Experience

Dutch Committee for Afghanistan

• Afghanistan
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Base Line Survey Consultant

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  - Support questionnaire design, piloting and survey implementation, data analysis and report writing - Run workshops in PRA Tools, Survey techniques and KoBo survey design and data analysis - Support in-country field teams on survey implementation, data gathering and community engagement - Support questionnaire design, piloting and survey implementation, data analysis and report writing - Run workshops in PRA Tools, Survey techniques and KoBo survey design and data analysis - Support in-country field teams on survey implementation, data gathering and community engagement



UK Self Employed Freelance

• London, England, United Kingdom

• Team Leader and Independent Consultant in Conflict Sensitive Devt, Policy, Planning and Programmes

  • Aug 2010 - Present

  I am currently involved in a variety of on-going projects including: - Team Leader for a variety of supervision and implementation support missions for UN Agencies - Policy Advisor on ODA, FNS, Security and Development, Sub-national Governance, Community Development, Rural Devt and Agriculture Value Chains, access to rural finance and M&SME - Strategy, Policy/Programme Formulation and Design for UN Agencies, Public sector, INGOs and Consultancy Firms in Central, South and SE Asia - M & E, Impact assessment and Knowledge Management for on-going development projects for the UN and bi-lateral donors, INGOs and independent consultancy firms - Associate Consultant at Oxford Policy Management Group - Senior Associate at Europe Conflict and Security (ECAS) Consulting Ltd. - Authoring contributions for policy papers, publications and blogs on Afghanistan-related issues, strategic planning, M&E and Impact assessment, Food security and nutrition, peacebuilding, jihadist war economy, security and development (stabilisation and CIV-MIL intersectionality) - Developing research papers on: Public Finance Management, Community-based conflict resolution, rebel governance, ethical mining practices/clean supply chains and sub-national governance, and CSR in a conflict context. - Transitional justice review and security sector reform evaluation - Previous contracts and missions in: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Germany, India, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Sudan, Tajikistan, Uganda, UK, USA and Yemen. Show less



Afghanistankomiteen - Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC)

• Norway
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Proposal Writer

  • Jun 2022 - Sep 2022

  - contribute to component level strategic shift and Theory of Change for new proposal reflecting current Afghan political economy - led participatory workshops to finalise new component content design and revised implementation methodology, capacity assessment plan and revised approaches for service entry points and delivery mechanisms - contribute to component level strategic shift and Theory of Change for new proposal reflecting current Afghan political economy - led participatory workshops to finalise new component content design and revised implementation methodology, capacity assessment plan and revised approaches for service entry points and delivery mechanisms



Dutch Committee for Afghanistan

• Afghanistan
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant Proposal Writer (Feb and July)

  • Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

   Successfully led Concept Note and Proposal preparation and submission process for EU-funded opportunity on safeguarding livelihoods and private sector development opportunities for Afghan pastoralists, women-headed households and rural youth.  Successfully led Concept Note and Proposal preparation and submission process for EU-funded opportunity on safeguarding livelihoods and private sector development opportunities for Afghan pastoralists, women-headed households and rural youth.



INCAS Consulting/AKS Ltd, Real Time Review for DEMAC/Danish Refugee Council

• London -remote work

• Monitoring and Evaluation and Research Specialist

  • Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

  Supported and contributed to a real time review capturing the impact, outreach, and organisation of diaspora emergency responses within Afghanistan Main focus was on how the recently arrived diaspora is strengthening the humanitarian response; and to use a gender lens to assess the response from Afghan diaspora women organisations and networks, especially when assessing perceived and actual impacts of the humanitarian response from the perspectives of diaspora organisations and recipient communities. Show less



NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Sciences

• Norway
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Senior Lecturer - Dept of International Environment and Development Studies (NORAGRIC)

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2022

  Designed post-graduate course as part of ongoing International Relations syllabus. Was main lecturer and theses supervisor on Fragile and Conflict Affected States (FCASs), post-conflict statebuilding, security, governance, economic development and peacebuilding. Using case studies from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Mali and Myanmar. Also supported development of an Executive Training package on Afghan and Pakistan issues and contributed to other pots-grad courses in Food Security and Security,Peace and Development. Show less

