Dennis Joshua Jacob

PROFILE SUMMARY Skilled professional with 10+ years of working experience in leading the HR and Operational domains of various local and international funded projects in Pakistan. Throughout my professional career I have been driven by the need to be effective in creating a holistic approach and the right environment for projects in achieving their desired outcomes. WORK EXPERIENCE Senior Operations Coordinator Tearfund | Karachi, Pakistan                                                        Apr-2020 to Feb-2023 Designed and implemented various strategies for effectively planning the complete operations of the UK Aid Match Project in Pakistan funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) UK. HR and Management Consultant Polaris | Karachi, Pakistan                                                           Jan-2019 to Feb-2020 Planned and designed strategies to apply new techniques for driving effective change in HR processes for HR consulting projects. Manager HR BMA Capital Management Limited | Karachi, Pakistan                 Oct-2017 to Oct-2018 Managed all aspects of the HR operations including payroll processing, compensation & benefits administration, recruitment and employee relations of the BMA Group. Manager HR Pak Oman Microfinance Bank Limited | Karachi, Pakistan                  Jun-2015 to Aug-2017 Managed the employment policies and procedures, overseeing payroll, rewards & recognition programs, compensation & benefits administration and as well as managing the workplace safety. Senior HR Officer Al Meezan Investment Management Limited | Karachi, Pakistan                 Jul-2014 to Jun-2015 Managed the complete recruitment process which included developing job advertisement, shortlisting, scheduling, conducting interviews, ensuring background checks, preparing job offers and planning staff induction for new joiners.   EDUCATION Master’s Degree in Business Administration – MBA University of Sindh, Pakistan. (Graduated in February 2013 and obtained 3.23 CGPA) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce – B.Com University of Sindh, Pakistan. (Graduated in August 2009 and secured 1st Division) KEY HIGHLIGHTS ·       Effectively designed and implemented strategies for sourcing and onboarding 200 plus project staff for smooth operations of the project office and 2 Recycling Hubs in Pakistan funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) UK. ·       Collaborated in designing training modules on Safeguarding Education for the project staff, resource partners and other stakeholders and organized multiple sessions in Pakistan. ·       Hands-on experience in operating MS Office, HRIS, Access People XD, Sidat Hyder HCM and other in-house developed applications. ·       Developed procurement plans having a budget of over 2 million British Pounds for the UK Aid Match Project in Pakistan and effectively executed high value procurements to ensure value of money and donor compliances for the project. ·       Effectively planned the emergency responses in Pakistan during the COVID-19 pandemic and urban flooding crises in Karachi which included cash disbursement, food distribution and supply of COVID-19 protective gears to the marginalized communities in the Sindh Region. PERSONAL DETAILS ·       Date of Birth: 24-Jan-1988 ·       National ID: 41303-2384061-9 ·       Place of Birth: Hyderabad, Pakistan ·       Nationality: Pakistani LANGUAGES ·       English: Fluent (Secured Band 8 in the IELTS exam) ·       Urdu: Native Speaker / Mother Tongue