Practice area 06 · Human Resource Development Council

Building capacity, empowering people.

FINCON is a leader in high-impact training and capacity-building initiatives, from building the technical capacity of vocational institutes to implementing large-scale organisational change.

Local network212 organisationsAcross all districts of Pakistan, with district-level offices and trained staff
Resource pool90+ expertsA permanent team plus specialists in all disciplines

3,614

Training courses

90,360

Participants trained

92

Trainers’ manuals

146

Participants’ manuals

Vocational & technical capacity

01Overview

Tailored training that drives sustainable development.

With a proven track record of empowering organisations and individuals, FINCON provides tailored solutions that address specific needs, enhance operational efficiency and foster long-term growth. We conduct training needs assessments, develop trainers’ and participants’ manuals, and deliver small and large-scale training events anywhere they are needed, with evaluation and follow-up built in.

Value proposition

Programmes built on six principles:

Holistic approachDeep industry expertiseInnovative methodologiesClient collaborationEvidence-based solutionsAdaptive strategies
Technical specialisations
Curriculum DevelopmentSkills EnhancementTechnical AssistanceStakeholder Engagement
Industry domains
HealthcareEducationUrban DevelopmentAgricultureGovernanceNGOsEnergy

02HRDC activities

Five service lines for people and organisations.

  • 01

    Capacity Building

    Training needs assessments, programme and strategy formulation, manuals, and the delivery, evaluation and follow-up of training at any scale.

    12 activities
  • 02

    Social Research

    Situation analysis, research design, feasibility studies, market research, data collection, computer-based analysis and reporting.

    11 activities
  • 03

    Behaviour Change & Communication Campaigns

    Campaign design, large-scale implementation, IEC and promotional material, awareness raising and advocacy for policy change.

    9 activities
  • 04

    Human Resource Management

    Organisational analysis, strategic planning, HRD and HRM units, policies, SOPs, job descriptions, career planning and recruitment.

    12 activities
  • 05

    Computer-Based Training Programmes

    Computer-based professional skills, digital office templates, time-saving techniques and digitised mind mapping.

    Digital learning

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03What we deliver

Forty-four activities across four disciplines.

01

Training Needs Assessment

02

Formulation of Training Programmes

03

Formulation of Training Strategies

04

Development of Training Manuals

05

Trainers’ Manuals

06

Participants’ Manuals

07

Organisation of Training Events

08

Computer-Based Training Programmes

09

Small & Large-Scale Training Delivery

10

Mobile Training at Any Location

11

Evaluation & Follow-Up

12

Training Through Mind Mapping

01

Situation Analysis

02

Designing Research Studies

03

Feasibility Studies for Organisations

04

Market Research

05

Development of Research Tools

06

Conventional & Participatory Data Collection

07

Small & Large-Scale Research Studies

08

Computer-Based Analysis

09

User-Friendly Databases for Analysis

10

Linking Databases with Future Planning

11

Reporting

01

Situation Analysis for Campaigns

02

Design of Campaigns

03

Large-Scale Campaign Implementation

04

IEC Material Development

05

Promotional Material Development

06

Awareness Raising at Several Levels

07

Advocacy Activities

08

Lobbying, Decision & Policy-Making Activities

09

Capacity Development for Behaviour Change

01

Organisational / Institutional Analysis

02

Strategic Planning

03

HRD & HRM Units

04

Organisational Policies

05

Operational Manuals

06

Standard Operating Procedures

07

Job Descriptions

08

Career Planning for Staff

09

Communication Strategies

10

Team Building & Motivation

11

Formulation of Policies

12

Shortlisting & Recruitment

04Mind mapping

Training through the mind mapping technique.

  • Training combined with Tony Buzan’s mind mapping technique
  • A new technique for learning and organising ideas
  • Delivered in person and through digitised, computer-based programmes
01

Precise learning

Simplifies complex information for clarity and retention.

02

Visualising thoughts

Represents ideas in a lively, engaging way.

03

Organising material

Structures information visually for easier recall.

04

Clear communication

Improves understanding and knowledge sharing.

05

Organising ideas

Turns complex concepts into a clear structure.

06

Time saving

Speeds up learning, planning and recall.

07

Generating new ideas

Stimulates creative thinking and innovation.

08

Brainstorming

Fosters creativity, collaboration and problem-solving.

09

Professional output

Clear, professional presentation of ideas.

10

Professional formats

Structured formats that simplify office work.

05Results & impact

Three decades of measurable reach.

Our clients include government organisations, private corporations, national and international NGOs, and donor organisations. FINCON-HRDC provides local logistics, links with local government and prime access to village-level organisations.

212Local partner organisations in all districts of Pakistan
90+Experts in our resource pool, plus a permanent team
0Training courses
0Participants
0Community meetings
0Participants in community meetings
0Trainers’ manuals
0Participants’ manuals
0Operational manuals
0Training reports
0IEC materials developed
0Research studies
0Research reports
0HRD/HRM units established
0Awareness & behaviour change campaigns
0HRM projects completed

06Operational approach

Participatory, standards-based and research-led.