• Lead Researcher, Jihadist War Economy Project

  • Apr 2018 - Feb 2019

  Under NORAGRIC, was Team Leader on research formulation, fieldwork, analysis and report writing on how diverse revenue streams contribute to violent extremism in Afghanistan. This work formed part of a larger piece of research spanning parts of Africa and South Asia funded by the Norwegian Research Council



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader/Rural Development Specialist

  • Mar 2021 - Apr 2021

  Team Lead between IFAD/ADB on an integrated water resources development project, overseeing inclusion of Social Inclusion, Gender and Knowledge Management strategies into project design, support counterpart implementation issues and provide technical recommendations. Review the project progress and performance and update the integrated project risk management.Collaborate closely with Afghan line ministries on programmatic and operational alignment. Team Lead between IFAD/ADB on an integrated water resources development project, overseeing inclusion of Social Inclusion, Gender and Knowledge Management strategies into project design, support counterpart implementation issues and provide technical recommendations. Review the project progress and performance and update the integrated project risk management.Collaborate closely with Afghan line ministries on programmatic and operational alignment.



Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

• Germany
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Component Head and Senior Expert – Governance and Knowledge Management, EU-FARM

  • Nov 2017 - Apr 2021

  Under GIZ-INS, led project component to support and strengthen institutional context at inter-ministerial level allowing key agriculture and rural development ministries to develop a sector-wide approach, strategy and national operational plan; provide inter-ministerial technical and policy advice. Oversee Governance component of FARM project aimed at developing sustainable sub-national agricultural knowledge sharing, decision-making and planning platforms at district level involving in local institution development Support and training for District level government staff, farmers' groups, female entrepreneurs, access to credit /SME promotion and linkages with local communities Show less



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader / Rural Livelihoods Specialist

  • Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

  Provided overall coordination for Project Supervision Mission including liaison with government representatives, implementing partners and advising on deliverables for final outputs. Synthesise missions’ findings and recommendation and coordination with the government and other donor/NGO/community stakeholders. Ensure full scope review by mission to project implementation and performance; assess implementation efficiency and effectiveness. Provided overall coordination for Project Supervision Mission including liaison with government representatives, implementing partners and advising on deliverables for final outputs. Synthesise missions’ findings and recommendation and coordination with the government and other donor/NGO/community stakeholders. Ensure full scope review by mission to project implementation and performance; assess implementation efficiency and effectiveness.



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader / Rural Development Specialist

  • Aug 2020 - Sep 2020

  IFAD focal point for joint ADB project review mission for an Integrated Water Resources Development Project. Tasked with providing alternative solutions to address pending and anticipated implementation issues, and provide technical recommendations in consultation with government line representatives. Review the project progress and performance and update IFAD integrated project risk management. IFAD focal point for joint ADB project review mission for an Integrated Water Resources Development Project. Tasked with providing alternative solutions to address pending and anticipated implementation issues, and provide technical recommendations in consultation with government line representatives. Review the project progress and performance and update IFAD integrated project risk management.



Department for International Development (DFID)

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Stabilisation Advisor

  • Jul 2013 - Dec 2019

  Retained on Expert Roster of Stabilisation Unit/DFID and called up[on to undertake various tasks including contribution to one of the Stabilisation Issues Notes and authoring a ‘What Works’ paper as part of the new publications suite to support the SU being the UK Government’s centre of excellence on stabilisation and promoting an integrated approach. Retained on Expert Roster of Stabilisation Unit/DFID and called up[on to undertake various tasks including contribution to one of the Stabilisation Issues Notes and authoring a ‘What Works’ paper as part of the new publications suite to support the SU being the UK Government’s centre of excellence on stabilisation and promoting an integrated approach.



Oxford Policy Management

• United Kingdom
• International Trade and Development
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Consultant on Economic Transformation/Peacebuilding

  • Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

  Contributed to a critical review of ‘Jobs For Peace’ approach for DfID/UKAID and develop new concepts built on regional and domestic case studies for innovative institutional platforms based on contextual complexities, opportunities and constraints. Contributed to a critical review of ‘Jobs For Peace’ approach for DfID/UKAID and develop new concepts built on regional and domestic case studies for innovative institutional platforms based on contextual complexities, opportunities and constraints.



