Summary

With over 12 years of dedicated experience, I am a seasoned humanitarian professional adept in disaster management, community development, and partnership coordination. My career highlights include leading and implementing projects with esteemed organizations like the International Committee of the Red Cross, Islamic Relief, and United Nations Volunteers. Throughout my journey, I've demonstrated a proven track record in managing health, WASH, community development, livelihoods, and education programs across diverse humanitarian and development landscapes.


I excel in navigating complex global contexts, ensuring effective aid delivery, and fostering stakeholder engagement for impactful outcomes. My expertise lies in emergency response, capacity building, and stakeholder collaboration, vital for addressing the multifaceted challenges in the international humanitarian sector. I am skilled in cultivating partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and local communities to advance shared objectives in critical areas such as health, education, and emergency response.


Committed to upholding humanitarian principles, I am passionate about driving positive change and empowering vulnerable populations. My proficiency extends to monitoring and evaluation, guaranteeing the efficacy of interventions in both conflict-related and natural disaster emergencies. Through strategic leadership and partnership management, I strive to make a meaningful difference and promote resilience and sustainable development worldwide.

Projects

Livelihood, Emergency Response

Experience

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Movement Cooperation Officer
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Jul 2022 - Present | Peshawar, Pakistan

Streamline and supervise everyday departmental operations to ensure seamless and efficient workflow in the absence of the Head. Achieve desired results while developing and strengthening long-term working relations with Red Cross and Red Crescent movement partners. Conducted routine field monitoring and support visits to PRCS Provincial and District Branches. Enhance the capacities of PRCS staff and volunteers through hands-on assistance and training initiatives.
Key Accomplishments

Helped the department head in developing partnerships with the National Society and contributing to the organizational development program's success.
Actively facilitated the implementation of operational partnerships between ICRC and PRCS to ensure effective collaboration and coordinated efforts in humanitarian initiatives.
Delivered technical guidance to PRCS in emergency preparedness, response, and climate action to enhance their disaster management capabilities and foster resilience in the face of climate-related challenges.

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Senior Project Officer
Islamic Relief Pakistan
Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 | Khyber, Pakistan

Functioned in close collaboration with training consultants to produce and maintain training/workshop materials related to social cohesion, civic engagement, and merger reforms, and ensure relevance and effectiveness for participants.
Key Accomplishments

Significantly raised the engagement of local communities and leaders on peace building and social harmony in livelihood recovery by facilitating and managing various workshops, trainings, and social action projects.
Set a benchmark of excellence by leading the implementation of the Social Cohesion aspect within the Community Resilience Activity (CRA-N) project in the Khyber newly merged district of KPK while focusing on supporting community-level resilience, development, and conflict prevention endeavors.
Nominated participants for training in social cohesion, peacebuilding, and conflict management activities while maintaining consistent field-level coordination with district administration and pertinent stakeholders.

 

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District Coordinator
Interactive Research & Development
Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 | Bunner, Pakistan

Served as the focal point for all departments including administration, health, education, social welfare, local government, and rescue 1122, as well as the member of the District Steering Committee for the Deworming Initiative. Positioned as a Technical Assistance Partner and executed second round of KP Deworming initiative in liaison with the district health, education and local government departments.
Key Accomplishments

Facilitated seamless data collection and training cascades and ensured efficient implementation of programs and initiatives while interacting with district Health and Education departments
Collaboratively led Training of Master Trainers and Teacher Trainings to guarantee the proficient transfer of knowledge and skills vital for the successful program implementation.

 

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Base Manager
Medecins du Monde
Sep 2020 - Jan 2021 | Kohat, Pakistan

Rendered a keen eye for detail to supervise logistics, HR, administration, finance units, and medical teams in clinics for ensuring streamlined operations and cohesive support structures.
Key Accomplishments

Coordinated PPE distribution to government health facilities during Covid-19 response to safeguard frontline workers with essential protective resources.
Ensured timely interventions for the community's safety and well-being by directing rapid needs assessment at community and health facilities to inform and guide Covid-19 response efforts.
Trained and led the health team at BEmONCs (Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care) Centers to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare services for maternal and newborn well-being.

