Key skills and expertise

With over 23 years in rural development, humanitarian aid, and social development, the expert excels in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and WASH. They have managed multi-sectoral projects and provided consultancy to INGOs, focusing on capacity building and strategic planning. Accomplishments include developing emergency response plans benefiting 80,000 individuals and training 3,000 community representatives. Previously held roles such as General Manager and Program Manager, the expert demonstrates proficiency in advocacy, project management, stakeholder coordination, and training facilitation across local and international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as UNICEF, UNDP, PPAF, CIDA, ECHO, EC, and WFP. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in areas like disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, WASH, and food security. Projects have been executed at regional and national levels across Pakistan and Bangladesh, focusing on governance, health, education, and emergency response. The expert has also provided consultancy services for capacity building and strategic planning with various donor-funded projects.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including rural development, civil society and NGOs, food security, gender, humanitarian aid, and social development. Responsibilities have included roles such as General Manager, Program Manager, and WASH Technical Expert, focusing on disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and WASH. Their interdisciplinary knowledge spans project management, capacity building, and stakeholder coordination. The geographic scope of their work includes Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, and Thailand, with a significant impact on regional development and governance. The expert has extensive geographic experience in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, and Thailand, with significant involvement in regional development and local governance. They possess deep familiarity with cultural dynamics and governance structures, particularly in Pakistan and Bangladesh, where they have led multi-sectoral and integrated programs. Their work has focused on disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and WASH, leveraging regional insights to enhance project effectiveness and stakeholder collaboration.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in Urdu, Balochi, English, Punjabi, and Sindhi. These language skills have been utilized extensively in in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams across Pakistan and Bangladesh, facilitating effective communication and coordination in diverse cultural and professional settings. No formal language certifications are indicated. The expert holds a Master of Science degree in Environmental and Human Geography from the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan, completed in 1993. Additionally, they have completed intensive core courses on Natural Capital and Biodiversity, and Global Change and Resilience at the United Nations University in Tokyo, Japan, in 2015.