Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae
ABDUL QADIR
3-A/128 Sector-D, Askari 5, Malir CANTT, Karachi, Pakistan
Email: [email protected]
Skype ID: abdul_qadir66
Cell. # +92-301-2935422
CAREER SUMMARY
Result oriented, proactive humanitarian emergency and community development WASH expert with extensive experience
in developing proposals, concept notes, cordial relationships, strategic partnerships, collaboration, MOUs, PCAs,
communication networks and cluster coordination with the Government, UN Agencies, donors, INGOs, local NGOs,
communities, private sector and other relevant stakeholders for providing technical support and advice to the sustainable
programs at different stages of humanitarian emergency (start-up, relief, early recovery and transition) and community
based WASH programs; responding to natural disasters, (Earthquakes, floods, droughts) protracted conflicts, outbreaks
(EBOLA, Cholera, diarrhea) and environmental health interventions; for immediate and long-term WASH solutions through
field, remote and back-stopping approaches. Participated, supervised and monitored emergency situational assessment for
identifying intensity of humanitarian crises, vulnerable areas and communities for improvement & program development
including identifying and prioritizing the programmatic emergency assessments including WASH needs and gaps, WATSAN
infrastructure, data collection and analysis for development of disaster preparedness plans, work plans, contingency plans,
multilateral and bilateral WASH programs and operations including planning, designing, on- site supervision,
implementation, monitoring, coordination, management & reporting of gender sensitive, sustainable, need based, low-
cost, large-scale and complex humanitarian emergency and community development, coherent and resilient integrated
WASH programing (WASH/Health/ gender, education/ DRR/ protection and shelter); through community participation,
involvement and applying cash, in kind, voucher, contractor and market based approaches, including construction
/rehabilitation and improvement of climate and disaster resilient WATSAN and shelter infrastructures as boreholes, hand
pumps, dug wells, water networks, designing submersible and solar pumps, rainwater harvesting systems, water treatment,
trucking, emergency trenches, pit, Eco-San, household, communal and public latrines with hand washing structures,
showers, drainage, solid waste management, Hygiene promotion & behavior change communication through CLTS, PHAST
and CHAST approaches along with distribution and post distribution monitoring of menstruation, hygiene, cholera and NFIs
kits; of UNICEF, UNDP, UNHCR, WHO OCHA, European Union, DFID, CIDA, World Bank, GIZ, Federal Ministry of Economic
Development and Cooperation, Germany, BMZ, Swiss Solidarity, Red Crescent Society of Iran, Swiss Red Cross, Swiss solidar,
Sukaar Foundation, Samara’s Aid, Iran and consortium of Norwegian Church Aid, Anatolian Development Foundation and
HEKS, consortium of Handicap International, Catholic Relief Services and Swiss Caritas, Governments and private sector to
respond to humanitarian needs of IDPs, refugees, returnees, migrants, host communities and in child friendly schools,
mosques health care facilities, camps, and settlements; in line with donor and government policies, strategies, budget, needs
of IDPs, public institutions and communities, local conditions, cultural norms, SPHERE and WHO standards and Red Cross
Code of Conduct in developing countries of South and Southeast Asia, Middle East and Africa.
Coordinated support functions for achievement of program objectives as HR in identification of human resource needs,
recruitment, management and capacity building; finance in fundraising, including concept notes, proposals, budget planning,
monitoring and management; logistics in identification of WASH supply needs and preparation of designs, drawings,
specifications, BOQs, cost estimation, tendering documents, procurement and selection of WASH supplies; program
operation in development of the program strategy, assessments, development, implementation, monitoring & management
of the program.; Social Behavior Change section to ensure the development of effective communication materials and
strategies for advocacy, social mobilization and emergency program implementation for the WASH sectoral response.
Ensured information sharing within & outside the program. Supported security for implementation of Security management
Plan for staff and asset security.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Developed technical and financial proposals including design, budget and implementation plan.
Consensus building meeting with GIZ and BRSP managements.
Reviewed project documents and other relevant data to contribute to research design.
Planned and supervised qualitative and quantitative surveys as baseline, WASH needs and gap assessment, including
WATSAN infrastructures, data collection and analysis. Designed pre-KAP and final KAP surveys for project development.
Supervised development and adaptation of work plan, protocol, assessment tools and methodology.
Organized institutional WASH management committees and provided training, coaching & mentoring on the operation
and maintenance of WATSAN facilities and to sustain WATSAN infrastructures.
Participated and supervised field assessment visits for quantitative and qualitative data collection including individual
interviews, focus group discussion and key informant interviews with the relevant stakeholders regarding current WASH
situation, WASH needs, gaps, environment, functionality of WATSAN facilities, current WASH behavior of the
beneficiaries and menstruation behavior of girls and community women.
Analyzed collected primary and secondary data for planning to determine subsequent WASH activities.
Analyzed appropriateness, relevance, adequacy and potential impact of interventions
Measured long-term WASH outcomes in public institutions including University, schools and health facilities.
Supervised teams to ensure progress against plans, liaison with institutions & communities and reporting of outputs.
Contributed centralization, capitalization, documentation, data management and dissemination of findings, experiences,
best practices, lesson learnt and operational realities for Post-KAP WASH program.
Supported communication and coordination with BRSP, GIZ Representative in Pakistan and relevant staff.
Prepared detailed Pre- KAP and post-KAP reports.
Provided technical guidance, operational and management support to Managing Director, infra/WASH team and partners in
strategic programming, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, management and achievement of
objectives of DFID funded climate resilient and gender sensitive humanitarian emergency infra/WASH program for drought
affected communities and in child friendly schools and health care facilities of Tharparkar District.
