A strategic and results-driven leader with over 17 years of expertise in climate resilience, water governance, and humanitarian response. Possessing a postgraduate degree in Environmental Sciences and a deep understanding of hydrology, Rashid Khan has successfully managed and implemented climate-resilient humanitarian projects across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. His career encompasses strategic leadership, policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building, with a proven track record of enhancing climate resilience and disaster risk management. Adept at fostering multi-stakeholder collaborations and aligning project activities with global climate change agendas and national priorities.
Provide strategic direction and vision for humanitarian programs, ensuring alignment with global climate change agendas, national priorities, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Lead the development and execution of climate resilience strategies, integrating risk assessments and adaptive measures, resulting in enhanced program sustainability and impact.
Interacted with national governments, the United Nations, donors, and multinational organizations to facilitate efficient data collection and establish a suitable response framework.
Strengthened the capacity of three organizations in multi-sectoral humanitarian preparedness and response, advocating for vulnerable communities with key stakeholders.
Assisted a Japanese Emergency NGO in conducting automated assessments and formulating response strategies, focusing on environmental conservation and program resilience.
Guided the formulation and execution of a robust humanitarian WASH program strategy, benefiting 80,000 individuals and integrating climate change adaptation.
Established a resilient process for remote monitoring and risk identification, resulting in a 20% decrease in WASH-related diseases.
Oversaw program budgets, achieving a 5% cost savings without compromising quality and redirected resources to optimize impact.
Forged strategic alliances with regional NGOs, governmental bodies, and global entities, resulting in a 30% increase in financial support and resources.
Enhanced emergency response and preparedness capabilities, delivering prompt water relief to 30,000 affected individuals in southern Iraq.
Designed and executed a climate resilience strategy, leading to an 80% enhancement in community resilience to climate-related events.
Implemented a strong monitoring and evaluation framework, showcasing a 15% improvement in project efficiency and impact through data-driven decisions.
Promoted multi-sectoral collaboration, including government entities and community organizations, to execute climate change adaptation activities.
Revised the organizational emergency planning and response plan, achieving 100% organizational readiness.
Collaborated on a project addressing climate-induced heat waves in Karachi, benefiting over 10,000 individuals.
Supervised a yearly country program portfolio valued at £5 million, managing a team of over 300 local staff, benefiting more than 200,000 individuals.
Supervised the performances of six senior managers within an integrated program team, achieving effective execution of the flood 2010 early recovery strategy.
Designed and implemented an integrated environment management system (IEMS), resulting in a 70% reduction in paper usage and a 15% decrease in fuel consumption.
Established a national rapid response team (NRRT), enhancing capabilities to address humanitarian programs for under 100,000 individuals.
Integrated environmental and climate change considerations into the rehabilitation process post-2005 earthquake, conducting environmental impact studies and implementing mitigation measures.
Spearheaded projects focused on agroforestry, natural resource-based livelihoods, and renewable energy, leading to a 50% growth in nature-based solutions.