UNDP Afghanistan

• Afghanistan
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Formulator

  • Feb 2018 - Mar 2018

  Lead designer for Support to High Peace Council project – a USD30million project to support the Peace and Reconciliation Process in Afghanistan. Lead designer for Support to High Peace Council project – a USD30million project to support the Peace and Reconciliation Process in Afghanistan.



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Country Strategy Consultant

  • Oct 2017 - Oct 2017

  Review and update existing Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) and supporting documents to ensure alignment and complementarity with existing Afghan National Development Strategy, recent political, strategic, programmatic and operational changes at national and sub-national levels. Review and update existing Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) and supporting documents to ensure alignment and complementarity with existing Afghan National Development Strategy, recent political, strategic, programmatic and operational changes at national and sub-national levels.



World Food Programme

• Italy
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Food Systems Research Consultant

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2017

  Recruited via contractor to review and update agriculture and rural development components to WFP’s ‘Zero Hunger’ paper addressing immediate requirements and recommendations for the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’s response to SDG 2. Recruited via contractor to review and update agriculture and rural development components to WFP’s ‘Zero Hunger’ paper addressing immediate requirements and recommendations for the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’s response to SDG 2.



UNDP Afghanistan

• Afghanistan
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Off-Farm Employment and Access to Finance Specialist

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2017

  Undertook institutional assessment of Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation,and Livestock’s capacity to manage rural finance and stakeholder mapping of MFIs; and increase off-farm employment opportunities. Authored additional input to project design proposal totalling USD22.5million (subsequently approved by INLA). Undertook institutional assessment of Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation,and Livestock’s capacity to manage rural finance and stakeholder mapping of MFIs; and increase off-farm employment opportunities. Authored additional input to project design proposal totalling USD22.5million (subsequently approved by INLA).



Asia Conflict and Security (ACAS) Consulting Ltd. (Hong Kong)

• Afghanistan

• Conflict Mapping Expert and Senior Associate

  • Mar 2017 - Jun 2017

  Led in-country conflict mapping and value chain analysis of two key extractable commodities in order to contribute to a risk mitigation strategy and responsible sourcing approach for mining companies in the extractive industries sector. Based on findings, contributed to development of pragmatic and conflict sensitive response mechanisms linking public and private sectors in developing a clean supply chain business model. Led in-country conflict mapping and value chain analysis of two key extractable commodities in order to contribute to a risk mitigation strategy and responsible sourcing approach for mining companies in the extractive industries sector. Based on findings, contributed to development of pragmatic and conflict sensitive response mechanisms linking public and private sectors in developing a clean supply chain business model.



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader

  • Dec 2016 - Dec 2016

  Managed multi-cultural and multi-sectoral team on Project Inception Mission, involving guiding and advising the development of innovative and alternative designs for a further USD25 million investment in the Afghan rural development and agriculture sector.

• Team Leader

  • Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

  Led and coordinated two-month long in-country Project Design Mission for development of a conflict-sensitive multi-sectoral livelihoods and agriculture project targeting the conflict-affected Western States of Myanmar. Finalised all aspects of project design with the Government of Myanmar, UN Agencies, NGOs and private sector. Ensured gender and HRB principles were met as per required international standard checklists.



Oxford Policy Management

• United Kingdom
• International Trade and Development
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Lead Researcher on Afghan Public Finance Management

  • May 2016 - Oct 2016

  Participated in a detailed review and analysis on behalf of World Bank (Afghanistan) on the political economy of Public Finance Management and exploring the impact on decentralisation, deconcentration and effects on Service Delivery and state legitimacy. Applying existing transparency and anti-corruption tools and frameworks. Participated in a detailed review and analysis on behalf of World Bank (Afghanistan) on the political economy of Public Finance Management and exploring the impact on decentralisation, deconcentration and effects on Service Delivery and state legitimacy. Applying existing transparency and anti-corruption tools and frameworks.



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Lead and Senior Policy Support Advisor

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2016

  Led national team on Country Strategy Review Mission for revision of current IFAD strategy in line with recently revised UNDAF, SDGs and Afghan country strategies. In addition, undertook shared responsibility for sectoral analytical research, and co-authorship of the Comprehensive Agricultural Development Framework – Afghanistan’s agricultural sector National Priority Programme. Led national team on Country Strategy Review Mission for revision of current IFAD strategy in line with recently revised UNDAF, SDGs and Afghan country strategies. In addition, undertook shared responsibility for sectoral analytical research, and co-authorship of the Comprehensive Agricultural Development Framework – Afghanistan’s agricultural sector National Priority Programme.



