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USMAN FAROOQ Objective: Looking for a challenging career in an organization where I can use my efforts to the best of my ability and where my education, specialized proficiency and capability would be valuable to the growth of organization and myself. Personal:

Fathers Name: Usman Ghani Date of Birth: 12th November1988 Religion: Islam NATIONALITY: PAKISTANI N.I.C 15602-2507111-3 Marital Status: Married Domicile: Swat Tehsil Kabal Cell# +92-333-9496021 Skype usman.farooq414

Education:

MPhil/M.Sc (Hons) Rural Development University of Agriculture Peshawar (3.24)

M.A Social Work University of Peshawar (1st Div)

Bsc (Hons) Rural DevelopmentUniversity of Agriculture Peshawar (3.27)

Experience:Title: Professional AffiliateOrganization: Sarhad Rural Support ProgramDuration: July 2015-PresentGeographical Location: Swat

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Mailing Adress:Village Kanju Tahsil Kabal District Swat PakistanCell: +92-3339496021

Email: farooqps2003@yahoo.com

Title: Livelihoods OfficerOrganization: UNWFP-Foundation for Rural Development.Duration: July 2014-PresentGeographical Location: Kurram AgencyJob Description:

Participatory needs assessment on the revival of livelihoods specifically in the sectors of food security both at subsistence level and commercial level.

Climate change data collection and helping the people of the areas adapt to climate change.

Supporting the local communities with technical advice on reducing the impact of various disasters on their livelihoods.

Supporting the target beneficiaries in diversifying their livelihoods strategies,

Implementing Food for Work and Food for Training activities under the recovery response.

Identification and registration of beneficiary households for Food for Work and Food for Training program.

Ensuring timely implementation of livelihood activities.

Vertical and Horizontal coordination with all the team members on needs identification and implementation of activities in the sectors of Agriculture, Livestock, Value chain management, skill development, social capital generation.

Helping the communities secure their Financial, Economic, Social, Physical assets for a holistic livelihoods development.

Supporting field staff for the timely implementation of activities at field level.

Documenting in the timely manner, all progress challenges, and learning for future implementation of similar projects and accountability.

Leading assessment in the operational area for Food for Work and Food for Training interventions.

Conducting regular field visits to verify quality /progress of Food for Work and Food for Training Program interventions provide technical guidance and advice.

Title: Food Security and Livelihoods OfficerOrganization: Save The Children-USADuration: September 2013-June 2014Geographical Location: PeshawarJob Description:

Responsible for identification, verification and registration of beneficiaries for Food Security and Livelihoods interventions such as small businesses, cash or voucher transfer and cash for work

Active liaison with relevant stakeholders to avoid any conflict

Present and actively coordinate in distribution of inputs related to FSL interventions

Facilitate beneficiaries in effective utilization of grants which they receive under different interventions related to livelihoods

Present and facilitate in capacity building events designed for the beneficiaries

Reporting of issues and their possible solutions to the livelihoods coordinator

Weekly reporting on progress

Support and assist livelihoods coordinator in data compilation

Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy to ensure maximum protection for children

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Other duties as required in line with your skills, experience and role

Title: Food Security and Livelihoods Field OfficerOrganization: ACF(Action against Hunger) InternationalDuration: Januray 2013-June 2013Geographical Location: Peshawar and TemergaraJob Description:

Facilitate community mobilization, meetings and trainings during community led FSL activities;

Work with community committees to ensure the identification and selection of the most vulnerable population and provide information to ensure accountability fairness and transparency during implementation of activities;

Work closely with community structures to follow up on implementation of planned community activities, with the support from the Field Supervisor;

Participate in the planning of weekly and monthly activities; Implement of capacitybuilding training for communities and CBOs;

Directly implement in the field the activities defined in the program in close collaboration with the Field Supervisor;

Collect the required information in the field to facilitate the follow up of the project, with the support of the Field Supervisor;

Collect information to ensure the surveillance of the Food Security situation in the area of implementation of the project, when required;

Facilitate the evaluation of the project in the field, as required;

Actively participate in assessments.

Title: Program OfficerOrganization: Al-Khidmat Foundation KPDuration: August 2011-January 2013Geographical Location: Peshawar Job Description:

Prepare project and program monthly, quarterly and bi –annual progress report

Develop concept notes and project proposals

Plan and conduct research for various purposes

Prepare ToRs, agreements, quality instructions for service providers, consultants/staff, manuals, etc.

Update organization profile on website i.e. blogs, videos, pictures, projects, achievements, documents, members’ profile, etc.

Design and develop various contents and materials for the website

Develop and design IEC (if it stands for Information Education & communication) materials, brochures, leaflets, promotional materials, , project/organization presentations, press releases, etc.

