Eminent expert in WASH, Health, and DRR with over 20 years of dedicated experience in Pakistan, collaborating with prestigious international organizations and donors. Proven track record in providing technical support, strategic leadership, and executing successful WASH, Health, and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) projects with a focus on climate change resilience. Proficient in project cycle management, business development, coordination, sustainability, and exit strategy planning. Passionate about research and committed to fostering innovation and achieving excellence in implementing WASH, Health, and DRR programs addressing climate change adaptation and mitigation.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Strategic Development: Developed Country and Program Strategies within Core Teams, aligning with organizational goals.
Climate Action & Resilience: Expertise in embedding climate adaptation & mitigation strategies into program design to enhance resilience.
Consortium, Partner, Stakeholder, and Donor Management: Coordinated and managed relationships to achieve program goals.
Financial Management-Budgeting/forecasting & BVA
Program Management and Development: Expert in designing (proposal writing) and executing WASH, Health, DRR, CASH & shelter programs, integrating infrastructure development with climate resilience approaches.
Strategic Monitoring & Evaluation: Led to drive data-informed decisions & enhance program impact.
Master Trainer: Conducting Training/ToT/Orientation of IP/Project Staff & Lessons Learned/Project Reviews.
Expert User of MS Office, Internet & Social Media.
· Head of office and part of senior management team.
· Oversee all operational activities of the regional office, ensuring effective administration and coordination.
· Lead project implementation to achieve program objectives, manage budgets, and monitor expenditures.
· Design and implement infrastructure projects focused on climate change adaptation.
· Manage staff performance, provide training, and foster a positive work environment.
· Conduct regular meetings with the finance team to monitor budget and burn rate.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including donors and government agencies.
· Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
· Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
· Contribute to strategic planning, identify opportunities for program expansion, and ensure proper documentation and governance.
Currently, working on flood response Program (implementing WASH, CASH, Health, FSL and shelter projects from different donors)
Part of the proposal writing team of Mercy Corps. Involved in proposal writing for different donors like ECHO, FCDO & cooperate donors. Secured funding from ECHO, LDSC and other private donors.
Overall leading the emergency response program across Pakistan.
· Responsible for the designing and implementation of the interventions under the emergency response.
· Implementing different donors (ECHO, LDSC, Xylem and other donors) integrated WASH, Health, CASH, FSL and shelter projects.
· Ensure overall implementation of the project by providing technical, financial management and operational support. Oversee project start-up, management and administration. Ensure project implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
· Develop and update detailed annual/quarterly implementation plans and support project team on monthly project planning.
· Contribute to the budgeting process and give inputs to the financial management of the programme on technical areas.
“Contribute towards the response to COVID-19 and to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on the fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, and strengthen health and community systems in Pakistan”
· Ensure overall implementation of the project by providing technical and operational support. Oversee project start-up, management and administration. Ensure project implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
· Develop and update detailed annual/quarterly implementation plans and support project team on monthly project planning.
· Devise overall implementation strategy for rolling out the program across selected health facilities in 08 districts of the country in close coordination with Senior Program Manager and Senior Technical Advisor of the Global Fund grant.
· Develop a close relationship with the Global Fund TB program Sub-Recipients to work in 08 districts of the project to seek their support in smooth implementation of the project
· Conduct periodic Program Review Meetings to review the progress, identify and address challenges
· Finalize the content of IPC training & other WASH activities for healthcare providers in consultation and coordination with key stakeholders including National and Provincial TB Programs and WHO.
· Manage project budget through regular meetings with Senior Finance Officer and Finance Officer and provide financial risk analysis.
· Ensure establishment and maintenance of relationships with the health facilities administration/Healthcare providers for smooth implementation of program activities.
· Work in close coordination with the Common Management Unit (CMU), NTP and PTPs for smooth implementation of the program.
· Technically lead the WASH interventions to ensure the proposed activities are aligned with CARE global WASH strategies and indicators;
· Responsible for the proposal writing and technical backstopping for the WASH innervations.
· Provide technical assistance to the consortium partners and Implementing partners.
· Develop WASH strategies, methodologies and identification of new approaches for improving WASH programme delivery, with emphasis on advocacy, community participation and social mobilization;
· Act as focal point on WASH issues and liaise with relevant actors at different stages of WASH programme/ project implementation to follow up on agreements and recommendations;
· Develop project work-plan for WASH component and monitor compliance to ensure objectives and targets are met/ achieved;
· Ensure appropriate MEAL activities are in place for all WASH activities;
· Develop data collection systems to monitor and ensure quality control of all the WASH activities including Sanitation Services and Hygiene Promotion;
· Contribute to the budgeting process and give inputs to the financial management of the programme on technical areas.
