurhio.mct@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: 6 years of progressive professional experience in the Field Operations with advanced expertise in community based disaster risk management, Community Mobilization, and Reproductive health. Proven ability to design and conduct regional training courses and result oriented community interventions. MOBILIZATION: An advocacy and community mobilization expertise with significant proficiency in PRA and resource mobilization, with specific emphasis on sustainable community development and ownership. COORDINATION: Professional coordination and liaison building with district and provincial government and civil society organizations for effective coordination & building professional working relations ensuring efficient implementation of project activities. REPORTING/COMMUNICATION: Proficient in reporting, developing concept papers, documenting lesson learnt and case studies. TEAM MANAGEMENT: Ability to work both as a team player and autonomously with minimum supervision, complemented by strong communication, interpersonal and motivational skills. Utilize a logical, analytical and common sense approach to problem solving. TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING: Professionally, recognized as a trainer on disaster risk management. Facilitated Provincial Training of the Trainers (TOT) for Provincial Institute for Teachers Education (PITE) Nawabshah on School Based Disaster Management (SBDRM). Similarly conducted training session with District Education Department, Revenue Department and other civil society organization on Community Based Disaster Risk Management as part of capacity building initiatives. Current Position: District Coordinator Community Mobilization Save the Children Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Integrated Program (MCHIP) Sukkur, Pakistan December, 2014 to Date My responsibilities include: Liaison and maintain strong coordination with key stakeholders in the district e.g. administration, health department, & other line departments for the successful & sustainable implementation of Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (MNCH) Services project activities. Assist in designing Community Mobilization strategy and ensure its implementation in the program areas. Prepare monthly /quarterly work plan for community mobilization activities of district. Ensure the implementation of work plan activities under MNCH services project in target District. Provide technical support to LHW program in organizing all type of trainings including Support Group methodology (SGM), CHX etc. Ensuring administrative & logistical support for the implementation of training activities in the district. Coordinate meetings with local Maternal & Child Health (MCH) partners for smooth implementation of MNCH Services project activities. Ensure and Support Lady Health Workers program in monitoring of Support group meetings in LHWs covered area and share feedback report at all level. Monitoring of Community Mobilization activities and share feedback report at all level Arrange MNCH related trainings at District/ facility level in appropriate approach. Provide technical support in ensure the quality of Partnership Defined Quality (PDQ) implementation and formation of QITs (Quality Improvement Teams) Monitor the implementation on action plan prepared by QIT and participate in monthly meetings of QIT Prepare and share regular progress reports and other project reports.
- 2. 2 | P a g e Previous Experience: Training Officer Disaster Risk Reduction Save the Children Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Mirpur khas, Pakistan Jun 2013 to November, 2014 My responsibilities include: Assisting Senior Training Officer in the preparation & execution of capacity building plan for target communities, line department and civil society organization. Similarly Conducting & Facilitating Broad Based Community Meetings (BBCSMs) for effective implementation of proposed project activities. Conducting training program at the community level for children club & village Disaster Management Committees (VDMCs) & cover Hazard, Vulnerability & capacity Assessment (HVCA), DRR Child Protection, Life skills and Safety Measures. Facilitate and provide technical support to the Village Disaster Management Committees in conducting Hazard, Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment and also in development of Preparedness Plan through training sessions and capacity building initiatives. Compiling Training Reports & sharing with line manager. Facilitating field team in carrying out Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Activity with relevant stakeholders. Coordination with District and provincial line departments to have their facilitation in implementing training program with Government & Community stakeholders. Facilitate and support the active engagement of civil society- especially those most affected and vulnerable. Main Achievement: Facilitated Provincial Training of the Trainers (TOT) for Provincial Institute for Teachers Education (PITE) Nawabshah on School Based Disaster Management (SBDRM). Conducted & facilitated 2-days 60 training sessions on School Based Disaster Management (SBDRM) of 30 Government Primary School Teachers of three Tehsils of District Mirpurkhas. Similarly conducted 30 Training Sessions with Village Disaster Management Committees (VDMCs) in Mirpurkas District on Community Based Disaster Management (CBDRM). Facilitated Risk Assessment & Disaster Risk Reduction Planning Sessions both at Community & School level. Assistant Manager Social Franchising Marie Stopes Society Family Planning & Reproductive Health (FPRH) Karachi, Pakistan Dec 2012 to May 2013 My responsibilities included, conceptualizing, planning & coordinating the basic design of Partnership with Private Provider (PPP) Project and develop partnership with PPPs gradually. The primary focus of the initiative was strengthening existing health system on reproductive health and promoting reproductive health initiatives through raising the level of awareness. It is for that reason, I was also responsible to coordinate with provincial & district health departments to have their facilitation in the implementation of proposed family planning & reproductive health initiatives in targeted areas. Building liaison with National Program & local NGOs & CBOs in maximizing project outreach. Conducting periodic trainings, reviews and assessments of project implementation. Preparing all quantitative & qualitative substantive progress reports as may be required by the project and in preparing periodic procurement/contracting and financial delivery report for MSS management. Identify and formulate coordinated approaches on community empowerment. Review performance of accredited Private Providers & de-accredit underperforming or non-complying Providers& accreditation of new providers on an ongoing basis Team Lead Community Mobilization Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) Pakist0an Food Security Emergency Alliance (PEFSA-III) Sanghar, Pakistan
