I have over 35 years vast and versatile experience in the field of Administration & Risk Management while worked in government sector (as personal staff officer to the Prime Minister of Pakistan in Pakistan Army), private and multinational set ups (United Nations, USA, UK GERMAN Organizations & as Consultant). I was involved in planning & implementing USAID "JOBS" , Basic Education, FATA Development, RAHA & RE Projects. I was involved in relocation of UN, CARE and GIZ/KFW staff within Pakistan. As a consultant now over 7 years I dealt with crisis like kidnapping/high jacking of international and national staff, medical evacuation, serious road accidents and retention of staff by law enforcement agencies. Being part of CADENCE CONSULTANCY,,,Safer Edge and Just Illuminate (UK based consultant Companies) imparted crisis management training to British Council and Brooke in Pakistan and supported Pak-Safe (PHF). As Trainer imparted Safety & Security training to staff of CARE, British Council & Asia Foundation. With Safer Edge,along with two UK based investigators,,investigated misappropriation of Global Funds (Sweden) in Pakistan. Attended & shall attend a workshop in London under CADENCE Consultancy during June 2019, to prepare scenario planning exercise for clients . Recently got No Objection Certificates (NOC) for a multinational Tourist organization to visit prohibited areas. I also supported multinational organizations in smoothing their relations and official work with the government of Pakistan & intelligence agencies.
Currently along with UK consultants developing a scenario planning exercise to impart training to clients,,,had two workshops one in Malaysia & 2nd in London,,& doing remote work also,,,
As CARE Consultant,
Supported the organization in an international & national staff kidnapped in interior Sindh in year 2011 & their safe recovery with out paying any ransom.
Supporting the organization in sorting out teething issues with the host government (Ministry of Interior and Intelligence Agencies).
Provided Risk Assessments and analysis specific to the organization operating in KPK, Southern Punjab and Rural Sindh.
Advising Risk management team of the organization working in Pakistan.
As head of SAFER EDGE Consultants (UK) in Pakistan, along with an international consultant, supported British Council in Pakistan in establishing safety and security protocols in Pakistan.
Prepared SSMP & SOPs implemented risk management policies and procedures in British Council Pakistan.
Along with international consultant conducted trainings of senior management of real time risk/security related scenarios.
Conducted simulation exercises of British Council involving Headquarters, country office and regional offices. Conducted training and simulation exercise of “BROOKE UK” in Pakistan, involving Headquarters in London.
In Year 2015 as part of Safer Edge along with two international investigators, investigated the misappropriation of Global Fund (Geneva) in interior Sindh & fixed responsibilities.
As PHF & Asia Foundation Consultant,
Supported the organization during its initial stages of establishing in Pakistan during year 2011.
Supported the organization in sorting out teething issues with the host government (Ministry of Interior and Intelligence Agencies).
Supported the organization in selection of staff (Director and Analyst) for the PHF.
Provided long term guidance on “HOW TO OPERATE IN PAKISTAN” to the PHF.
As Trainer Consultant for ASIA FOUNDATION PAKISTAN, Imparted training to 60 regional staff of Asia Foundation on Risk Management & individual safety & security in respective regions of operation.
Looked after safety & security of Staff/offices and residences at Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Karachi, Quetta and Swat.
Advisor on offices/residences site assessments with ensuring measures were being implemented.
Close liaison with law enforcement agencies and other international organizations.
Acted as Coordinator of Crisis Management Team (CMT) of GIZ/Kfw to address serious incidents, like Corruption/ misappropriation, Kidnapping/high jacking of staff, relocation/ evacuation of staff, fatal accidents including medical emergencies extra. Security briefings/debriefings of International and national staff.
Advised GIZ Senior Management Team (SMT) to ensure safety & security of Organization Programs in hazardous areas of Country (Karachi, Swat, Peshawar, Lahore and Quetta).
Assessment and analysis of prevailing security environments in the country and advised management to make informed decisions.
Submitted to Headquarters, Regular assessments/analysis on prevailing security situation in the country along with weekly and monthly security reports.
Conducted security briefings of long term/short term experts visiting Pakistan.
Handled/negotiated critical incidents with 3rd party and the host government.
Conducted trainings/drills of staff on 1st Aid, Fire Fighting & Rescue operations.
Supervised relief operations during 2010 floods in the country.
By replacing International Advisor, Looked after safety & security of Staff/offices (Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Ware Houses and relief operations for Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in conflict zone (Swat).
Was part of the CARE team in planning, establishing offices in regions, selection of staff including security staff, training of staff & prepared & implemented SSMP & SOPs for "JOBs PROJECT" of USAID worth 80 million $ in Pakistan.
Advisor on offices/residences site assessments with ensuring measures were being implemented.
Close liaison with law enforcement agencies and other international community in country.
Advised CARE Senior Management Team (SMT) and Emergency Response Team (ERT) to ensure safety & security of Organization Programs in Pakistan.
Assessment and analysis of prevailing security environments in the country and helped management to make informed decisions.
Submitted weekly security reports to CARE regional and main headquarters.
Conducted trainings/drills of staff especially 1st aid, Earth Quake and building evacuation.
Supervised CCTV monitoring and supervised administration of seventy staff members, including security guards.
Involved in safe recovery of 02 WFP staff members within 03 hours of their high jack by the militants in Landi Kotal in year 2008.
Ensured smooth delivery of Food items to Afghan refugees & for program Food for work.
Ensured physical Security of Offices/ Warehouses (Four) located in hostile locations and supervised administratively 140 security staff including private security company guards, police and Frontier Constabulary personnel’s.
Ensured WFP convey internal Security and Cross border security that is Afghanistan.
Liaison with Army and civil Administration. Gathering Information and sharing with other agencies during ASMT meetings with assessments and analysis as WFP Security Focal Point in the area.
Coordination with UN staff members to manage security hazards as well as security clearances and arrangement of escorts for the convoys/missions including VIP escorts.
Investigated misappropriation of 70 thousands $ wheat allotted to KPK forest department for plantations
Supervised administratively over 500 security guards deployed at various offices/residences.
Supervised security of 17 Foreign Missions including British, Canadian, French, Spain & other High Commissions, for physical security and Alarm System including expats residences.
Shared updated Information with the Security Management team of the Foreign Missions.
Provided assessments/analysis on latest local and country wide security situation. Supervised/imparted training on Fire Fighting, 1st Aid & evacuation to guards
Served with soldiers by looking after their discipline, administration & training.
Served at various operational/administrative command and staff appointments in different Headquarters in the Pakistan Army.
Served as instructor for training of cadets/soldiers.
Served in War Zone (Disputed Kashmir) for one year.
Served at Siachin Glacier (above 20000 feet) for one year.
I was member of the inquiry board many a times which investigated corruption/misappropriation by the officers and soldiers.
I was responsible for Protocol and administration of the person of the Prime Minister (PM) of Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Looked after Administration of the set-up of over 400 employees and vehicle's fleet.
Accompanied the Prime Minister in meetings/State Visits/ Visits of the Prime Minister and took notes/minutes of the meetings.
Acted as Coordinator between different branches of the PM Secretariat, Ministries and Law enforcement Agencies.
Officially visited with PM USA, China, Russia and many countries.