Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 7 years of experience, the expert excels in monitoring and evaluation, project management, and strategic partnership development. Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative data analysis, the expert has led international initiatives across sectors such as biodiversity, renewable energy, and industrial waste management. Responsibilities have included managing cross-functional teams and developing technical and financial proposals for major donors. Career highlights include contributing to significant evaluations that provided strategic insights, enhancing project alignment and impact. The expert is proficient in tools such as SPSS, STATA, and Microsoft Power BI.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors including the International Labour Organisation (ILO), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). With involvement in project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building, the expert has worked across sectors like renewable energy, labor statistics, and biodiversity conservation. Projects have been regional and global in scope, with work conducted in countries such as Pakistan, Vietnam, Colombia, and across West Africa.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked within key sectors including rural development, energy, environment and natural resource management, and gender. Previously held roles such as project manager, evaluation specialist, and research analyst have equipped the expert with interdisciplinary knowledge in areas like renewable energy, decarbonization, and industrial waste management. The geographic scope of work spans regional and global levels, with significant experience in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. This experience has contributed to projects that integrate digital tools for effective stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision-making. The expert's extensive geographic experience includes work in countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and North America, with notable familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in South Asia and West Africa.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is fluent in English, Urdu, and has a working knowledge of Arabic. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international projects and collaborations with multilingual teams across diverse regions such as Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The expert holds a Master of Arts in Social Sciences with a concentration in Social Psychology from the University of Chicago, USA, completed in 2018. Additionally, the expert earned a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Economics and Psychology from Bates College, USA, completed in 2017.