Sameera serves as the global lead for population and development. She leads the development of knowledge-based and innovative strategies related to targets for population and development, assessment of the levels, trends and determinants of population dynamics including demographic transitions, fertility, reproductive health and aging , the identification of the full spectrum of interventions for specific population outcomes related to reproductive health and health aging as well as development of new or innovative interventions, and the evidence supporting their efficacy, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness both within and beyond the health sector; the range of systems functions – governance, information, workforce, financing, services, physical infrastructure, health technologies - required to inform, lead and implement population and reproductive health reforms;

 As and when appropriate, she is expected to lead complex and/or innovative work programs, including flagship products, lending operations and analytical and advisory services; Mobilize financial resources through trust funds and Reimbursable Advisory Services to support population and development strategies and the development of staff expertise in population and development