Maria Qibtia

MARIA QIBTIA A confident professional with reliable experience in Client Management, Coordination, Event/Training Management and Networking. Have a strong grip on developing and implementing events, training and projects in diverse fields. Posses excellent analytical and Communication Skills and have a dedicated working approach CONTACT--House No. 95, Street 6, Phase 1, Pakistan Town, Islamabad PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT 2020/22- Organized various virtual National, International, Cross-Border webinars and in-person seminars EDUCATION Masters of Science in Anthropology (2009) Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad Grade A Bachelors in Sociology and Geography (2006) Punjab University Grade A (Gold-Medalist) HSSC in Economics, Statistics and History (2003) Federal Board, Islamabad Grade A 2019Organized 2-day young women's leadership conference at National Library and Presidency 2018- Organized HRDN member’s Meeting on ‘The State of HRD in Pakistan’ Facilitated International trips for HRDN members to Morocco and Uzbekistan Lead the Confucius Institute’s Chinese Scholarship Program in Karachi. Successfully selected 90 students to visit China for 5 years Coordinated National and International exposure visit for the participants during training of WLP, YPLP. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Diploma In Project Management (2017) Pakistan Institute of Management, Karachi August 31st, 2016-5th February 2017 Training of Trainers (ToT) (2011) Institute of Rural Management, Islamabad May 21-June 01, 2011 WORK EXPERIENCE AREA OF EXPERTISE Project Management & Coordination Client Management Networking & Communication Event Management Nov 2019 - April 2022 Project Coordinator-Susan B. Anthony Reading Room (U.S. Embassy American Spaces Project) DOVE FOUNDATION PAKISTAN Strong coordination with U.S. Embassy diplomats and leadership, Liaison with different stakeholders Management of Fatima Jinnah University and Clients Report Writing Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep Public Speaking MANAGEMENT SKILLS appropriate parties updated on project developments Established rapport and engaged with stakeholders to build lasting professional relationships Involved in planning and managing programs in the fields of Leadership education, women’s empowerment, skills development Forward planning Attention to details Provide maintenance for maker lab devices and arrangement for virtual programs Decision Making Designing monthly activities for the corner according to the theme Guide clients with specific interests in the United States of America Problem Solving provided Meeting Strict deadlines submit monthly logistics requisitions Working under pressure Writing monthly progress and financial reports DIGITAL SKILLS Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Powerpoint Skype Zoom Google Docs Google Forms Google Meet Social Media Canva MailChimp Initiate, sustain and implement designed program activities and Reach, establish & maintain a target audience for each program activity Coordinate with Admin & U.S. Embassy for logistics needed for activities and prepare venue beforehand Aug 2018 - Nov 2019 Program Officer-Communication & Networking HRD NETWORK (HRDN) The focal point for networking, coordination, membership, and communication at national and international levels with HRD Network Planned, participated, and lead all monthly, quarterly review meetings with donor agencies, embassies, and committees working under BoD Responsible for the development and dissemination of all publication material of the network through annual reports, event reports, and newsletters July 2017 - May 2018 LINGUISTIC SKILLS Mother tongue: Punjabi Urdu, English Arabic (reading only) Project Management & Implementation division COORDINATOR, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, GOS Lead role in the development of reports, concept notes, official letters, and notes to the secretary Managed and verified pharmacists’ data Responsible for issuing licenses and renewals Promotion and marketing of department on different forums Ensuring coordination, and communication with clients for smooth execution of work January 2016 - June 2017 VOLUNTEER WORK Volunteer in Sindh graduate’s association, women branch Karachi. Contributed in field surveys, report writing, coordination and event arrangement Project Management & Implementation Unit COORDINATOR, EDUCATION & LITERACY DEPARTMENT, GOS Coordinated with team members, consultants, and vendors for updates and progress of school Infrastructure & development Assisted project director and consultants in various project activities Compiled development plans and project progress reports Close Coordination with Chinese Embassy & Diplomats for selection of students from Sindh for the China Confucius Institute Volunteer in transformers for rural community development (TRCD) social welfare organization catering to the people of Thar by providing clean drinking water (wells), electricity (solar panels), hygiene solution (toilets & bathrooms) scholarship program (2016-17, 2017-18) for a bachelor’s degree in teaching Chinese (BTSCOL) Oct 2013 - Feb 2015 Consultant INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION Coordinated and organized meetings with project partners and stakeholders Responsible for creating and publishing all Project material in media Prepared reports, proposals, and concept notes for the ILO Sindh Project Composed and created case studies of project beneficiaries Assembled project quarterly and events reports REFERENCES Mr. Zakaria Rizvi Email:-Cell No:- Nov 2012-Aug 2013 Coordinator SINDH TECHNICAL EDUCATION & VOCATIONAL TRAINING AUTHORITY Ms. Bisma Shah Email:-Cell No:- Mr. Rehan Iqbal Baloch Email:-Cell No:- Dr. Roomi S. Hayat Email:-Cell No:- Liaison with the national and international organizations i.e. ILO, GIZ for communication and promotion strategies Promoted STEVTA activities through electronic and print media Coordinated with technical and vocational Institutes for new initiatives and training Arranged sports events for technical and vocational institutes in Sindh at the regional level Oct 2009- Oct 2012 Junior Program Officer-Management Development Program INSTITUTE OF RURAL MANAGEMENT Coordinated and Organized training events with NGOs and INGOs. Pre-training arrangements, training material development, and announcements Facilitated and coordinated post-training evaluations Generated reports, proposals, and budgeting of events and Projects