Ameer Nassar

Results-driven Program Management professional with over 17 years of experience in designing, planning, and implementing multi-sectoral development and humanitarian programs across Pakistan. Proven expertise in contextual analysis, program strategy development, and operational leadership in collaboration with field teams and senior management. Strong background in donor-funded programs (including USAID), with demonstrated capacity in financial planning, budget oversight, and compliance.

Skilled in ensuring quality program delivery, monitoring, reporting, and external representation. Sector experience includes education, early grade reading, teacher training, climate change, and civic engagement. Academically graduated in Education and Post graduated in life sciences from University of Peshawar.

Expressing my achievement – I had the honour to attain Four promotions in initial Two Years of my development experiences. My career objective is to attain a position in the international projects for career advancement and growth.

Donors worked with: IRC, USAID, JSI Inc.

International

Federation for Electoral System – IFES, European Union, UNICEF, Green Peace, CRS, Government of Pakistan, Relief International Sectors worked in: Education, WASH, Livelihood &

• Economic Development, Climate Change, Public Health, Women Economic Empowerment, M&E Expertise: Highly proficient in developing and executing Log-Frame Matrix, Indicator Performance Tracking Table and Theory of Change

• Designing and Conducting Surveys

• Developing Interview Guides for IDIs and FGDs

• Data Analysis and Reporting Capacity Development: TNA, Module Development, Capacity Development, Training evaluation

Program Officer - International Foundation for Electoral System IFES - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2023-11 - 2025-02)

I served as a Program Officer with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) in Islamabad, where I played a key role in supporting institutional development initiatives. During my tenure, I successfully conducted a comprehensive SWOT analysis of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Balochistan, aimed at delivering targeted technical assistance to strengthen its institutional capacity. In addition, I provided strategic support to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in the planning and implementation of the Inclusive NIC/Voter Registration Phase V (INVR5), contributing to the development of a more inclusive and accessible electoral process.

My responsibilities also included the professional development of concept notes and research studies, as well as the active engagement and coordination with implementing partners across all four provinces of Pakistan. Through these efforts, I ensured the effective execution of program objectives and alignment with stakeholder priorities

Monitoring Consultant - International Foundation for Electoral System IFES |SEHER - Quetta, Pakistan

(2020-12 - 2021-02)

Successfully supervised and monitor in person training sessions on She-leads Training program implemented by SEHER and supported by “International Foundation for Electoral System - IFES” timely reported the proceedings as well as quality of the sessions as per program indicators and provided feedback to the program team for further improvements of the training sessions. Under this program total 100 females were trained on She-leads contents.

Supervisor - USAID PRP End-line Evaluation| VTT Global - Zhob, Pakistan

(2020-10 - 2020-12)

National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at University of Chicago implemented the end-line study of USAID funded Pakistan Reading Project in collaboration with provincial governments and national level implementing partner VTT-Global. The study was based on globally known reading assessment tool “Early Grade Reading Assessment”. I have professionally supervised the evaluation study – EGRA 2020 in District Zhob, Balochistan.

The survey was carried out at 40 public sector schools of district Zhob. using paper-based as well as android-based data collection tools. I professionally supervised the field activities including training of quality control officers, and enumerators. Further conducted supportive supervision and monitoring visits at data collection sites; reviewed and ensured the data quality as per USAID Data Quality Standards.

MEL Coordinator - USAID PRP End-line Evaluation| IRC - Quetta, Pakistan

(2017-04 - 2020-02)

A US$ 160-million USAID funded Pakistan Reading Project implemented by IRC in collaboration with consortium partners throughout Pakistan. Being an M&E Coordinator; led the M&E team in fourteen districts of Balochistan and provided leadership to the project at regional level. professionally supported MEL framework and Project Monitoring Plan – PMP for the project. successfully ensured Data Quality Standards - DQS. facilitated overall data management and reporting process starting with designing data collection tools, supervising field data collection, cleaning and compiling data sets, analyzing and reporting information for project briefs, periodic reports and donor’s online data reporting platforms such as TraiNet and Pak-Info. Apart from this timely ensured reporting against the progress and shared the weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as per the standards of program.

