Baber Ali has over 10 years of experience managing health, education, and WASH projects in Pakistan and surrounding regions. He has successfully implemented 25 projects and leads the conceptualization and design of new projects. He is skilled in emergency response and crisis management. Currently he is the Program Coordinator for WASH at Muslim Aid, an international NGO, where he oversees WASH programming and leads a team in project design, implementation, and monitoring.
Baber Ali has over 10 years of experience managing health, education, and WASH projects in Pakistan and surrounding regions. He has successfully implemented 25 projects and leads the conceptualization and design of new projects. He is skilled in emergency response and crisis management. Currently he is the Program Coordinator for WASH at Muslim Aid, an international NGO, where he oversees WASH programming and leads a team in project design, implementation, and monitoring.
Baber Ali has over 10 years of experience managing health, education, and WASH projects in Pakistan and surrounding regions. He has successfully implemented 25 projects and leads the conceptualization and design of new projects. He is skilled in emergency response and crisis management. Currently he is the Program Coordinator for WASH at Muslim Aid, an international NGO, where he oversees WASH programming and leads a team in project design, implementation, and monitoring.
Baber Ali has over 10 years of experience managing health, education, and WASH projects in Pakistan and surrounding regions. He has successfully implemented 25 projects and leads the conceptualization and design of new projects. He is skilled in emergency response and crisis management. Currently he is the Program Coordinator for WASH at Muslim Aid, an international NGO, where he oversees WASH programming and leads a team in project design, implementation, and monitoring.
Address: House No. 2, Street No. 125, D-Block, G-11/4, Islamabad PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & EMERGENCY COORDINATOR PROFILE Geographical Preference: Pakistan, South Asia, Middle East, Africa Seasoned professional with remarkable experience in evaluating and monitoring program with specialization in the implementation of Health,Education and WASH projects. Successful track record of managing 25 multiple projects. Plays a leading role in conceptualizing, designing of ToRs alongside research and advocacy studies in accordance to program deliverables. Maintains win- win strategy throughout the project proposal and implementation process, and to infuse that strategy and its resultant tactics to good effect throughout the entire project. Strong approach to overcome complex emergency Skilled in managing emergency response programming activities in Camp Managment, Food security, DRR, WASH, nutrition, shelter, psycho-social support, livelihoods, and other potential activities
-10+ YEARS PLAYING THE ROLE OF PROJECT/PROGRAM/OPERATION MANAGMENT
Areas of Expertise: Program Supervision & Monitoring | Project Management | Emergency Projects | Crisis Management | Strategic Planning | Operations Management | Team Management | Capacity Building | Proposal Writing | Fundraising | Security Management | Resource Mobilization | Support Service Provision
Career Highlights include:
Distinction of successfully implementing multi-sectorial projects including 12 Project Highlights: WASH projects funded by different donor including UNICEF, WaterAid/ DFID, Grant Management H&MCF, UNHCR, IOM, WFP, SDC and MA UK etc. Complex emergency Projects Shelter and WASH Demonstrates excellence in supporting the definition of the programs PRIDE (USAID) intervention strategies and positioning during emergency response, SAWRP (DFID) establishment of the emergency preparedness procedure, assistance in writing Integrated Models (WASH & emergency project proposals and networking with international donors Nutrition/ WASH & Health) Deft at leading and managing emergency programming and staying abreast of Disaster Management Projects WASH in emergencies emergency needs and mobilizing support and resources Food Security and Livelihood Projects Adept at strengthening the technical and management capacity of emergency Specialties: - program staff and partner organizations PHAST, CLTS/ PATS, SLTS, CTC and Expert in steering all vital areas of projects & highly capable of monitoring the WinS (WASH in Schools) approach health/Education governance, with a focus on community development DRR/CBDRM & Sustainability) E&I (Equity & Inclusion) Enthusiastic social worker, self-motivated team player with hands on Behavior change communication experience in requirements gathering, examination and possessing excellent Value for Money communication skills WASH and Health CAREER CHRONOLOGY & ACHIEVEMENTS MUSLIM AID Since Aug 10 Company Profile: Muslim Aid is an international humanitarian relief & development agency of UK. Muslim Aid is serving thousands of Pakistani people in terms of Food Security, Education, Economic Empowerment, Health, Shelter, Humanitarian Relief and WASH from 2002 to date. Growth Path: Program Coordinator WASH Islamabad, Pakistan| Since September. 2016 District Coordinator / Emergency Response Rajanpur, Pakistan| July. 2013 to March 2017 District Coordinator/ Emergency Response Mianwali, Pakistan| Since August. 2010 to June 2013 PROGRAM COORDINATOR WASH Since April 2017 Value Addition: Successful implementation of 10 projects in Pakistan with 100% successful rate including WASH in complex emergencies; achieved institutional funding worth $500,000 from different donors including Unicef and WaterAid. Responsible to Lead strategic design of all Muslim Aid country WASH programming using a systems approach. (Context analysis, design and adaptive management) Responsible to Focus on sustainable interventions which work with the permanent players i.e. community, government and the private sector. Responsible to Identify appropriate opportunities for public private partnerships. Responsible to Document, keep up to date and disseminate an overall WASH country programme strategy, in close coordination with the PM. Remain up to date with changes and innovation in the global WASH sector and support team members continuous learning. Map and identify appropriate fund raising opportunities to support the country WASH programme strategy, coordinating closely with the CD and with support from the WASH Manager. Working with the Programme Development & Quality Manager, WASH Manager andCD, design and development quality WASH proposals. Engage with other key WASH partners in Pakistan and explore the potential for partnership and potential collaboration Using an adaptive management approach, support WASH teams to pilot, test and take successful WASH initiatives to scale.