Provided technical guidance and data for development of evidence-based concept note and proposals.
Coordinated Human Resources for hiring and capacity building, including training, coaching and mentoring of WASH
teams, hygiene promoters and partners on the operation and maintenance of facilities.
Monitored and reviewed staff performance through regular and quality PDRs and shared corrective feedback. Supported
in assessing organizational and operational capacity of partners and identifying gaps.
Developed cordial relationships, partnerships and networking with the relevant district and provincial Government
department, donor, UN Agencies, communities, partners, DMA, NGOs and stakeholders to establish conducive working
environment to address challenges for the successful implementation and timely delivery of program outcomes.
Supervised & participated in-country resources and capacity’s assessments for WASH program planning/development.
Coordinated with WASH/infra technical teams and partners for resources mobilization, carrying rapid and detailed
situation and technical assessments to identify vulnerable beneficiaries, affected areas and emergency infra/WASH
needs, gaps & WATSAN infrastructural assessments, data collection and analysis for development of emergency
operational WASH strategy and detail implementation plan for effective humanitarian WASH intervention.
Provided field, backstopping, expert advice, strategic leadership, technical and implementation support to the WASH
and WATSAN Infrastructure teams and partners in developing, designing, planning, implementation, supervision,
monitoring and management of sustainable, gender sensitive, community focused quality infra/WASH program;
including selection of water sources, abstraction, storage, and treatment, water quality monitoring and distribution,
sustainable construction and rehabilitation of climate resilient water supply infrastructures in camps, households,
schools and health facilities in line with Government and donor requirements, organizational policies, budget,
beneficiaries needs, customs, local conditions, best practices, project plans, objectives and SPHERE & WHO standards.
Supported selection, design, and implementation of sanitation systems including excreta disposal, vector control, solid
waste disposal, and drainage in line with cultural norms.
Supported hygiene promoters in organizing hygiene promotion program, including participatory group and individual
hygiene sessions about personal, domestic, water and environment.
Promoted community approaches and gender mainstreaming throughout all stages of program management cycle;
including involvement of women, girls, elderly and disable persons; in designing, implementation and decision making.
Organized WASH management committees and provided training on operation and maintenance of WATSAN facilities.
Supported cross-sectoral program Integration; including that gender, health, protection, environment, Humanitarian
Principles, disability and social inclusion; ensuring program is implemented in consultative and participative manner.
Coordinated MEAL teams for development of tracking tools/tracking tables and system, conducted regular monitoring/
supervision visits to monitor program progress and outcomes, including infrastructure construction/rehabilitation
works. Revised technical designs and strategies in response to changing situation and beneficiaries’ needs.
Participated and supervised water quality monitoring in compliance to the Water Quality Surveillance Plan.
Collaborated finance in preparation, monitoring and management of financial resources including budget planning,
monitoring, analysis, disbursement, cash forecasting. Identified and resolved financial issues.
Supervised WASH market assessment of contractors and building materials.
Coordinated procurement and logistics for procuring and transportation of WASH and construction material and
equipment. Provided technical input in preparation of drawings, specifications, BOQs, cost estimates, tender documents
Facilitated documentation and dissemination of WASH knowledge including best practices, program successes, case
studies and lessons learned fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Resolved challenges, issues and problems facing WASH in humanitarian and urban settings.
Promoted and implemented child safeguarding and protection, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse policies.
Managed security and safety of program staff and related records, reports, and documents.
Represented SF in district and provincial level forums, coordination, cluster, Technical Working Groups, donor meetings
Developed policy papers, briefs and other strategic materials for use by management, donor and Government.
Supervised quality and timely submission of technical, situational, financial, progress, donor, and narrative reports.
Led & coordinated emergency response activities with District Government Dadu, Health Ministry and Emergency Response
Task Force Team for development and implementation of UNICEF funded integrated WASH/Health/IPC humanitarian
emergency response “Re- construction/ rehabilitation of water supply and sanitation infrastructures and hygiene
promotion”, for prevention/ control of cholera and improving public health in flood-prone communities, IDP camps, schools
and health facilities of Dadu District.
Supported human resource for hiring, conducting WASH capacity assessments and capacity building of staff and
communities to train and empower on WASH related aspects including: menstrual health, hygiene promotion, operation
and maintenance, monitoring and reporting.
Established and strengthen networking with WASH and other sector partners especially health and education.
Managed staff attached to the project including appraisals, work allocation, discipline, and recruitment
Improved WASH capacity and systems with focus on gender, social inclusion, and water security.
Assisted in formulation of the WASH outcome and output results, related indicators, baselines and targets.
Facilitated watersanitation and public health situational, WASH and Climate Change needs assessments, cholera
epidemiological data collection and analysis to identify cholera outbreak areas, sources, transmission routes and trends.
Supported development of work and contingency plans, SOPs, Log frame and WASH/IPC implementation strategy.
Led and provided onsite ad remote technical leadership support to joint Cholera response WASH, Health, IPC emergency
task force teams and NGO partners for identification of risks and appropriate implementation of gender based integrated
WASH-Cholera infection prevention and control emergency WASH program; especially on prevention and reduction of
water-related diseases, institutional WASH, safe and efficient management of climate-resilience chlorinated water supply,
secure sanitation systems and effective hygiene education; through construction and rehabilitation of WATSAN infra-
structures in cholera treatment units, health care facilities, mobile clinics, schools and settlements in line with donor and
Government requirements, policies, SPHERE and WHO standards, community needs and best practices.
