Summary

Highly accomplished Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Resilience professional with 10+ years of proven success at the United Nations, international NGOs, and government institutions. Demonstrated expertise in Anticipatory Action protocol development, Early Warning Systems (EWS), Food Systems, implementation, climate adaptation strategies, vulnerability assessments, and project management across Pakistan and Southeast Asia. Certified Core Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Skills by CALP Network. Successfully secured $2M+ in grant funding, reduced disaster-related losses by up to 70%, and streamlined response times by 50%.  Recognized with an FAO UN Employee Recognition Award (2021), Global Thinker Mentor (2018) by Global Thinkers Forum, London and active in global forums, including the World Youth Forum.

Projects

Early Warning and Early Action (EWEA)
ECHO-FAO Pilot Programme Partnership (PPP)

Experience

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Project Officer - Early Warning Systems & Anticipatory Action
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Mar 2019 - Present | Hyderabad, Pakistan

Reduced losses by 70% through development and implementation of Anticipatory Action Protocols for multiple hazards, benefiting 3 million people.
Revamped crisis timelines to ensure prompt response and 50% decrease in impact, enhancing effectiveness of anticipatory action.
Streamlined risk assessment process by implementing early warning triggers and risk level thresholds, resulting in 40% faster funding allocation in agriculture sector.
Conducted comprehensive analysis of agriculture, food security, and livelihoods, identifying 4 major threats (Drought, Flood, Cyclone, Locust Attack) and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
Increased efficiency and cost savings by consolidating early warning info for priority climate risks, resulting in a 50% reduction in decision time.
Enhanced disaster readiness through implementation of protocols and SOPs that seamlessly integrated early warning systems and anticipatory action.
Developed and implemented Anticipatory Action protocols, reducing disaster response time by 50% and saving $800k in recovery costs.
Quantified the effectiveness of interventions through ROI analysis, showcasing the positive impact of Anticipatory Action.
Enhanced protection for vulnerable populations by providing actionable recommendations based on investigation of synergy between Anticipatory Action and Shock-Responsive Social Protection.
Fostered partnerships with 10 agencies on Anticipatory Action, increasing coordination for unified efforts and amplifying impact.
Developed and delivered technical expertise to stakeholders, leading to a 50% reduction in disaster related damages.
Implemented efficient work breakdown and procurement plans, leading to timely and cost-effective completion of complex project components.
Delivered EWS/weather updates to stakeholders on time, improving decision-making. 30% increase in accuracy led to cost savings.
Increased preparedness in Pakistan by developing and implementing department-wise contingency plans, resulting in 75% faster response time and more effective anticipatory action.
Achieved impactful project outcomes through successful collaboration with government departments, implementing partners, and M&E staff, resulting in a 30% increase in efficiency.
Collaborated with press outlets to secure media coverage for Anticipatory Action, resulting in increased public awareness.

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Program Officer Consultant
Pakistan Reading Project USAID
Jun 2018 - Feb 2019 | Karachi, Pakistan

Collaborated with team to deliver a new school construction project worth $1M, meeting all deadlines and exceeding expectations in a rural community.
Strengthened community support for project by 30%, fostering collaboration with local government, leaders, and beneficiaries.
Increased construction progress by 25% and student enrollment by 15% through implementing a data-driven monitoring and evaluation system.
Effectively stewarded $1 million project budget, resulting in strategic resource distribution and increased project impact.
Crafted comprehensive reports for donors and stakeholders, highlighting $1 million in outcomes and securing continued funding.
Built strong partnerships with 10+ local stakeholders, leading to successful project implementation and community ownership.

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Project Officer
Plan International Pakistan
Oct 2015 - May 2018 | Karachi, Pakistan

Directly executed climate resilience and DRR programs benefiting 100,000 individuals, leading to strengthened adaptability and preparedness
Led DRR efforts, leading to a 60% reduction in disaster-related damages and a cost savings of $500K for the project.
Empowered 50 communities with life-saving information through early warning systems, reducing risk and saving lives.
Played a key role in securing an impressive $1 million in grant funding for critical climate resilience and DRR projects, resulting in long-term sustainability and resource availability.
Increased project budget accuracy and transparency by 35%, resulting in responsible use of donor funds and improved financial reporting.
Organized targeted awareness campaigns, resulting in a 50% increase in community engagement in disaster preparedness and response.