· Ensure that an empowering approach to working with communities is employed by ensuring that they are involved in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity to give feedback which is acted upon;
· Consolidate and provide technical guidance and support to implementing partners on all water, sanitation and hygiene promotion related issues, to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, sustainability and environmental soundness in their implementation;
· Plan and undertake field visits, and surveys in order to monitor and evaluate WASH project implementation and other assigned activities;
· Ensure that there is an exit strategy in place whilst designing and implementing all activities related to WASH;
· Carryout assessment of the agreed schemes, prepare BoQ, drawings, tenders/RFQs in accordance with CARE policies and project requirements;
· Ensure that IP/sub-contractor is working in compliance with gender and protection emergency guidelines under WASH response;
· Represent CARE at appropriate forums, Lead CARE on WASH humanitarian response and also with other sector key partners;
· Responsible for preparation of donor technical reports, ensuring high quality reporting with accurate information;
· Ensure good coordination, joint planning and implementation, between the interventions, so that activities could complement each other effectively.
· Ensure proper verification of all WASH supplies being procured by CARE/IP or sub-contractor before delivery to the project sites for quality purposes;
· Head of section Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Disaster Risk Reduction.
· Identify WASH and DRR needs in potential program areas, based on program learning and operational research.
· Responsible for designing of integrated health, nutrition, FSL & WASH projects and implementation of integrated projects from head office level.
· Conducting MEAL activities, different research studies and need assessments. Use assessment and evaluation reports in identifying potential funding opportunities for priority programs and projects that fit within the strategic framework of the organization.
· In close collaboration with the Executive Director, identify the key areas for future long-term development programs, liaise with donors and other relevant stakeholders to complete relevant research to prepare and secure winning proposals.
· Ensure that WASH and DRR programs and their delivery incorporate appropriate elements of accountability, monitoring and evaluation, gender, protection, disabilities and other relevant themes.
· Ensure that budgets for WASH and DRR projects are realistic, and that projects are managed to ensure delivery within approved budget.
· Seek innovative ways of delivering WASH and DRR projects, including contracts and partnering arrangements with private companies in ways which optimize value for money
· Prevent and control gaps against targets, and share lessons learned from program implementation with supervisor to contribute towards effective WASH and DRR programming.
· Conducting training/ToTs/orientation for project staff, lesson learnt/project review workshop and IPC Management, frontline health workers & sanitary worker’s trainings at health facilities.
· Effectively participate in the development of detailed implementation plan (DIP), capital budgets and monitoring and evaluation schemes.
· Ensure the effective participation in the development of performance agreements, staff development plans and periodic evaluation of staff to maintain quality human resources.
• Team Lead Emergency Response Team. Proposal writing for WASH and DRR projects, coordination & partnership development meetings with donor agencies.
· Overall responsible for project operation and implementation from HQ.
· Proposal writing for WASH and DRR projects, coordination & partnership development meetings with donor agencies.
· Ensure that budgets for WASH and DRR projects are realistic, and that projects are managed to ensure delivery within approved budget.
· Ensure appropriate MEAL activities are in place for all programmatic activities and formulation of M&E plans, tools and to lead the different studies and assessments.
· Conducting training/ToTs/orientation for project staff, lesson learnt/project review workshop.
· Responsible to design & conduct all the soft component activities like social mobilization, training, awareness raising at health facilities, schools & communities.
· Responsible to design different sanitation & hygiene approaches for communities and institutions to achieve ODF status and improve the nutrition & health indicators.
· Integration of WASH, FSL, Health & Nutrition activities and work closely with all program team and implementation of integrated projects.
· To prepare the different program polices and involved in due diligence for donors & accreditations with institutions.
• To mainstream PQA strategy and systems within programs, functional at field level and to ensure PQA staff is aware
of PQA strategy and systems.
• Develop project integrated M&E plans, related tools and ensure its implementation together with program teams.
• Manage field data collection for measuring the strategic indicators as and provide inputs in PQA standard operating
procedures in line with the strategy and ensure its implementation at field level.
• To manage rapid/general/emergency needs assessments when and where required, maintain survey team roster
for any emergency intervention's / Surveys.
• To conduct project lesson learnt exercises in collaboration with project teams (Programs and support) to capture
achievements and lessons learned used for future programming.
• To continuously compile and improve project technical documentation related to PQA (reports, evaluations, meeting minutes, guidelines, case studies) and proactively disseminate it to the field staff that includes Field Coordinators and PQA staff, and Technical Coordinators.
• To support the recruitment of departmental staff, ensure technical validation of Job Descriptions, recruitment, shortlisting, testing and interviews.
• In coordination with Field Coordinator, Manage timely, accurate and complete technical performance appraisals with clear objectives, feedback and career development plan for every PQA staff as per HR policy.
• Provide career development / capacity building opportunities to subordinates, and to carry out relevant technical training for the staff as indicated by appraisal or directed by Technical / line manager.
