PROFILE: A seasoned Development Professional with over 18 years of expertise in program development, operations, project management, research & evaluations with a specific focus on Health, MHPSS, Food Security & Livelihood, WASH, Education, Shelter/CPIs etc. Demonstrated success in devising and executing strategies for multimillion-dollar initiatives spanning Asia, Africa, Europe, and Central America, encompassing humanitarian and development sectors. Extensive collaboration with diverse organizations, stakeholders, and donors. Holds Engineering and Management Degrees, supplemented by a diploma in Sustainable Development, and certifications in PMP and Project DPro. Brings a wealth of knowledge and proficiency to every project and program. Recognized for strong motivation, setting clear goals, adeptly aligning resources and individuals, and consistently delivering impactful outcomes while ensuring optimal value for money.
Significant Profile highlights are:
Key Humanitarian Responses: Part of significant humanitarian responses globally, including Pakistan floods-2022, humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan-2021, Cyclone Idai in Malawi-2019, the Pakistan Super Floods 2010-2012, the Haiti earthquake-2010, the humanitarian response in conflict-affected areas of Pakistan 2008-2009, and the South Asian Earthquake-2005.
Key Development Projects/Programmes: Worked as Lead with Sida CSO Project SCI 2020/21, (then USAid) Livelihood Programme Malawi; Grants & Community Empowerment Manager with DFID funded EVA-BHN Pakistan 2015-2018; Village Integrated Development Project DFID 2011-14 KP, USAid RISE Project 2007/08, USAid PRIDE Project 2008-09, USAid FATA-LDP project 2007-08.
Strategic planning: Senior team members- country strategic planning at SCI, IRC, ARC, Islamic Relief and Euro Charity Trust. Led the development country strategic planning Euro Charity Trust Malawi, for ARC in Haiti & Pakistan and key member under CSP- SCI in Pakistan 2021.
Program Design, Development, and Management: I am a highly skilled professional with extensive experience meeting donor requirements, proposal development, and program operations. Collaborating with prestigious organizations such as USAID, FCDO, SIDA, UN, Sida, KNH, and ECHO, I have successfully led multi-million-dollar programs and played a crucial role in securing significant projects. I have a proven track record in ensuring compliance, managing large-scale programs, and delivering exceptional results. My expertise includes Value for Money and political economy.
Environment and Climate: Possessing a strong foundation in Environment and Climate, I have collaborated with numerous organizations across different countries, giving me a unique perspective on global environmental challenges and their solutions.
Grants & Financial Management: Hands-on experience in financial management (BVAs, Master Budgets, Phasing and Forecast), contract negotiation, donor compliance, and internal control systems— trained as a professional in financial management at RedR, UK. Worked as Grants Lead with ex-DFID (FCDO) funded programme, led Award and Partnership department with SCI.
Risk Management and Aid Diversion: Expert in identifying the specific risks and exposure by operating in/near areas occupied by Prohibited Parties; strategies for Risk, Managing Risk by exploring the solutions where relevant, to seek operational and legal advice or approvals.
Research, Monitoring and Evaluations— Expert in MEAL, in one of my previous ro successfully led the Multi-Country (Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Niger and Nigeria) Evaluation Team for UNICEF Senegal fully. Also conducted numerous evaluations, developed MIS system -Palladium Pakistan.
Thematic Focus: Development: Program Implementation & Operations, , SHRS/Family planning, Health & Nutrition, Partnership, Donor Liaison, Safety & Security
As a representative of the Organization to external stakeholders, the key responsibilities include promoting the program, maintaining relationships with government officials i.e. DG Health, Population Welfare Department, Partner organizations, leading coordination meetings, participating in forums and committees, and leading workshops. Additionally, the job involves project management, external & internal reporting, team management, financial management, procurement management.
Thematic Focus: Development & Humanitarian: Programmes Operations, Programme Development, IP, Monitoring & Evaluation, Nutrition, WASH, Education, CP& CRG, Shelter, Relief, Rehabilitation, Donor Liaison, Safety & SecurityAs a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), I am responsible for overseeing and ensuring strategic development of high quality, evidence based, innovative programs, in all settings and contexts that deliver immediate and lasting change for children and contribute to Save the Children’s global breakthroughs: Learn, Survive and Be Protected.Keeping track of Country Strategic Plan (CSP) roll-out, analyse its pace/implementation and to identify solutions to challenges. Designing robust learning and knowledge management processes are ensures rolling those out.As Programs Director, effectively and efficiently coordinating operations systems, processes and activities so that programs are delivered on time according to organisational strategy, donor requirements and within allocated budgets. Taking lead on aspects related to staffing structure and management, security and logistics planning for program implementation, and implementation of M&E systems.Leading on achievement of the global Operations and Programme KPIs, and contribute to achievement of other global KPIs.