Supervised regular water quality testing, including bacteriological testing, for improvement of residual chlorine and
identifying Vibro cholera bacteria. Promoted chlorination of water sources and disinfection of piped networks, water
supplying trucks, used sheets, clothes, gloves, protective clothing, boots, medical instruments and supplies.
Supported WASH partners in recovering functionality of water distribution systems and sanitation infrastructures.
Supported Municipal committees in solid waste; including medical, pharmaceutical, and liquid waste; management.
Supervised and monitored water safety plan approach and of sanitary inspections in healthcare facilities & settlements.
Supervised implementation of behavior change activities as water treatment, safe water storage, use of latrines, hand
washing with soap, waste collection, menstrual hygiene management and management and control of cholera.
Assisted financial team for effective financial and budget management, including financial forecasting, spending analysis,
project financial and narrative reporting, and monthly and annual closure of accounts.
Developed technical terms for development of contract documents, Bills of Quantities, specifications, and agreements.
Supervised regular monitoring of program activities to ensure effective use of project resources, and suggesting results-
based construction supervision solutions, received feedback from the team and the beneficiaries, made necessary
adjustments and shared with Health Ministry to promote precautionary measures.
Collaborated security for security assessments, development, implementation, review and updating security and safety
plans, procedures and SOPs, ensuring compliance of safety and security principles and policies.
Organized program kick-off and close-out meetings, contributed to the exit strategy in an appropriate manner.
Developed technical notes, reviewed papers and documentation on technologies & products to expand WASH program
Supervised close out procedures and final payments to the contractors.
Supervised timely submission of high quality narrative, progress, financial, donor and feedback reports.
Mott MacDonald
WASH Consultant (WASH in School) 10/ 02/2016- 09/11/2016 Pakistan
Conducted strategic dialogue with Education Ministry, District Education Officers and relevant local authorities for
implementation and monitoring of WASH projects in 190 Public Sector Government Schools of Pishin and Kharan Districts.
Collaborated District Education Officers for development of MOUs, work plan, O&M plans, risk matrices and identifying
WASH needs, budget requirements, issues and constraints for implementation of School WASH project.
Developed and maintained effective communication and consultation with school administrations & WASH committees
Organized training for WASH and construction teams and WASH Committees regarding WATSAN infrastructure works.
Assisted in development of innovative approaches for enhancing technical capacities of school WASH committees.
Negotiated contracts and agreements for contracts and vendors.
Supported WASH staff in conducting, feasibility, baseline, WASH needs and WATSAN and school buildings
infrastructures situation assessments and analysis for development of construction and improvement strategies for
projects implementation, including construction and rehabilitation of school buildings and WATSAN infrastructures
such as provision of underground and overhead water storage tanks, water supply pipelines, water storage tanks and
taps, latrines with hand washing stands & soakage pits based on gender, socio-cultural norms and donor requirement
Organized hygiene promotion campaigns regarding use of water, cleanliness of latrines, personal hygiene and
menstruation hygiene management for women and adult girls.
Established school WASH committees and WASH clubs in each school and facilitated capacity building programs
through Child Hygiene and Sanitation Trainings (CHAST) to enhance competencies.
Supported the school WASH committees in managing contractors by reviewing progress, measurement of works, and
ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and organizational policies and standards.
Submitted regular monitoring reports of project activities, including Field Visit Reports.
Monitored proper utilization and effective distribution of WASH materials to the beneficiaries. Facilitated requests for
supplies, recommended release of stock to partners, evaluated pipeline quantities meet existing and expected needs.
Identified and monitored the challenges, issues, and bottlenecks in the design strategies and implementation area
including scoping for innovative approaches, emerging good practices and use of technologies.
Supported teams in risk management including security, financial, safety, programmatic and reputation.
Shared technical knowledge on WASH and construction activities with management, WASH committees and staff.
Facilitated social stability and improvement of education through climate resilient rehabilitation and renovation of
school buildings and access to improved WASH facilities.
Submitted monthly and final reports to CEO, including key achievement.
Supported and advised Health Ministry, Liberia, for provision of safe drinking-water and sanitation services on
improvement and implementation of national WASH policies, regulations and standards in accordance with the
recommendations of WHO Guidelines for drinking-water quality and WHO Guidelines for sanitation and health.
As focal point ensured strategic positioning of HTH WASH sector in interagency, sector coordination and communication
joint programming with the Global WASH Hub, Public Health, emergency response and disaster risk management
Departments, infection Prevention Control team, UN Agencies, Government, Water and Sewerage Corporation, NGOs
and WASH and health partners to finalize policies and implementation methodology, focusing on emergency needs.
Liaised with UN agencies and government, to share knowledge on implementation and to coordinate activities.
Coordinated activities of WASH implementing partners, together with other UN agencies, governmental, INGOs and other
partners for delivery of WASH services to beneficiaries.
Coordinated incident management team for effective management of IPC and WASH priorities and activities within the
health emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities.
Developed and maintained effective collaboration with the WHO staff, Health staff, partners, and other NGOs for
facilitating the development of a detailed work plan for program operations.
Organized WASH, IPC and Ebola focused capacity building activities, enhanced technical and operational competencies
of WASH, health, IPC and sanitary staff, hygiene promoters, hygienists, chlorinated water preparation managers,
cleaners, dressers, burial teams, sprayers, laundry workers, chlorinators and waste managers including preparing
bleach solutions, dosing of chlorine and monitoring of residual chlorine level, disinfection of used gloves, boots,
protective clothing, patient’s sheets, medical instruments and supplies and safe burial of infectious bodies, logistical
aspects of safe water and sanitation, disposal of liquid, solid and medical wastes.
