Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience, the expert is a procurement and logistics specialist with more than 12 years of progressive expertise in these fields. They possess strong skills in project operations, contract management, and logistics coordination. Their expertise includes managing donor-funded projects with organizations such as USAID, FCDO, and WHO. Career highlights include developing procurement policies, managing large-scale procurements, and establishing supplier databases. Responsibilities have included managing procurement and logistics operations, ensuring compliance with international regulations, and supporting capacity building and technical assistance initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, FCDO, WHO, and UNICEF. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, procurement, logistics, and operations management in donor-funded projects. They have worked on governance, health, and logistics projects on a national scale in Pakistan, providing technical assistance, capacity building, and managing procurement processes to ensure compliance with donor regulations and enhance project efficiency.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in logistics, procurement, administration, security, grants, finance, and accounting, the expert has held roles such as Procurement Specialist and Manager of Operations. Responsibilities have encompassed contract management, asset management, and logistics coordination. Their expertise is particularly focused on donor-funded projects in Pakistan, with interdisciplinary knowledge in integrating procurement processes within operational frameworks to enhance project efficiency and compliance. Extensive professional experience in Pakistan has provided them with a deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Proficient in Urdu, English, and Pashto, these language skills have been utilized in professional settings within Pakistan, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and managing international projects. The expert holds a Master's Degree in International Relations and Affairs from the University of Peshawar, Pakistan. Additionally, they have completed a logistics certificate from DisasterReady.org. These educational qualifications support extensive experience in procurement and logistics management.