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Support and hold WASH Programme Managers accountable for programme implementation. Lead teams to increase governments (Local government) regulatory role. Lead teams to support social and behavioral change in targeted communities. Lead teams to increase private sectors provision of goods and services. Lead and support analysis of stakeholders (incentive / capacity) Ensure all programme reporting is of high quality. Support to the District coordinator and project managers to ensure all logistics, finance and human resources processes are followed in line with MA policy Responsible to ensure that clear and measurable (SMART) performance management objectives are set and that they are measured regularly and in line with policy. Identify and invest in creative WASH team members, through formal and informal training opportunities and through regular coaching and mentoring. Build a senior WASH team that is incentivized according to delivery, creativity, innovation and accountability. Responsible to lead both upward and downward accountability and comply with all of MA accountability policies. Support teams to effectively coordinate with key permanent players, external bodies and donors. Responsible to Build and maintain relationships with staff in Government Ministries and Institutions to ensure the smooth implementation and development of the WASH programme. Link with appropriate professional networks at district, country and global levels to ensure that MA remains connected to current thinking and has an opportunity to influence others outside of the organization. Ensure that the WASH programme places a strong focus on business development, encourage facilitate and monitor these linkages Ensure that MAP is professionally represented at WASH coordination meetings at national and provincial levels. Take an active role in coordinating with larger players such as donors, local government council etc. Work with the MAP MEAL department to ensure that appropriate systems are in place to monitor and measure all Muslim Aid WASH programming. Provide proactive support on programme monitoring and development of appropriate monitoring frameworks and tools and assist with programme evaluations as required Ensure monitoring of WASH programme captures both programme quality and value for money. Support WASH Programme managers to ensure that programmes are set up in a way that maximizes learning opportunities, and ensure that lessons learnt are fed back into the refinement and development of other programmes within the country and organization through work with the M&E department and Senior Management Team. Regularly monitor monitoring data and manage programmes using an adaptive management approach. Responsible to Oversee the development of learning documents of high quality for internal and external audiences. Responsible to Lead the recording and disseminating appropriately, both what is working programmatically and what is not working to both internal and external stakeholders. DISTRICT COORDINATOR / PROJECT MANAGER WASH Aug.2010 March 2017 Value Addition: Successful implementation of 19 projects in seven districts of Punjab province since August 2010 with 100% successful rate including Model villages through integrated approach, WASH, Health, Education & child protection and Women Empowerment & livelihood programs; three emergencies responded during this time including 2010, 2012 and 2013 in Nine districts of Punjab and (Sindh); achieved institutional funding worth $200,000 in three consecutive years from different donors including Unicef, UNHCR UNOCHA and WaterAid. Field Operational Management Coordinate all operational functions in the Punjab offices to ensure overall management of Rajanpur-based operational support team. Ensure operational support for program teams and coordinate with sector coordinators and managers for effective implementation of all project activities. Ensure health, safety and security protocols are followed at all times, and take corrective, timely actions as required and in consultation with the PM and other SMT members Review MA security plans on a regular basis and ensure they are up to date at all times. Support budget holders in review of budget vs. actual reports with operations staff and ensure appropriate action is taken in a timely fashion. Support and coordinate with Rajanpur based operations team as well as all aspects of supply chain support, including procurement, stock management, asset management, vehicle and equipment renewal, maintenance and repair (including communications and computer equipment). Oversee under the auspices of the Senior Finance Controller and PM the financial management of field office operations, and finance/logistics staff, including cash management and transactions, operational budget. Ensure complete and correct use of all finance forms and timely communication of financial issues to the financial controller. Ensure compliance with MA and donor finance and logistics policies, including all aspects of procurement and asset management. Guarantee adequate communication and coordination between field locations, technical coordination staff and country office on daily activities as well as program and operational issues. Support emergency needs assessments and emergency program implementation in response to the developing humanitarian situation. Together with program and grant staff, develop programs and proposals for rapid and timely support of populations affected by conflict. Strategic Planning Participate in the review of the strategic action plan (SAP) for MA Pakistan Country Office (CO) Develop a Rajanpur -focused operations plan to support the program activities and the scale up programming according to the approved SAP. HR and Staff Development