• Manage project budgets allocated specifically to PQA and timely submit BFU, CCP and procurements etc.
• Monthly planning and submission of moment tracker/Field moment plan to logistics
• To ensure PQA roles are clarified in each project Activity Scope Documents ASD's and support inclusion of PQA within project DIPs
• Support PQA Manager / Project Manager in designing different process, output and impact level Monitoring tools
and its implementation on regular basis to ensure quality & accountability.
• Facilitate in designing project M&E work plan, support in its implementation and conduct project related surveys.
• Cross verification of Project beneficiaries and de-briefing with project staff regarding gap identified during the visit.
• Planning and physical/Technical monitoring of hard/infrastructural interventions as per Quality Standard.
• Support PQA manager in the organizing of learning, knowledge sharing and workshops and developing of case
studies.
• Mainstream accountability mechanism (FCM) in program activities and timely handling of beneficiaries
complaints.
• Contribute to overall project design, activity implementation guidelines, training development, and
documentation.
• Assist PQA manager in conducting and documenting site selection, technical feasibility (BOQ's, Designs etc.) and
construction work of the project interventions.
• Support PQA/Project Manager in designing Project KAP, Baseline and Post distribution monitoring tools.
· Head of the project office and overall responsible for all project operation and administration.
· Responsible for the designing of the projects and technical back stopping.
· Ensure that budgets for projects are realistic, and that projects are managed to ensure delivery within approved budget.
· Ensure appropriate MEAL activities are in place for all programmatic activities and formulation of M&E plans, tools and to lead the different studies and assessments.
· Responsible for timely planning and value-based portfolio reporting.
• Head of the department at field office level and responsible for all activities of PQA Department at district office
level.
• Development of Program Quality and Accountability mechanism within PQA department and support PQA Manager
to define PQA-WASH functions within ACF Provincial programs.
• Reviewing Program related external and ACF International best practices in Accountability and Learning
mechanisms continuously and working with PQA Manager to integrate possible approaches into the WASH
provincial programs.
• Designing different process, output and impact level Monitoring & Evaluation tools/mechanism and its
implementation on regular basis to ensure quality & accountability.
• Supporting in the development, implementation or mainstreaming of Program quality and accountability functions
and systems in relation to WASH, Nutrition & FSL specifically but not limited to Accountability, Monitoring,
Evaluation
and Learning within ACF Pakistan program in operational areas.
• Support for beneficiary cross verification exercises and support in Cash Transfer exit surveys.
• Participate in Knowledge Attitude & Practice Survey, Post Distribution Monitoring and Post-Harvest Monitoring
surveys and other cross verification exercises at the provincial level.
• Support for producing regularly PQA activity reports from the area of operation as per reporting schedule when
requested.
• Assist PQA Program Manager in monthly reporting, participate in internal evaluations of ACF International ongoing
projects at KP level and provide support to conduct external evaluations.
• Head of the office and administrating all the operational activities of ERRA M&E wing in District Battagram, Shangla
and Kohistan respectively.
• Lead overall project activities and day-to-day management in order to achieve all program objectives in a timely
manner and manage the budget and ensure monitoring of monthly expenditures.
• Ensure timely and accurate and high-quality donor reporting of each project, including narrative and financial
reporting.
• Coordination and liaison between all the government line agencies and ERRA Zonal office.
• To ensure transparency in the bidding process and evaluation of all the bidding documents, and to ensure
Monitoring and Evaluation plan and systems are in place for all project activities to ensure accountability;
monitoring of efficiency, effectiveness and impact.
• To coordinate and attend all the meetings with DRU, NESPAK, contractors and other departments for smooth
functioning of all the activities.
Project in charge (water supply & electricity) of all 96 schools and BHU.
Monitoring the quality and progress of contractors.
Responsible for all implementation according to design and specifications.
Demonstration of sites to officers of ERRA and delegates from Switzerland.
Assessments and survey of new sites.
Maintain site book and checklist and regular reporting to construction manager and team leader.
Approval of steel and formwork before concreting and preparation of bar bending schedule.
Problem solving in case of contractor, local community and govt. departments
Monitoring the quality and progress of contractors.
Responsible for all implementation according to design and specifications.
Regular reporting to Chief Engineer and keeping measurement book (MB) and preparation of quantity calculation in MS Excel.
Demonstration of sites to officers of ERRA and delegates from Switzerland.
Involve in cost estimate of project, preparation of layout and time schedules.
Assessments and survey of new sites.
Conducting maintenance training for teachers and community (PTA).
Approval of steel and formwork before concreting and preparation of bar bending schedule.
Problem solving in case of contractor, local community and govt. departments
Ali blends creativity and innovation with organization and strategy.Has sound technical knowledge on Project Planing and implementation especially in Disaster Risk Management,Community physical infrastructure and WASH and Quality Assurance.
Quality Assurance