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Personal Information:

Name: AZHAR HUSSAIN

Father’s Name Ghulam Nabi
Address: House # 810/19, Near Lakh Patti Chowk, Village &
P/O Nawan Sher, District: Abbottabad.
Cell # 0335-9108737
E- Mails: azhar.hussain13@yahoo.com
Nationality: Pakistani
Date of Birth: 18 June 1968

Educational Back Ground B.Sc. Civil Engineering

Institution University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar
N.W.F.P. Pakistan (1990)

Trainings Attended:
Project Cycle & Project Management
Disaster Risk Reduction Management
Sphere Standards in Disaster
Role of Government Functionaries in combating
Environmental Problems
Human Resource Development in Construction
Industry
Development & its impact on Natural Resources

Relief & Rehabilitation measures in Natural

Disasters.
Disaster Risk Reduction Measures.
Work Experience:

PRECIS
I am an energetic and creative professional having 28 years of diversified experience in
the field of Site Planning, Construction and Project Management with NGOs, INGOs and
UN. I have worked on Solid Waste Disposal, Water and Sanitation, Rural Development
projects. I have also been involved in the relief and rehabilitation efforts of the
international community (after Pakistan’s Earth quake of 8th October,2005).I have
worked on Power Generation Project as well as on the construction of Schools, Hospitals
and other Buildings as per NES PAK/ERRA’s approved drawings and Design. I also
worked with UNHCR Pakistan as Senior Field Associate (Engineer) and Infrastructure
Officer. I have also worked (Four years Oct, 2013 to Dec, 2017) with UNHCR as
Physical Site Planner/Shelter Expert. My detailed work experience is as under:
Dates: August, 2019 to May, 2020
Name of Employer: United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees
Iraq (Erbil)
Position Held Physical Site planner
Main Responsibilities Include:
1. Same as with UNHCR South Sudan
Dates: January, 2017 to July, 2019
Name of Employer: Haji Faja Akber and Brothers Government
Contractor
Position Held Project / Site Engineer
Main Responsibilities Include:
1. Preparation of tendered bids as per the requirements of the clients.
2. Submission of bids with different clients.
3. Manage correspondence with clients and consultants.
4. Supervise execution of construction projects in Disctrict Kohistan, Mansehra,
Abbottabad, Haripur etc.
5. Preparation of Bills of executed works and submission of the same to the
consultant/client.
6. Attend meetings with consultants and clients before, during and after
completion of different road and building projects.

Dates: Oct, 2013 to Dec, 2016

Name of Employer: United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees
South Sudan Upper Nile State Maban County
Position Held Physical Site Planner
Main Responsibilities Include:
Site Planning Tasks

1. Assess and confirm feasibility of setting up camps for refugees in accordance with
international recognised criteria of accessibility, security, water resources and
type of terrain. Assess potential expansion of existing camps/site as needed.
2. Work in close coordination with relevant government counterpart and host
communities to ensure that technical factors related to natural resources, local law
issues, protection of environment, land property issues and local communities
land use are included in any assessment.
3. Develop implementation modalities, including construction of communal
infrastructures, taking into account overall needs of target groups, their cultural
preferences and concerns of the local communities.
4. Work in close collaboration with implementing and partners operational in each
site/camp to facilitate achievement of international standards.
 5. Develop adequate tools for monitoring technical activities and provide regular
monitoring and evaluation of implementation of shelter projects, including
assessment of contracting procedures.
6. Provide technical guidance to partners including establishment of adequate
strategy for care and maintenance of the transit centres/camps and their associated
infrastructure.
7. Provide regular technical reports, including specific progress reports on status of
the implementation.
8. Assist sub office with technical support in the preparation of Drawings, Designs,
BOQs and cost estimates of different infrastructure projects.

Shelter Coordination Tasks:

1. Develop, implement and review the agreed Shelter Strategy with support and
inputs from partners.
2. Lead UNHCR and partners in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the
Shelter Strategy
3. Facilitate the appropriate distribution of responsibilities amongst shelter partners.
4. Act as focal point for inquiries on the Shelter Sector response plans and
operations.
5. Ensure use of participatory and community based approaches in the planning and
implementation of projects, ensuring that humanitarian responses build on local
capacity.
6. Contribute to the development of appropriate strategies to address cross-cutting
issues in sectoral needs assessment, analysis, planning, monitoring and response.
7. Provide coordination services, including meetings, in line with the Principles of
Partnership, ensuring that coordination is inclusive, consultative and results-
oriented

B Standards and Application

1. Ensure that Shelter partners are aware of relevant policy guidelines and technical
standards and promote adherence to agreed standards and best practice by all
Shelter partners, taking into consideration the need for local adaptation;
2. Promote and adopt standardized methods, tools and formats for common use in
shelter needs assessments.
3. Ensure the agreed Shelter Strategy is used as the framework for shelter activities.

C Assessment and Monitoring

1. Assess, monitor and evaluate activities of the Shelter Sector and revise strategies
and action plans accordingly in the light of needs as they are identified.

E Reporting and Information

1. Ensure adequate reporting and information sharing within the Shelter Sector and
other sectors and relevant inter-agency coordination bodies; collect 4W
 (Who/What/When/Where) information from partners and provide information and
regular updates to all relevant partners;
2. Provide regular inputs to general reports including Situation Reports, Bulletins,
and other relevant information.

