Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 50 years of experience in civil engineering, the expert specializes in construction supervision and contract management. Technical skills include proficiency in AutoCAD and EPANET, essential for managing large-scale infrastructure projects across Africa and Asia. Career highlights include leading significant projects such as the Melamchi Water Supply Project in Nepal and the SIMIYU Climate Resilience Project in Tanzania. Previously held roles such as Team Leader and Chief Resident Engineer demonstrate expertise in project implementation, technical assistance, and ensuring compliance with international standards.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, and BADEA. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and contract management. These projects, primarily in the infrastructure sector, have been both national and regional in scope, taking place in countries like Nepal, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Pakistan. The work has focused on roads, water supply, and dam construction, contributing to significant infrastructure development across these regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including rural development, roads and bridges, pollution and waste management, civil engineering, water and sanitation, and land erosion and soil management. Background includes positions at various projects where roles such as Team Leader and Chief Resident Engineer were held, overseeing construction supervision and contract management. The interdisciplinary expertise includes infrastructure development within rural and urban contexts across Africa and Asia, enhancing regional connectivity and environmental sustainability through comprehensive project management and technical oversight. Extensive geographic experience spans Ethiopia, Jordan, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Tanzania, and Zambia, demonstrating a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in infrastructure and development projects. Recurring involvement in these regions through long-term assignments has contributed to expertise in managing complex projects and navigating regional development issues effectively.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual communication, the expert is fluent in English, Urdu, and Punjabi, and has good proficiency in Portuguese, Swahili, and Arabic. These language skills have been utilized in various international projects, enabling effective communication in multilingual teams across regions such as Africa and Asia. The expert holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (1978) and an M.Sc. in Geo-Technical Engineering (1985) from the University of Engineering & Technology Lahore, Pakistan. Additionally, an MBA in Management was earned from the University of Sindh, Pakistan, in 2005. These qualifications provide a solid foundation in civil engineering and management, supporting an extensive career in infrastructure development and project management.