Highly accomplished Water and Sanitation Specialist with over 17 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing water supply, sanitation, and wastewater management projects in fragile and conflict-affected settings across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. Proven expertise in WASH behavior change programs, institutional capacity building, policy development, and project management. Skilled in GIS/Remote Sensing technologies, environmental assessments (EIA, IEE, SEA), and integrating climate-resilient and sustainable practices into WASH programming. Demonstrated success in collaborating with government agencies, donors (ADB, World Bank, UNOCHA), and community stakeholders to deliver impactful, sustainable solutions.
• Delivered ToT on child-centric climate change adaptation and resilience for 12 partner organizations in Pakistan.
• Conducted training on carbon-neutral and climate-resilient WASH for government professionals.
• Environmental Assessments (IEE/EIA/GEA Reports): Conducted detailed environmental assessments for multiple industrial and environmental projects.
• Managed donor-funded WASH projects ensuring alignment with international standards (WHO, SPHERE).
• Collaborated with government agencies, NGOs, and local authorities to implement water resource management strategies.
Affiliations:
o MSB-Swadesh Civil Contingency Agency (2024)
o Applied Research and Training (ART) – Managing Director
o Resilience Transformation Network – Climate Integration and Mainstreaming
o Japan Emergency NGO (JEN) – WASH Projects
o DDS-Water/IOM Afghanistan – WASH Officer
o Water Supply and Sanitation Services Peshawar (WSSP) – Technical Support
o Provided technical leadership for WASH programming in Iraq and Syria.
o Contributed to UNOCHA's Strategic Advisory Committee for WASH.
o Developed and implemented sustainable WASH strategies aligned with international guidelines (WHO, SPHERE).
o Led WASH integration with nutrition programs targeting malnourished children.
o Conducted research on the impact of clean water on malnutrition rehabilitation.
o Ensured compliance with environmental and social safeguards during project execution.
o Designed and implemented evidence-based, gender-sensitive WASH programs.
o Trained staff on project implementation frameworks and M&E protocols.
o World Vision International – Islamabad, Pakistan (2010–2013)
o Oversaw integrated WASH, DRR, and child protection programs.
o Ensured program alignment with national development goals.
o Led natural resource management conflict resolution initiatives.
o Facilitated stakeholder engagement for sustainable resource allocation.
Conducted Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
Developed sustainable reconstruction strategies.