Key skills and expertise

With 17 years of experience in humanitarian aid, the expert excels in logistics, supply chain, security, and project management. They have managed international initiatives across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, leading logistics and security functions. Key skills include procurement, fleet management, financial management, and team capacity building. Notable accomplishments include implementing ERP systems in Liberia and initiating flood response in Pakistan. The expert has held leadership roles such as Country Logistics Manager and Regional Logistics Coordinator, demonstrating expertise in complex, multi-country projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing over 17 years of experience, the expert has collaborated extensively with international donors, including Oxfam GB/International and Action Contre La Faim. Their roles have encompassed logistics management, project implementation, and capacity building. The thematic areas involved include logistics and supply chain management, security, and humanitarian aid. The projects were regional and national in scope, covering locations such as Nigeria, Somaliland, Kenya, Mozambique, Liberia, Pakistan, Jordan, Iraq, Yemen, Myanmar, and the Philippines.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving humanitarian aid, logistics, procurement, administration, security, and transport. Previously held roles such as Logistics Manager, Country Logistics Manager, and Regional Logistics Coordinator, overseeing supply chain, fleet management, and safety operations. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes implementing ERP systems and managing cross-border logistics in complex contexts. The geographic scope of their work spans Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, with significant roles in Nigeria, Somaliland, Kenya, Mozambique, Liberia, Pakistan, Jordan, Iraq, Yemen, Myanmar, and the Philippines. They have demonstrated deep familiarity with regional development issues and local governance, particularly in contexts requiring logistics and security management.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Urdu speaker and is fluent in English, using these languages extensively in international and multicultural settings. Additionally, they possess basic proficiency in Arabic, which has facilitated communication in various Middle Eastern countries. The expert holds a Master of Science in Economics from Azad Kashmir University, Pakistan, and a Bachelor of Science in Statistics, Mathematics, and Economics from Punjab University, Pakistan. Additionally, they have obtained a Post Graduate Higher National Diploma in Computer Applications & Management from the National Institute of Science & Technical Education, Pakistan. Currently, they are pursuing a Level 6 Diploma in Logistics & Transport from CILT.