1. ASHFAQ AHMAD
Email: ashfaaq1@gmail.com,
ashfaq.ahmed@savethechildren.org
Mobile: +254 791 398 056, +977 981 017 2985
DOB : 9th December 1968
PROFILE
Program Operations & Implementation Specialist
Program Management in Complex Emergencies, early recovery and Reconstruction.
Coordination, Management of Field Operations/Implementation
Advocacy, Disaster Risk Management, Preparedness and Response capacity building
Monitoring, Evaluations, Accountability and Learning
Community mobilization, development and Skill enhancement
Member of Save the Children Global Roaster
Member of Senior Management Team in Country Programs
Over 16 years of professional experience of working with UN/NGOs in Program Development, Management
and Implementation in complex settings. A highly motivated individual, proficient in implementation and
coordination of emergency and relief operations, early recovery, reconstruction program implementation,
disaster risk management, skills enhancement, field management, Partnership management, awards, logistics
HR, Finance with Strong analytical skills coupled with understanding of the social sector in urban and rural
contexts. Successful record of developing & leading multicultural and multidiscipline teams. High level
representation, diplomacy and coordination experience with counterparts in Government, UN, and Donors
and also Media handling in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Somalia.
I have managed an annual program portfolio in a range of USD 03M – 80M as a budget holder Since 2007.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director Humanitarian October 2015 – till date
SAVE THE CHILDREN- Somalia
Budget Responsibility: Over USD 12 Million
Sectors: Food security and Livelihoods, Health, Nutrition, Education, CP/CRG , Shelter, Wash and Humanitarian
relief and recovery programs.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, provide leadership and strategic direction to all programmatic
aspects of Save the Children humanitarian and emergency response, early recovery in Somalia. Focus on
advocacy, representation, policy, proposal and budget development, categorization of emergencies and to
lead the initial start-up (3-6 months) of a response and handover to operations when appropriate. Collaborate
with the Deputy Country Director in the regions to ensure that resources are allocated to ensure a timely and
efficient response that is integrated with pre-existing programming in that region.
Ensure immediate and appropriate response to children's needs during humanitarian crises as well as cross
sector collaboration among technical units, Ensure funding proposals are produced and donor reporting
requirements are adhered to, and are of the highest standard and that Save the Children's commitment to
improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, and complies with all relevant policies
and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety. Represent Save the Children at high level
donor meetings and where emergency and refugee programing is concerned, ensuring an appropriate role on
the accountability and activity matrix for each humanitarian program.

2. Deputy Response Team Leader – Operations June 2015 – October
2015
SAVE THE CHILDREN- Nepal
Budget Responsibility: Over USD 35 Million
Sectors: Food security and Livelihoods, Health, Nutrition, Education, CP/CRG , Shelter, Wash and Humanitarian
relief and recovery programs.
Responsible to support the Team Leader in managing a large country-wide regional response, Directly responsible
for implementation, operations, and to provide strategic direction to the country programme in collaboration
with the Country Director. Effectively and efficiently manage and coordinate operations systems, processes and
activities so that programmes are delivered on time according to organisational strategy, donor requirements,
compliance and within allocated budgets. Take leadership on aspects related to Program
management/Implementation, Partnership Management, Security, Logistics, HR, Finance, Awards, MEAL systems.
Play a strategic role in the effective scale up and management of Save the Children emergency programmes to
increase impact and enable positive change for children.
Manager Program Operations Sep 2014 – April 2015
SAVE THE CHILDREN- South Sudan Program
Budget Responsibility: Over USD 55 Million
Sectors: Food security and Livelihoods, Health, Nutrition, Education, CP/CRG and Humanitarian relief and
recovery programs.
As a key member of the Extended Senior Management Team, provide strategic management and operational
leadership to all multi-donor Development and Emergency relief grants of Save the Children country Program.
Provided overall guidance and management support to Area program managers to ensure quality Programs
implementation. Ensured that Programs are implemented according to agreed plans, timelines, and strategies
through development of project planning matrices, regular field visits, planning and debriefing with Area
Program Managers (APMs). Ensured effective and efficient use of resources and improved internal controls by
placing sound financial protocols (phased budgets, Budget VS Actual,) logistics and admin management
procedures. improve Save the Children institutional credibility among Partners, donors, UN, government and
other stack holders, ensured that project activities are coordinated with UN, government and other INGOs and
regular meetings are held with government authorities, Donors and UN working groups. Supervised the
compliance of operational activities with Save the Children national and global policies and procedures and
with relevant donor regulations and agreements, HAP, SPHERE guidelines and the NGO code of conduct.
Ensuring strategic response capacity planning, integration of disaster preparedness across country program,
building effective and efficient emergency response capacity in Full spectrum approach, Ensuring
accountability to beneficiaries and MEAL systems in place in all programs.
Senior Advisor Operations (Secondment) Jun 2014 – Aug 2014
SAVE THE CHILDREN- Asia Region, Singapore
As Senior Adviser Operations, supported the regional country offices in humanitarian and development
programming for provision of strategic direction in collaboration with the Regional Director Operations and
wider regional team. I supported operations systems, processes and activities so that programmes are
delivered on time according to organisational strategy, donor requirements and within allocated budgets.
integrated finance, grants, safety & security and logistics advisory support to country offices/programmes to

