Imtiaz Jat

Development Professional with over 9 years of progressive experience in planning, designing, implementing & monitoring of WASH and community-based infrastructure projects across rural & urban Sindh. Proven expertise in sustainable water supply, sanitation, shelter housing, school buildings and infrastructure resilience under donor-funded programs (ADB, World Bank, EU, and UNICEF). Adept at stakeholder coordination, environmental compliance, and engaging communities for long-term impact.

WASH Engineer at Sindh People's Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF) (2025-10 – Present)

WASH & Settlement Infrastructure Improvement Project (WSII)

• Led community infrastructure projects under climate-resilient settlement development plans.
• Ensured compliance with SPHERE standards, PHED guidelines, and SPHF technical standards.
• Supervised construction of WASH infrastructure including household latrines, disabled-friendly sanitation units, handpumps, and small water supply systems.
• Performed topographic surveys, water quality testing, and technical assessments for new and rehabilitated schemes.
• Coordinated with Implementation Partners (IPs), contractors, consultants, and local authorities for smooth project execution.
• Ensured environmental and social safeguards compliance, including Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) considerations.
• Reviewed and provided technical feedback on village WASH designs submitted by partners.
• Monitored budget utilization and verified contractor bills as per completed works

Project Engineer at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) (2024-10 – 2025-06)

CRSDP PAIDAR Project

• Applied technical criteria for constructing and rehabilitating rural community infrastructure, including site selection and beneficiary identification, to ensure maximum impact.
• Ensured all activities adhered to approved designs, specifications, and quality standards.
• Collaborated with stakeholders, including government authorities, community leaders, beneficiaries, partners, and NGOs, to coordinate resources and align project goals.
• Monitored and evaluated project activities to track timely progress, identify challenges, and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitated technical training and capacity-building sessions for CRS staff, partner organizations, and community members to enhance skills in WASH infrastructure development and maintenance.
• Provided the Program Manager with Bills of Quantities (BoQs), technical designs, and pilot strategies for innovative rural WASH solutions.
• Supported capacity-building and provided technical assistance to ensure project activities complied with guidelines, donor requirements, and climate-resilient standards.
• Used MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) data to strengthen program effectiveness, gender responsiveness, and community engagement.

Field Monitoring Engineer at Techno Consult International Pvt Limited (2023-07 – 2024-08)

Climate Resilient WASH Flood Emergency Response in Sindh by UNICEF

• Monitored construction activities for WASH facilities, schools, and healthcare centers to ensure compliance with ToR and technical guidance from the WASH Sindh team, in coordination with UNICEF-supported interventions.
• Conducted technical needs assessments, prepared detailed designs, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), AutoCAD drawings, and cost estimates for rural infrastructure projects.
• Facilitated site handovers to implementing partners and contractors, providing technical support during construction, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines.
• Validated contractor claims for progress and quality before approving payments.
• Prepared and submitted detailed progress reports and action point matrix report for quality assurance documentation.
• Supported final verification, inspection, and handover of completed projects to concern Education, Health & PHED government departments and community beneficiaries.
• Conducted continuous monitoring visits to implementation partners (IPs) to track progress of ongoing project activities.

Project Coordinator at Muslim Hands International (2021-07 – 2023-06)

• Executed WASH & Community Physical Infrastructure related construction activities as per humanitarian & engineering guidelines, set standards and project documents.
• Developed drawings, cost estimates, and preparation of BOQs of infrastructure schemes i.e. community centers, shelter houses, schools, RO Plants, UF/UV Plants, Overhead Water Tanks.
• Monitored and ensured the construction work as per drawings, specifications, standards, and agreements.
• Coordinated with Supervisors, vendors, donors, teams, and stakeholders for smooth implementation of the project
• Prepared weekly, monthly, and other progress reports for management's info, facilitated community engagements, trainings, and workshops

Field Engineer at Qatar Charity Pakistan (2020-10 – 2020-03)

UNICEF WASH Project

• Provide technical information and interpretation of plans, preparation of detail estimation of water supply schemes, including hand pumps, solarized overhead water tanks, toilets with hand washing facilities in healthcare centers, educational institutions, and public spaces with specifications for the successful implementation of the projects
• Conduct water quality testing to ensure compliance with safety and health standards Provide progress reports based on the work plan submitted by the contractors.
• Work in coordination with SMU for developing community action plan
• Work with community in training mason and other operation committee on technical aspect of the project
• Provide basic technical training to the local communities for the sustainability of ongoing projects.

WASH Associate at MSAN-Saaf Suthro Sindh Program, Local Govt Department GoS (2020-06 – 2020-08)

• Conducted quality inspections of construction works and materials in accordance with approved specifications and drawings, maintaining complete records including shop drawings, structural drawings, test reports, and Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs).
• Prepared detailed cost estimates, technical feasibility assessments, and implementation plans for WASH project proposals.
• Participated in project progress review meetings with PIDC, contractors, and other stakeholders to assess performance and address issues.
• Developed project schedules by analyzing plans and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project activities.
• Coordinated regularly with government authorities, community leaders, beneficiaries, and partner organizations to align resources and ensure successful delivery of rural WASH interventions

WASH Engineer at NRSP (2018-10 – 2020-05)

EU-PINS ER-III Project

• Provided technical support to rural communities in implementing water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions, ensuring compliance with government standards and climate-resilient designs.
• Conducted water quality testing of communal sources (physical, chemical, and biological parameters) to ensure safe and sustainable water access.
• Delivered training to WASH entrepreneurs, masons, and community operation committees to strengthen local capacity for infrastructure construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Prepared AutoCAD drawings, detailed cost estimates, BoQs, and technical feasibility studies for WASH infrastructure, including hand pumps, overhead water tanks, latrines, fish ponds, and rainwater harvesting ponds.
• Supervised construction works, performed quality control inspections, and monitored progress against project timelines and budgets.
• Coordinated with local government departments, NGOs, and community-based organizations to align project activities with district development priorities.

Assistant Engineer at Sindh Cities Improvement Program Planning & Development Department GoS (2016-02 – 2018-08)

ADB Funded Project

• Assist the Municipal Services Specialist in coordinating with Taluka Municipal Administrations (TMAs), Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), and donor agencies working in Sindh's urban areas on water supply, wastewater management, and solid waste management initiatives.
• Liaise with consultants for conducting various studies including water supply and sanitation master plans, feasibility studies, and engineering design reports for selected districts of North Sindh.
• Support the Municipal Services Specialist in developing a monitoring framework and project activity timelines.
• Verify & Modify detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and cost estimates for proposed infrastructure works.
• Collect regular field visits report from LSU Coordinator to monitor progress on project implementation across seven districts

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering – Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (2012-01 – 2015-12)