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Social Mobilizer
FAO-United Nations
Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 | Mirpur Khas, Pakistan

Empowered 5,000+ community members on climate change risks & early warning systems through workshops, events & training sessions.
Empowered 1,000+ farmers with proactive adaptation strategies for climate change, leading to 25% decrease in crop loss & improved resilience.
Spearheaded comprehensive risk assessments, pinpointing specific climate vulnerabilities within communities and agricultural systems.
Developed targeted resilience strategies informed by risk analysis, including improvements to water management, drought-resistant practices, and flood control measures.
Fostered strong partnerships with local governments, NGOs, and key stakeholders, championing a coordinated approach to climate resilience.
Diligently tracked and evaluated project outcomes, quantifying improvements in community resilience such as increased crop yields, reduced livestock losses, and strengthened early warning systems.
 

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Community Mobilizer
ACTED Pakistan
Mar 2012 - Feb 2014 | Mirpur Khas, Pakistan

Implemented awareness campaigns and workshops that slashed disaster vulnerabilities by an impressive 70% in targeted communities.
Equipped over 10,000 community members with life-saving disaster preparedness skills, enhancing the overall disaster response capability.
Identified at-risk communities through comprehensive assessments, resulting in targeted interventions and evacuation plans.
Engaged with 1000 community members, resulting in 80% of project ideas being sourced from local input, boosting community ownership.
Strengthened DRR efforts by fostering partnerships with 5 local NGOs and 3 government agencies, leading to a 30% increase in coordination and impact.
Distributed DDRR inputs to 12000 households, resulting in improved disaster preparedness and reduced vulnerability to climate-related shocks. Strengthened resilience in the community.

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Social Mobilizer
SAMI Foundation
Jan 2005 - Mar 2012 | Umer Kot, Pakistan

Empowered 10 communities to form climate resilience committees, resulting in successful execution of adaptation plans.
Designed and distributed educational materials that reached 1000 people, resulting in greater understanding and action towards climate change.
Cultivated climate change resilience in communities by leading awareness campaigns, creating educational materials, and providing training.
Implemented sustainable land-use practices, resulting in a 30% reduction in resource depletion and increased community involvement.
Trained 500 community members in disaster preparedness, resulting in 80% decrease in response time and saved 100+ lives.
Successfully advocated for climate-resilient policies, resulting in a 20% increase in resource allocation and adaptation support at local and regional levels.
Facilitated the development of effective Contingency Plans and DDR plans, resulting in a 20% decrease in response time for disasters.
Facilitated community involvement in government policy development, leading to 20% increase in climate resilience initiatives.

Education

Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur
Masters, Masters in Arts, ‎
International Relations
2023
University of Sindh
Masters, Masters in Arts, Masters in Arts‎
Sociology
2015
SBTE Karachi
Diploma, Computers, Software Hardware, MS Office, Networking,‎
Operations And Innovation Elective I Elective II Marketing Strategies And Value Innovation Strategic Financial Analysis And Design Elective III Capstone Project I Strategic Management Leadership
Completed
2012
University of Sindh
Bachelors, Bachelors in Arts, BA Economics‎
Economics
2012

Skills

Expert Anticipatory action
Expert Climate Modeling and Agricultural Impact
Expert Community Organization
Expert Conflict Management
Expert Cooordination Skills
Expert Coordination Skilla
Expert Creativity
Expert Critical Thinking
Expert Data Analysis and Adaptation Tools Development
Expert Documentation
Expert Fleet Management 
Expert Fluent in English And Urdu
Expert Forecast Based Financing
Expert Handling Assignments
Expert Individual Contributor
Expert Leadership Collections Handling
Expert Mobile Banking
Expert Monitoring & Evolution
Expert Ms Office
Expert Multi-hazards early warning systems
Expert Multi-tasking
Expert Procurement / Administration
Expert Program Management Professional
Expert Project Administration
Expert Report Writing Skills
Expert Resource Mobilization
Intermediate Solutions Accounting Software Command
Expert Stakeholder Engagement
Expert Student Handeling Skills
Expert Team Management
Expert Training Organizer

Languages

Expert English
Expert Sindhi
Expert Urdu

Imran Contacts

Bahadur Khan Khoso
SAMI FOUNDATION
Kamran Kamran
The University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Nazia Farrukh Syed
Pathfinder International
Syeda Zahra Gillani
Capital International Hospital