Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
I hold a PhD in Veterinary Sciences with 20 years of experience in the livestock and poultry sector, specializing in planning, implementation, and monitoring of development projects. I have worked with leading organizations including the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), CAB International (CABI), FAO, GIZ, GFA, IPS, Hashoo Foundation, Relief International, CARD-F, MEDVAC, TAIC, NSDP, MEDA, OMEED, DACAAR, and MAIL Afghanistan, as well as with government departments in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Sri Lanka. I have collaborated with major donor agencies such as UNDP, USAID, ADB, CIDA, DFID, DANIDA, UNODC, SDC, PPAF, JICA, RNE, and the World Bank. My expertise includes livestock value chain development, training design, field assessments, policy and strategy formulation, and development of manuals and extension materials. I have also introduced innovative and sustainable practices in livestock and poultry production systems. As a trainer, I have trained over 8,600 farmers, graduates, and extension workers on good livestock and poultry practices. My work spans data collection and analysis, market development, business planning, knowledge sharing, farm economics, communication skills, and results-based project management. I have supported agribusiness and value chain integration through capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and technical assistance. I am experienced in designing and executing evaluations, identifying gaps in technical knowledge, and improving program outcomes. My reporting skills include feasibility studies, assessments, data tools, research documentation, and donor proposal development. I have worked extensively in rural and fragile environments, applying context-based strategies to improve productivity, livelihoods, and food security. I am fluent in English, Urdu, Pashto, and Persian, with working knowledge of Punjabi. My international experience across South and Central Asia, including Singapore, makes me a well-rounded expert in livestock systems and development programming. For more details, please refer to my resume. I am available at +92 345 9454647 / +92 333 3555272 or by email at [email protected].
Supporting sector diagnostics, policy gap analysis, and development of strategic recommendations and a sector roadmap to guide climate-resilient and sustainable livestock development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan.
Feasibility & Transaction Advisory Services for the Public-Private Partnership Project titled “Revitalizing Dairy Potential: PPP based Modernization of Cattle Breeding and Dairy Farm Harichand Charsadda” pursuant to an RFP issued by the Livestock & Dairy Development Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Market linkages building of sheep, goat and poultry farmer marketing under the Growth for Rural Advancement and Sustainable Progress (GRASP), an European Union (EU) funded project for poverty reduction and sustainable inclusive economic growth in rural Pakistan. .Focused on selected districts of Balochistan & Sindh, ITC and its implementing partners are providing technical assistance in horticulture and livestock sectors for improving commercial viability of MSMEs and for a conducive policy regime.
Working as Climate Smart Livestock Expert Consultant for ADB
Capacity building of Islamic Relief Worldwide Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's staff on Protection and Inclusion in food security and livelihoods Projects.
Capacity building of provincial staff of IRW on protection and inclusion in food security and livelihoods projects.