Irfan John S/O George Masih
NIC No: 17301-0846283-3
Mobile No: 923009017998/+923353700501
Address: St. Joseph’s Girl High School Campus, Sialkot Road Gujranwala
E-mail: [email protected]
Education: M.A. Urdu, B.A. Law, M.Ed. (Administration and Leadership), IGCE (Evaluation & Measurement),
Languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi, Pashto & Hindko
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I have served at various Projects (Education, Gender, Inter-faith/peace-building, DRR/M, Community Mobilization, Health and WASH etc.) at Managerial and M&E positions in KPK, Sindh and Punjab provinces.
Summary of Skills and Competencies
v Proven experience in Project & Program Management, Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation and Reporting
v Skilled at capacity building and training material development
v Able to assist in operational, logistic, financial, budget and grant management
v Proficient in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Pashtu and Hindku (local languages)
v Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet apps
Job Title
Organization
Donor
Program Type
Location
Marketing & Training Manager
McCallum Education, Lahore
None
Business marketing
Lahore
Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Officer
MOJAZ Foundation
Plan International/ RB
Education, Training and skills development
Layyah, Pakistan
Resource Person
Private Consultancy
Different
Education, Child Rights, DRR, peace building, project management
Lahore, Pakistan
Project Coordinator
World Vision International
WV USA
Interfaith harmony & peace building
Islamabad, Pakistan
Master Trainer-Principals
Developments In Literacy (DIL)
STAR Award, UKAid, AusAid
Training and Development
Islamabad, Pakistan
Regional Manager Education (RME)
Ali Institute of Education (AIE)
Bullah Shah Paper & Board Mills
Training and Development
Kasur, Pakistan
Regional Manager Education (RME), CFS Project
Ali Institute of Education (AIE)
UNICEF
Project Management
Lahore, Pakistan
Project Coordinator (PC)
Ali Institute of Education (AIE)
Babar Ali Foundation
Community Development
Lahore, Pakistan
Assistant Training Coordinator (ATC)
Ali Institute of Education (AIE)
OMV
Training and Development
Pakistan
Regional Coordinator
Taangh Wasaib Organization (TWO)
Philanthropist
Human, Youth, Women Rights
Peshawar, Pakistan
Teacher & Head Teacher
District Education Department (Elementary)
Govt. KPK
Training and administration
Peshawar, Pakistan
Work Experience
Marketing & Training Manager
McCallum Education, Lahore 4 Dec. 2018- Present
· Marketing and managing advertising campaigns
· Conducting training for school teachers on professional development, syllabus books and resource kit
· Having meetings with school administration for McCallum books’ orientation
· Maintaining sales and purchase record
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer
MOJAZ Foundation, Layyah, Pakistan Sep 2017 – 30 Nov 2018
· Prepared weekly, monthly, quarterly, interim and annual programmatic performance reports
· Developed a M&E plan to capture quantitative and qualitative data on project performance indicators
· Participated in the joint planning meetings and implementation and M&E visits and processes
· Developed monitoring tools, data collection formats, reports and MoM etc.
· Supported the coordination and execution of project activities, organizational events, correspondence and meetings
· Served as Acting District Coordinator (ADC), led the project team, supervised the office affairs and represented MOJAZ at/with all the project related activities, donor (Plan International) and partner (PHED)
Resource Person
Freelance Consultant, Lahore, Pakistan Jan 2009 – present
· AGAPAY network 2016, A days training workshop on Proposal Writing for CBOs and Church Leaders
· United Methodist Education School system 2015 Qualities of Good Teacher and Activity Based Learning Gunga gali, Murree
· Non-Formal and Formal School Teachers/Head Teachers/Education Managers 2014 Promotion of Child Rights in Cotton Farming Areas (CRCF) “Teachers Training on Child Friendly Education (CFE)” ( UNICEF Project ) Bahawalpur & Yazman
· Dorthiya Centre for Special Children 2014 Teaching methodologies for the teachers of special children Improving their reading and hand writing skills Shahdara, Lahore
· United Methodist Education School system 2013 Lesson planning and Blooms Taxonomy Nathiyagali, Murree
· Private School 2011 Teachers training on Multiple intelligence Sargohda
· GCET, Lahore 2011 Training of Elementary Head Teachers on Introduction of CRC and Historical Perspective of CFS Lahore
· Pre-STEP Pakistan- USAID funded project 2010 Development of Foundation Module 2 Active Learning, Training of GCET staff , follow up & report Islamabad, Faisalabad, Talagang, Kasur
· New Light Aids Control Society, Lahore 2009 Translation of Urdu Case studies in to English named “Silent Words” Lahore
Project Coordinator
World Vision International, Islamabad, Pakistan Jan 2015 – Jul 2015
· Formulated multiple years strategy and annual operational plans for the Faith & Development programme
· Ensured excellent financial and practical management and integration of all projects under the Faith & Development programme.