Thematic Focus: Humanitarian and Development: Programme Operations with a focus on, Health & Nutrition, Livelihood & FSL, Relief & Rehabilitation, WASH, Shelter
During my short tenure with AAH, I have contributed to the overall design and delivery of the programmes in respect to the Country Strategy: Key areas:
Consultative development of the country Programme strategy
Operational management of all technical sectors
Ensured accountability to beneficiaries, government counterparts and donors
Recruited and inducted staff in PD/grants, programmes, MEAL, IM, research, operations
Initiated to develop systems for project development, Programmes, MEAL, research and operations
Thematic Focus: Evaluation, Female Gentile Mutilation, End Child Marriage, Community Engagement, C4D, Social Norms
Responsible for leading and managing Evaluation, financial and administrative aspects of the Multi Country Evaluation assignment.Leading a skilled, professional team to plan and implement this multi-country evaluation which have two purposes: accountability and learning.This evaluation will provide both the donor (vertical accountability) and the expected beneficiaries (horizontal accountability) with solid evidence on the extent to which community engagement interventions to reduce child marriage and/or FGM in each one of the concerned countries have attained their envisaged objectives.With respect to learning, this evaluation is expected not only to inform the programme implementation strategies in the years to come but it will also shed some light on some potential corrective actions that need to be explored further in the future.
Thematic Focus: Organizational Development, Program Development, Grants Management, Baselines, Monitoring & Evaluation, Hospital Administration, Health Mobile Clinics (Health on Boats Project), WASH, Education, Shelter, Relief, Rehabilitation, Donor Liaison, Safety & SecurityAs country head, was responsible for leading and managing programmatic, financial and administrative aspects of the Malawi program. Led a skilled, professional team to plan and implement a range of programs. Developed and executed a country-specific strategic plan, annual operational plans, and generated new funding to secure program expansion. Being the primary representative in Malawi, worked hard to maintain technical leadership, expanded the country program, and maintained strong partnerships by ensuring strong collaboration with local government, international donors and collaborators.Key Accomplishments:
Developed and rolled out the country strategy Management Toll kit prepared and trained all the senior staff member
Floating hospitals (Hospital on boats -innovation) introduced to reach the remote islands
Heavy machinery reg machines introduced & reduced drilling time from one week to six hours
Consulting – Systems Management
Establishing project management and project offices, set-up and optimization of processes, portfolio management. Ensuring project quality, outside assessment and feedback. Establishing and Empowering Startup Businesses through coaching and mentoring i.e. Business/organizational structure, staff recruiting, office setup till sustainable operationalization.
Professional Development
Trainings-Hard skills: Planning, project management, efficiency assessment
Soft skills: Self-improvement, leadership & motivation, teamwork
Simulations: Training in realistic project simulation, intense experience and feedback.
Thematic Focus: Grantees Management, Program Development (Proposals), Research, Baseline, Monitoring & Evaluation, Primary Health Care, WASH, Education, TGs, Voice, Advocacy & Accountability, Donor Liaison, Govt & Parliamentarian Coordination, Safety & Security
Initiated and devised appropriate as well as innovative solutions by executing partners funded under the grant to achieve overall objectives. Delivered technical oversight and supervised work-plan of the grants, and scheduled resources to meet delivery requirements and customer/beneficiaries needs of the enterprise services. Developed, nurtured, and led on key strategic relationships to respond to appropriate opportunities to enhance external engagement and knowledge exchange activities Key
Accomplishments:
Assured programmatic success in the direction and evidence of the project in accordance with the original innovation envisaged public health system of Pakistan & DFID.
Functioned in close collaboration with various stakeholders, such as DFID, Government, Parliamentarian and Media, and guaranteed buy-in of the grant projects for scalability, reliability, and ownership
Ensured Value for money in all grants through innovative approaches & devised Grants Manual for the organization Thematic Focus as CE Manager: Capacity Building, Human Development, Empowerment, RME, Voice & Accountability, Advocacy and Primary Health Care including Nutrition Key Accomplishments:
Spearheaded a sizeable team for direct and indirect staff members and managed a multi-million GBP project funded by DFID for health governance, community empowerment, voice, accountability, and advocacy.
