Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience, the expert excels in international development, strategic planning, and project management. Key qualifications include strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and exceptional communication skills. Career highlights include leading projects valued over US$150M, securing US$22M in funding in 2018, and managing a pipeline of US$70M. Responsibilities have included overseeing donor relations, compliance, and project implementation. The expert has developed strategic documents and high-value proposals, demonstrating expertise in international initiatives across health, education, and resource management sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the Asian Development Bank, UN-related donors, and bilateral donors from Canada, the US, UK, France, and Germany. Involvement has included project implementation, compliance, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building in health and education sectors. The expert has managed projects on a regional and international scale, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, with significant work conducted in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in health, education, fundraising, pollution and waste management, and water and sanitation, the expert has held roles such as consultancy, grant writing, strategic planning, and project management. Cross-cutting expertise includes program and resource management, with responsibilities spanning donor relations, compliance, and capacity building. The geographic scope of work includes regional and international projects, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Extensive geographic experience in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia has involved significant contributions to regional development, health, and education sectors, enhancing familiarity with cultural dynamics and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, utilizing this linguistic competence in international and multicultural settings, including collaboration with global teams and stakeholders across various countries. The educational background includes a Master of Science in Health Policy and Health Management, obtained with honors from Aga Khan University in Pakistan, and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Frontier Medical College, Bahria University in Pakistan.