Shahid Lakho

Professional Report Writer, Data Analyst and Project Documentation Expert

Social Aims Solutions • Full time

Apr 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 1 mo

• Prepared Social Safeguard Due Diligence Reports (SDDRs) in compliance with ADB SPS • Conducted IR and IP screenings for multiple sites • Coordinated with government departments for land verification • Facilitated stakeholder consultations • Operationalized GRM systems • Prepared safeguard reports and supported donor missions

Capacity Building Manager. Training Manuals

Alcon Entertainment • Full time

Sep 2014 - Mar 2024 • 9 yrs 6 mos

• Managed end-to-end implementation of GRASP interventions across Khairpur, Sanghar, and Shaheed Benazirabad, ensuring timely delivery of activities in line with donor and program targets. • Strengthened coordination with government departments and key stakeholders, resulting in enhanced alignment and visibility of project interventions. • Built team capacity through targeted training and structured daily briefings, improving team performance, communication, and operational efficiency. • Promoted entrepreneurship by engaging SMEs and supporting business development, contributing to increased participation in growth-oriented initiatives. • Facilitated linkages between SMEs and financial institutions, enabling improved access to financing opportunities. • Led implementation and monitoring of Matching Grants (PKR 63 million), ensuring compliance with milestones, effective fund utilization, and achievement of business growth objectives. • Delivered orientations on grant application processes, resulting in improved quality and success rate of SME applications. • Developed communication materials (brochures, presentations, briefs), enhancing stakeholder engagement and program outreach. • Strengthened community institutions by engaging over 1,100 COs, VOs, and LSOs, resulting in enhanced community participation, local governance, and sustainability of interventions. • Designed and delivered Training of Trainers (ToT) on small livestock management for partner staff, strengthening local technical capacity and sustainability of interventions. • Developed training materials and tools, improving quality and consistency of livestock and agriculture-related training.

Project Officer

CRS • Full time

Feb 2011 - Sep 2014 • 3 yrs 7 mos

• Managed livelihood recovery interventions in post-emergency settings, ensuring effective delivery of agriculture, livestock, and cash-based assistance in line with humanitarian standards. • Supported 26,500 flood-affected households through cash grants and agricultural inputs, contributing to restoration of livelihoods and improved household resilience. • Led livestock restocking initiatives, facilitating the distribution of 1,150 goats, enabling vulnerable families to rebuild income sources and food security. • Designed and delivered Training of Trainers (ToT) on small livestock management for partner staff, strengthening local technical capacity and sustainability of interventions. • Developed training materials and tools, improving quality and consistency of livestock and agriculture-related trainings. • Supervised partner staff and field operations, including the formation of 115 Village Development Committees (VDCs) and verification of 3,700 affected households, ensuring transparent beneficiary targeting. • Conducted market and vendor assessments, enhancing efficiency, accountability, and quality of service delivery mechanisms. • Monitored distribution processes and vendor performance during market days, ensuring compliance with project standards and timely assistance to beneficiaries. • Supported complementary interventions (cash-for-work, kitchen gardening, seed storage), contributing to diversified livelihood recovery strategies and community resilience.