01

Participatory Approach

Participatory and collaborative methodologies aligned with client needs and organisational goals.

02

Full Project Lifecycle

From needs assessment and programme design to implementation, evaluation and follow-up support.

03

Best Practices

Adherence to globally recognised standards such as ISO and PMBOK for quality and sustainability.

04

Research-Led

Market analysis and stakeholder engagement deliver data-driven, actionable solutions.

07Notable projects

Training and capacity building that delivered results.

01 / 11Various organisations

Capacity Building of Middle Management and Field Staff

Strengthen leadership and operational efficiency.

Improved organisational performance and leadership skills.

02 / 11USAID

Punjab Youth Workforce Development (PYWD) Project

Equip youth with technical and vocational skills.

Increased workforce integration and youth employability.

03 / 11PHYDO

Capacity Building of Pakhtunkhwa Hydel Development Organization (PHYDO)

Enhance technical and operational capacities.

Improved energy management and operational efficiency.

04 / 11World Bank

Sindh Agriculture Growth Project

Provide technical assistance and capacity building.

Promoted sustainable agricultural practices in Sindh.

05 / 11USAID

Peach Project in Swat

Strengthen value chains and agricultural practices.

Supported sustainable agricultural growth in Swat.

06 / 11Government of Sindh

Skills Development of District Government Officials in Planning and Budget Making (DSP)

Strengthen governance through targeted training programmes.

Enhanced governance and administrative efficiency.

07 / 11Asian Development Bank

Institutional Capacity Building of NTDC (ADB TAR PAK 34325)

Advance energy transmission through institutional strengthening.

Improved capacity and reliability in energy transmission.

08 / 11Government of Balochistan

Training of Community Midwives (CMWs) & Lady Health Workers (LHWs)

Deliver IT and entrepreneurship training.

Enhanced healthcare service delivery in underserved areas.

09 / 11Various training institutes

Institutional Assessment and Capacity Building of Vocational Training Institutes and Commerce Colleges

Improve technical education with an agribusiness curriculum.

Technical education aligned with agribusiness market demands.

10 / 11SAHIL

Capacity Building of SAHIL – Human Rights-Based NGO

Enhance advocacy and operational capabilities.

Improved advocacy and operational performance.

11 / 11Government of Sindh

Devolution Support Programme (DSP), Sindh

Develop the planning and budgeting skills of district officials.

Facilitated effective decentralisation in governance.

01 / 11

08Trainings conducted

Trusted by development partners since 1996.

HRDC has worked with international, national and local organisations from the development and private sectors.

2009

Development of Curriculum and Training Manuals

Curriculum development to enhance training efficacy.

Social Welfare Department · GTZ
2009

Dissemination Seminar on Islamic Finance

Seminars on Islamic finance principles.

FINCON · ADB
2008

Community Training on Micro-Enterprise Development

Strengthened community entrepreneurship.

Balochistan Poverty Reduction · ADB
2007

Training of Trainers

Equipped trainers to deliver impactful programmes.

Population Welfare Department
2006

Social Organisation, Micro-Enterprise Development & Bookkeeping

Trained community activists in organisational and enterprise skills.

Local Government and Rural Development, AJK · World Bank
2005

Reporting on HIV/AIDS Workshops

Enhanced media capacity for accurate reporting.

National AIDS Control Program · UNICEF / UNAIDS
2004

Financial Management and Record Keeping

Financial management skills at union council level.

EIROP – NWFP · UNDP
2003

Social Organisation Skills

Participatory planning and rural development.

Civil Society HID Program · SDC
2002

Effective Field Communication Skills

Communication skills for effective fieldwork.

Forest Sector Project – NWFP · DHV / Netherlands
2001

Participatory Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Participatory evaluation skills for project effectiveness.

EIROP – NWFP · UNDP
2000

Training of Polling Staff

Training for polling staff across multiple districts.

Election Commission of Pakistan · UNDP
1999

Project Cycle Management

Skills for efficient project planning and implementation.

Plan Pakistan · Plan International
1998

Handling Meetings and Micro-Enterprise Development

Community engagement and enterprise management.

Faisalabad Area Upgrading Project · DFID
1997

Awareness Seminars on Environmental Issues

Increased awareness of environmental concerns.

Global Environment Facility (GEF) · UNDP
1996

Leadership Skills, Participatory Rural Appraisal

Leadership and community planning training.

Various programmes · Multiple donors

09Assessments & research

Training needs assessment and research activities

01Training Needs Assessment for Education DepartmentPEP
02TNA for Heads of Nation Building DepartmentsUNICEF / NMC
03TNA for Rawalpindi WASA StaffWASA
04Strategy for Training Needs AssessmentRWASA
05Training Needs Assessment for BWASABWASA
06Study on Health PracticesFAUP
07Compliance with the NIKE Code of ConductSaga Sports
08Establishment of HR SectionRWASA

Manuals & reports

Learning materials developed for our clients

78Trainer’s & trainee’s manuals listed
11Training & research reports
4Diploma in TOT modules
Developed for
LEAD PakistanFAOSDPIPlan InternationalSaga SportsSungiTVOTRDPFSP / SFSRWASABWASAADC MardanDASP DirMarora Network

10Project experience

Our training and capacity building portfolio.

