Azlan Butt

Development professional and Capacity Building expert with 16+ years' experience, including 9 years with UNICEF, specializing in curriculum development, training design, and system strengthening. Expert in RBM-based programme design, CRVS reform, and digital birth registration aligned with UNCRC, CCCs, and SDGs. Strong track record in capacity building, partnership management, and system strengthening across government and development sectors.

Experienced in designing and delivering training programmes, managing complex field operations, and driving adoption of improved practices through evidence, data, and stakeholder engagement.

Child Protection Officer (Punjab) - UNICEF Pakistan - Punjab, Pakistan

(2016-11)

• Led design and rollout of large-scale capacity building programmes for government and partners, developing training packages and institutionalizing master trainer networks across Punjab.
• Managed strategic partnerships with government, CSOs, and donors, ensuring alignment with programme standards and effective field-level implementation.
• Designed and implemented system-strengthening initiatives including Digital Birth Registration, improving service delivery, data systems, and compliance.
• Conducted regular monitoring, data analysis, and programme reviews to track performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Developed technical guidance, training materials, and operational tools to strengthen implementation capacity and programme quality.
• Supported multi-sector coordination and integrated programming, linking protection with health, education, and emergency response systems.
• Led resource mobilization efforts and contributed to donor proposals, securing significant government co-financing and expanding programme scale.
• Built knowledge management systems, strengthening reporting, data quality, and evidence-based decision making.

National Program Manager (USAID Project) - Youth Parliament of Pakistan

(2015-05 - 2016-06)

• Managed a multi-district programme focused on youth engagement and public service accountability across 20 districts.
• Designed and delivered capacity building initiatives for over 500 youth leaders on advocacy, governance, and service monitoring.
• Established and maintained partnerships with government departments and civil society to strengthen programme delivery.
• Led programme planning, implementation, and reporting, ensuring results-based delivery and donor compliance.

Program Coordinator - Local Government & Community Development Department (Punjab) - Punjab, Pakistan

(2014-07 - 2015-04)

• Supported provincial strategy development and implementation for birth registration reform.
• Designed and delivered training programmes for local government officials to improve service delivery and data systems.
• Strengthened monitoring, reporting, and data quality mechanisms across districts.

Project Officer (Child Protection) - Social Welfare Department (Punjab) - Punjab, Pakistan

(2013-04 - 2014-06)

• Managed rehabilitation and reintegration programme for vulnerable children, coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Strengthened case management systems, monitoring, and partner coordination.

Program Coordinator (Child Protection in Emergencies) - NICE Foundation

(2009-10 - 2013-03)

• Led implementation of child protection programmes in emergency settings, including capacity building and community engagement.
• Established community-based platforms and partnerships to support programme delivery and sustainability.

Master's Degree - Sociology - University of the Punjab (2009 - 2011)