Participated/supervised rapid EBOLA situation and WASH needs/gaps assessments and analysis for preparation of
emergency preparedness and response plans, strategy, SOPs, log frame
Participated in technical discussions about access to water, sanitation, hygiene, waste management and limiting health
risks and environmental degradation in ETU and communities and to influence national WASH policies and strategies.
Supported partners to coordinate logistics, including procurement, transportation, and distribution of relief items and
materials. Ensuring proper storage and inventory management of project supplies and assets.
Shared technical input for implementation, monitoring and management of harmonized WASH interventions as
construction and rehabilitation of WATSAN infrastructures for provision of chlorinated water and sanitation facilities.
Conducted water quality test, monitoring and surveillance activities in collaboration with partners.
Managed effective hygiene promotion to improve social behavioral norms and WASH practices together with
distribution of Hygiene and menstruation kits and NFIs.
Conducted regular visits of Ebola Treatment Unit and settlements, monitored and evaluated WASH program
implementation, progress and quality of work. Prepared monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps,
strengths/weaknesses in program management and report constraints related to project implementation.
Liaised with donor and support office for collection and dissemination emergency WASH situation and lesson learned.
Coordinated Global WASH Cluster and WHO for documentation of WASH response and sharing across the stakeholders
Represented HTH in Ebola response coordination, internal Ebola task force coordination and working groups meetings.
Prepared monthly progress, evaluation and situation reports and provided to Global WASH Team Leader, Regional
Health, Disasters, Climate and Crisis Unit and Government.
UNICEF, Pakistan
WASH Officer 12/06/2012 – 11/08/2014 Pakistan
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Field Operations, UNICEF, liaised with UN and other international agencies,
Government and NGO partners in providing technical and sector support services to UNICEF WASH teams and implementing
partners for planning, implementation and management of humanitarian emergency relief and recovery WASH response for
flood affected IDPs and host communities of Hyderabad District.
Participated in recruitment process, assessed needs and facilitated capacity building and competence of WASH staff and
implementing partners on both hardware and software components through training, coaching and mentoring.
Evaluated staff performance regularly, created productive work environment, team dynamics.
Participated in strategic WASH program planning discussions and assisted in the formulation of the WASH and
Environment implementation plans, outcome and output results related indicators and targets.
Identified WASH partners, developed partnership cooperation agreements and Memorandum of understanding with UN
Agencies, INGOs, local NGOs and Government for operation and project implementation.
Supported partners and stakeholders in updating detailed needs and resource assessments and revised designs and
technical plans, taking into account long-term sustainable solutions.
Facilitated French media fund raising team in managing visits in IDPs camps and shelters for collection of multiple
snapshots, stories and photographs for fundraising flash appeals on French Media.
Supported partners' in resource mobilization to promote the effective functioning of the Cluster and its response.
Provided technical support to teams and partners for conducting WASH needs, gaps and technical assessment of
damaged WATSAN infrastructures, analyzed findings for development of technical design for implementation,
coordination, monitoring & management of humanitarian emergency relief and recovery urban and rural integrated,
cost effective complex WASH and construction interventions, including water supply and sanitation infrastructures and
water treatment facilities in line with Government and donor requirements, policies, proposal, SPHERE & WHO
standards, needs of beneficiaries for IDPs, schools and other public institutions and urban host population.
Supervised and monitored the construction and rehabilitation of wastewater and solid waste disposal systems.
Supervised and monitored hygiene promotion activities based on PHAST and CHAST approaches. Registered
beneficiaries for distribution and post distribution monitoring of hygiene and menstruation kits and NFIs.
Developed monitoring mechanisms and system to monitor progress, quality, impact, effectiveness and outcomes.
Followed UNICEF policies concerning the Child Protection and Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies.
Implemented chemical and non-chemical measures to fight against different vectors depending on environment.
Collaborated with other UNICEF teams operating in the area, including shelter, CCCM and protection.
Developed consultative feedback mechanisms encouraging the involvement of affected population in the response.
Checked correctness and completeness of drawings submitted by contractors and submitted comments for correction.
Prepared the payment certificates in line with UNICEF’s procurement and construction guideline and procedures.
Reviewed and evaluated technical, institutional and financial feasibility and constraints of projects.
Documented record of all receipts and releases in compliance with the logistics policy and procedures.
Supported preparation of inventory, purchase requests, cash forecasts, and movement requisitions regularly.
Ensured strategic positioning of UNICEF WASH sector in interagency meetings, sector coordination and technical
working groups meetings. Organized periodic meetings with other departments and resolved existing challenges.
Promoted rights of IDPs, refugees, returnees and explored ways to provide assistance, in line with strategy.
Facilitated regular meetings to assist in the exchange of information among project staff, ensure awareness of project
objectives and current work plans, and to provide opportunities for feedback.
Drafted policy papers, briefs and other strategic materials for use by management, donor and Government.
Consolidated WASH activity reports including weekly/monthly/quarterly progress reports to record construction
progress, payments, and issues covering the water supply schemes and submitted to the Chief.
As technical WASH expert, Skat Mission, supported Team Leader, SKAT and Program Coordinator, HEKS, in monitoring and
evaluation of Swiss Solidarity funded “School WASH and shelter reconstruction, rehabilitation, restoration and improvement
projects;” implemented by Catholic Relief Services, Handicap International, Caritas, Swiss Red Cross, Solidar Suisse,
consortium of HEKS, NCA and RDF and consortium of HEKS, Caritas and Anatolian Development Organization in flood prone
areas of Sindh ( Kashmore, Dadu and Thatta Districts) and Lyyyah, Panjab.