- 3. 3 | P a g e Jun 2012 to Nov 2012 Implementation of Mobilization Activities: I was mainly responsible to provide leadership role for effective implementation of project interventions and participating with field team in carrying out need assessments, Participatory Rural Appraisals (PRA), feasibility studies, stakeholder analyses, community consultations & monitoring field staff in areas of operation. Apart from this, I was also responsible to provide team clear targets to work towards their effective accomplishment and encourage free flow of information within team, while making sure everyone knows their role thoroughly. Planning, designing and supervising teams in the effective implementation of the interventions. Create an environment oriented to open communications, creative thinking, and cohesive team efforts. Supports the development of agreements and MoUs with community based organizations or other civil society groups. Facilitates the capacity building and setup of representative community committees (steering committees). Build and foster healthy group dynamics. Liaise with local authorities at UC, Tehsil level & government line agencies particularly social welfare department to ensure strong government relations and support of community programs. Interim Coordinator International Organization for Migration (IMO) Humanitarian Communications (H.Comms) Hyderabad, Pakistan Dec 2011 to May 2012 My responsibilities included monitoring field intervention, liaison with government counterparts, establish & maintain rapport with humanitarian focal points and strategically planning & coordinating field activities in respective districts. I was also responsible to moderate high profile meetings, conducting presentation regarding project progress & achievements to foreign delegates. Information Officer International Organization for Migration (IMO) Humanitarian Communications (H.Comms) Jamshoro, Pakistan Nov 2010 to Nov 2011 During the course of my entire job period my prime responsibility included in providing support in the development & dissemination of information through both formal & informal communication channels along with identifying reliable means of communication for flood affected communities based on indigenous sensitivities, opportunities & their potential outreach in the districts. Assisting both government & humanitarian actors in beneficiaries communication and collect and provide timely information to PDMA regarding current emergency as well as early recovery activities of the actors on ground. District Supervisor Population Council Islamabad MISOPROSTOL OR Study under PAIMAN Dadu, Pakistan Oct 2009 to Jun 2010 I was responsible in planning, implementing, controlling & monitoring, overall project operations. Leading the project team in respective district and arranging meetings with District Health Department and other line Departments. Similarly I was also responsible in documenting, preparing and arranging logistics for project activities. Ensuring the monthly reports and other required data is accurately and timely prepared and submitted to the support Office in accordance with given guidelines and requirements. Community Mobilization Officer Pakistan Voluntary Health & Nutrition Association (PAVHNA) Pakistan Initiatives for Mothers & Newborn (PAIMAN) Dadu, Pakistan Mar 2008 to Apr 2009
- 4. 4 | P a g e Purpose: I was responsible for mobilizing relevant stakeholders & communities through implementing Behavior Change Communication (BCC) strategy in bettering MNC practices & approaches. I was primarily responsible for coordinating & undertaking all project-related community Mobilization activities through building liaison with the District Health Department, National Program & International/National Non- Government Organization [NGOs] partners. Include, conducting mobilization sessions to increase awareness & promote positive maternal and neonatal health behaviors, assisting team with event management, liaison building & logistics. Providing support to LHWs in initiating capacity building initiative on support Group Methodology. Support Lady Health Workers program in Monitoring of their Support Group meetings. Implementation & formulation of Quality Improvement Team (QITs). Monitoring the implementation on action plans prepared b Quality Improvement Team. Arrange coordination meeting with District Health Department and elected representatives. Documentation and dissemination of reports regarding community mobilization activities. My Publications in leading English Newspapers of Pakistan Youth Schemes VS Basic Needs (dawn.com/news/1046447/youth-schemes-vs-basic-needs) Dawn September 30, 2013 Watan Card Program (http://dawn.com/2012/11/20/watan-card-programme/) Dawn November 20, 2012 Disaster Management in Curriculum (http://dawn.com/2012/06/02/disaster-management-in-curriculum/) Dawn June 2, 2012 Education is the Solution (http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008%5C04%5C17%5Cstory_17-4-2008_pg3_7) Daily Times April 17, 2008 Asian Development Bank to Rescue (http://archives.dawn.com/2008/12/26/letted.htm) Dawn December 26, 2008 Health Condition in Remote Areas (http://archives.dawn.com/2008/04/01/letted.htm) Dawn April 1, 2008 Academic Distinction: Education: M.A in Sociology University of Sindh, Jamshoro Language: English-Urdu-Sindhi (reading, writing, Understanding & speaking) Reference: Mr. Tarique Hussain Monitoring & Evaluation Manager JHPIEGO Cell: +92.302. 0557974 Email: Tariq.Hussain@jhpiego.org