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District Coordinator
Interactive Research & Development
Aug 2019 - Dec 2019 | Bunner, Pakistan

Played an integral role in co-facilitating Master Trainers and Teacher Trainings to ensure comprehensive skill development and knowledge transfer for effective program implementation. Built synergies with district health, education, and local government departments to execute two rounds of the KP Deworming initiative,
Key Accomplishments

Acted as the member of the District Steering Committee for the Deworming Initiative and served as the central liaison for key departments, including administration, health education, social welfare, local government, and rescue 1122 to guarantee effective coordination and collaboration.
Facilitated data collection and training cascades while collaborating with the district health and education departments.

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District Monitor
United Nations Volunteers
Sep 2018 - Nov 2018 | Bunner, Pakistan

Interacted with the district Polio Eradication Officer to deliver strategic direction and guidance to team members. Steered timely measles campaign readiness assessments at the district level using WHO tools. Recognized inconsistencies and missing information while compiling and monitoring reports from the first and second level supervisors to ensure accuracy.
Key Accomplishments

Supervised Post SIA (Supplementary Immunization Activity) survey training and field data collection conducted by a third party for quality assurance to ensure adherence to WHO-developed tools.
Monitored the quality of preparatory activities, including trainings, orientations, management meetings, ACSM (Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization) activities, waste management, and data management at district, tehsil, and UC levels using designated tools, and communicated findings to relevant departments.

 

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Program Manager
Ummah Welfare Trust UK
Apr 2016 - Dec 2016 | Peshawar, Pakistan

Trained and directed program teams at UWT to accomplish assigned objectives through strict conformance to organization policies. Designed standard operating procedures for program and support units to enhance organizational efficiency and ensure program quality, effectiveness, and goal achievement.
Key Accomplishments

Presented strategic guidance and direction to the management in executing ongoing projects in child-centered WASH, food security & livelihood, education, health, and emergency response, with a special focus on orphans.
Guaranteed the sustained delivery of key services to beneficiaries while creating funding proposals for the program.

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Regional Officer
International Relief & Development
Sep 2013 - Apr 2015 | Mingora, Pakistan

Managed the implementation of the Civilian Victims Support Program by USAID in KP and Ex-FATA districts. Positioned as the Head of Programs for the region and managed field activities to ensure the timely distribution of assistance packages to program beneficiaries. Helped affected families by offering livelihood, child education, technical and vocational education, and non-medicine health services.
Key Accomplishments

Established durable service delivery frameworks for program beneficiaries, notably in Cash Program for Child Education and TEVT in liaison with Senior Advisors, Regional Manager, and Director of Programs.
Developed and maintained seamless communication channels between regional GoP offices, local service providers, and stakeholders to facilitate efficient collaboration within the program management unit.

 

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Team Leader Livelihood
Norwegian Refugee Council
Apr 2013 - Sep 2013 | Kohat, Pakistan

• Led the livelihood team for humanitarian assistance for affected populations of Ex-FATA.
• Supervised team of Social Mobilisers and Assistants to ensure the timely delivery of results, proper planning and achievement of the set indicators of livelihood interventions planned for affected population of Ex-FATA.
• Coordinated with the Operations Department for proper planning and coordinated the distribution activities, ensuring that all procedures are respected according to SOPs.

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Project Manager Livelihood
SOLIDAR Switzerland
Nov 2012 - Apr 2013 | Charsada, Pakistan

• Led the team of Swiss Solidarity funded Livelihood Project for livelihood support to the flood affected population of Charsadda and Nowshera districts.
• Provided technical and managerial inputs to National Implementation Partner for smooth implementation of the livelihood component and to capacitate Implementing Partner in project implementation, monitoring and reporting according to Solidar Switzerland procedures.
• Managed projects teams for implementation of project activities effectively and efficiently, and to ensure program quality, effectiveness, and achievement of program results according to the Solidar Switzerland and Swiss Solidarity scope of work.