Supported Team Leader in developing collaborative working relationships with relevant stakeholders; including NGOs,
implementing partners, Government Departments and flood affected communities; for designing sampling methodology,
combining both quantitative and qualitative research approach, development of monitoring and evaluation tools to
collect relevant data through in-depth structured interviews, gender segregated focus group discussions, Key Informants
interviews and field visits. Assessed and analyzed appropriateness, do no harm, relevance, effectiveness, efficiency,
sustainability, acceptability, community participation, coordination, quality of WATSAN infrastructures, connectedness,
and impact of WATSAN infrastructures in schools, health care facilities and shelter houses.
Provided strategic guidance and technical support to the WASH and shelter staff and enhanced the capacity of shelter
and WASH programming through trainings, coaching and mentoring.
Coordinated and organized meetings with communities, government, NGOs and consortium partners.
Evaluated designs and drawings of water supply and sanitation infrastructures, prepared by partners, including hand
pumps, tube wells, water supply networks, latrines, hand washing stands, septic tanks and shelter houses.
Monitored and evaluated quality of masonry and concrete works about water supply and sanitation infrastructures,
recommended appropriate modifications.
Evaluated water treatment approaches employed by INGOs as Bio-sand filtration, chlorination, coagulation, SODIS.
Evaluated hygiene promotion campaigns about personal, domestic and environmental hygiene.
Ensured implementing NGOs are appropriately utilizing the resources and promoting transparency and efficiency.
Developed program database for availability of required information including key learning documents, M&E tools,
tracking and reporting forms, monitoring reports, proposals, reports and other program information
Represented Skat to relevant stakeholders in workshop.
Developed WASH Information Management system to track WASH implementation and monitoring by the partners.
Participated in production of technical monitoring reports, chapters and annexes.
As a focal person planned and executed DFID funded humanitarian emergency relief and recovery WASH project, “Provision
of basic WASH facilities” for conflict affected IDPs, returnees and host communities of Swat.
Supported WASH teams through backstopping, remote and field visits for implementation of the project.
Participated and supervised feasibility, technical, WASH needs and gap assessments, data collection and analysis and
groundwater exploration surveys to identify potential groundwater sources for boreholes.
Provided strategic guidance and technical inputs in program development, planning, designing, implementation and
management; including construction and rehabilitation of WATSAN infrastructures, gravity flow networks, spring
protection and aquifer testing for water yield estimation and designing solar and submersible pumps, construction and
rehabilitation of latrines with hand washing stands, showers, septic tanks and drainage systems.
Supervised hygiene promotion campaigns and distribution of menstruation and hygiene kits and NFIs.
Mapped and rehabilitated 1700 damaged water supply schemes, springs and 800 pit and communal latrines with hand
washing stands, showers and septic tanks, addressing the needs of women, children, the elderly and disables.
Identified, improved and protected 800 water supply sources, requiring water quality improvement.
Supported PHED, Swat, and established 4 water quality Labs through provision of equipment and capacity building of
staff, development and implementation of community-based water quality monitoring and improvement plans.
Improved project implementation quality through quality assessment, monitoring, and evaluation, implementation of
core humanitarian standards, and protection mainstreaming.
Provided increased provision and sustainable WASH services, especially girls, women, and people with disabilities.
Supported finance in regularly tracking expenditure and monitoring variances on program budget/expenditure against
budget forecasts, revised projections and developed action plans to minimize risks of under/over spending.
Liaised the Program Manager for monitoring budget spending in line with spending plan, including timely spending, and
proposed anticipated budget realignment. Supported Program manager in monthly budget reviews.
Planned and coordinated procurements and logistics to procure required materials and items, in line with approved
specifications and Bills of Quantity, for delivery to the respective sites.
Followed up the schedule with contractors and implementing partners and prepared and signed completion certificates.
Managed monitoring and evaluation of the WASH program and its components.
Promoted child protection policy and reported child protection concerns.
Integrated gender, disaster risk reduction, inclusion and environmental protection in the emergency response project
management to enhance appropriate participation of stakeholders.
Collaborated with relevant staff at the country and field levels for efficient utilization of emergency response grant.
Conducted annual sectoral reviews with government and other partners, prepared reports for CO management.
Supervised information management and sharing activities with partners and stakeholders.
Contributed to developing constructive solutions for challenges identified by the community and contractors.
Liaised with staff for timely completion of deliverables and budget revisions in line with donor regulations.
Reviewed and monitored security situation to ensure program, staff and resources safety and security.
Chaired WASH program meetings with the Government, other sector agencies and implementation partners.
Supported preparation of progress, financial and donor reports.
As technical member KfW appraisal mission; for funding to Agha Khan Foundation Pakistan to execute water supply and
sanitation Extension Program Phase II in selected villages of Gilgat, Baltistan and Chitral; visited AKFP Islamabad office,
discussed sector framework, period of implementation, tendering procedures, relationship with PHED and other public
entities, criteria for the selection of villages, maximum value of investment, detailed cost estimates, modalities of German
Foreign Office funds and realistic amount, political, cultural and security situation of the region, implementation of
investment, operation, maintenance, target groups and environmental and social impact.
Conducted technical assessments and scoping mission for project development and implementation.
Coordinated with DCOs Gilgat, Baltistan and Chitral, community notables and WASH committees of respective villages to
discuss water and sanitation situation, WASH needs, implementation methodologies, installation of filtration plants,
available human resources and expertise, construction of new and rehabilitation of existing water supply and sanitation
schemes, capacity building and training of PHED water and sanitation staff regarding operation and maintenance of
schemes and promotion of sanitation and hygiene behavioral change.
Organized consultative meetings with respective communities; including women, disables and marginalized groups.