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Ensure the ongoing capacity building of operations team (SC, HR, Admin, IT & Security) through support to direct supervisors in ensuring staff performance evaluations and individual development plans Ensure appropriate support to the team through regular site visits and replacement of staff if needed Support field staff in the implementation of personnel policies including coaching, performance evaluation, staff development, and disciplinary measures. Coordination and Representation Support the Senior Sector Coordinators and PM to ensure quality implementation of the MAP program interventions. Represent MAP to UN, international and national NGOs, and attend coordination meetings as needed at the provincial level. Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders at the provincial level including donors, government actors, local traditional leadership, beneficiary populations and their representatives, etc. Establish and maintain networks with UN, INGOs, and local partners to promote strategic partnerships. ACTED December 2006 to April 2010 Company Profile: ACTED is an international humanitarian relief & development Agency of France. ACTED is serving thousands of Pakistani people in terms of Food and NFIs, Shelters, Economic Empowerment, Health, Humanitarian Relief and WASH from 2005 to date. Growth Path: Base Coordinator, Pakistan| Jan 2009 to April 2010 Social Mobilizer, Pakistan| December. 2007 to Dec 2008 Team Leader WASH, AJK | Dec. 2006 to Nov 2007 Base Coordinator Jan. 2009 April. 2010 Value Addition: Successful implementation of 4 projects in 2 districts of KP and AJK since Dec 2006 with 100% successful rate including School WASH, Technical Housing project, WASH, Health, and Women Empowerment & livelihood programs; in Pattika/Muzaffarabad (AJK) and Mansehra (KPK); Work with different donors including UNICEF, UN-HABITAT, ERRA and USAID. Field Operational Management Coordinate all operational functions in the Punjab offices to ensure overall management of Rajanpur-based operational support team. Ensure operational support for program teams and coordinate with sector coordinators and managers for effective implementation of all project activities. Ensure health, safety and security protocols are followed at all times, and take corrective, timely actions as required and in consultation with the PM and other SMT members Review MA security plans on a regular basis and ensure they are up to date at all times. Support budget holders in review of budget vs. actual reports with operations staff and ensure appropriate action is taken in a timely fashion. Support and coordinate with Rajanpur based operations team as well as all aspects of supply chain support, including procurement, stock management, asset management, vehicle and equipment renewal, maintenance and repair (including communications and computer equipment). Oversee under the auspices of the Senior Finance Controller and PM the financial management of field office operations, and finance/logistics staff, including cash management and transactions, operational budget. Ensure complete and correct use of all finance forms and timely communication of financial issues to the financial controller. Ensure compliance with ACTED and donor finance and logistics policies, including all aspects of procurement and asset management. Guarantee adequate communication and coordination between field locations, technical coordination staff and country office on daily activities as well as program and operational issues. Support emergency needs assessments and emergency program implementation in response to the developing humanitarian situation. Together with program and grant staff, develop programs and proposals for rapid and timely support of populations affected by conflict. Strategic Planning Participate in the review of the strategic action plan (SAP) for ACTED Country Office (CO) Develop a Mansehra -focused operations plan to support the program activities and the scale up programming according to the approved SAP. HR and Staff Development Ensure the ongoing capacity building of operations team (SC, HR, Admin, IT & Security) through support to direct supervisors in ensuring staff performance evaluations and individual development plans Ensure appropriate support to the team through regular site visits and replacement of staff if needed Support field staff in the implementation of personnel policies including coaching, performance evaluation, staff development, and disciplinary measures. Coordination and Representation Support the Senior Sector Coordinators and PM to ensure quality implementation of the MA Pakistan program interventions. Represent MAP to UN, international and national NGOs, and attend coordination meetings as needed at the provincial level. Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders at the provincial level including donors, government actors, local traditional leadership, beneficiary populations and their representatives, etc. Establish and maintain networks with UN, INGOs, and local partners to promote strategic partnerships. Team Leader WASH / Field Officer Dec. 2006 Nov. 2007 Conduct the KPC Surveys in School & Communities. To conduct Health and Hygiene sessions in Governmental Schools of AJK. Work as a Training Supervisor with Acted. Conduct Training of Teachers in SSHE& CTC Approach.
