Head of Urban Pro

• Apr 2020 - Present

• Leading both the Urban team and CBT operations team to ensure effective scale-up and implementation of the Urban Social Assistance and Resilience Building Programme in Zimbabwe. • Leading the integration of WFP’s urban social assistance programme with national social protection systems.• Coordinated the targeting approach and switch in disbursement modalities for cash disbursement in urban areas. • Spearheading the fundraising efforts to scale-up the urban programme to reach… • Leading both the Urban team and CBT operations team to ensure effective scale-up and implementation of the Urban Social Assistance and Resilience Building Programme in Zimbabwe. • Leading the integration of WFP’s urban social assistance programme with national social protection systems.• Coordinated the targeting approach and switch in disbursement modalities for cash disbursement in urban areas. • Spearheading the fundraising efforts to scale-up the urban programme to reach 350,000 beneficiaries across 22 cities in Zimbabwe with a diversified funding pipeline including FCDO, USAID, CERF, and ECHO. • Supervising the design and implementation of urban resilience building intervention in urban centres across Zimbabwe. Show more Show less

Global Urban Work Lead

• Sep 2016 - Mar 2020

Regional Urban Programme Manager (Asia)

• Sep 2014 - Sep 2016

Project Manager

• Feb 2013 - Sep 2014

Young Professional Officer

• Jun 2011 - Jan 2013

Research Fellow

• Sep 2010 - May 2011

• Authored a report for the Texas legislative session on the limitations of teacher evaluation models used in school districts • Developed a value-added teacher assessment model to allow school administrators to evaluate teacher performance and quality• Organized two-day Teacher Unions Consultation to gauge their feedback on the teacher performance matrix• Visited School Districts to collect baseline data for student achievement, demographics and teacher evaluation matrices

Summer Fellow

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

• Led design and fundraising for the establishment of a US$ 7.5 million Texas Education Center to maximize collaborations between education stakeholders and enhance public education system in Texas• Designed a strategic alliance framework and collaborative school intervention program for three partner NGOs to maximize student performance within classrooms and enhance quality of life for children• Reduced back office costs by 40% for each organization by eliminating job redundancies and… • Led design and fundraising for the establishment of a US$ 7.5 million Texas Education Center to maximize collaborations between education stakeholders and enhance public education system in Texas• Designed a strategic alliance framework and collaborative school intervention program for three partner NGOs to maximize student performance within classrooms and enhance quality of life for children• Reduced back office costs by 40% for each organization by eliminating job redundancies and pooling staff operations Show more Show less

Research Team Leader, Policy Research Project

• Aug 2009 - May 2010

• Recommended the use of technology-aided learning in classrooms to enhance student achievement and reduce high school dropout rate in school districts• Identified best practices for the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (T-STEM) program• Advocated for the implementation of after-school programs and expanded learning day for high school students to provide students with more learning opportunities• Identified drop-out indicators for high school students to… • Recommended the use of technology-aided learning in classrooms to enhance student achievement and reduce high school dropout rate in school districts• Identified best practices for the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (T-STEM) program• Advocated for the implementation of after-school programs and expanded learning day for high school students to provide students with more learning opportunities• Identified drop-out indicators for high school students to assist schools in taking pre-emptive action and boost graduation rates. Show more Show less

Business Analyst

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2009

• Managed and monitored provision of grants to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to maximize profitability by identifying cost-saving and revenue maximization strategies• Advised SME’s on future capital investments including plant expansion and product diversification to boost exports• Evaluated investment opportunities for SME’s by conducting SWOT and impact analysis to ensure improved profitability for the firm

Research Intern, International Labor Organization

• Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

Conducted academic and field-based research to evaluate vocational training institutes.Wrote a 'Skills Development Report' regarding the labor force in Pakistan.Presented findings about the performance of vocational training institutes in the state of Punjab.