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2016

  Lead multi-disciplinary international team to provide implementation support to recent IFAD investment. Additionally, lead supervision, monitoring and evaluation of country portfolio. Lead multi-disciplinary international team to provide implementation support to recent IFAD investment. Additionally, lead supervision, monitoring and evaluation of country portfolio.



Atos

• France
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader

  • Feb 2015 - Jan 2016

  Coordinated and led Technical Assistance for the DfID-funded Comprehensive Agriculture and Rural Development Facility (CARD-F). Managed and advised a multinational team to support an agricultural value chains development programme to generate jobs and increase incomes. Led the conflict mapping, development of inclusive economic empowerment approaches, strategy and supervised the Logical Framework. Coordinated and led Technical Assistance for the DfID-funded Comprehensive Agriculture and Rural Development Facility (CARD-F). Managed and advised a multinational team to support an agricultural value chains development programme to generate jobs and increase incomes. Led the conflict mapping, development of inclusive economic empowerment approaches, strategy and supervised the Logical Framework.



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader

  • Mar 2015 - Dec 2015

  Led numerous short-term missions for a variety of priority ranging from implementation support and project supervision and monitoring to identifying opportunities for a new IFAD-funded strategic intervention in the rural development sector. Led numerous short-term missions for a variety of priority ranging from implementation support and project supervision and monitoring to identifying opportunities for a new IFAD-funded strategic intervention in the rural development sector.



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader

  • Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

  Team Leader, for Supervision Mission of ongoing IFAD projects and to scope for potential opportunities for a new IFAD-funded strategic intervention in Afghanistan in the rural development sector.

• Team Leader

  • Sep 2014 - Oct 2014

  Led larger specialist team on Project Design Mission to identify opportunities for a new IFAD-funded strategic intervention in Afghanistan in the rural development sector and develop subsequent Concept Note for IFAD Board approval.



Atos

• France
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Conflict Sensitivity Specialist

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2014

  Mission to identify opportunities for a new DfID-funded strategic intervention in Afghanistan in the rural development sector. Mission to identify opportunities for a new DfID-funded strategic intervention in Afghanistan in the rural development sector.



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

  Led initial project design team on field visit to discuss sectoral priorities and establish key areas on possible investment a, co-financing and future collaboration with key stakeholders. Led initial project design team on field visit to discuss sectoral priorities and establish key areas on possible investment a, co-financing and future collaboration with key stakeholders.



Eastern Mennonite University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Lecturer

  • May 2014 - May 2014

  Co-designed and co-lectured on a course for mid-career professionals on key elements of design and implementation and evaluating peacebuilding projects and programmes. Practical approaches to re-calibrating projects within the Project Management Cycle to become more conflict sensitive. Co-designed and co-lectured on a course for mid-career professionals on key elements of design and implementation and evaluating peacebuilding projects and programmes. Practical approaches to re-calibrating projects within the Project Management Cycle to become more conflict sensitive.



DePauw University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2014

  Assist in the delivery of a series of class lectures, student luncheons and a key note speech on topics ranging from the impact of conflict upon youth to post-2014 implications for Afghanistan’s future. Assist in the delivery of a series of class lectures, student luncheons and a key note speech on topics ranging from the impact of conflict upon youth to post-2014 implications for Afghanistan’s future.



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader / Institutions Specialist

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2014

  Led and managed Scoping Mission to identify opportunities for a new IFAD-funded strategic intervention in Afghanistan in the rural development sector. Led and managed Scoping Mission to identify opportunities for a new IFAD-funded strategic intervention in Afghanistan in the rural development sector.



