Umer Ali is a dynamic professional with a diverse background in program management, education, and sustainable development. With extensive experience in project management, event coordination, and resource mobilization, Ali currently serves as a Program Officer at the COMSTECH Secretariat in Islamabad. In this role, Umer Ali excels in managing international workshops, conferences, and training programs, while also overseeing technical cooperation and capacity-building initiatives.
Previously, Ali was an O Levels Chemistry and Science Teacher at ASAS International School, where he developed curricula, conducted lab experiments, and provided career counseling to students. As the Founder & CEO of The OGO, Ali spearheaded innovative organic poultry farming techniques and collaborated with farmers to enhance sustainable practices.
Umer Ali holds an M.Phil. in Environmental Sciences from Quaid-i-Azam University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences from COMSATS University. Ali is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)®.
Specializing in:
• Project Management
• Environmental Monitoring and Evaluation
• Sustanabilty and ESG
• Teaching and Training
• Technical Cooperation
• Proposal writing
• Plan and implement programs with the donor organizations• Deal awards and scholarships programs
• Curate scientific data for vital studies and Author scientific reports• Organize international activities for capacity building.• Manage Technical Cooperation and Reverse Linkage Programs with international agencies• Plan and execute high profile events e.g. campaigns, conferences, workshops, and meetings.
• Plan and implement programs with the donor organizations • Deal awards and scholarships programs
• Curate scientific data for vital studies and Author scientific reports • Organize international activities for capacity building.
• Manage Technical Cooperation and Reverse Linkage Programs with international agencies • Plan and execute high profile events e.g. campaigns, conferences, workshops, and meetings.
Skills: Management · Leadership · Problem Solving · Project Management · Event Management · Research · Communication · Sustainability · Report Writing
• Subject matter expert (SME) on organic poultry farming with implementation of innovative and environment-friendly techniques• Collaborated to build the capacity of organic farmers• Management of farm activities to enhance logistics, workflows, and assess challenges.• Sales and marketing of organic products eggs and chicken meat• Provided customer support services• Subject matter expert (SME) on organic poultry farming with implementation of innovative and environment-friendly techniques • Collaborated to build the capacity of organic farmers • Management of farm activities to enhance logistics, workflows, and assess challenges. • Sales and marketing of organic products eggs and chicken meat • Provided customer support services
Skills: Problem Solving · Sales · Management · Operations Management · Organic Farming
• Engaged with community members to build trust and encourage participation in development programs and activities.• Conducted awareness sessions, focus group discussions, and community meetings to gather insights and promote project objectives.• Collected accurate and reliable data through surveys, interviews, and observation, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices.• Transcribed audio recordings and handwritten notes into well-structured, accurate documents for analysis and reporting.• Supported program implementation by mobilizing local resources and coordinating with stakeholders to meet project goals.• Prepared detailed reports, including collected data and transcribed materials, to aid in monitoring, evaluation, and decision-making.
RADP Sub-Project:
Provision of Accredited Laboratory Testing Services to Comply with WTO Requirements in the Domestic and International Trade
Responsibilities:
• Maintained chemicals store and equipments record
Temporal Variations in Quality of Bioremediated and Untreated NARC Sewage
Responsibilities:
• Learning of analytical techniques
• Water quality tests
• Compile results and interpretation
Performed research under Dr. Karam Ahad on Project:
Determination of Pesticides Residues in Different Fruits and Vegetables
Responsibilities:
• Extraction of pesticides residues
• Detection of pesticides through GC and GC-MS
• Acquired understanding of regulatory environment