Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 27 years of experience, the expert excels in project management, fundraising, and capacity building. Career highlights include leading over 45 projects in governance, human rights, and humanitarian assistance, successfully raising significant funds from international donors. Accomplishments involve enhancing the capacity of over 10,000 local officials and citizens, and providing legal aid to over 6,500 survivors of violence against women. Previously held roles such as Executive Director and Director of Women's Empowerment Programs demonstrate expertise in strategic planning, communication, and monitoring and evaluation across national and international initiatives in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with organizations such as DFID, European Union, CIDA, AusAid, USAID, UNDEF, UNHCR, UNDP, UNICEF, UNODC, DFAT, RNE, GIZ, and WVL Canada. Responsibilities have included project implementation, fundraising, capacity building, and evaluations across thematic areas such as governance, gender equality, human rights, and humanitarian assistance. Projects have been implemented at both national and regional levels in Pakistan and Afghanistan, focusing on women's empowerment, access to justice, and disaster relief.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors including community development, gender and human rights, fundraising, public sector governance, project management, and humanitarian relief. Responsibilities have included leadership, strategic planning, and capacity building, with interdisciplinary knowledge in communications and advocacy, integrating digital media strategies in development projects. The geographic scope of work spans Pakistan and Afghanistan, addressing regional and country-specific challenges in governance, legal empowerment, and disaster response. The expert has extensive experience in regional development and local governance, underscoring a deep familiarity with cultural dynamics and regional development issues in South Asia.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English, Urdu, and Punjabi, with conversational skills in Saraiki. English, a UN official language, is extensively used in professional settings, including in-country work and coordination with international teams. This language proficiency supports effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders in international development projects. The expert holds a Master of Science in Environment and Development Education from South Bank University, London, and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Education from Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan. Additionally, A-Levels in Pure Mathematics, Arts, and Urdu Language were completed at the University of London, UK.