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Khurram Riaz

Kenya

Khurram Riaz Member since 16/03/2023

International Organizations

Senior Program Manager, Partnership and MEAL Expert
Website

Professional Summary

Results-driven Program and Partnership Management and MEAL Expert with 15+ years of Onsite and Remote experience across Asia, Africa, and Europe in development and humanitarian response. Demonstrated success in leading complex programs in Education, TVET, Health, WASH, Rural Development, Migration, Civil Society Strengthening, and Cross-Border initiatives funded by EU, FCDO, USAID, ECW, GPE and Dutch. Proven leader in managing complex programs, strengthening partnerships, and designing robust M&E and VfM frameworks. Skilled in donor reporting, data analytics, information, and knowledge management, with technical proficiency in Power BI, SPSS, Excel, KOBO Toolbox, MS Office, and Google platforms. Renowned for delivering actionable insights, fostering cross-sector collaboration, building capacity, and aligning programs with donor priorities, national goals, and SDGs to drive sustainable impact.

Key Skills and Competencies

Coordination & Partnership Management                              Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

Data Analysis & Visualization                                                      Assessments and Evaluations    

Information and Knowledge Management                              Development and Emergency Project Management

Career Summary

International MEAL Expert-       Surge Roster M&E                                          2024-to-date

iMMAP Inc. | Kenya | (Roster position is for two years. 2024-2026, Specific deployment is from 3 months to 9 months period. This deployment was for a three-month period (Sep-Nov 2024)

  • Support evidence-based decision-making by applying M&E and information management principles to humanitarian and development contexts, ensuring data-driven planning and accountability.
  • Strengthen organizational learning and capacity of Information Management Officer by sharing IM knowledge and best practices with colleagues and stakeholders, enhancing the overall effectiveness of M&E systems

Program Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Information Management Specialist

United Nations-UNICEF | Pakistan | 2018 – 2025

  • Supported 50+ partners through joint planning, monitoring, and compliance across education, health, and climate resilience portfolios funded by FCDO, EU, ECHO, GPE, Dutch, and ECW.
  • Led 3W/5W coordination and real-time data collection using ActivityInfo, contributing to dashboards, field reviews, and UN humanitarian reporting.
  • Developed KPI frameworks, VfM tools, and programmatic learning reviews aligned with donor and national indicators.

Head of Monitoring & Evaluation (FCDO funded Transforming Education Program-Alif Ailaan)

DAI -- HTSPE | Pakistan, United Kingdom, Belgium | 2014 -- 2018

  • Oversaw M&E systems and stakeholder engagement for education equity advocacy in 100+ districts.
  • Directed partner accountability processes, field assessments, coordination, and MIS-based monitoring systems.
  • Produced scorecards, social audit reports, and capacity development plans for provincial actors..

Partnership Coordinator

International Rescue Committee (IRC) | Pakistan, Afghanistan | 2011 -- 2014

  • Managed full partner cycle with 15 implementing partners: due diligence, contract management, field support, and impact evaluation of programs funded by FCDO, EU, USAID, and ECHO funded Humanitarian Implementation programs.
  • Supported implementation in WASH, education, and TVET sectors, including emergency recovery.
  • Designed partner tracking tools, coordinated, and conducted quarterly performance reviews.

 

Senior Program Officer, Social Mobilization

Winrock International (USAID-CRISP) | Pakistan | 2011

  • Led community-based DRR and infrastructure initiatives in flood-affected areas.
  • Facilitated training for 191 CBOs; integrated local development with SDG frameworks.

Program Officer, Civil Society Program

Aga Khan Foundation | Pakistan, with support to AKDN programs in Turkey, Canada, Switzerland | 2004 -- 2011

  • Coordinated civil society strengthening programs, aligning social, education, livelihood, and environmental efforts with donor priorities (CIDA, USAID, EU, USDoS-DHRL).
  • Represented AKF in Canada, Switzerland, and Turkey, contributing to strategic planning and donor reporting.
  • Supported 14 CSOs through performance tools, capacity building, and field verifications to promote equitable access. Integrated environmental, and inclusion strategies for CSOs while guiding post-earthquake (2005) infrastructure and rehabilitation efforts in AJ&K.

Executive Director

Rural Development Foundation | Pakistan, China, Philippines | 2003 -- 2004

  • Led community-based disaster risk reduction programs across 12 villages in Pakistan, China, and the Philippines, promoting climate resilience through participatory assessments.
  • Oversaw regional program design, cross-border coordination, and stakeholder reporting..

Director, Field Operations

Family Planning Association | Pakistan | 2000 --2003

  • Coordinated EC/UNFPA-funded partnerships with 100 NGOs to enhance family planning and reproductive health access in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
  • Developed an online monitoring system to track partner performance and ensure timely data reporting. 

Additional Roles (1994 – 2000) PRSP (2000)-IUCN (1997-2000)-NRSP (1994-1997)

  • Delivered rural development, resilience, and participatory planning projects across multiple regions.

Publications & Contributions

  • Developed Civil Society Strengthening Strategies (NGOCAT, PAFCAP tools- AKF). Conducted research on family planning, clinical dilemmas of couples, and the role of livestock in rural development.
  • Developed Partnership and community mobilization strategies for conditional grants and cash-for-work projects (IRC, UNICEF). Designed MEAL mechanisms aligned with UN frameworks and donor strategies.
  • Authored and regularly published Monitoring Dashboards, Infographics, MAPs, Bulletin, Situation Reports and Assessments available at ReliefWeb under the name Pakistan Education Sector Working Group Monitoring Dashboards and Bulletin.
  • Link to Online Publications

Education and Specialized Training

 

  • BSC (HONOURS) Agriculture, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan (1992)- MSC (HONOURS) Rural Development, AIOU, Islamabad, Pakistan (2010-course work completed)
  • Completion of Mandatory United Nations Training including SSAFE, PSEA, Ethics and Integrity (2021-2025)
  • Standby Partnership Induction Course (M&E Roster) -- iMMAP, Nairobi, Kenya (2024)
  • Education in Emergencies Fundamentals Course -- Humanitarian Leadership Academy (2023)
  • Training of Trainers -- Business Edge, AKF and IFC- MENA (2010)
  • Results-Based Management & CSR -- CIDA-AKF-Istanbul, Turkey (2005, 2008)
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods -- PASC, Pakistan (2001)
  • Diagnostic Surveys and Social Mobilization – IUCN-NRSP (1997)