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District Manager
International Rescue Committee (IRC ) Pakistan
Oct 2009 - Nov 2011 | Peshawar, Pakistan

• Successfully Implemented Pakistan Emergency Food Security Alliance (PEFSA) project in flood affected areas by providing livelihood support.
• Led a large team of Managers, Senior Officers and Field Officers. 
• Actively involved in designing and implementation of Cash Delivery Mechanism of IRC to inject cash in the flood affected areas to boost local economy and buying power of the people.
• As a District Manager (Head of Office) provided leadership support to Livelihood, WASH, Child Protection and Emergency Response teams for flood affected areas.
• Successfully Implemented Community Driven Quick Impact project of for Returned IDPs in Buner District. 82 villages were provided assistance in different sectors i.e. WASH, Livestock, Agriculture and NFIs.

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Base Manager
ACTED Pakistan
Jul 2009 - Sep 2009 | Mardan, Pakistan

• Managed office and field teams for implementation of the OFDA and WFP projects to support conflict affected IDPs in Mardan and Swabi district and later on returnees in Lower Dir district of KP. 
• Overall management of base i.e Administration, Planning, Project Implementation, Monitoring and Staffing. 
• Conflict management at field level to resolve community conflicts through involvement of Jirgas, local elders and notables. 

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Manager Operations
RAHBAR Organization
Sep 2004 - Dec 2008 | Bunner, Pakistan

• Supported implementation of activities as planned at the district office and field level for PAIMAN Health Project funded by USAID, DA-23 funded by Action Aid UK and AROMA funded by SDC (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation) 
• Successfully initiated USAID’s PAIMAN (Pakistan Initiative for Mothers and Newborns) Project in Buner and Upper Dir districts.
• Piloted the Research Project on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Innovation for Poverty Reduction Project of Inter Cooperation.  
• Operational Support Provided to Health Teams for Basic Emergency Response Program, Action Aid Team for Child Sponsorship and Child focused interventions in Development Area.

Education

Preston Institute of Management Sciences and Technology
Masters, Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Business Administration‎
General Management, Marketing (Brand Management, Consumer Behavior)
CGPA 3.3/5
2004

Skills

Expert decision making
Intermediate learning and development
Expert monitoring & evaluating programmes
Expert Organization
Expert Peace Building
Expert Ability to communicate effectively orally and in
Expert Ability to Pay Attention to Detail
Expert Ability to work in and with a diverse team
Expert Ability to work with minimum supervision
Expert Accounts Management Sklis
Expert Adaptive Management
Expert Administrative Skills
Expert Admissions Management
Expert Advisory Skills
Expert Analytic Thinking
Expert Analytical Skills
Expert Analytical Thinking
Expert Analyze Data
Expert Annual Planning
Expert Appropriate Engagement
Expert Budgeting
Beginner C++
Expert Capacity Building
Expert Cash Management
Intermediate Categorical Data Analysis
Intermediate Child Protection
Expert Child Rights
Expert Climate Change Management
Expert Collaborative Leadership
Expert communication & networking
Expert Communication and Moderation Skills
Expert Communication Interpersonal Skills
Expert Communication Skills
Expert Communications Skill
Expert Community Engagement
Expert Community Infrastructure
Expert Community Leadership
Expert Community Learning
Expert Compliance with Safety Protocols
Expert Computer Literacy
Expert Computer Proficient
Expert Conducting Project Review
Expert Configuration Switches
Expert Conflict Management
Expert Conservation Awareness
Intermediate Consortium Management
Expert Contemporary understanding of issues and
Expert Contents Writing
Expert Contract Management
Expert Control Room Operations Handling

Languages

Beginner Arabic
Expert Pashto
Expert Urdu
Expert English

Endorsements

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Haroon Rashid
Finance Manager, Da Hawwa Lur
Worked with you at ACTED Pakistan

He has been very professional and supportive for his subordinates. I recommend his professional and technical skills

Ayoub Contacts

Muhammad Shahid
ACTED Pakistan
Haider N/A ALI
Zinam Technologies (Private) Limited
Ramzan Ullah
Medecins du Monde
Rashid N/A Ahmad
Society for human rights and prisoner aid