I am a certified project management professional with a focus on the development sector, specializing in Water Resource Management and WASH initiatives. With over 15 years of dedicated leadership, I have successfully delivered impactful results in various emergency situations, including flood emergencies, displacement crises, and earthquakes. My expertise encompasses WASH emergency preparedness and response, water resource management, proposal development, hygiene transformation, and infrastructure development.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a commitment to delivering high-quality results in multimillion-dollar WASH programs. Well versed in managing, executing, and finalizing various projects funded by UNICEF, UNDP, ECHO, Sida, IOM, Shelter Box, NDRMF, and the government of Japan, as well as projects funded by IR partners. My hands-on experience extends to managing, executing, and finalizing projects across emergency, recovery, and development contexts. I pride myself on being astute in emergency preparedness and response, providing technical support to government agencies, and ensuring alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets.
A key aspect of my professional journey involves the development and implementation of robust quality assurance frameworks. I regularly conduct assessments, lead initiatives to enhance team skills and knowledge, and contribute to the overall capacity building within the organizations I work with. My expertise lies in combining technical proficiency with strategic project management, procurement, and infrastructure development, creating a positive impact on communities and ensuring the success of diverse projects.
Actively liaise with the stakeholder to ensure quality of WASH implementation at all levels. Deliver robust first-rate technical assistance to the government in achieving safely managed water supply and sanitation (SDG targets) including strengthening of evidence generation. Conduct thorough needs assessments and feasibility studies to inform project design. Improve institutional capacity while developing and monitoring systems.
Key Accomplishments
Set a benchmark of excellence by directing high-performing WASH team to manage $30M WASH program in Pakistan while focusing on improving water, sanitation, and hygiene in healthcare facilities and schools.
Developed and implemented robust WASH emergency preparedness and response strategies to ensure effective actions during crises for the community well-being.
Followed donor requirements and regulations while delivering robust technical assistance and direction to program teams. Attained optimal outcomes across the organization by creating and executing a comprehensive quality assurance framework for all programs and projects. Identified, addressed, and resolved quality issues by designing and devising corrective action plans in liaison with program managers.
Key Accomplishments
Examined programs and projects quality to ensure strict adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and high-quality standards, and drive continuous improvement and excellence.
Directed capacity-building initiatives to elevate staff skills and knowledge in quality assurance and improvement practices, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
Played a key role in developing proposals while strengthening partnerships with UNICEF, ECHO, UNDP, Sida, IOM, IRUSA, IR Germany, and IR UK. Directed capacity building for the IR technical team while contributing to hiring and vendor selection for procurement committees over five years.
Key Accomplishments
Orchestrated technical assessments to deliver cost-effective, sustainable engineering solutions for Islamic Relief Pakistan's WASH and infrastructure initiatives.
Succeeded in directing the humanitarian response for floods in 2010, earthquakes in 2015, NMDs returnees’ emergency, and 2022 floods.
Ensured optimal water supply infrastructures, specializing in solar-powered, gravity-based, springs protection, rainwater harvesting, and motorized systems.
Supervised WASH and Engineering components and ensure successful program development, implementation, and procurement while acting as a six-year Procurement Committee member. Engaged in strengthening the KP technical team through ongoing capacity-building initiatives to enhance skill for effective project execution and development.
Key Accomplishments
Positioned as an Integral team member in Islamic Relief KP and managed over 20 projects of worth $10M while securing funding from ECHO, Sida, UNICEF, and others for WASH and livelihood initiatives.
Supervised, executed, and finalized diverse projects across geographical locations such as Tribal District Khyber, North Waziristan, Orakzai, Bannu, Dir Upper, and Buner while complying with budget and time constraints.
Spearheaded proposal writing while demonstrating expertise in site identification, context-specific design, and integrated work plans for construction projects. Coordinated with procurement/supply chain team members and departments to facilitate seamless hiring of construction teams. Held full accountability for estimating the cost for proposed projects while allocating resources. Rendered a keen eye for detail to inspect completed work for achieving high-quality outcomes
Key Accomplishments
Provided comprehensive supervision and technical support for construction projects to generate regular activity reports while following the safety standards.
Effectively conducted training and counseling sessions to emphasize safety protocols and maintain meticulous records for weekly and monthly reports, payroll, and equipment purchases.
Designed and executed six solar-operated tub wells and managed 35 community infrastructure projects to address diverse needs in Mohmand Agency-FATA.
Implemented two solarized seminar halls at DHO Peer Piai and RHC Khair Abad, along with constructing 10 schools.
Identified and resolved social issues as well as recorded impactful outcomes while facilitating the mobilization team.