Syed Saif Azhar Shah
Consultant - Communication, Legal & Services at Special Olympics Pakistan- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Special Olympics Pakistan
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Pakistan
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant - Communication, Legal & Services
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Sep 2021 - Present
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MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH
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Mar 2020 - Oct 2021
• Lead the development and implementation of organizations outreach and communications strategy to elevate profile among key stakeholders, • Develop and maintain successful relationships with the relevant media outlets and Donors.• Develop outreach and communication documents and material to support organizations communications strategy. Disseminate information, announcements, and reports through relevant channels.• Prepare written materials, including press materials, statements, talking points, presentations and op-eds, as needed for public relations activities.• Identify opportunities and foster partnerships with other organizations that support organizations mission to promote Disability rights online.• Lead the research and analysis of priority organization stakeholders and develop engagement strategies to support fundraising efforts.• Organize and plan events and event participation for Special Olympics principles and representatives of Special Olympics -supported projects, such as speeches and panel discussions.• Develop and implement a comprehensive branding strategy for Special Olympics material that reflects S.O’s values, principles, and mission.
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Regional Project Coordinator - Sindh (IKEA FOUNDATION FUNDED PROGRAM)
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Nov 2017 - Mar 2020
The Regional Program Coordinator post ensures the effective and coherent planning, implementation and monitoring of the Regional Program, in line with the Policy and Guidelines of Special Olympics Pakistan• Operationalization of policy and program regional initiatives• Effective oversight, coordination, implementation and monitoring of regional program including support for the Implementing Partners• Expanding and strengthening strategic regional partnerships• Implementation of a regional capacity development strategy• Oversight and guidance of the development, approval and implementation and monitoring of the Regional Program through effective modalities and partnerships, in line with the Special Olympics International operational procedures.• Development and nurturing of regional partnerships and networks in line with regional priorities and in support of the effective delivery of the Regional Program• Oversight of a Knowledge Management platform that responds to internal and external information needs• Implementation of the regional capacity development strategy and plan to maximize use of regional resources and to address capacity gaps at country level• Contribute to S.O Pakistan Senior Management Team and provide management supportSchedules and forecasts planning for special events that publicize the organization and its programs to the community
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Charter for Compassion Pakistan
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Pakistan
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager Communication & External Compliance
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Sep 2021 - Apr 2022
➢ External Communication via emails, letters and memos. ➢ Coordination and Correspondence with Donors and partners ➢ Work on Grant writing ➢ Assist in Business Development ➢ Conduct periodic internal reviews and audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed for all projects ➢ Help in Monitoring and keeping a check on the performance ➢ Conduct audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards ➢ Serve as a confidential point of contact for employees to communicate with external donors, seek clarification on issues, dilemmas, and report irregularities ➢ Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress ➢ Report violations of compliance and regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate ➢ Design and implement improvements in communication, monitoring, and enforcement of compliance standards ➢ Development and implementation of compliance-related policies and procedures throughout an organization ➢ Review and modify policies and operating guidelines to comply with changes to environmental standards and regulations Strategically develop the Charter for Compassion Pakistan, the outcomes of the brand review to CfC materials, working alongside the Project team ➢ Deliver captivate and create design solutions in the roll out of CfC’s renewed brand elements ➢ Effective design for a range of audiences within agreed brand parameters ➢ Keeping brand guidelines up to date with agreed revisions to leave a legacy for CfC to clearly show what is and isn’t on brand ➢ Working with team members to ensure effective and timely delivery of marketing and communications collateral.
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Maddydital
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Karachi, Pakistan
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Assistant Client Manager
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Aug 2017 - Oct 2017
• Maintain good relationships with clients so that the business can maximize the value of those relationships. • Identify key contacts at potential client companies to establish and foster a relationship. • Participate in one-on-one meetings with clients to explain services in an effort to guide their choices. • Understand the problems and challenges of clients and identify ways the business could better address those needs. • Grow the business by identifying new sales and business development opportunities. • Seek opportunities to cross-sell or upsell to existing clients. • Monitor and assess activities of our competitors to proactively satisfy and retain our clients. • Provide excellent service in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business. • Resolve any customer complaints in a prompt and professional manner.
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Education
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Karachi University
Master of Economics and Finance, Economics -
Islamabad Model College of commerce
Bachelor in commerce, International Business/Trade/Commerce -
Transworld Public School