· Coordinated with People and Culture department in establishing staff recruitment standards to ensure the spiritual commitment of prospective employee and to assist in their orientation.
· Worked with management at Area Integrated Programme and national, regional and Global levels to evaluate annual Faith and Development strategies and operating plans.
· Facilitated and attended regular Reflections and participated in other organizational and IPs events
· Coordinated with WV Pakistan Advocacy team, Resilience department (ipacs) and Operations Department emphasizing inter-faith, peace building and conflict resolution
· Submitted reports directly to the National Director, and technically to the Regional Director for Faith & Development
Master Trainer-Principals
Developments in Literacy (DIL), Islamabad, Pakistan May 2013 – Nov 2013
· Conducted Training needs analysis for identifying the gaps in the performance of school principals
· Developed the course content which meets the job performance of the principals
· Developed relevant resources/tools for supplementing the delivery of the courses (guide books, video material, etc)
· Developed and executed trainings using multiple strategies based on different learning styles and ability levels identified in the needs analysis
· Designed trainings which meet the needs of blended learning and face to face modes.
· Ensured proper dissemination of information between trainers, projects, school officers and principals
· Coordinated between training and programs to ensure that organizational goals are met
· Prepared quarterly reports on trainings’ status and progress
· Applied principles of performance based assessment to track the progress made by learners.
· Visited project schools occasionally to provide feedback to principals and ensure training implementation
· Created systems for resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner while making adjustments as needed
· Facilitated through coaching and monitoring the development of the peer principals system
· Conducted trainings and designed training material for other projects funded by UKAid,
· AusAid etc.
· Conducted trainings with school principals and school officers on School Improvement Plan (SIP), Classroom Observation SWOT analysis, Data Analysis etc.
· Designed training course module to develop & improve principals’ administrative and management capacities under the STAR Award funding
Regional Manager Education
Ali Institute of Education, Lahore, Pakistan Jan 2011 – May 2013
· Led the Field Staff in formulation of District Working Group (DWG) in each district of project by involving GCET Principal, EDO (Edu.), EDO (Health), DO (SW), DMO, TEs, District Focal Person, other NGOs representatives and DCO
· Monitored and participated in Quarterly Progress Review Meetings with field staff at all level.
· Led Field Staff for developing ECE model classrooms (Kids Room)at Markaz, Tehsil and District levels to inspire and motivate other schools
· Led Field Staff for developing School Management Information Systems (SMIS) in Six Districts of Punjab
· Organized school children health screening at school level
· Arranged school staff trainings on DRR & DRM and devise School Safety and Preparedness Plan
· Advocated Child Friendly School Project at district and divisional forums of Gujranwala, Sahiwal and Faisalabad Divisions
· Ensured proper execution of CFS Project interventions by conducting regular project monitoring, evaluation and review in order to measure impact
· Produced and refined case studies/success stories collected from the field offices and visits.
· Performed proof reading and refinement tasks for quarterly newsletters & annual reports both in Urdu and English
· Involved in CFS concept replication, rollout and mainstreaming in Punjab planning and execution
· Devised proposal and budget for other projects such as TARC Bullah Shah Paper & Board Mills (BSPBM) Kasur and PEN Pakistan etc.
· Conducted baseline survey for 5 adopted schools
· Developed system and procedures for newly established Training and Resource Centre
· (TARC) Kasur
· Coordinated with project donors and stakeholders such as, Bullah Shah Paper & Board Mills
· (BSPBM) Kasur, Pakistan. District Education Departments, School Heads& Community leadership
Project Coordinator (PC)
Ali Institute of Education, Lahore, Pakistan Oct 2008 – Dec 2010
· Provided Technical support in administrative, financial, logistic, HR, personnel training, monitoring and reporting for a Syedanwala Girls High School (SGHS), 5 Govt. Primary
· Adoption Schools Programme, Non-Formal School & Art and Craft Centre through Training and Resource Centre (TARC) Syedanwala and VSO Volunteers.