Discussed communities water supply and sanitation systems, functionality of the systems and future WASH needs,
communities preferences, financial contribution, communities repair and maintenance capacities.
Participated development of mission report for German Government for funding to Agha Khan Foundation.
Provided technical input to KfW Development Bank’s mission through periodic and end of monitoring and evaluation missions
for verification of appropriateness, relevancy, sustainability, effectiveness, quality, impact & efficiency of Federal Government,
Germany funded WASH program, “Improvement of drinking water supply and sanitation facilities in rural Balochistan.”
Inception meeting with KfW and BRSP management, clarified the expectations from the evaluation, development of
mutual understanding and consensus on project monitoring and evaluation.
Developed monitoring and evaluation plans and methodology and conducted individual, key informant interviews, gender
segregated focus group discussions and field visits to monitor & evaluate effectiveness, designs, quality, impact, efficiency,
sustainability, appropriateness and relevance of operations and WASH infra structures.
Monitored the optimum and appropriate use of program resources confirming compliance with organizational rules,
regulations, donor commitments and accountability.
Reviewed designs of solar and submersible pumps, financial reports, and final monitoring and evaluation reports.
SMEC International, Australia
Field Hydro-geologist 01/ 05/2009 – 15/10/2010 Pakistan
Supported team leader in supervision of scoping and pre-feasibility level hydro-geological and water related engineering
studies to assess local and regional hydrogeology, groundwater potential, water quality, aquifer characterization and water
resource management for development of Reko Diq copper and gold mines of Antofagasta, Chile and Barrack Gold Canada.
Provided professional directions and training to the drilling and testing hydro-geologists for carrying out field surveys for
groundwater investigations and data collection, including measurements of water levels and water quality for selection
of potential drilling sites.
Supervised drilling operations, lithological borehole logging, cuttings interpretation, geophysical logs, designing and
construction of boreholes.
Supervised water sampling, preservation, transportation to Lab for physical and chemical analysis.
Designed and supervised aquifer testing operations measuring aquifer characteristics.
Participated in production of feasibility report.
UNICEF, Pakistan
WASH Information & Management Officer 05/04/2007 – 02/02/2009 Pakistan
As a focal person provided leadership support to the WASH coordination structures; including OCHA, UNHCR, WHO,
Provincial Disaster Management Authority, Sindh, Deputy Commissioner, Mirpur Khas, Government and NGO partners for
development of WASH database, WASH data and information collection, compilation, analysis, management and sharing.
Supported UNICEF in developing communication materials, strategies, indicators, data collection tools including tables,
5W matrix, graphs and spreadsheets for WASH information and data collection, analysis, management and
dissemination to OCHA, WASH partners, WASH relevant Cluster Coordinators and stakeholders.
Maintained effective flow of information and communication crucial for the planning and implementation of measures.
Regularly liaised with regional offices, CO and partners to follow-up actions and information at the respective levels.
Maintained timely information flow to responding internal and external requests for program information and data.
Participated in major evaluation exercises, project and annual sector review meetings, coordination, Technical Working
Group meetings and inter-agency discussions. Chaired WASH coordination among partners.
Contributed to the coordination arrangement for humanitarian WASH, participated and represented UNICEF in WASH
cluster coordination and technical working groups meetings and inter-agency discussions.
Produced and updated information products as reports, charts and info graphics to convey messages.
UNICEF, Pakistan
Project Officer, WASH 27/10/ 2005- 30/03/2007 Azad Kashmir
Supported Chief WES, UNICEF, other UN Agencies, Governments of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir and NGOs partners in
planning, implementation, development, monitoring, coordination and management of humanitarian emergency relief,
recovery and transitional WES response for October 2005 earthquake affected IDPs and host communities of Muzaffarabad.
Provided policy and technical support to Chief of WES, UNICEF, in development of Partnership Cooperation
Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding , cordial relationships and collaboration with cluster members; including
UNHCR, OCHA, WHO, IOM, UNMOGIP, UNWFP UNDP, UNFPA, UNHABITAT, UNDSS, OXFAM, MSF, Mercy Corps,
Tearfund, UNEP, IR, Rural Development Disaster Management Authority, Municipal Corporation, PHED, INGOs and local
NGOs; for coherent and harmonized planning, policies, strategies, approaches, best practices and formulation of WES
outcome and output related indicators and targets for smooth implementation and management of WES interventions
establishing humanitarian WASH cluster coordination mechanism.
Participated and supervised rapid and needs, gap, WATSAN infrastructure and resources assessments and analysis for
development of strategies, work and contingency plans, log frame and implementation of integrated WASH, health,
education, protection, gender and DRR project interventions, including construction and rehabilitation of water
reservoirs, chocked springs, damaged water supply networks, Makri Water Treatment Plant, Muzaffarabad, installation
of emergency water bladders, stand posts, water storage tanks, emergency trenches, pit latrines, hand washing stands
and showers in line with SPHERE and WHO Standards.
Supervised participatory hygiene promotion activities and dissemination of hygiene messages regarding household
water treatment, safe water management and use, personal, domestic and environmental hygiene, distribution of
hygiene and menstruation kits and NFIs as water filters, buckets, jars, soap and chlorine tablets.
Monitored physical, chemical & microbiological water quality testing, disinfection of tankers, provided chlorinated water
in camps, child friendly schools, health facilities, feeding centers and settlements through water trucking.
Developed and updated monitoring tools including 5W matrix and conducted monitoring activities for project progress,
quality, performance, sustainability and impacts.
Supported Municipal Corporation in solid, medical and liquid waste management through construction of solid waste
collection dumps in settlements, markets and hospitals and fixing solid waste bins and drums in camps.