During the implementation, closely check the custom indicators and provided feedback to the relevant program team for further improvements. During this period facilitated various research studies and surveys to assess the progress against output indicators of MEL framework. Facilitated the internal readin

Reading Quality Manager - USAID Pakistan Reading Project | IRC - Quetta, Pakistan

(2015-12 - 2017-03)

A US$ 160-million USAID funded Pakistan Reading Project implemented by IRC in collaboration with consortium partners throughout Pakistan. I supported 19 district teams of Balochistan as a Reading Quality Manager. Under this role led the development of reading and instructional materials at Balochitan level, including liaising with the Material Development Committee (MDC) and ensuring that the content of the material being developed is effective and promotes a culture of tolerance and inclusion including girl friendly school.

As Reporting to the teacher training coordinator I have also coordinated with equal access staff responsible for leading the production of multimedia class room and instruction material to ensure they adhere the content developed by the MDC. During this role developed and provided Big Books for read Aloud, Scripted lesson Plans for 3232 teachers, level readers, flash cards, syllable charts and work books for 0.178 Million students of public sector schools.

District Program Manager - USAID Pakistan Reading Project | IRC - Quetta, Pakistan

(2015-02 - 2015-11)

A US$ 160-million USAID funded Pakistan Reading Project implemented by IRC in collaboration with consortium partners throughout Pakistan. Being district head for the project, led the district team and provided support in operations as well as programmatic interventions in the district. In total, 204 public sector primary school teachers were trained on teaching reading through two years CPD model and improved learning reading skills of 19300 early grade students.

Periodic assessment of targeted students carried out using Tangerine android-based EGRA tool.

In-Service Teacher Training Manager - USAID Pakistan Reading Project | IRC - Quetta, Balochistan Pakistan

(2013-11 - 2014-12)

Being In-Service Teachers’ Manager I am responsible for leadership, oversight, supervision and managing the in-service teachers’ training activity associated to Balochistan to train 3232 public sector school teachers on teaching reading through continuous professional development activities. However total 380 Teacher Inquiry Groups – TIGs formed in close coordination with provincial and district education department I have successfully accomplished the following tasks:

• Focused on gender based policies for the overall in-service teachers training activities of USAID in Balochistan.
• Conducted Focus Group Discussions and studies on gender and their participation up to 60%.
• Coordinating with officials from USAID, apex institutions, national and provincial project offices and other stakeholders for efficient and effective implementation of the in-service program in the province.
• Promoting the USAID PRP in-service program in order to create awareness about availability of in-service teachers’ activities and creating strong workforce throughout the province.
• Working with PRP’s niche partners and local counterparts to identify and address barriers to female participation in in-service teachers’ programs specific to each community.
• Developing budgetary projections, allocations and; progressive and comprehensive reports on regular basis associated to in-service teachers’ training activities.

Program Manager - European Union | SMART - Quetta, Harnai, Jaffarabad and Zhob Pakistan

(2012-02 - 2013-08)

Working with SMART as Program Manager and responsible for overseeing the Technical and Vocational Education and Training – TVET project funded by European Union and implemented by Concern Worldwide in collaboration with consortium partners at district Harnai, Ziarat and Loralai Districts of Balochistan, Pakistan Flood Emergency Response-Livelihoods project at district Jaffarabad funded by CRS and Rehabilitation of Water supply schemes at district Sherani funded by UNICEF and development of project concept notes and proposals on WASH, Education & livelihood. During this tenure professionally competed the tasks;

• Professionally oversee planning, implementation, management and monitoring & evaluation of the projects.
• Development of midterm evaluation reports, Case Studies and Project Completion Reports.
• Successfully developed the project proposals & produced a cohesive, credible and coordinated program according to the agreed program strategy
• Provided strategic leadership to TVET Project implementation
• Implementation of a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation system for the project and regular monitoring of activities
• Facilitated various surveys and value chain analysis and conducted assessment study in target districts.
• Participate in developing guidelines/SoPs for the implementation of TVET activities and harmonize methodologies among co-partners
• To carry out frequent field visits, monitor and support on-going trainings in target district and ensure the quality of training is up to the agreed standard.
• Co-ordinated and liaise with government line departments/ministries, TVET institutions, UN/ INGOs, CSOs and other relevant stakeholders to involve them in project activities,
• Performed as focal point for documentation, sharing best practices, case studies, high quality reports, photos, lesson learnt achieved and other program documents in TVET Program