Atos

• France
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Conflict Sensitivity Specialist

  • Feb 2014 - Feb 2014

  Assess the current challenges and constraints to strengthen the approach to conflict sensitivity for the DfID-funded Comprehensive Agriculture and Rural Development Facility located in the Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL). Coaching, mentoring and capacity building of CARD-F national team on conflict sensitivity approach to value chain development, indicator development and activity planning Assess the current challenges and constraints to strengthen the approach to conflict sensitivity for the DfID-funded Comprehensive Agriculture and Rural Development Facility located in the Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL). Coaching, mentoring and capacity building of CARD-F national team on conflict sensitivity approach to value chain development, indicator development and activity planning



Aga Khan Development Network

• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Project Consultant

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

  Provide advice and assistance in finalising the required socio-economic impact assessment project documentation for a major infrastructure project for Northern Pakistan. Provide advice and assistance in finalising the required socio-economic impact assessment project documentation for a major infrastructure project for Northern Pakistan.



Eastern Mennonite University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Guest Lecturer - Summer Peace Building Institute

  • May 2013 - Jun 2013

  Assisted in the delivery of ‘Designing Peacebuilding Programs: From Conflict Assessment to Planning’, a course aimed at project and programme professionals for the Summer Peacebuilding Institute. Assisted in the delivery of ‘Designing Peacebuilding Programs: From Conflict Assessment to Planning’, a course aimed at project and programme professionals for the Summer Peacebuilding Institute.



UNDP

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Capacity Building Specialist - ADR Mission

  • Apr 2013 - May 2013

  Team member of evaluation mission assessing progress towards expected outcomes stated in UNDP country documents. Provided analysis of institutional positioning, documenting key lessons and providing options to make adjustments in current strategy and next country programme cycle. Team member of evaluation mission assessing progress towards expected outcomes stated in UNDP country documents. Provided analysis of institutional positioning, documenting key lessons and providing options to make adjustments in current strategy and next country programme cycle.



King's College London

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Trainer

  • Nov 2012 - Nov 2012

  Member of expert team, briefing the Foreign Commonwealth Office on key issues in Contemporary South Asia with an emphasis on Afghanistan's political economy. Member of expert team, briefing the Foreign Commonwealth Office on key issues in Contemporary South Asia with an emphasis on Afghanistan's political economy.



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Advisor / Institutions Specialist

  • Apr 2012 - Apr 2012

  Advise Team Leader and members on approaches and best practices to achieve mission objectives. Reviewed and analysed institutional actors and provided solutions and identified opportunities promoting project objectives and goals.

• Team Leader, Project Appraisal Mission

  • Mar 2012 - Mar 2012

  Supervised programmatic review and identification of key aspects and issues to be addressed by forthcoming Mid-Term Revue.



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Country Programme Planning Facilitator

  • Dec 2011 - Dec 2011

  Co-lead strategic planning exercise, setting benchmarks and led development of outline for IFAD's five-year plan with budget and monitoring framework. In addition, undertook a programmatic review and identified key aspects and issues to be addressed by forthcoming Mid-Term Review. Co-lead strategic planning exercise, setting benchmarks and led development of outline for IFAD's five-year plan with budget and monitoring framework. In addition, undertook a programmatic review and identified key aspects and issues to be addressed by forthcoming Mid-Term Review.



Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V.

• Germany
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Facilitator

  • Dec 2011 - Dec 2011

  Part of a team of Facilitators for the Afghan Civil Society Forum for Bonn Conference on Afghanistan Assisted in key topics development, identifying panel members for Forum; provided analysis and contributed to relevant documentation based upon improving the understanding and efficacy of development assistance to Afghanistan by the national NGO and Civil Society sector. Part of a team of Facilitators for the Afghan Civil Society Forum for Bonn Conference on Afghanistan Assisted in key topics development, identifying panel members for Forum; provided analysis and contributed to relevant documentation based upon improving the understanding and efficacy of development assistance to Afghanistan by the national NGO and Civil Society sector.



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader for Project Design Mission

  • Sep 2011 - Oct 2011

  Lead a team of nine national and international experts in the development of a USD 52 million integrated rural development programme in collaboration with the Afghan Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock.

• Team Leader for Scoping & Follow-up Missions

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

  Lead a full team of experts in the development of an innovative programme design that is complimentary and supportive of institutional and operational commitments within the Afghan rural development sector. Coordinated and led key stakeholder meetings and presentations.

• Team Leader for Project Completion Review

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  Lead a multi-sectoral team of experts to evaluate and assess impact to date on a 1year programme addressing community-based responses to post earthquake relief activities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Finalised exit strategy and re-cast budget to provide required extension for completion of outstanding tasks before handover to the AJK government.



