Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 12 years of experience, the expert specializes in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL). They possess technical skills in developing project management plans, logical frameworks, and results-based management. The expert has been involved in both local and international projects, contributing to strategic planning and operational execution in challenging regions. Responsibilities have included leading capacity building, developing data management systems, and implementing community feedback mechanisms. Career highlights include enhancing project performance through effective monitoring and evaluation, and holding leadership roles in coordinating with field teams and stakeholders.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the United Nations World Food Programme and Action Against Hunger. The expert's involvement has covered project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. Thematic areas have focused on health, humanitarian relief, and monitoring and evaluation. Projects have been national in scope, specifically centered on Pakistan, including challenging regions like South Waziristan.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as gender and human rights, administration, monitoring and evaluation, project management, and disaster reduction and humanitarian relief, the expert has held roles including MEAL Officer and Programme Associate. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise encompasses integrating data management and digital tools into monitoring and evaluation processes. The geographic scope of work has been primarily country-specific to Pakistan, where the expert has made significant contributions to both local and international projects. Extensive experience working in Pakistan has involved engaging with local governance, addressing regional development challenges, and navigating complex cultural dynamics, particularly in regions such as South Waziristan.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, a UN official language, the expert has utilized their language skills in professional settings, including work with international organizations and collaboration with multilingual teams in Pakistan. Additionally, they are proficient in Pashto and Urdu, which have been used extensively in local contexts and interactions. The expert holds a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Biotechnology, Immunology, Nutrition, and Biopharma from Gomal University in Pakistan. They have also completed a Project Management Diploma at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Islamabad, Pakistan. Their undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Biotechnology from Gomal University.