Zainab Kakar

About

With over 17 years of experience in human resources and communications, currently leading as Senior Vice President of People and Communications at Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company (PMIC). Core competencies include succession planning, performance management, and training, which are leveraged to align people-centered strategies with organizational goals. PMIC benefits from a focus on fostering organizational growth and team development, ensuring effective communication strategies and impactful HR practices. Committed to empowering teams and communities, the role emphasizes innovative solutions in HR and communications to advance PMIC's mission.

Experience

• Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company (Full-time · 3 yrs 5 mos)
  • Head of People & Communications (Senior Vice President I)
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Head of Human Resources
    Mar 2023 - Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• Manager Programme Communications and Visibility at Balochistan Rural Support Program
  Feb 2019 - Feb 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo

• Human Resources Manager at Punjab Skills Development Fund| DFID| Government of Punjab
  Nov 2015 - Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos

• Chemonics International Inc (1 yr 10 mos)
  • Human Resources/Business Conduct Manager
    Apr 2015 - Oct 2015 · 7 mos

  • Human Resources and Business Conduct Specialist
    Apr 2014 - Oct 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Recruitment and New Business Development Specialist
    Jan 2014 - Mar 2014 · 3 mos

• Human Resources Specialist at Chemonics International
  Nov 2009 - Aug 2012 · 2 yrs 10 mos