Oversee soft components of the project such as trainings, meetings, awareness and advocacy and also impart trainings on various subjects at different project locations (on need basis)

Participate in meetings with stakeholders including donors, community, government and non-government counter parts

Any other task assign by the supervisor

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Title: Field OfficerOrganization: Kanzo AgDuration: February 2011-July2013Geographical Location: Swat

Job Description: Work closely with community members to ensure proper, participatory mobilization of UC

and Village-level Farmers committees.

Facilitate village-level trainings for community , including on-the- ground organization and

logistics and advising/support to community Master Trainers.

Coordinate with Master Trainers & the training arrangements.

Facilitate and assist participatory community identification and assessment of haz- ards,

coping capacities, response strategies, and etc. using PRA techniques.

Support in additional village and Farmers school mobilization and awareness activities.

Support in organizing workshop, seminars & conducting surveys etc.

Ensure proper documentation of all activities. Submit timely and accurate activity reports.

Title: Counselor/Field Worker Organization: Dost Foundation Duration: November 2009 to May 2010Geographical Location: PeshawarJob Description:

Establishing a relationship of trust and respect with clients;

agreeing a counselling contract to determine what will be covered in sessions (including

confidentiality issues);

encouraging clients to talk about issues they feel they cannot normally share with others;

actively listening to client concerns and empathising with their position;

accepting without bias the issues raised by clients;

helping clients towards a deeper understanding of their concerns;

challenging any inconsistencies in what clients say or do;

helping clients to making decisions and choices regarding possible ways forward;

referring clients to other sources of help, as appropriate;

attending supervision and training courses;

undertaking personal therapy (mandatory for accreditation);

liaising, as necessary, with other agencies and individuals to help make changes based on the

issues raised by clients;

working to agreed targets in relation to client contact;

undertaking group as well as individual therapy on occasions.

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Title: Counselor/Field Worker Organization: Hamza Foundation PeshawarDuration: January 2009 to May 2009Geographical Location: PeshawarJob Description:

Establishing a relationship of trust and respect with clients;

agreeing a counselling contract to determine what will be covered in sessions (including

confidentiality issues);

encouraging clients to talk about issues they feel they cannot normally share with others;

actively listening to client concerns and empathising with their position;

accepting without bias the issues raised by clients;

helping clients towards a deeper understanding of their concerns;

challenging any inconsistencies in what clients say or do;

helping clients to making decisions and choices regarding possible ways forward;

referring clients to other sources of help, as appropriate;

attending supervision and training courses;

undertaking personal therapy (mandatory for accreditation);

liaising, as necessary, with other agencies and individuals to help make changes based on the

issues raised by clients;

working to agreed targets in relation to client contact;

undertaking group as well as individual therapy on occasions;

Title: Social MobilizerOrganization: Al-Khidmat Foundation KPDuration: October 2005-February 2006Geographical Location: ShanglaJob Description:

Ability to stand in front of a group without showing fear or arrogance

Ability to learn mobilization skills

A desire to contribute to national development through community empowerment

Strong morals viz. honesty, transparency, generosity, altruism and respect

Well motivated, team member able to work alone and/or without supervision

Ability to observe and analyse social indicators

Willingness to undertake further training offered by and required by the program

Conduct all kind of assessments needed for project implementation

Organize events(Monthly School family day/Children competition)

Submit work plans & activity reports

Ensure timely submission of weekly/monthly work plans

Develop & submit fortnightly work plans & daily activity report.

Internships and Volunteer work:

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People For Change Inspirator Roster- ID 25707 September 2014-Present Civil Rights and Social Action

Volunteer Pakistan Red Cecsecnt Society2009-2010

Three months internship with Pakistan Red Crescent society Swat branch.

Three months Internship with provisional Employee Social Security Institute.

Courses, Training and Seminars:

Participate in Three days seminar on “Introduction to Disaster And Risk Management” Course organized by Pakistan Red Crescent Society at University of Peshawar

Participate in Two days training on “ First Aid to the Injured” Organized By Pakistan Red Crescent society Swat Branch.

Participate in one day seminar on “ community development” organized by Iqbal department international Islamic university & University of Peshawar”

Curricular activities :

Remain scout of Pakistan scout club for 3 years and participate in their different activities

Reamain volunteer with Pakistan Red Crescent Society

Three years’ experience in management organization & administration as a Chief Organizer of Students Society (Bazm-e-Shaheen) district swat.

Computer skills: Ms Office Internet

Success factors:

Excellent planning Skills.

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Good Interpersonal & Communication Skills. Ability to adjust and work in tough working environment and

learns quickly. Helping in implementation of organization rules and policies.

Languages:

SPOKEN WRITTEN

English Very Good Excellent

Urdu Excellent Excellent

Pashto Excellent Excellent

Field Interest:

Social Organizer Office Work Camps Management Legal Affairs Disaster & Relief Services To help the vulnerable Coordination

Interest: Reading Books, Newspapers,

Social Activities & Games

References

Taqueer Akhtar Emergency Response ManagerSave The Children (USA)+92-300-2718457

Nasrullah Khan Aziz Project CoordinatorFoundation for Rural Development+92-333-9407028

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