Constructed the Mark-9 incinerator in Abbass Institute of Medical Sciences, Muzaffarabad. (150 bed hospital)
Coordinated country office and WASH staff on utilization and liquidation of WASH Cash advances.
Contributed to visibility, lessons learned, best practices, standards of cluster coordination to ensure a system for
consolidating, sharing and analyzing information for decision making and reporting.
Led WASH cluster through effective communication structure and humanitarian coordination mechanism.
Chaired WASH coordination meetings and undertaken follow-up actions related to WASH sector.
Liaised with all internal and external counterparts and represented UNICEF in cluster and sector coordination, multi-
lateral and technical working group and technical review meetings.
Coordinated with the CCCM PM and identified gaps within the different IDPs sites.
Led documentation of WASH action research and innovation, ensuring rigorous monitoring and sharing of results.
Coordinated with Operations and Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities.
Promoted the rights of IDPs, refugees and returnees in line with the advocacy strategy.
Assisted UNICEF in preparing sit-reps and technical reports.
UNICEF, Indonesia
WASH Specialist 05/01/ 2005 – 20/10/2005 Indonesia
Supported NGO partners and relevant Government departments in implementation of humanitarian emergency relief and
recovery response to provide safe and secure WASH facilities to 98000 earthquake affected IDPs and host communities in
Banda Aceh, Indonesia.
Supported, kick-off meeting, staff recruitment and capacity building through orientation, training, coaching and
mentoring of WASH staff and key staff of Education and Health Ministries, INGOs and local NGOs.
Assisted in identifying key humanitarian partners for the sector and coordinated WASH interventions in Banda Aceh,
including national/local authorities, state institutions, civil society groups, national and international NGOs, ICRC and
IFRC, through an effective coordination mechanism.
Supported the Country teams and sector partners by providing guidance and direction on emergency WASH response
including contingency plans, sector strategies, policies, priorities, and new approaches, ensuring implementation of
high impact WASH interventions in line with UNICEF policies, procedures and guidelines.
Planned, implemented, monitored and managed the WASH program including rapid assessment and analysis of current
WASH and WATSAN infrastructure situation and WASH needs and supply identification surveys, development of WASH
strategy and work plans for 98000 earthquake affected IDPs and communities
Advised officials in government, NGOs, UN agencies and donor on WASH policies, strategies, and implementation
frameworks to deliver WASH services relevant to WASH needs, national policies, emergency response and best practices
Participated in regional and country program planning, preparation and reviews to provide advice on formulation,
design, management, enhancement and communication of UNICEF country office WASH programs including formulation
of outcome/ output results and baselines.
Provided technical assistance to government, partners and NGOs in designing, implementation and monitoring of water
supply and sanitation projects, conducted and compiled emergency assessments in different region.
Advised institutional restructuring and specific WASH management competencies by providing water treatment plants
vehicles, other equipment and staffing support to Government relevant departments.
Analyzed government WASH sector programs, projects, and other tools to design and implement a national planning
and monitoring system. Supervised project monitoring in conjunction with the WASH team and project partners.
monitored evolving humanitarian situation, water quality, progress and quality of hardware and software components.
Direct Cash Transfer to Government, supplies requests, certified disbursement of the funds, monitored the utilization of
the funds and submitted financial status report.
Facilitated documentation and dissemination of promising practices, experience and lessons learnt.
Undertaken field visits to emergency locations to assess WASH program progress, to identify major problems and
constraints and to propose solutions and actions.
Led the preparation of policy papers, reports, briefing notes and other strategic materials for use by management,
donors, UNICEF regional offices and headquarters.
Identified potential risks and challenges associated with implementation, developed mitigation strategies to address.
Participated in establishing effective monitoring, information and reporting systems.
As technical member of Samara’s Aid participated in implementation, monitoring and management of humanitarian
emergency WASH recovery response for December 2003 earthquake affected IDPs and communities of Bam, Iran.
Provided authoritative advisory services to CO throughout all stages of programming, including enhanced capacity of
stakeholders for management and achieving sustainable results on WASH and development by improving the equitable
and sustainable access to, and use of safe water, basic sanitation services and changes in behavioral practices.
Assisted WASH team in conducting WASH needs assessment and analysis, developed WASH strategy technical design,
targets, approaches for provision of safe drinking water, excreta management, solid waste management, personal,
domestic and environmental hygiene and menstrual hygiene management in line with SPHERE and WHO standards
Provided leadership support to the WASH staff to achieve the WASH, Climate and Environment related output results.
Identified existing non-functional water supply and sanitation infrastructures for rehabilitation and construction.
Involved public water, wastewater utilities and municipal systems for provision of water supply and sanitation services.
Organized hygiene promotion sessions, including hand washing with soap and menstruation hygiene management.
Established MEAL, knowledge management & accountability systems, monitored project implementation activities.
Overseen financial tracking and oversight of budgets, finance, administration and reporting.
Prepared learning products, covering innovative approaches and good practices for WASH sector development.
Coordinated logistic and procurement for identifying project supplies and developing procurement plan and processes
of procurement, including preparation of designs, drawings, specifications, BOQs, cost estimates, tender documents,
bid evaluation, selection of WASH supplies, storage and distribution at sites for timely delivery of project objectives.
Facilitated donor visits to project sites and shared update project details.
Participated in WASH networks, meetings and technical working groups and represented organization & project.
Represented organization in coordination, cluster, Technical Working Groups, donor, consortium, review and program
close-out meetings with UN, INGOs and Government ministries for implementation of program
Established effective information and reporting systems and development of communication materials.
