MANZOOR QADIR

Peshawar, Pakistan | Email: caard.fata@gmail.com | Mob: (92) 333 9134919

OVERVIEW
14 years of experience working with international donors, governments, ethnic groups, civil society in
advisory, management, and leadership roles
Design and delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder programmes in the FATA Pakistan and fragile and
conflict-affected areas, often relating to empowered, prosperous rural communities and evidence-
informed policymaking

SKILLS

Policy improvements | Fundraising | Event Coordination | Policy Development | Staff Management | Media
Relations | Advocacy and Human Rights | Problem-solving abilities | Training and Development | Social
Activist | Community Mobilizing | Capacity Building | Program Monitoring and Evaluation

WORK EXPERIENCE

Coordinator July 2013– Aug 2018

Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) NGO Peshawar, Pakistan
 Manage and supervise project staff, providing guidance and support as needed
 Liaise with government agencies, donors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective project
implementation and reporting
 Monitor and evaluate project activities, ensuring compliance with project goals and objectives
 Prepare and submit regular reports on project progress, achievements, and challenges

Social Mobilizer February 2008 - June 2009

Community Awareness and Rural Development (CARD), Peshawar, Pakistan
 Mobilize community members to participate in and support CARD's initiatives
 Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and other events to promote dialogue and collaboration
 Identify and prioritize community needs and concerns, and work with stakeholders to address them
 Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, and other stakeholders
 Collaborate with other CARD staff to develop and implement community development plans and
projects

MEMBERSHIP OF EXTERNAL BODIES

 Human Rights Commission of Pakistan

 Aurat Foundation
 USAID
 National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, Pakistan
 National Research and Development Foundation (NRDF)
 Tribal Youth Movement
 FATA Youth Jirga
 FATA Commission of Human Rights

CERTIFICATES & WORKSHOPS

 Certificate of Training from National Institute of Rural Management for Management Training
Program dated 19th-30th August 2008.
 Certificate for Two Days Training Workshop on Fundraising under National Democratic Institute
dated 25th July 2010.
  Certificate for 16 Days Training on "Women's Leadership Role in Flood-Affected Areas to End
Gender Violence" by UNIFEM under Strengthening Participatory Organization dated 3rd December
2010.
 Certificate for Training from Yes Training, Peshawar, Pakistan dated February 2012 for "Technical &
Financial Assistance for Youth Entrepreneurship Project in FATA, Pakistan".
 Certificate for Three Days Training from United States Institute of Peace for Conflict Management
and Sustainability Plan dated 22nd April 2013.
 Certificate for Two Weeks Training Fellowship Program, Political Parties Training Program by
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, Pakistan dated 13th February 2013.
 Certificate of Participation in "Pakistan Sports Conference 2017" organized by Pakistan Sports
Board.

PROJECTS & TRAININGS

 Worked with the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) as a member of the core group in
Khyber Agency, contributing to human rights advocacy and monitoring.
 Steering Committee member of Takrah Qabailee Khwenday-TQK Network, contributing to strategic
planning and decision-making for tribal community development initiatives.
 Teaching at "Dwa toe Tirah" for 7 years, providing education and guidance to students in the region.
 Teaching Child labor in Khyber Agency for 1 year, raising awareness and addressing issues related
to child labor.
 Worked as General Secretary at Tribal NGOs Consortium, overseeing administrative tasks and
fostering collaboration among tribal NGOs.
 Worked as a Volunteer at Bacha Khan Trust Education Foundation, supporting educational
initiatives and programs.
 Member of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, advocating for human rights and monitoring
violations in Khyber Agency.
 Monitoring Officer for POLIO eradication in KHYBER AGENCY, ensuring effective implementation of
polio eradication campaigns.

EDUCATION

Master's degree, Pashto Literature January 2014

University of Peshawar, Pakistan 64%, Grade B

LANGUAGES

ENGLISH EXPERT
PASHTO NATIVE
URDU EXPERT