Program Manager - Humanitarian Organization for Poverty Eradication and Environment (HOPE) Pakistan GCAP | HOPE - Quetta based (Balochistan and Sindh, Pakistan)

(2011-09 - 2012-01)

Worked as Program Manager in HOPE on Women and Climate Justice Hearing 2011 at Quetta, Pishin, Ziarat, Sibi and Gwadar Districts funded by Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP), I have also completed the UNICEF funded project regarding Improving School Water, environment & Sanitation (WES) at district Zhob and Sherani. During this assignment following tasks were performed successfully: Professionally led the activity “Women and Climate Justice Hearing 2011” where more than 20 testimonies prepared and presented by the women adversely affected by natural disasters. Social and culture based research study conducted on the mentioned theme in targeted areas of the province, findings of the study presented in the seminar where the jury concluded the verdict on the women and climate justice.

Furthermore, findings of the study and testimonies, verdict of the jury and climate justice strategy was shared publically through press conference. All the relevant stakeholders such as Department of Environment, Environment protection agency academia and civil society organizations were professionally engaged by developing an effective follow-up strategy. Quality report of the events and proj

Project Coordinator - EU Funded - Innovative Development Organization - IDO - Balochistan, based in Quetta

(2011-04 - 2011-09)

Worked as project Coordinator with IDO for Quetta Integrated Urban Develop Program - QIUDP funded by Concern Worldwide and overall responsible for overseeing the operations of community based skill development centers, low cost community infrastructure schemes, advocacy & governance;

• Effectively & timely implemented & coordinated QIUDP activities proficiently following IDO procedures, systems and guidelines.
• Professionally represented IDO in all respective forums.
• Successfully managed and implemented project activities consistent with the project management cycle.
• Developed and implemented monitoring system and timely reviewed project activities in conjunction with the team, manager, local stakeholders and project donor.
• regularly Coordinated and provided necessary guidance and technical support to the Project Manager Concern WPP staff, and associated stake holders
• Contributed in the preparation of work plans of the team, and monitored its implementation at grassroots level;
• Contributed in the preparation of MOUs/Agreements, and supervised its implementation in the field;

Program Manager – Education - National Commission For Human Development - NCHD - Islamabad Based

(2004-01 - 2011-03)

Joined NCHD as Intern Education and promoted to the positions of Markez Coordinator, Coordinator Primary Education, District Program Manager- Education and Program Manager Education for Balochistan in span of seven years of period. Major areas of work included education, training and development with special focus on Universal Primary Education, Education for All, Education in emergencies, Teacher education, student assessment and educational governance, early childhood care &

education (ECCE) and research in the context of Baluchistan

• Efficiently provided facilitation and guidelines in program concept and implementation at provincial & district level
• Designed program monitoring & Evaluation tools for the effective implementation in all 30 districts of Balochistan
• Professionally trained 263 Community based Feeder Teachers on Quality education, Life Skills, Pedagogy, student assessment and classroom management.
• Actively participated and provided constructive feedback regarding program in Operational Review Meetings on monthly basis.
• professionally supported district UPE teams in preparation of District EFA Plans with collaboration of UNESCO & PPIU in Balochistan
• Conducted research studies about drop out measurement in different districts of Balochistan
• Professionally provided assistance to District Coordination Officer (DCO) as staff Officer for achieving UPE in assigned District
• Led Base Line Survey (BLS) of 0 – 9 years’ children in District Zhob and Killasaifullah through public school teachers
• Introduced continuous in-service teacher Professional Development Program - CPD .
• Identified, trained and connected 530 volunteers to schools through Social Mobilization Process (SMP) in order to minimize the gap between School and community

M.Sc - Life Sciences - University of Peshawar KPK

B.Ed - Education - University of Balochistan