Saeed Uddin

Disaster risk management professional with 11+ years of experience in disaster preparedness, anticipatory action and community-based disaster risk management (CBDRM) across Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, progressing through AKDN institutions from field trainer to project lead. Experienced in developing preparedness plans, manuals, training curricula and tools; strengthening early warning, contingency planning and emergency response; and coordinating with national, provincial and district authorities, donors and humanitarian partners. MSc in Disaster Management (University of Peshawar).

Led FCDO-funded and other donor-funded resilience and humanitarian programmes with an approved budget of GBP 2.649 million, linking vulnerable communities with district and provincial institutions through anticipatory action. Results include building climate resilience in 361 villages of Gilgit Baltistan and Chitral, enhancing the communal capacity to be prepared and cope with effects of climate change through building emergency response team to be the first responders and provision of emergency tool items. Ensured provision of food to 445 affected households and provision of nonfood items to 280 affected households.

Restoration of 64 drinking water supply schemes (DWSS) affected by climate-induced hazards and the implementation of 25+ nature-based mitigation measures, which were highly appreciated during donor visits.

Project Lead at FOCUS Humanitarian Assistance (2026-07 – 2026-12)

• Updated and strengthened training modules for community-based disaster management structures in line with the revised CBDRM Curriculum.
• Strengthened organisational preparedness by incorporating lessons learned from previous winter response operations.
• Revitalised the School Safety Program through revision of its guiding manual.
• Assessed field preparedness through structured supervision visits and identified areas for improvement.
• Reviewed and strengthened Village Disaster Risk Management Plans (VDRMPs) in collaboration with regional offices.
• Updated the Emergency Preparedness Manual (EPM) and Jammati Preparedness Plan (JPP) Guidelines to reflect current organisational and coordination arrangements.

Project Lead at Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) (2023-12 – 2026-06)

• Led project planning, resource management and timely delivery of resilience and anticipatory action activities in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.
• Ensured proper documentation, compliance with donor requirements and budget monitoring.
• Linked communities with district and provincial institutions to strengthen early warning and anticipatory action.
• Represented AKAH in coordination and advocacy platforms with government authorities (national, provincial and district) and partners.
• Developed training materials, led training sessions, and coordinated visibility and communications.
• Prepared monthly updates and donor reports, incorporating monitoring, evaluation and reporting (MER) and audit recommendations.

Planning Officer at Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) (2022-03 – 2023-11)

• Led a team of Training Officers to conduct regional-level training and disaster simulations.
• Developed volunteer engagement plans and disaster preparedness materials.
• Supported village-based disaster risk planning with communities.

CBDRM Trainer/Expert at Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) (2015-06 – 2022-02)

• Conducted community training needs assessments and developed DRM training modules.
• Managed event logistics, budgets, and volunteer networks.
• Organized mock drills, awareness sessions, and social mobilization campaigns.
• Prepared reports and maintained training and impact records.

MSc in Disaster Management – University of Peshawar (2015)

Bachelor of Commerce – Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad (2012)

Intermediate – Aga Khan Higher Secondary School Gilgit (2005)

Matriculation – Aga Khan Higher Secondary School Gilgit (2003)