3. enable effective and efficient project implementation according to donor guidelines and Save the Children
minimum standards, drawing in other regional and country office expertise. liaising with the ARO Logistics
team and PDQ team to ensure that programme supply strategies are in place. Supported COs team in
development of programming strategies, plans and master budgets, ensuring sufficient operational support is
included within budgets. Supported response teams so that minimum standards of humanitarian action are
appropriately included in accordance with the Sphere, INEE and Red Cross Code of Conduct. Liaised with PDQ
teams to support the implementation of accountability mechanisms. Supervised the delivery of capacity
building plans to develop the requisite operational competencies in operations staff.
Director Emergencies Nov 2013 – Aug 2014
SAVE THE CHILDREN- Islamabad, Pakistan Country Program
Budget Responsibility: Over USD 15 Million
Sectors: Food security and Livelihoods, Health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, Disaster Risk Reduction
(Humanitarian relief and recovery programs).
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, I was responsible for the overall leadership, Direction and
Management of the emergency response and preparedness component of the country program, the role of
Cluster Coordination and Country Logistics. ensured strategic planning, integration of disaster preparedness
across country program, building effective and efficient emergency response capacity in Full spectrum
approach, leading a rapid and quality response, representation of SCI in cluster coordination meetings and
other humanitarian fora, provide direction and guidance to Logistics team for effective, efficient, and timely
service.
Provincial Director (Interim) Sep 2013 – Oct 2013
SAVE THE CHILDREN- KPK Province, Pakistan Country program
Budget Responsibility: Over USD 28 Million
Sectors: Food security and Livelihoods, Health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, CRG, Disaster Risk
Reduction and Humanitarian relief and recovery programs.
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, provided strategic management and operational
leadership to all multi-donor on-going & pipeline development and relief grants of Save the Children Pakistan
Country Program in KPK & FATA. Maintaining a close coordination and liaison with Provincial Government,
Donors and Implementing Partners for effective implementation of programs in the province. identification of
needs and opportunities for program expansion and facilitation in designing and development of proposals,
ensuring compliance with agency and donor’s regulations, achievement of overall program objectives with
impact, effective monitoring & evaluation, timely submission of Donor reports, ensuring compliance with
agency’s safety and security protocols across KPK & FATA.
Chief of Party FATA KP Health Program (Interim) Apr 2013 –Aug 2013
SAVE THE CHILDREN- FATA/KPK Province, Pakistan country Program
Budget Responsibility: Over USD 16 Million
Sectors: Primary Health Care and Mother and Child Health
As Chief of Party lead and directed the team as well as established and maintained effective working
relationships with USAID, government officials, public, private and civil society partners.

4. Overall project management, including strategic vision and leadership; development and implementation of
Project Plans, overseeing operational budgets and performance monitoring plans; liaising with the donor
mission, government officials, other donors and partner organizations; identifying and mitigating program
risks, and ensuring achievement of project results and objectives.
Meeting on a regular basis with USAID/Pakistan AOR and attending US government meetings as requested by
USAID/Pakistan. Supervised the project Senior Management Team, including the Deputy Chief of Party, the
Finance and Administration Director, the Senior Health Specialist, and the Director for Field Program.
Director Program Implementation July 2011 – Oct 2013
SAVE THE CHILDREN- Emergency Response and Recovery Program, Pakistan country office
Budget Responsibility-Whole Period: Over USD 80 Million
Sectors: Health, Nutrition, Child protection, Education, Food security and Livelihoods, Shelter and NFIs, WASH,
Disaster risk reduction.
As Director Program Implementation (ERRP) and member Senior Management team, was responsible for
implementation of emergency/ early recovery programs according to agreed plans, timelines, and strategies in
line with relevant donor regulations and agreements, HAP, SPHERE guidelines and the NGO code of conduct,
effective and efficient use of resources and improved internal controls, making appropriate decisions
regarding security measures, ensuring accountability to beneficiaries through robust MEAL system.
Director Emergencies (Secondment) Sep 2012– Nov 2012
SAVE THE CHILDREN-Bangladesh Country Program
Budget Responsibility: Over USD 3 Million
Sectors: Child protection, Education, Food security and Livelihoods, Shelter and NFIs, WASH
I was deployed as Director Emergencies – Bangladesh for a period of 3 months for leading/delivering
emergency response to Khullna floods. The emergency response was implemented in two districts through
implementing partners.
Field Program Manager Dec 2010 – Jun 2011
SAVE THE CHILDREN-Emergency Response and Early Recovery Program Sindh province, Pakistan
Budget Responsibility-Whole Period: Over USD 38 Million
Field Program Manager Jun 2009 – Nov 2010
SAVE THE CHILDREN-Emergency Response and Early Recovery Program KPK province, Pakistan
Budget Responsibility-Whole Period: Over USD 37 Million
Sectors: Health and nutrition, Child protection, Education, Food security and Livelihoods, Shelter and NFIs,
WASH, Disaster risk reduction.
As Field Program Manager, assisted the country office in developing strategies for emergency response as per
the requirement and needs in the field, included conducting full scale assessments. Ensured timely
implementation of all program interventions and ensured program quality through frequent visits and
monitoring of the activities in the field. Ensured systems strengthening to support sub-offices for better
operations and effective program delivery, oversight of program and support functions at field level.
Represented Save the Children in coordination meetings at provincial level.

