Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 7 years of professional experience, the expert has worked extensively in the health, migration and refugees, and peacebuilding sectors. Key qualifications include technical proficiency in MS Office and an advanced diploma in English. Previously held roles such as a pharmacist, social activist, and community mobilizer, the expert has contributed to both local and national initiatives, including Covid-19 response efforts. Career highlights include leadership in community mobilization and participation in training sessions focused on career counseling and personality leadership. The expert showcases strong skills in communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including health, migration and refugees, and peacebuilding, the expert has held roles such as a pharmacist, community mobilizer, and social activist. Responsibilities have included healthcare provision, community engagement, and mobilization efforts within the Afghan refugee community in Pakistan. Their interdisciplinary expertise extends to leadership in community health initiatives and capacity building during the Covid-19 pandemic, with a geographic focus in Quetta, Balochistan. This experience has provided deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly within the Afghan refugee community.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English, demonstrated by excellent writing, reading, and understanding skills. Native-level proficiency in Pashto and excellent proficiency in Urdu complement their language capabilities, alongside good proficiency in Dari. These skills have been utilized in professional settings, including work in multilingual teams and community engagement within the Afghan refugee community in Pakistan. The expert holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with a CGPA of 3.41/4.00 from the University of Balochistan, Quetta, completed in 2021. Additionally, they obtained a Master of Arts in International Relations and a Master of Arts in Pashto Language from the same university in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Their academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, also from the University of Balochistan, Quetta, Pakistan.