Organized research, monitoring, and evaluation teams along through MIS and project/program management tools to assure quality deliverables.
As a Lead Development Consultant, I played a crucial role in the growth of organization, helped to identify business weaknesses and actualizing opportunities for growth. Backed up by a thorough understanding of business administration. Worked with the key decision-makers within the company and colleagues working in sales, marketing and accounts.
My role to included the following tasks and areas of responsibility:
Identified new business opportunities, Developed networks with potential customers.
Devising different strategies with orientation and capacity building
Liaising with colleagues and making sure aims are shared and worked towards.
Delivered project management training i.e. PMP, PMD Pro-01, Entrepreneurs Mentoring
Thematic Focus: Relief & Rehabilitation, Water Sanitation & Hygiene Promotion, Shelter, School & Health Facilities Construction, Disaster Risk Reduction, Renewable Energies, Product and Process Innovation, Primary Health Care, Mental health, Livelihood, Islamic Micro Finance, Orphan, IPs (Grants) managementI worked on three positions with Islamic Relief i.e. Head of Programmes, National Programme Manager and Provincial Programme Manager actively liaised with the program development teams to design and devise new proposals & programs; and supervised development program team along with 05 Provincial Area Offices under the above thematic areas. Managed IPs, Engaged Stakeholders, and Liaised with Donors & the Government of Pakistan for smooth program implementation. Extended support to Islamic Relief Programs in other countries including Afghanistan, the UK, and China through best management practices.
Key Accomplishment:
Successfully delivered as Interim Country Director IR Pakistan for 04 Months
Managed various projects (worth multi million GBP) successfully with a widespread presence throughout Pakistan and AJK
Initiated renewable energy (solar systems) project for 1000 household in the inaccessibly areas of Baluchistan
Trained field office staff on Project Management Tools & Techniques which added value to the programme quality
Managed country program according to the country strategy and established a robust MIS system for quality assurance at field level.
Established and integrated sectorial and thematic strategies at field level in line to the country strategy
Secondment
Earthquake Haiti Emergency Response Team
Thematic Focus: IDPs Camp Management, Shelter construction, BHUs Constructions, Water Sanitation, DRR, M&E, primary Health Care, GBV/Protection, Psychosocial support
Provided Socio-technical support and advice to the Managers and Deputy WatSan Managers, WatSan Engineers, WatSan Technicians, and Health Field staff to ensure successful project (s) conclusion on budget, on scope and schedule. Ensured Accountability for handling projects in Baluchistan, AJK-Kashmir, and Pakistan earthquake affected areas, flood affected areas and Refugees camps.Key Accomplishment:
Served as a Senior Program Coordinator successfully and led a team under the above thematic to design project proposal for internally displaced persons from Swat, Malakand in 2009.
Proficiently managed USAID-OFDA projects for IDPs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from project initiation to implementation, monitoring, and evaluation followed by closures.
Designed the ARC Country Strategy as a leading member
Introduced ARC to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and got the NoCs from the Govt through effective coordination with authorities
Thematic Focus: Proposal Development, Health Facilities Construction, Water Sanitation, Community Development & Hygiene Promotion, Donor Liaison & NetworkingWith IRC I worked as EH Manager and as Snr Health Infrastructure Manager, led the whole Project/Program Design, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Evaluation and managed Environmental Health Managers to build coordination with local Govt authorities and UN Agencies for the health infrastructure along with water and sanitation projects smooth implementation in the Earthquake affected areas of Northern Pakistan. All progress/status reports Monthly, Quarterly (internally and externally) disseminated in time.
Key Accomplishments:
Introduced Project Management Tools and Techniques in the fragile environment which saved our time, efforts and other resources
Ensured proper Supply and procurement of construction materials and kept tracking of expenses and follow up on budgets.
Led the WASH Cluster with Unicef in Mansehra where more than 100 INGOs/NGOs responding the Earthquake Emergency
Remained an active part of the proposal development team, secured one of IRC’s large program funding i.e. PRIDE (Better Health)
Two months assignment to support Cross border programme for Afghan Refugees
Two months assignment to work with IRC WASH Ethiopia team for the Eritrean Refugees response.
He is a good team leader and having above the mark skills to motivate staff for the accomplishment of tasks.
Good work accomplished by Ghulam Farooq Khan.He brings passion,enthusiasm and generosity to his work.