By profession she is a grant writer, and a social worker. Since 2002 she has been working for women’s empowerment at the grass roots level. She has vast experience in management of programs in a humanitarian relief and development organization.
Mrs. Tahir is an experienced grant writer with vast experience in designing concept notes and grant proposals, building relationships with donor /funding organizations through strong communications. She has improved the quality of programs through evaluations and systematic discussions and meetings with field staff. Being a development worker, she believes in the independence of women and children. This is her strong point that she always wants to see the participation of women and children. As founder/Director of Logistic Assistance for Migrant people (LAMP) is successful organization is the confirmation of her strengths in community development. She also has worked towards building peace building in an oppressed community at grass root level. Mrs. Tahir has been working in Caritas Pakistan Faisalabad for five years as an Assist Head of Grants Manager. She realizes the importance of peace for healthy society and the empowerment of women for a successful community.

Education

M.Sc. Psychology - Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Bachelor of Arts - Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC), Toba Tek Singh, Punjab, Pakistan
Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Toba Tek Singh Toba, Punjab, Pakistan

Training

Training on Sign Language from Holy Land Institute - Jordan
Leadership for Healthy Organizations from Summer Peace Building Institute - USA
Human Rights Education and Activists Training (National Commission for Justice & Peace) - Lahore, Pakistan
Peace Building Training (Christian Study Center) - Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Training on Proposal Writing (ICMC) – Islamabad, Pakistan
English Language & Linguistic (Analytical writing & speaking skills) – Caritas, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Community Mobilization – Caritas, Lahore, Pakistan,
Comprehensive Overview of Immigration Law – Catholic Legal Immigration Law (CLINIC) USA
Family Based Immigration law- Catholic Legal Immigration Law (CLINIC) USA

Professional Strengths

Monitoring & Evaluation
Project Management
Proposal Design
Report Writing
Resource Mobilization
Human Resources Management
Administrative Management & Report Writing
Conducting needs assessment for projects using a variety of tools
Donor liaison and stakeholder coordination
Use of networks and consortiums for donors and stakeholders