Rural Micro Finance & Community Development Specialist
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Mission-driven nonprofit executive with 17+ years of leadership experience directing community development, nonprofit operations, strategic planning, fundraising, grants, financial stewardship, partnerships, and cross-functional teams. Proven record managing donor-funded programs, strengthening governance, building community partnerships, and delivering measurable social impact. Currently completing an MBA at Belhaven University.
Coordinator – Community Development & Social Sector - Aga Khan Development Network & Aga Khan Institutions - Pakistan
(2014-01 - 2023-12)
Directed multi-year community development and poverty alleviation programs serving diverse communities.
Area Manager - Aga Khan Development Network - Pakistan
(2007-01 - 2013-12)
Managed microfinance and community development operations.
Chairman - Aga Khan Social Welfare Board - Pakistan
(2012-01 - 2014-12)
Provided strategic leadership for community welfare initiatives, overseeing social development programs, volunteer engagement, stakeholder collaboration, and the implementation of projects that improved community well-being and social inclusion.
Community Development Project Officer - Aga Khan Council for Pakistan - District Chitral, Pakistan
(2009-01 - 2009-06)
Contributed to a community development project in District Chitral by collaborating with local leaders, coordinating development activities, and supporting initiatives focused on sustainable community growth and capacity building.
Regional Coordinator - Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board - District Chitral, Pakistan
(2010-01 - 2010-12)
Led regional youth development initiatives across District Chitral by organizing leadership programs, educational activities, sports events, and volunteer engagement projects that empowered young people and strengthened community participation.
Focal Person – Youth & Academic Summer Camp Project - Aga Khan Local Council Chitral - Chitral, Pakistan
(2012-01 - 2012-12)
Represented the Aga Khan Local Council Chitral on behalf of the Aga Khan National Council for Pakistan, coordinating youth leadership and academic summer camp programs, managing partnerships with community stakeholders, and ensuring successful program planning and execution.
MBA - Belhaven University
Advanced Certificate - Social Science - Wageningen University & Research (2013-12)
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - University of Karachi (2005-12)