· Engaged VSO Volunteers at Syedanwala and ensured the fruitful employment of their skills and expertise for (SGHS), 5 Govt. Primary Adoption Schools Programme and TARC team progress
· Prepared and maintained data base of students progress and results for (SGHS)
· Coordinated with TARC Kasur, Sheikhupura and Rajanpur staff and stakeholders for the Child Friendly School (CFS) Project execution and activities
· Coordinated with project donors and stakeholders such as, UNICEF, Babar Ali Foundation, Engro Foundation, District Education Syedanwala Hospital & Agricultural Farm, Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO), Departments & Community leadership
· Devised Syedanwala Girls High School five years up-gradation plan and budgets
· Prepared operational plans and budgets with the team
· Ensured transparent utilization of projects’ budget
· Led TARC team for the recovery and rehabilitation flood affected schools and establishment of TLCs in Rajanpur district in 2010
· Introduced Livelihood Skills through Art and Craft centre and school activities
· Promoted girls education and involvement in curricular and co-curricular activities
· Conducted trainings for field staff, school heads, teachers, Managers and VSO volunteers
Assistant Training Coordinator (ATC)
Ali Institute of Education, Lahore, Pakistan Jun 2007 – Sep 2008
· Conducted a needs assessment of 60 schools for adoption program
· Established a New Training and Resource Centre (TARC) in Khairpur Sindh
· Developed professional capacity of Local Human Resource based on needs analysis
· Provided Technical support in developing TARC administrative, financial, logistic, HR, personnel training and monitoring system and procedures
· Coordinated with project sponsors and donors such as, Oil and Mineral Venture (OMV) Pak, District Education Departments & Community leadership
· Assisted CPDC summer programmes at AIE
· Developed weekly, monthly and quarterly planning and progress reporting system
· Conducted trainings for field staff, school heads, teachers and Managers
Teacher
District Education Department Peshawar, Pakistan Feb 1993 – Aug 2003
· Taught all subjects from KG to 5 class
· Managed school funds and resources as per Govt. Policy
· Coordinated with District Education Department
· Assisted inter and intra school events
· Kept school record in order
· Prepared school progress and other reports
· Served as examination staff in 5th and 8th board exams
· Served in General, Local Government Elections and 2002 Referendum as Assistant
· Presiding Officer and Polling Officer
· Served in household and population census as Enumerator& Supervisor
Regional Coordinator, Volunteer
Taangh Wasaib Organization, Peshawar, Pakistan Mar 1998 – Jun 2003
· Advocated TWO’s vision and mission
· Managed TWO funds and resources at regional level
· Coordinated with head office, guests and philanthropies
· Planed and arranged events at regional level (on social and human rights such as: child rights & labor, youth awareness and career counseling, poverty reduction, joint electoral etc.)
· Record keeping and report writing
· Organized inter-faith harmony programs
Short Course
· Capacity building of Entrepreneurs
Plan International, Layyah, Pakistan 2018
· Monitoring and Reporting Workshop
Plan International, Lahore, Pakistan 2018
· Social Mobilization
Plan International, Layyah, Pakistan 2017
· The Global Leadership Summit Pakistan
Willow Creek Association, Lahore, Pakistan 2016
· Channels of Hope (CoH) for Child Protection
World Vision International & Islamic Relief Worldwide, Manila, Philippines 2015
· Certificate of Participation and Accreditation in Celebrating Families
World Vision International, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2015
· Local Level Advocacy (LLA)
World Vision International (on-line), Islamabad, Pakistan 2015
· Security Trainings
World Vision International (on-line), Islamabad, Pakistan 2015
Education
· Masters (M.Ed.) 2006
Norte Dame Institute of Education, Karachi, Pakistan
· Certificate (IGCE) 2004
Norte Dame Institute of Education, Karachi, Pakistan
· M.A (Masters in Arts) Urdu 2001
University Of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
· B. A (Bachelors in Arts) Law 1998
University Of Peshawar
· F.A (Faculty of Arts) 1995
Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Peshawar
· Certificate (PTC) 1992
Government Elementary College Mathra, Peshawar, Pakistan, Peshawar, Pakistan
· Matriculation (Matriculation in Arts) 1989
St. John’s High School, Peshawar, Pakistan