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Organize PHAST tools Trainings in Schools. Conduct the Training of the PTAs about Health & Hygiene. Implement the Cash for work activities and ensure that c-f-w objectives are Meeting. Conduct Recreational activities in School. Organize the Hygiene Competition and Street theaters in different Schools. Check the Performance of (School Environment Committee) that its proper functioning. To prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports. Collecting relevant data about School Management Committee. Responsible for preparing SEC according to required specification. Monitor awareness session in the Schools about School health & hygiene promotion program. Regular monitor school health promotion activities. As a Team Leader Check the Work of all the Hygiene Promoters. Provide emergency latrines and water supply schemes to all the Schools. Write case study and success stories and report to donor. Attend the Monthly meeting with UNICEF to review the progress. Prepare the Monthly work plan Attend weekly meeting with area coordinator to review the progress. PRIOR EMPLOYMENT DETAILS ISCOS (Italian organization) Dec. 2005 Oct. 2006 Hygiene Promoter: September. 2006 Oct. 2006 Medicine Sans Frontier France Field Worker: Dec. 2005 Jan. 2006 KEY PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN WASH Projects (2011 2015 and ongoing up to March 2018) 1. SAWR (South Asia WASH Result) program funded by WaterAid/ DFID since June 2014 up till March 2018 with total budget of Rupees. 140millions for 4 years in district Rajanpur. 2. WASH in School (WinS) project since June 2014 and recently completed in Jan 2017 with total budget of 34.6millions funded by WaterAid/ H&M-CF for district Rajunpur. 3. Emergency WASH Project in the areas of return Bara (FATA) recently completed in March 2017 funded by UNICEF with total budget of 28 million. 4. Sanitation Program at Scale (SPSP Phase I with total funding of 44.69millions for district Rajunpur. 5. RusFAD II & III (Rural Sanitation in Flood Affected Districts) Program, Jan. 2011-March 2012/ CLTS SLTS, Program with total 120millions funding funded by UNICEF for three districts (Mianwali, Bakkhar, Khushab). 6. Water Sanitation and Hygiene Project (WASH) with funding of 61million by WaterAid for 5 UCs of district Rajunpur. 7. Life-saving project in South Waziristan funded by MA-HQ for 2.5 months since 11th March 2017 till May 2017 8. School WASH funded by UNICEF from 2006 to 2007 AJK. 9. Rain water treatment funded by UNICEF and ERRA from 2009 to 2010 Integrated Models during Early Recovery Phase 2011 10. Model Village Mianwali (Shelter/ WASH/ Livelihood / Health/ Education) project funded by Muslim aid Uk Since 2011 to 2012 total funding of 45millions, funded by Muslim Aid UK for flood affected communities of district Mianwali. 11. IRS District Mianwali and District Rajunpur integrated Rural Support project - project funded by Muslim aid UK Since 2012 to 2013 (provision livestock, construction of water channel, provision of alternative energy options, women empowerment, and health and education interventions) project implemented with total funding of 42millions for flood affected communities of Rajunpur & Mianwali districts. Disaster Management Projects (2012 2014) 12. CBDRM Project funded by MA- HQ for six-month time line in flood affected UCs of district Mianwali May. 2012 to October 2012 13. RAHA - 1 Refugees Affected and Hosting Areas project implemented in district Mianwali with total funding of 10millions funded by UNHCR for construction and rehabilitation of schools, provision of sanitation facilities and clean drinking water, formation of school committees for the sustainability of facilities and increase in enrollment. 14. RAHA - 2 Refugees Affected and Hosting Areas project implemented in district Mianwali with total funding of 10.1millions funded by UNHCR for construction and rehabilitation of schools, provision of sanitation facilities and clean drinking water, formation of school committees for the sustainability of facilities and increase in enrollment. 15. ERF FSL Early Restoration of Agricultural livelihoods and Food Security in Flood Affected Areas of District Rajanpur- Southern Punjab in year 2013-2014. 