5. Manager Disaster Risk Management Apr 2007 – Apr 2009
Aga Khan Development network -Multi input Earthquake Reconstruction Program, Azad Jammu and Kashmir,
Pakistan
Budget Responsibility-Whole Period: Over USD 3 Million
As Manager Disaster Risk Management (DRM) implemented community-based disaster risk management
program in AJK. Developed trainings modules and manuals and conducted training for community as well as
for staff members. Formed Disaster Management Committees (DMCs) and Local Emergency Response Teams
(LERTs) at the village level. Conducted Hazard Vulnerability Risk and Capacity Assessment (HVCRA) in the
program area by integrating community based knowledge with scientific knowledge. Developed village
disaster preparedness plans (VDPPs) at village and Union Council level. Developed and implemented school
safety program. Conducted Safety assessment and evacuation planning of public buildings in program area.
Senior Repatriation Clerk Sep 2006– Mar 2007
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) - sub office Peshawar, Pakistan
As senior repatriation clerk, led teams to implement voluntary repatriation/relocation exercise at field level
including camp closure in FATA/settled areas, team formation, staffing and training of repatriation unit.
Conducted identification, verification and counseling of Afghan Refugee Families for repatriation/relocation
Conducted identification of vulnerable groups for special care and organized Shura meetings in community.
Led field repatriation field teams to close 54 Afghan refugee camps in FATA.
Field Assistant Nov 2005–March 2006
UNHCR, Pakistan - South Asian Earthquake Emergency Response
As field assistant managed UNHCR camps for earth quake affected families at Mansehra. Ensured coordination
and liaison between government, aid organizations and people of concerns to UNHCR at field level for
provision of food shelter, non-food items, and protection and community services, health services as basic
human rights. Ensured that protection of affected families under UNHCR mandate is followed. Conducted
situation analysis survey in the earthquake effected area and ensured identification of EVIs in the established
camps
Resource Officer Sexual Gender-based Violence Jun 2001–Aug 2001
International Rescue Committee(IRC) - Peshawar, Pakistan
As Resource Officer conducted awareness raising of basic and gender specific human rights specifically in
Afghan context. Conducted identification of vulnerable groups, especially victims of physical and mental abuse
among Afghan refugee women and children. Developed training/awareness raising materials and curriculum
on gender based violence and conducted sexual gender-based violence trainings/workshops. Conducted
monitoring and evaluation of program/project activities and reporting of findings.
Project Coordinator Nov 1998– Dec 1999
KAYZ Management and Marketing Consultant - Peshawar, Pakistan

6. As project coordinator, managed and Conducted surveys/studies in different sectors/ disciplines. Consultative
support to different governmental and non-governmental organizations was provided.
Teacher (Economics) Feb 1998 – Nov 1998
Institute of learning and motivation - Peshawar, Pakistan
As Teacher, taught Economics to A level students. Provided trainings to teachers on adopting modern
approach to teaching, methodology and curriculum development.
EDUCATION
Masters of Arts in Economics 1995
University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Post Graduate Diploma in Industrialization, Trade and Economic Policy 1996
University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Bachelors of Sciences in Economics, Statistics and Mathematics 1992
University of Peshawar, Pakistan
PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS
Senior Management Development Program Training (2013)
Save the Children, Istanbul Turkey
Humanitarian Leadership Training (2012)
Save the Children, Bangkok
Management Development Program Training (2010)
Save the Children, Islamabad Pakistan
Advance Field safety and staff security UNDSS (2005 & 2007)
Peshawar and Islamabad Pakistan
UN learning strategy on HIV/AIDS UNDSS (2006)
Peshawar Pakistan
Protection Induction Program (2004)
UNHCR, Online
Prevention of harassment at work place (2003)
UNHCR, Islamabad Pakistan
First Aid Training (2003)
UNHCR in collaboration with ICRC, Peshawar Pakistan

7. Protection/ Repatriation Training (2002)
UNHCR, Peshawar Pakistan
Gender Based Sexual Violence (2001)
WCSP IRC, Peshawar Pakistan
Child sexual abuse (2001)
WCSP, IRC, Peshawar, Pakistan
LANGUAGES & SKILLS
Fluent in English, Urdu and Pashto. Basic proficiency in Hindko, Punjabi and Dari
Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
Strong writing and oral presentation skills
Able to work with full of interest & confidence in difficult and challenging environment
Ability of working under pressure and continue to be a positive member of any team.
Able to work in Multi cultural environment and ability of working on multi tasks at a time