Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 50 years of experience, the expert excels in human resource and organizational development. Key qualifications encompass expertise in research, training, planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation. The expert has successfully led over 50 international and local projects, impacting more than 12,000 staff from UN agencies, government ministries, and NGOs. Career highlights include authoring four books, over 250 research reports, and developing 30 training manuals. Responsibilities have included founding and directing the Institute of Social Sciences and providing strategic planning and capacity building across South Asia and Africa.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, CIDA, DFID, World Bank, UNICEF, and the European Union. Involvements include project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across governance, education, health, and human rights sectors. Projects have been executed on both national and regional scales in countries including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and South Africa. The expert has played pivotal roles in enhancing educational strategies, evaluating development projects, and supporting governance and human rights initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in diverse sectors such as culture, education, human rights, monitoring and evaluation, and organizational development, the expert has held roles encompassing research, strategic planning, capacity building, and project management. The expert's cross-cutting expertise integrates psychological approaches into development and communication strategies. Geographic experience spans South Asia and Africa, with work conducted in Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tajikistan, Vietnam, Thailand, and South Africa. This includes deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, addressing sector-specific needs and fostering cross-sectoral collaboration for sustainable development.

Languages and education

With a Master of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, obtained in 1974, the expert's academic foundation supports a distinguished career in research, training, and organizational development. Language competences include fluency in English and Urdu, with proficiency ratings of 5 in oral, reading, and writing skills for both languages. Additionally, the expert possesses proficiency in Punjabi, with ratings of 4 in oral, 3 in reading, and 2 in writing. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international projects and collaborations with multilingual teams across South Asia and Africa.