Shahnawaz Chachar mobilized communities, conducted diagnosis camps, trained staff, reported TB cases, and coordinated with stakeholders for Mercy Corps Pakistan’s TB DOTS treatment project in Kambar Shahdadkot. Funded by the European Commission, the project provided TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. (Location: Kambar Shahdadkot district, Pakistan; Dates: Jan 2005 — Mar 2006)
Tag: Full-time
Preventing and Treating HIV/AIDS and Drug Use in Larkana
Shahnawaz Chachar coordinated a HIV/AIDS prevention and drug harm reduction project for CDNF in Larkana. Leading a team of 10, he provided awareness, testing, counseling, and treatment. Funded by UNODC and SACP/NACP, the project addressed HIV/AIDS and drug use. He managed activities, budget, timeline, and resources, and coordinated with stakeholders. (Location: Larkana district, Pakistan; Dates: Jun 2002 — Nov 2004)
AWARE: A Peace and Interfaith Harmony Project in Sindh Province of Pakistan.
Shahnawaz Chachar served as the project manager for AWARE, a peace and interfaith harmony project funded by the Foreign Commonwealth Office UK through DAI and implemented by Marvi Rural Development Organization in two Sindh province districts. The project aimed to promote peace and interfaith harmony among 169,000 people. He conducted baseline studies, oriented staff, designed the methodology, and engaged with stakeholders. He managed project scope, budget, timeline, and resources, and communicated with the donor and partners. (Location: Sindh, Pakistan; Dates: Sep 2014 — Aug 2015)
Promoting Transparency and Accountability in Pakistan’s Elections and Governance
Shahnawaz Chachar led the STAEP (Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Electoral Processes) project as program manager. Funded by The Asia Foundation and managed by FAFEN (Free & Fair Elections Network) and implemented by GSF (Goth Seengar Foundation) in three National Assembly constituencies in Sindh, the project aimed to improve elections and governance. Activities included pre- and post-election observation, long-term observation, governance monitoring, voter mobilization, and constituency relations groups. He conducted baseline studies, designed the methodology, oriented staff, engaged with stakeholders, and managed project scope, budget, timeline, and resources. (Location: Sindh, Pakistan; Dates: Nov 2011 — Jul 2013)
Improving Education, Health, and Environment in Jamshoro, Sindh: CSR Project
Shahnawaz Chachar managed ENI’s (Oil & Gas Company) CSR project as program manager, a community development initiative implemented by the Goth Seengar Foundation in Sehwan Jamshoro district. Leading a team of 70, he supported 14 community schools, 6 rural health facilities, drinking water delivery, and other activities funded by ENI Oil & Gas. The project improved living standards, education, health, and environment. He managed interventions, budget, timeline, and resources, communicated with the donor, coordinated with local authorities, and monitored project performance. (Location: Sehwan Jamshoro district, Pakistan; Dates: Jun 2011 — Nov 2011)
Flood Emergency Relief Projects: Supporting Livelihood and WASH in Sindh
As head of operations for Goth Seengar Foundation, Shahnawaz Chachar led Livelihood Cash for Work and WASH projects in post-flood Sindh. Funded by Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the projects supported over 30,000 beneficiaries. GSF, with CRS support, provided seed, fertilizer, and PKR 30,000 for 32,000 families in Jacobabad. He led teams, managed interventions (baseline studies, beneficiary assessments, mega distributions, awareness sessions), managed budget, timeline, and resources, and communicated with the donor. (Location: Sindh province, Pakistan; Dates: Sep 2010 — Jun 2011)
FAFEN’s Democratic Governance Program: Mobilizing Voters and Observing Elections in Sindh
Shahnawaz Chachar managed FAFEN’s Democratic Governance Program as program manager, a voter mobilization and election observation project implemented by Cavish Development Foundation. Funded by FAFEN (Free and Fair Elections Network), the project involved post-election activities in seven constituencies and five districts of Sindh. He managed activities, budget, timeline, and resources, coordinated with partner organizations, and communicated with the donor. (Location: Sindh province, Pakistan; Dates: Jul 2008 — Aug 2010)
