Sara Younas
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Having a rich background in humanitarian and development work, I have been able to specialize in community engagement through roles with multiple NGOs. I have learnt to foster effective and meaningful communication with diverse local communities, being aware of their cultural sensitivities. Additionally, served the World Food Programme, honing excellent written and communication skills through reporting and strategic communications roles. Dedicated to make a positive impact on global issues, my focus lies on impactful community engagement and outreach through clear, effective communication strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Support Assistant (Programme)
UN World Food Programme (WFP)
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Gather information with clear direction to support the drafting of documents and preparing reports by other staff
- Take responsibility for the maintenance of set standard systems and files, to ensure information is accurate and readily available for the function
- Identify simple discrepancies in statistics and data, such as missing information, and report to senior staff for accurate information reporting
- Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing project activities
- Work closely with Community Resource Persons (CRPs) and Community Organizations representatives (COs) and facilitate them in carrying out their community awareness sessions Keep hard and soft records of all training activities at district level and in the target communities
- Also track progress of CRPs and COs sessions against their pre-defined targets
- Assist the Project Associate in scheduling field activities, especially community awareness sessions to ensure timely completion of workplan activities Perform other related duties as required by the supervisor
Social Organizer
Advocacy And Social Advancement Society
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with local government and organizations to address community needs and concerns effectively.
- Developed partnerships with local businesses, securing sponsorships for community events and programs.
- Organized workshops and training sessions to empower individuals with knowledge on relevant topics such as health, safety, or financial management.
- Coordinated fundraising campaigns, raising essential funds for community development projects.
M&E Officer
Pak Public Development Society
01.2019 - 12.2019
- To develop weekly and monthly work plan.
- To manage field visits to the field and check the record of Warehouses of the respective CPs of WFP
- To monitor the overall activities of food distribution made by the Cooperating Partners of WFP
- To develop an activity report and monthly progress report
- To observe the food distribution and give feedback accordingly to the concerned CP on the spot
- To participate in weekly review meetings
Social Organizer
AFAQ
03.2018 - 12.2018
- To take field visits To hold influential meetings in the community
- To hold Broad Based Community Meetings with community members regarding participatory business approach
- To orientate and train the Community Organizations regarding the
participatory intervention - To help in organizing seminars regarding the project activities
- To develop the activity and monthly progress reports
- To help in arranging workshops
Inquiry Program Educator
Lahore Grammar School
02.2017 - 08.2017
Social Organizer
Tolaneez Consulting Ltd
03.2015 - 03.2016
- To conduct service and base data of the project
- To conduct the staff and communities' training regarding health and hygiene
- To prepare the GMST training modules for staff and community members
- To identify the villages for development intervention for female Community Organizations
- To prepare the community mobilization strategy
Education
Masters in Arts - International Relations
University of Balochistan
Bachelors in Arts - Political Science, Sociology
University of Balochistan
Intermediate/A-Level - Political Science, Sociology
University of Balochistan
01.2019
Diploma - High SchoolDiploma
Albany High School
01.2017
Matriculation/O-Level - Arts
University of Balochistan
01.2016
Skills
- Adaptive Learning
- Analytical Skills
- Behavior Change Communication
- Capacity Building
- Case Management
- Communication Skills
- Community Engagement
- Complex Decision Making
- Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Data Management
- Digital Media Communication
- Digital Media Knowledge
- Drafting Methods
- Evaluation and Implementation
- Investigative Journalism
- Legal Affairs
- Microsoft Office
- Monitoring Skills
- MS Excel
- Project Administration
- Project Analysis
- Project Management
- Report Writing Skills
Languages
English
Pashto
Urdu
Timeline
Business Support Assistant (Programme)
UN World Food Programme (WFP)
07.2023 - 10.2023
Social Organizer
Advocacy And Social Advancement Society
10.2020 - 10.2022
M&E Officer
Pak Public Development Society
01.2019 - 12.2019
Social Organizer
AFAQ
03.2018 - 12.2018
Inquiry Program Educator
Lahore Grammar School
02.2017 - 08.2017
Social Organizer
Tolaneez Consulting Ltd
03.2015 - 03.2016
Masters in Arts - International Relations
University of Balochistan
Bachelors in Arts - Political Science, Sociology
University of Balochistan
Intermediate/A-Level - Political Science, Sociology
University of Balochistan
Diploma - High SchoolDiploma
Albany High School
Matriculation/O-Level - Arts
University of Balochistan
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