Muhammad Anas Raza
Islamabad
Summary
Excel at efficiently overseeing data and information systems to optimize organizational workflows and improve decision-making capabilities. Utilizing extensive experience, Successfully implement effective data management strategies that prioritize data integrity, security, and accessibility. Having a strong background in database management, data analysis, and system optimization. Experienced in using the latest technologies to improve efficiency and foster innovation. In addition, having a strong communication and collaboration skills, allowing effectively bridge the gap between technical teams and stakeholders in order to align information management initiatives with organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
International Foundation For Electoral Systems, IFES
2023.10 - Current
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Formed valuable alliances with external organizations, broadening program's reach and influence.
Established and nurtured connections with external partners to streamline program operations. - Maintained accurate and up-to-date program-related data for easy accessibility. (Data of around 200,000 beneficiaries)
- Kept meticulous records of program activities and participant data, ensuring strict adherence to internal policies and external regulations.
- Conducted training sessions for staff and volunteers, creating strong and unified team atmosphere.
- Developed and conducted program training and education to ensure participants stay well-informed and equipped with necessary skills to contribute effectively.
- Offered continuous guidance and supervision for program operations.
- Evaluated program data by monitoring and documenting program results to pinpoint opportunities for enhancement.
Program Associate
International Foundation For Electoral Systems, IFES
2021.04 - 2023.09
- Ensure effective coordination, collection, and analysis of implementing partners progress reports pertaining to voter and civic education, voter registration, and other program activities.
- Assist in efficient management of Implementing Partners coordination functions, such as progress review meetings, trainings, and data collection.
- Work closely with Government counterpart to effectively represent IFES in voter and civic education plan and other initiatives, while providing regular progress reports.
- Create and consistently update progress tracking sheets to monitor progress towards targets.
- Offer training and facilitation to local partners as needed.
- Assist in preparation of regular operational reports, including fortnightly, weekly, quarterly, and annual reports, as well as other program reports.
- Create database for voter and civic education planning and implementation, which includes DVEC, PVEC, and VEG meetings, as well as follow-up activities.
- Perform monitoring field visits as needed.
Database Coordinator
International Foundation For Electoral Systems, IFES
2020.02 - 2021.03
- Take on role of main point of contact for implementing partners regarding data collection.
- Make sure database is kept up to date by grantees, perform coding as needed, and generate reports on regular basis as requested. E.g., 'Managed data of 5 implementing patterns working across Pakistan in 17 districts of 04 provinces.'
- Oversee monthly portfolio review, regularly track progress and compare it to targets, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure successful execution of activities carried out by Implementing Partners (IPs).
- Oversee updates of work plans and propose necessary adjustments for implementing partners to follow.
- Oversee various responsibilities pertaining to IP performance, implementation, approvals, and coordination.
- Make sure to consistently maintain and keep backups of all records, both in digital and physical formats.
- Collaborate with IPs and arrange coordination/progress sharing meetings as needed.
- Collaborate with IFES internal support functions to streamline approval process as needed.
- Complete all tasks and assignments given by Program Manager and Country Director.
Data Analyst
Free And Fair Election Network, FAFEN
2018.05 - 2019.12
- Created 2018 General Election Database and digitized Form 45, 47, and 48.
- Have experience in developing databases and dashboards, including creation of database containing results of approximately 60,000 polling stations from General Elections in 2008 and 2013.
- Anticipated Outcomes Based on Revised Parameters
- Created comprehensive analysis report on observation of election day
- Digitizing draft polling scheme for all 272 constituencies in Pakistan
- Created database for 2018 Polling scheme in accordance with new delimitation.
- Analysis has been conducted on election results of General Election-2013 and General Election-2008, focusing on new delimitation of District Rawalpindi, Multan, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Sialkot, and Vehari.
- Created comprehensive database of election results from 2018, including candidate votes, breakdown of male and female votes, and tendered votes. This data was collected at constituency, polling station, and polling booth levels.
- Managed team of 120 Data Entry Operators and created entry modules for data entry of Form 46, 48, and 49 at both provincial and national levels.
- Managed team of five individuals responsible for monitoring Election Violence during significant elections such as General Election 2008, General Election 2013, and Local Government 2015.
- Monitoring media coverage during Election 2018, documenting incidents of violence and other reported irregularities.
- Conducting field visits during By-Elections and providing training to observers for Election day observation.
- Created efficient work plans for team to ensure timely completion of tasks and maximize productivity.
Assistant Data Analyst
Free And Fair Election Network, FAFEN
2015.12 - 2018.04
- Participated in brainstorming sessions aimed at developing innovative solutions for ongoing challenges faced by clients or internal teams alike.
- Maintained strict adherence to company policies regarding data privacy, security, and compliance at all times throughout daily operations.
- Working with data in Excel, cleansing, and processing
- Creating databases for complex data analysis
Contribute insights to regular, weekly, quarterly, and annual reports on unity activity analysis - Successfully converted extensive PDF files into Excel format, following supervisor's instructions and utilizing provided template.
- Contribute to annual work plan and coordinate regular field support missions to monitor field workshops and trainings.
- Offer guidance and assistance in enhancing sharing of knowledge and building capacity of staff within partner organizations.
- Established research and database system for project
Make sure that project has access to accurate and current information that can be trusted. - Managing extensive amounts of data, including database of 1 million unregistered voters and survey data from 38,000 households.
Education
Master of Science - Sociology
Quaid-e-Azam University
Islamabad, Pakistan07.2014
Skills
- Statistical Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Data Cleaning
- Data Wrangling
- Program Management
- Database Management
- Office Administration
- Project Coordination
- Staff Development
- Problem-Solving
- Data Verification
Accomplishments
Created Excel dashboard for program activities management to help senior management make quick decisions and track success.
Managed General Elections data for program planning and decision-making, dashboard having the data
- 85,000 polling stations (Male, Female and Combined)
- Around 17,000 candidates data along with their political party name
- Voters number (Male and Female) in 266 National Constituencies and 593 Provincial Constituencies
Hobbies
- Motorbike Tourist
- Visiting new places
- Night Camping
- Hiking
- Photography
Timeline
Program Coordinator
International Foundation For Electoral Systems, IFES
2023.10 - Current
Program Associate
International Foundation For Electoral Systems, IFES
2021.04 - 2023.09
Database Coordinator
International Foundation For Electoral Systems, IFES
2020.02 - 2021.03
Data Analyst
Free And Fair Election Network, FAFEN
2018.05 - 2019.12
Assistant Data Analyst
Free And Fair Election Network, FAFEN
2015.12 - 2018.04
Master of Science - Sociology
Quaid-e-Azam University
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