SUMMARY
- A motivated and hard working professional, with 23 years in community development and social mobilization.
- Experienced in working with governmental and non-governmental organizations on disability and development at Local, National and International level and with governmental organizations.
- With proven leadership skills, including developing and motivating self-help groups and community people to achieve their objectives.
- Vast experience designing and imparting training in inclusion, mainstreaming (gender, disability, aging & vulnerability) and in development fields.
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines with outstanding skills in Communication, Networking and Reporting to colleagues, staff and stakeholders.
- Wide ranging computer communication and social media skills.
- Committed to empowering vulnerable groups through the use of different approaches such as Poverty Reduction, Equal Inclusion at all levels, Equal Participation, decision making and basic human rights advocacy.
- Excellent skills in networking and as a consultant on design projects including monitoring and evaluation.
- A proven facilitator and external consultant at International level.
- Experience working in diverse cultural environments and diverse communities at international level with a deep understanding of human diversity and bio ethics.
EDUCATION
1983 – 1985 University of Sindh, Pakistan
BA
- English
- Economics
- Political Science
1985 – 1987 University of Sindh, Pakistan
MA – Sociology
1987 – 1989 University of Sindh, Pakistan
MA – Economics
EXPERIENCE
2002 – 2012 Disabled Peoples’ International
Chairperson South Asia
- Strengthening South Asian DPI members’ networking
- Sharing information from and within South Asia
- DPI’s South Asia Focal point
- Vice Chair at Asia Pacific Level
2007 – 2012 Pakistan Disabled Peoples Organization
Chief Executive Officer
- Supporting national network of DPOs in Pakistan
- Providing information
- Peer support to DPOs
- Facilitating national network
- Coordinating at International level
2010 – 2014 Empowerment Café’ on Disabilities at Asia Pacific Development Center on Disabilities (APCD)
Chief Barista
- Leading the café team
- Providing knowledge and information on disabilities
- Guiding for management Empowerment Café web portal
2011 — 2014 CBM Regional Advisory Committee EMR
Chairperson
- Leading the committee
- Advise CBM on inclusion of people with disabilities
2012 — 2014 CBR Global Network
The Secretary
- Provide secretarial support
- Support meetings and keeping records
- Other constitutional responsibilities
Jun – Nov 2014 CBR Global Network
Chief Executive Officer
- Manage Secretariat
- Organize meetings and keeping records
- Coordinate among regional networks
- Coordinate to organize conferences
2015 – Onwards CBR Asia Pacific Network
Chairperson
- Leading the network
CONSULTANCIES / FACILITATIONS
21 – 24 Oct 2008 Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic | Resource Person | Regional Workshop for Central Asian Countries on Capacity Building of Self Help Organizations of Persons with Disabilities by APCD |
07 – 12 Jun 2010 Bangkok Thailand | Resourse Person | Training of Trainers for Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) through an Inclusive Development Aprroach by PCD |
14 – 16 Dec 2011 Bangkok Thailand | Expert | Regional Consultation for High Level Intergovernmetal Meeting on the Final Review of Implementation Asia pacific Decade of Disabled Persons 2003-2012 by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and The Pacific (UN ESCAP) |
Sep/Oct 2011 Desk Research | Consultant Situation Analysis | Situation Analysis on the Livlihood in the Eastern Meditarinian Region (EMR) by CBM |
14 –16 Mar 2012 Bangkok Thailand | Expert | Regional Preparatory Meeting for High Level Intergovernmetal Meeting on the Final Review of Implementation Asia pacific Decade of Disabled Persons 2003-2012 by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and The Pacific (UN ESCAP) |
09 – 11 Feb 2012 Bangkok Thailand | Resourse Person | Inclusive for All: Training of Trainers (ToT) for Community Based Inclusive Development by APCD |
06 – 09 Mar 2012 Bangkok, Thailand | Resourse Person | World Vision International Community based Inclusive Development (CBID) Workshop by APCD |
19 Jun 2012 Bangkok Thailand | Expert | Disability-Inclusive Business Round Table Talk on Inclusive Finance by APCD and The Nippon Foundation |
13 – 14 Sep 2012 Bangkok, Thailand | Resourse Person | ToT on CBID towards Sustainability |
21 – 22 Feb 2013
UN Building, Bangkok Thailand |
Expert | Regional Workshop on Disability Inclusive Agribusiness Development By FAO, APCD and The Nippon Foundation |
09 – 13 Mar 2013 Abbotabad, Pakistan | Main Facilitator | Disability Equality Training (DET) Introduction Session by JICA Pakistan |
11 – 12 May 2015, Karachi Pakistan | Freelaunce Consultant | Training on Diversity and Disability by Darul Sukun |
01 – 30 Dec 2017 Islamabad, Pakistan | Master Trainer | Training on Community Based Inclusive Development by Helping Hand Relief and Development (HHRD) |
Apr – May 2018 | Consultant | Training on Community Based Inclusive Development by Health And Nutrition Development Society (HANDS) |
June 2018 – May 2019 Consultant USAID Ambassador’s Fund Grants Program
(AFGP), funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and managed by the Trust for Democratic Education and Accountability (TDEA).
2 & 3 October 2020 Training Consultant Capacity Development Training of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities on “Advocacy and lobbying” at Do Aba Organization Multan
7 & 8 November 2020 Training Consultant Capacity Development Training of Architactures on Accessibility at Karachi for Handicap International/ Humanity and Inclusion (HI)
6 & 7 May 2021 Training Consultant Training on Disability Inclusion on Building Resilient Communities in Pakistan(BRCP)
KEY SKILLS
- Spoken fluent languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, Sindhi, Punjabi, Saraiki
- Full computer literacy in word processing, graphic presentation and social media
- Continued experience in travel, both local and international for the performance of the consultation and training
- Workshop and trainings facilitation
- Organizational development and networking at local and international level
- Community Development in rural areas
- Volunteer management in nonprofit sector
- Development of self-help Groups and self-help Organizations of vulnerable groups
OTHER COURSES
- Diploma in Computer Science by Sindh Technical board
- Certified Trainer on Disability Equality Training by JICA
- Mainstreaming Disability Equality in the world of work (Distance learning programme) by ILO
- Business Email by HP LIFE e-Learning
INTERESTS
- Chess
- Current Events
- Local issues
PUBLICATION
1. A Report on Situation of people with disabilities in South Asia
This report was developed in 2005 for the Asia Pacific Regional meeting as vice-chair of DPI Asia Pacific and published at Handicap International web and DPI website. This report contains information on all countries of South Asia.
2. CBR & Inclusive Development in Asia and the Pacific
This book was published by Asia Pacific Development Center on Disability 2011 to promote CBR in Asia Pacific in connection with second Asia Pacific CBR Congress. In above book CBR and Organizations of People with Disabilities chapter is written by Nizamani.
- House of Wisdom
This book is based on a true success story of a person with disability and peer support. Written jointly with a colleague who is the center part of story. This book published in 2010 jointly by JICA, APCD, Danishkadah and ASHA organization. Language of printed book is English and Urdu but digital Japanese and Sindhi version is available.