Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 22 years of experience, the expert excels in program and portfolio management, risk mitigation, and infrastructure development. They have led both international and local initiatives, managing projects exceeding $500 million. Career highlights include delivering 113 infrastructure projects, achieving 12% cost savings in multi-sector portfolios, and enhancing operational efficiency with 99% uptime. Previously held roles such as Portfolio Director and Senior Program Manager demonstrate their strong governance, stakeholder conflict resolution, and capacity building skills. Their work aligns with UN frameworks and sustainable development goals.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the United Nations, UN-Habitat, and UNHCR. Their involvement includes project implementation and capacity building in infrastructure, health, and education sectors. They have managed large-scale, donor-funded projects across conflict and disaster-affected regions, focusing on recovery, stabilization, and resilience. The expert's work has been geographically concentrated in Pakistan and Liberia, delivering infrastructure and humanitarian programs aligned with international best practices and sustainable development goals.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including rural development, infrastructure, disaster reduction, and program management. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as Portfolio Director and Senior Program Manager, overseeing multi-million dollar projects. Their cross-cutting expertise includes integrating infrastructure with human development and urban resilience. The expert's work has been primarily in Pakistan and Liberia, focusing on recovery and stabilization in conflict and disaster-prone areas, aligning with sustainable development goals and international best practices.

Background includes extensive geographic experience in Pakistan and Liberia, with a strong focus on infrastructure and humanitarian projects in conflict and disaster-affected areas. They have demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Pakistan, where they have led multiple large-scale projects. The expert has also worked with international teams and agencies, contributing to regional development and stabilization initiatives in these countries.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is a native speaker of Urdu and Pashto and possesses fluent proficiency in English (C2 level). They have basic proficiency in Arabic (A2 level). These language skills have been utilized in various contexts, including in-country work and engagement with multilingual teams, particularly in conflict and disaster-affected regions to facilitate community engagement and project implementation.

The expert holds an MSc in Construction & Engineering Management from The Superior University in Lahore, Pakistan. They also obtained an MS in Arts & Science of Warfare from the National Defence University in Islamabad, Pakistan, and a BS in Civil Engineering from the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) in Islamabad, Pakistan. These qualifications underscore their strong foundation in engineering and management disciplines.