Arshmah Jamil

• Development Aid Section for UN Projects
• Grant manager for 13 UN projects funded by Norway in Pakistan, managing annual development portfolio of 98 million USD for projects on Education, Health, and Gender
• Worked closely with Head of Development at NORAD to develop strategic vision for education, health, SRHR, Gender and Human Rights projects in Pakistan including assessing new partners for potential funding
• Worked with Head of Development on setting programmatic targets, goals and key milestones
• Supervised all partners, providing timely feedback on their annual work plans and feedback on revision of targets as and when needed
• Worked closely with all 5 sections of Royal Norwegian Embassy: Admin, IT, Communication, HR and security providing advice and guidance as needed
• Managed entire life-cycle of project from its initiation, implementation, closing reviewing each aspect of project including MEAL framework, log frames, financial expenditures, audits, risk assessments and sustainability of project
• Assessed and recommended approval/rejection of 57 project proposals including scope of project, financial assessment, results framework assessments, audit assessment, risk assessment
• Managed financial resources of project, with stringent tools developed to ensure partners are held accountable for accurate spending of financial resources
• Assessed audit reports, financial statements, and bank documents to ensure compliance to sound financial management practices for partner
• Gained familiarity with Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ (MFA) grants management procedures
• Represented NORAD at all regional, local and provincial educational forums including UN sector groups on education, World Bank lead NEDPG and provincial education sector cluster meetings
• Worked independently leading projects without Head of Development for three months in period of transition making key central decisions at Core Office
• Assisted in developing forecasting tool to make strategies and find potential partners for new funding opportunities
• Promoted inclusive culture of participation, learning and development for Embassy.

• Managed diverse team of 37 field, 12 programme staff, and 4 protection staff, supporting Head of Office on Senior Management decisions amidst Covid 19 pandemic
• Provided oversight to implementation of UNHCR’s key programs of Education, Gender Equality, and protection including design of multi-sectoral activities aimed to address needs of population of concern
• Managed 7 existing UNHCR projects: raised program delivery from 63% to 89%; monitoring and evaluating project implementation and learning lessons from field to improve service delivery
• Formed new partnerships with FCDO and World Bank on Education projects for UNHCR identified refugee districts
• Worked closely with Government of Iran and Afghanistan on Solutions Strategy for Afghan Refugees (SSAR) focusing on education in key international forums.
• Managed staff development, underperformance issues and employee relations to adopt consistent, fair and objective decision-making
• Liaised with staff to manage information, develop systems and compile reports using data to identify trends and take action to enhance performance
• Supported long-standing professional relationships and established strategic ones, creating favorable conditions for enduring partnerships

• Managed Executive level liaison with key stakeholders at Prime Minister’s Office
• Assessed political context across Pakistan and changes in bureaucracy to understand key movers/ within Government line departments to strategically design projects with clear approvals
• Worked with cross functional teams of Politics, health, education and Human Rights finding linkages for close collaboration
• Lead 26.5 million GBP funded project on Governance by FCDO in close collaboration with partners and CSOs
• Assessed 53 Grant applications for FCDO Fund of British High Commission, awarding contracts to 5 new partners after assessing all aspects of grant including project relevance, partners competence, results framework, scope, partnership strategy, budget and sustainability
• Lead weekly Learning and Development sessions on both technical and non-technical subjects for all staff across FCDO for their further development: raised learning interest from 47% to 78% within 6 months
• Provided oversight to Integrated Development Plan (2019-2022) setting key priorities, plans and timelines.
• Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information
• Drafted articles, letters, reports and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues for publication
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
• Analyzed policy to review selected operations, programs and practices using data-driven approach to identify areas of concern and devise improvements.
• Delivered political subject matter expertise to government representatives and civic officials

• Finalized UN One Programme (2018-2022) five-year strategic framework for UN-Government intervention in 10 thematic areas
• Chaired UN system wide Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Group (PMEG) to assist with project execution and delivery on Projects across 22 UN agencies in Pakistan
• Built and sustained relationships with 22 UN agencies, Government counterparts and donor groups
• Worked closely with UN Resident Coordinator to define 5-year strategic framework for UN in Pakistan
• Mentored 3 provincial managers and 8 coordinators to improve program management
• Negotiated with local and state officials to secure additional resources, enhancing program offerings to 78 % without exceeding budget
• Developed Due dilligence assessment protocols to determine feasibility and sustainability of programs, leading to more effective and efficient service delivery
• Collaborated with senior leadership team to implement special UN Persons with Disabilities projects, increasing program and organizational capacities
• Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making for UNDG (Headquarters New York)
• Analyzed internal reports to evaluate program effectiveness by using outcomes-based approach.
• Collected, arranged, and input information into UN info database system from 22 UN agencies.
• Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
• Analyzed internal reports to evaluate program effectiveness by using outcomes-based approach.

• Led GBP 29 million, DFID (UK AID) funded Multi-Year Humanitarian Program in Pakistan (2015-2019) in response to Floods and Earthquakes of 2015 with multi-sectoral response of Shelter/Wash/Education
• In response to Floods and Earthquakes of 2015 with multi-sectoral response of Shelter/Wash/Education
• Coordinated lobbying for, drafting of, and submission of 11 project Concept notes and proposals/budgets; successfully supported confirmation of funding of GBP 24.6 million in projects related to education, health economic recovery and government support; Donors included DFID, EU, USAID
• Led development of successful proposal of $ 9.8 million submitted to DfID (UK AID) Pakistan for second year of Multi-Year Humanitarian Program in Pakistan
• Participated in inter-agency initiatives on programme and ensured program priorities and objectives are clearly understood by implementing partners
• Kept abreast of key development trends and ensured these are factored into program design to improve delivery.

• Researched directly with Ministry of Education (Government of Pakistan) to formulate Early Childhood Education model applicable to all provinces of Pakistan
• Supported and designed initiatives for community awareness in English and Urdu on programme titled ‘Building Skills for Life’ in collaboration with Plan International that established Post Primary Education Centres/ Non-Formal Education Centres for girls between ages 13-19
• Supported revenue pipeline development through prospecting and research of key bilateral donors such as USAID, EU and other government donors
• Contributed to development and implementation of communication strategy with Clinton Global Initiative; and led production of project newsletter and other general updates according to communication and advocacy objectives.
• Created and implemented internal and external communication plans to establish consistent and timely messaging

GPA: 4.0, Distinction Holder

• Awarded Distinction for exceptionally high grades.