Prepared sectoral progress reports for management, donors and partners.
Coordinated and advised PHED and Balochistan Government in planning, implementation, monitoring and management of
World Bank funded WASH project,” Drinking water supply and sanitation facilities in rural areas of Pishin District”.
Assisted in developing implementation methodologies, budget, log frame, policies, strategies, planning, implementation,
coordination, monitoring and management, including construction & rehabilitation of boreholes, rain water and spring
water harvesting systems, excreta and solid waste disposal in conformity with proposal, budget, donor regulations and
SPHERE and WHO standards.
Coordinated with UN agencies, NGOs and institutions for development of joint policies and technical guidelines.
Coordinated engineers to develop construction design and tender documents including design, drawings, technical
specifications, BOQ, tender and contract awarding process and selection of contractors.
Provided guidance for improved gender equality and social inclusion in communities, schools and health centers
through empowering participation and decision-making.
Participated regularly in coordination, Technical Working Groups and formal and informal meetings within different
actors and stakeholders to provide advice, guidance and sharing knowledge and ideas.
Coordinated in capitalizing best practices and learning focusing on programmatic and governance
Provided timely narrative and financial reports to Government and donor.
Provided technical support to Red Crescent Society, Iran, in implementation and management of humanitarian emergency
relief and recovery WASH response for the February 1997 earthquake affected IDPs and host communities of Ardabil, Iran.
Identified individual development needs and facilitated training, coaching and professional development opportunities
to National Society WASH staff in relevant technical standards, operationalization of these standards and resolving the
challenges arise during the implementation. Created conducive working environment.
Coordinated and consolidated strategic working relationships with RCRC Movement partners, technical delegate,
relevant Government Agencies, donors, external partners, INGOs and local NGOs, focusing on emergency preparedness
and response, for development of policies, strategies, optimal use of technical resources.
Supervised and participated in carrying out technical WASH needs/gaps and resources assessment and analysis for
implementation of sound, quality and sustainable humanitarian emergency WASH program and public health outcome
Supervised construction and rehabilitation of WATSAN infra structures; including fixing of water tanks, water pumps,
trenches, pits, fiber glass latrines, hand washing pads and wash rooms in temporary shelters, camps; meeting humanitarian
needs. Assisted staff in water quality testing, household water treatment and solid waste management.
Assisted and supervised National Society’s WASH team in developing and implementing a standardized hygiene
promotion methodology and monitoring tools to measure the impact of activities and key hygiene practices, in line with
PHAST and CHAST approaches, in camps, schools and health facilities. Distributed hygiene and menstruation kits.
Conducted regular monitoring visits to monitor progress, quality, identify bottlenecks, potential problems and relevant
humanitarian situations in the region, provided analysis to Regional Representative and Disaster Risk Management Unit.
Supported procurement and contracting processes in terms of planning, implementation and evaluation, for required
WASH equipment and materials and coordinated delivery with the suppliers.
Supported finance management and results management in line with established standards and best practices Complied
with the RCSI financial and risk management procedures and conducted financial monitoring.
Managed diverse multinational and local staff in insecure and risk environment and supported staff performance.
Trained WASH teams in safety considerations and overseeing implementation of safety procedures.
Promoted and supported RCSI internal efforts to document, analyze and apply learning from response operations.
Worked and behaved in accordance with RCSI policies, procedures, Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red
Crescent Movement and worked within the Society’s equal opportunities policy.
Advised country office on the prioritization of human, financial and technical resources in the relevant technical field.
Supported relevant internal RCSI in coordination meetings .and RCSI Country Representative.
Participated in reporting systems and produced technical, progress and financial reports.
Water Savor
WASH Coordinator 05/07/1994 – 04 /12/1996 Pakistan
Advised, coordinated and provided technical assistance to Government and NGOs in implementation; including development
of technical and financial proposals, policies, strategies, work plans, human, financial and logistics resources, monitoring and
reporting; of different projects to achieve targets and re-alignment of project interventions to meet targets.
• Provided technical support to implementing NGOs and relevant Government departments in execution and management
of WASH projects/programs, including hydro geological activities, groundwater exploration, drilling of bores, construction
and rehabilitation of WATSAN infra structures and hygiene promotion, water quality testing and monitoring, human
resources hiring, management and training, financial, logistics, security management & reporting.
Facilitated integration of relevant sectors; as health, shelter, education, protection, age, disability, gender, climate change
and disaster risk reduction; with WASH for maximum benefits.
Supported involvement and participation of communities and beneficiates in each stage of project cycle.
Reviewed progress and financial reports submitted by NGOs to Government and advised improvement.
European Union has taken over the UNICEF/CIDA funded integrated WASH/ Health / education program and appointed M/S
Sir William Halcrow and Partners, UK, for implementation of the program.
Participated and accomplished the objectives of the project “UNTC-PK/73-032 Groundwater investigations in Balochistan”.
Supported Project Manager in conducting hydro geological investigations including identification of drilling sites,
supervision of drilling operations, water sampling, construction of production and monitoring wells and pump test to
explore, exploit and develop groundwater resources. Participated in production of hydro-geological basin reports.
Master of Science in hydrogeology, with solid relevant experience in water, sanitation, hygiene promotion.
B. Sc. Chemistry ( Scholarship holder)
Training “Operator training Module, filter plants” by Karcher water clean system, Belgium. 12.11.2011
Training “SPHERE and Managing Humanitarian Assistance (Relief & Recovery)” by RedR-IHE. March 2006.
Training “Water problems in arid & semi-arid areas of the World”, UNESCO/Water Research Institute Tehran,
Iran.05.12.1992
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