Key skills and expertise.

With over 30 years in global health and international development, the expert excels in program and project management, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement. They have successfully managed multi-million dollar initiatives and significantly improved contraceptive prevalence by 22-25%, impacting over 140,000 women. Career highlights include leadership roles as Senior Program Manager and Country Director, with key responsibilities in policy development and capacity building. The expert has effectively strengthened local organizations and led gender integration projects across regions such as Tanzania, Ethiopia, India, and Pakistan.

Project experience and donor exposure.

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, and UNICEF. Their involvement includes managing family planning grants, conducting national qualitative research studies, and providing technical oversight and capacity building. The thematic areas covered include health, gender equality, and reproductive health. The projects have varied in scale from national to regional, with geographic locations including Pakistan, Tanzania, Ethiopia, India, and Malawi.

Sectors and geographic focus.

The expert has worked across sectors including health, gender, education, civil society, NGOs, media and communications, and local development. Previously held roles such as Senior Program Manager and Country Director have focused on program management, policy advocacy, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digital solutions in organizational development and implementing gender-responsive health initiatives. The geographic scope of their work is extensive, covering regions such as Pakistan, Tanzania, Ethiopia, India, and Malawi. The expert has extensive geographic experience in Ethiopia, India, Malawi, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania. This experience includes deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Pakistan where significant work in policy advocacy and capacity building has been conducted. The expert's involvement in these regions spans various international development and health projects, reflecting strong regional expertise.

Languages and education.

The expert is fluent in Urdu and English, having utilized these languages in professional settings across diverse international environments including Ethiopia, India, Malawi, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania. The languages have been integral in managing multilingual teams and engaging with stakeholders in various global health and development projects. The expert holds an MA in International Training and Education and a BA in Liberal Arts and Sociology from American University in Washington, D.C., USA. Additionally, they have a BA in Liberal Arts from Karachi University in Pakistan.