UN High Level Task Force on Global Food Security

• London, England, United Kingdom

• Senior Consultant on Food and Nutrition Security

  • Jan 2011 - Sep 2011

  Develop Country Reports for Afghanistan and Pakistan based upon assessments food and nutrition security, challenges, constraints. Identify opportunities in policy/coordination through analysis based upon the 5 Rome Principles. provide real-time analysis and policy recommendations on demand Develop Country Reports for Afghanistan and Pakistan based upon assessments food and nutrition security, challenges, constraints. Identify opportunities in policy/coordination through analysis based upon the 5 Rome Principles. provide real-time analysis and policy recommendations on demand



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader for Country Strategic /Mid-Term Reviews

  • Mar 2011 - Apr 2011

  Lead the Mid-Term Review of IFAD Country opportunity and Strategy Paper for Afghanistan and provide amended strategy for approval by IFAD Executive Board. Also supervised team of international and national specialists in reviewing IFAD programme portfolio in Afghanistan. Providing analysis, recommendations and identifying additional projects within agriculture and rural development. Lead the Mid-Term Review of IFAD Country opportunity and Strategy Paper for Afghanistan and provide amended strategy for approval by IFAD Executive Board. Also supervised team of international and national specialists in reviewing IFAD programme portfolio in Afghanistan. Providing analysis, recommendations and identifying additional projects within agriculture and rural development.



NATO through sub-contract

• Lisbon and Ankara

• Country Specialist

  • Oct 2010 - Nov 2010

  Contributed towards the background papers underpinning NATO strategic documents on transition of security within Afghanistan. Participated in key meetings and briefings to present in-context perceptions and advice on culturally appropriate approaches linking development to security. Contributed towards the background papers underpinning NATO strategic documents on transition of security within Afghanistan. Participated in key meetings and briefings to present in-context perceptions and advice on culturally appropriate approaches linking development to security.



Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Team Leader and Senior Advisor to the Government of Afghanistan

  • Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

  Provide high quality and specialist advisory support to the Office of the Minister in the areas of Comprehensive Rural Development policies, Programme design and strategic management and facilitate the development of sustainable policy-making capacity and learning within the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development. Provide high quality and specialist advisory support to the Office of the Minister in the areas of Comprehensive Rural Development policies, Programme design and strategic management and facilitate the development of sustainable policy-making capacity and learning within the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development.



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Institutions Specialist

  • May 2010 - May 2010

  Team member on Project Formulation Mission to Bhutan with responsibility to analyse existing stakeholders from public, private and CSO sectors and develop Project Management and implementation modalities pertaining to clear roles and responsibilities for duration of project. Team member on Project Formulation Mission to Bhutan with responsibility to analyse existing stakeholders from public, private and CSO sectors and develop Project Management and implementation modalities pertaining to clear roles and responsibilities for duration of project.



Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and July – Sep 2009 Development (MRRD)

• Kabul, Afghanistan

• Team Leader and Programme Advisor

  • Jul 2009 - Dec 2009

  Ministry Advisor on programme formulation and development with contribution to a USD900 million multi-sectoral portfolio. Led proposal preparation and funding strategies along with operational parameters and priorities for two MRRD national programmes. Also Team Leader (MRRD/UNDP) for the development of National Area-Based Development Programme – Phase III (a USD 350 million proposal for MRRD funded through UNDP), and development of work-plans and budgets. Ministry Advisor on programme formulation and development with contribution to a USD900 million multi-sectoral portfolio. Led proposal preparation and funding strategies along with operational parameters and priorities for two MRRD national programmes. Also Team Leader (MRRD/UNDP) for the development of National Area-Based Development Programme – Phase III (a USD 350 million proposal for MRRD funded through UNDP), and development of work-plans and budgets.



FAO

• Italy
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Livelihoods, Institutions and Community Development Specialist

  • Sep 2009 - Oct 2009

  Team member of a multi-disciplinary and inter-agency Reconnaissance Mission looking at Pakistan/Afghanistan cross-border stabilisation mission established to respond directly to G8 priorities in the region. Special focus on conflict sensitive and rights-based approaches including a cross-cutting gender inclusion approach. Team member of a multi-disciplinary and inter-agency Reconnaissance Mission looking at Pakistan/Afghanistan cross-border stabilisation mission established to respond directly to G8 priorities in the region. Special focus on conflict sensitive and rights-based approaches including a cross-cutting gender inclusion approach.



