Shahnawaz Chachar facilitated more than 10 training sessions and workshops focused on organizational capacity building for grassroots community-based organizations (CBOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in various districts of Sindh, Pakistan. These training initiatives aimed to enhance the organizational capabilities of these grassroots organizations, enabling them to design, implement, and manage effective programs and services that address the needs of their target communities. The workshops covered a wide range of essential topics, including project management principles and practices, sound financial management systems, effective monitoring and evaluation methodologies, and best practices in human resources management. Through these interactive workshops, participants learned practical strategies for developing sustainable and impactful programs, increasing community engagement and participation in their initiatives, and building strong partnerships with other organizations and stakeholders. The overall goal of these capacity building efforts was to empower local organizations to become more effective agents of community development.
Tag: Project Management
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)