The expert is a seasoned development sector professional with over 15 years of experience in program management at both higher and mid-level roles across international and national NGOs, government, and UN agencies. They have adeptly overseen diverse programs in climate change, disaster risk assessment, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across Pakistan, Somalia, and Afghanistan. Notably, as an Advisor in Climate Change at Applied Research and Training, the expert successfully managed project interventions ensuring stringent adherence to logistics, HR, finance, and security protocols. They spearheaded Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) initiatives, performed vulnerability assessments, and strengthened anticipatory actions through collaboration with governmental and partner agencies. Previously, as a Program Manager at Pak Mission Society, they conducted extensive needs assessments across provinces, designed impactful urban projects, and developed compliance guidelines in alignment with donor policies. In consulting roles, the expert led data quality assessments, feasibility studies, and impact assessments for esteemed organizations like DFID and UNHCR. With commendable experience as a Regional M&E Consultant for KNH, they crafted country-specific M&E strategies and enhanced project implementation through meticulous field monitoring. Academically, the expert holds an M.Sc in Biological Sciences with a focus on Ecology, and professional credentials in Education and Project Management. Their multilingual proficiency includes English, Urdu, and Hindko, coupled with strong IT skills in MS Office, STATA, SPSS, and KoBo. The expert's program management expertise spans sectors like WASH, FSL, Health, and Education, with over 50 managed projects and published research in high-impact journals. They strive to leverage this expertise for impactful development sector roles.