Clients include USAID, the World Bank, ADB, UNDP, UNICEF, FAO, GTZ, DFID, NAVTTC and federal and provincial governments.

#ProjectClientCountry
01

Strengthening Land Administration Services (TA No. 4969)

Asian Development BankNepal
02

Institutional Strengthening of the Board of Investment (ADB TA Loan No. 1683-PAK)

Board of InvestmentPakistan
03

Quetta Water Supply and Environmental Improvement Project (ADB TA No. 2928-SF)

Baluchistan Water and Sanitation AuthorityPakistan
04

Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project (UWSSP)

Rawalpindi Development AuthorityPakistan
05

Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project (ADB Loan No. 1260 PAK-SF)

Rawalpindi Development AuthorityPakistan
06

Long Term Arrangement to Prepare Training Materials, Create a Database and Train Polio Workers

UNICEFPakistan
07

Training of CMWs & LHWs on IT Tools & Entrepreneurship (incl. Balochistan)

Poverty Eradication InitiativePakistan
08

NWFP Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project

GTZ / PHEDPakistan
09

Third Party Evaluation of Prime Minister's Youth Skill Development Programme, Phase IV

NAVTTCPakistan
10

Third Party Evaluation of Prime Minister's Youth Skill Development Programme, Phase II

NAVTTCPakistan
11

Institutional Assessment and Capacity Building of Vocational Training Institutes and Commerce Colleges for Agribusiness Curriculum

Resource Monitoring and Development Group (RMDG)Pakistan
12

Evaluation of the Training and Employment of Rural Women Savings and Credit Scheme

Asian Development BankPakistan
13

Training Management of Integrated Disease Surveillance & Response System (Phases I & II)

Health Department, KPPakistan
14

Training of Paramedics in Use of Medical & Surgical Supplies (incl. Balochistan)

Poverty Eradication InitiativePakistan
15

Capacity Building of Middle Management and Field Staff

WSSC Mardan, Government of KPPakistan
16

Devolution Support Programme (DSP), Sindh

Asian Development BankPakistan
17

Skills Development of District Government Officials in Planning and Budget Making (DSP)

Finance Department, Government of BalochistanPakistan
18

Capacity Development of FAUP Staff and Professionals from Line Departments

PMU, Faisalabad Development AuthorityPakistan
19

Training Needs Assessment, Training Plan and Training of Rawalpindi WASA Staff

Asian Development BankPakistan
20

Institutional Capacity Building of National Transmission and Dispatch Company (ADB TAR PAK 34325)

Asian Development BankPakistan
21

FATA Rural Development Project (ADB TA No. 33268-01)

FATA Secretariat / Agri Systems UKPakistan
22

Institutional Strengthening of Primary Education Program, NWFP

Frontier Education Foundation & DFIDPakistan
23

Capacity Building for Community Women in Micro-enterprise Development

Agribusiness Development and Diversification ProjectPakistan
24

Capacity Building of Professionals under the Poverty Reduction Project, Balochistan

Asian Institute of Development StudiesPakistan
25

Capacity Building of Polling Staff for General Elections

UNDPPakistan
26

Institutional Development of Pakhtunkhwa Hydel Development Organization

SHYDO / PEDOPakistan
27

Capacity Building of Pakhtunkhwa Hydel Development Organization (PHYDO) & Related Entities

PHYDOPakistan
28

Punjab Youth Workforce Development (PYWD) Project

USAID / Louis BergerPakistan
29

Sindh Agriculture Growth Project: Technical Assistance and Capacity Building

Government of Sindh / World BankPakistan
30

Capacity Building of SAHIL, Human Rights Based NGO

Royal Netherlands Embassy, IslamabadPakistan
31

Monitoring of Potato Post-Harvest Training in District Swat (USAID FIRMS)

Chemonics InternationalPakistan
32

Training Programmes for Managers and Professionals (435 programmes, nearly 10,000 participants)

Various private sector organisationsPakistan
33

Training for Women Entrepreneurs

SMEDAPakistan
34

Exploratory Survey of Capacity Building Needs of District Council Committees under PLGO 2001

Asian Development BankPakistan
35

Institutional Strengthening of Provincial Finance Commission (ADB-DSP)

Asian Development BankPakistan
36

Essential Institutional Reforms Operationalization Program (EIROP): Participatory Planning, M&E and Devolution Training

UNDPPakistan
37

Vocational Trainings

NAVTTCPakistan
38

Peach Project in Swat

SME Business Support Fund, Ministry of FinancePakistan

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