16. NSP Education Program (tripartite MOU) 2011 ongoing: An education program Muslim Aid implementing from 2011 which is still ongoing supported by PEF which is running in two schools of Mianwali with the theme of primary education up till higher secondary schooling as per initial plan. Health and Nutrition Projects during Emergencies (2011 -2013) 17. ERF I - Worked for Mother and Neonatal Child Health care project with total funds of 22.35millions under ERF-I for two districts (Mianwali & Rajanpur) of Punjab Province 18. CMAM Project funded by WFP for Khushab with total budget of 1.4 million 19. CMAM Project funded by Unicef for Khushab with total budget of 28.3 millions 20. Older People Project funded by Help age International with total budget of 0.69 million for one BHU of Khushab 21. PRIDE Funded by USAID from 2007 to 2010 in Mansehra with total budget of 3 million dollars. Emergency Responses 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and TDP/ IDP crises 2015 Description: Supervised 10 different emergency response projects in eight districts of Punjab Province during emergency situation of 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Carried out Rapid Need Assessment in Mianwali, Rajanpur, DG Khan, Bakkhar, Khushab, Sialkot and Narowal for immediate response in coordination with govt. line departments.
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22. Muslim Aid HQ 2013- Provision of primary health care services in two BHU/ Mobile clinics after flash flood 2013 in district Rajanpur. 23. Technical housing assistance project funded by UN-HABITAT in 2006, AJK 24. Muslim Aid UK distribution of tents in Mianwali, Bhakkar; and distribution of food items in Mianwali and Rajanpur 25. IOM/ Unicef, Muslim Aid HQ- Distribution of NFIs, in Mianwali, Bakkhar and Rajanpur funded by IOM. (2011) 26. Muslim Aid UK - Established 20 bed inflatable hospital in Sanghar for three months; ensured drinking water and hygiene kits in Sanghar and Badin (Sindh) in Year 2011. 27. Emergency WASH project funded by UNICEF in Sanghar (Sindh-2011) 28. SDC 2012 - Implemented one month project funded by SDC (Swiss Development Cooperation) for the provision of clean drinking water in Rajanpur. TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED 1. International TOT on MHM (Menstrual hygiene management) in Nepal. 2. Five days training course on Climate change implication and adaptation in rural areas of Pakistan. 3. Two Days training on WASH rights from WaterAid. 4. Three days training on MS-Office automation. 5. Five Days training on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation from Water Aid. 6. Three Days training on Advocacy and Policy Analysis from Water Aid. 7. Two Days training on Strategic Time Management 8. Five days training on Community based Disaster Risk Reduction from World vision. 9. Two days training on WASH in Emergencies from UNICEF. 10. Two days workshop on Leadership Change in chaotic time from skill city. (Marriot Islamabad) 11. Five days training on Community led Total sanitation. 12. One day training on Response to child labor in disaster management (Organize by ILO) 13. Three days training on First Aid from Pakistan Red Crescent Society. 14. Five days training on PLA. (Participatory Learning Analysis) from ACTED. 15. One day Training on PHAST (Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation) From ACTED. 16. Five days Training on Earthquake Reconstruction techniques of Houses from ERRA UN-Habitat. (Basic Technical Training) 17. Two days TOT of Health and Hygiene Practices from IRC (International Rescue committee) SCHOLASTICS PORTFOLIO Master in International Relations from University of Hazara, KPK 2009 B-Com from Hazara University, Mansehra, KPK 2004 Date of Birth: 11th September, 1984 | Linguistic Abilities: English & Urdu | Nationality: Pakistani PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
1. Syed Kazim Kirmani
Senior. Program Manager, Muslim Aid. Contact# +92 334-5166499/ kazim@muslimaid.org.pk 2. Syed Mudassar Shah Emergency Response Coordinator Asia Islamic Relief World Wide, Contact# +92 3349653323 3. Asim Shah Head of Finance, ACF Pakistan. Contact # +92 334 5107867
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