International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

• Italy
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Institutions and Agriculture Specialist

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2009

  Team member on Project Reconnaissance Mission to Bhutan with responsibility to analyse existing stakeholders and implementation modalities and development of technical sections for agriculture component of programme design. Team member on Project Reconnaissance Mission to Bhutan with responsibility to analyse existing stakeholders and implementation modalities and development of technical sections for agriculture component of programme design.



Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development & National Solidarity Program

• Kabul, Afghanistan

• Director of Operations and Fundraising, External Relations and Strategy Specialist

  • Apr 2007 - Jun 2009

  A flagship programme of the MRRD, the National Solidarity Program is Afghanistan’s largest development programme and the world’s second largest Community Driven Development programme. The NSP is serving over 22,000 communities, with a budget of $800 million and a staff of over 7,000. As the Director of Operations of NSP  Directly responsible for the overall Programme management and implementation including all institutional and key stakeholder relationships, including donor relations, at both domestic and international levels.  Supervision of procurement according to the rules of the Government of Afghanistan and of the World Bank.  Contribute to the increase of the quality of sub-projects through training, improving technical standards and strengthening the linkages with the resource centres and projects both within and outside the country. As Fund-Raising, External Relations and Strategy Specialist  Preparing project briefs, speeches and other necessary material regarding MRRD strategy, programmes and progress, including NSP, as required by HE the President and HE the Minister for in-country and overseas high level donor conferences.  Liaise with the current ARTF donors and bi-lateral donors of the NSP and ensure that funds pledged and by the donors are available adequately and in a timely manner.  Identifying potential new donors for the NSP and development of a strategy to increase engagement with all relevant government ministries. Show less



FAO

• Italy
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Technical Advisor (CTA)

  • Jul 2004 - Apr 2007

  Overall planning and operational/financial management of DfID-funded project that included: (i) Supervision of the identification, design and implementation of community-based livelihoods projects in 68 communities of Bamyan province, including: horticulture, forestry, literacy, aquaculture, supply chains and marketing, etc.; (ii) Identification of research requirements, supervision of research / consultancy missions and integration of results in programme planning and policy papers; (iii) Supervision and guidance of the national project team and of 9 international experts; (iv) Capacity-building of the project national team and of provincial agriculture staff through on the job learning and trainings; (v) Administrative, financial and logistics management (vi) Support to the provincial government, donors and NGOs regarding provincial development planning, including agricultural development; (vii) Policy advice for Ministry of Agriculture at central level on sustainable livelihoods and alternatives livelihoods; (viii) Support to national NGO’s in the development and implementation of community-based livelihoods projects; and (ix) Regional Coordinator for FAO projects implemented in Bamyan province. Show less



Aga Khan Development Network

• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Regional Programme Manager

  • Jul 2002 - Jun 2004

   Start-up of programme and establishment of AKDN’s Regional Office for Hazarajat (three provinces).  Identification and design of immediate assistance and long-term social development programmes in the fields of health, education, community development, infrastructure and NRM/Agriculture.  Management of AKDN external relations in the region, including with political/government authorities, communities and donors.  Management of an integrated team of 3 international and 12 national specialists.  Supervision of programme implementation, including grant reporting, proposal development and financial management.  Development of a database on the region's socio-political and economic characteristics.  Capacity-building of national staff. Show less



Aga Khan Foundation

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Country Program Manager

  • Feb 2000 - May 2002

   Managed and co-ordinated AKF’s largest Programme of US$ 20 million with oversight on monitoring and quality management of the rural development portfolio.  Assistance to the Chief Executive Officer in the management of the Foundation.  Contribution to the definition of the Foundation’s strategy and social development programme in Pakistan.  Managed and co-ordinated AKF’s largest Programme of US$ 20 million with oversight on monitoring and quality management of the rural development portfolio.  Assistance to the Chief Executive Officer in the management of the Foundation.  Contribution to the definition of the Foundation’s strategy and social development programme in Pakistan.