Civil Engineering (Water/Sanitation and Infrastructure tasks:

1. Development and implementation of UNHCR programs through analysis of
budgetary implications of technical inputs. Provide cost estimations of technical
activities, including development of bill of quantities for construction of
infrastructure and other works.
2. Work with Program Unit and partners in the planning, implementation and
monitoring of camp and host community infrastructure projects which included
Water, Solid Waste Disposal, Sanitation, Health and Education facilities.
3. Provide technical advice and support on the planning / design, implementation
and monitoring of permanent facilities/infrastructure projects including regular
on-site monitoring and progress reviews to maintain oversight and quality control
on performance and ensure that projects are executed according to work plans and
specifications
4. Conduct site assessment, technical review of Water, Sanitation and Solid Waste
projects and provide guidance on new and existing infrastructure projects taking
into account UNHCR policies and priorities, including designs, technical
specifications, bills of quantities (BOQs), work schedules, etc.
5. Provide general technical advice to UNHCR and partners as and when required.

Dates: August, 2012 to Sept, 2013

Name of Employer: United Nations High Commissioner for Afghan
Refugees
1 Gul Mohar Lane, University Town Peshawar

Position Held Infrastructure Officer (Raha Water and

Sanitation Projects) in KPK.
Main Responsibilities: As senior Field Engineer I was responsible for
the following functions.
Assist the technical unit in preparation of
drawings, design, BOQ and cost estimates of
different types of projects such as schools,
health
Facilities, water and sanitation projects.

Review of the project proposals submitted by

NGOs/INGOs and Government
departments.
 Participate in preparation of tender documents and
bidding process.
Approval of quality of different construction
materials used in civil works.
Verification of construction works carried out by
NGOs through field visits.
Verification on site that projects are implemented
according to the design and specifications.
Produce field monitoring reports and submission of
the same to all concerned.
Recommend corrective measures to IPs so that the
construction deficiencies are removed.
Ensure that NGOs/Departments submit regular
progress reports to the technical unit.

Dates: April, 2011 to July, 2012

Name of Employer: United Nations High Commissioner for Afghan
Refugees
1 Gul Mohar Lane, University Town Peshawar
Senior Field Associate: (Shelter)
Main Responsibilities: As Senior Field Associate I was performed the
following functions:
To prepare Drawings, Design and costs estimates of
shelters for flood affectees of KPK Pakistan.
To monitor the implementation of the shelter
project in refugee camps as well as host areas in
KPK.
To guide the technical staff of partners to ensure
quality control.
To make sure that shelter work is carried out as per
the agreed design, specifications and time line.
To provide on-site guidance to the technical staff of
the partners so that construction standards are
followed.
To point out construction deficiencies and suggest
remedial measures for improvement.
To carry out regular field monitoring visits and
produce reports for partners as well as UNHCR
management.
To convene meetings of partners on quarterly basis
to review the work progress and related matters.
To over view and facilitate the tendering and
selection process of partners.
To assist partners in all technical matters related to
shelter construction and quality assurance.
Dates: Nov. 2009 to March, 2011
Name of Employer: Mountain Institute for Educational Development
House #329-A, Street # 49, G 10/3 Islamabad
Position Held Program Manager
Main Responsibilities As Project Manager My Duties were as under:
Guide & facilitate the project staff in the discharge
of their duties.
To make sure that all the project activities are
carried out as per monthly, annual work plan &
budget.
To Verify and finalise the feasibility reports
prepared by the Engineers & technical staff
regarding school rehabilitation works & shelters etc.
To ensure that the schools/ & shelters are
constructed as per drawings & design.
To ensure that all the construction materials/Items
are as per the specifications.
To make sure that the construction activities are
carried out with the desired pace and quality.
To guide the site Engineers at site on technical
matters of the project.
To verify the Bills submitted by the Contractors and
submission of the same to the client for payment.
It was a 3 years project for promotion of quality
inclusive education including school
rehabilitation (shelter, water & sanitation) in
(Earth Quake hit) District Mansehra.

Dates: Jul. 2008 to Oct. 2009

Name of Employer: Hes Pak, D/1-2 Awan Plaza, KKH Abbottabad
Position Held Project Manager
Main Responsibilities As Project Manager I was responsible for
facilitation & Management of the entire project
activities starting from Planning, execution till
completion.
These include Work/bar bending Schedule
preparation, quality control and technical guidance
to site Engineers and submission of Bills to the
client for release of Payment. I also coordinated
with Consultant regarding technical matters of the
project. I have completed Nishat Power
 Generation (200 MW) Project in Lahore. I have
also completed Girls hostel, Hospital in Haripur
District & Social Welfare Complex in
Abbottabad District.

Dates: July, 2005 to June, 2008

Name of Employer: Plan International, House # 09 Street # 32
F 7/1, Islamabad
Position Held Program Unit Manager
Main Responsibilities As PUM I was responsible for managing different
sect oral activities of the Program in District
Mansehra. The sectors included Infrastructure
projects such as Schools, BHUs, Hospitals,
Community Managed Schools, Enterprise
Development Project, School improvement Project,
Child/Women Rights, Relief & rehabilitation
measures and disaster management. My other
responsibilities were:
To ensure close coordination with Education, Social
Welfare & Health Departments of District
Mansehra.
To guide and facilitate the staff in the discharge of
their duties.
To have close and cordial relations with District
Management.
To raise awareness about Child Rights & Rights
based approach among different segments of the
society such as Police, Judiciary, Lawyers, Teachers
and other NGOs.
To extend financial & technical assistance to the
district development departments in the
rehabilitation & creation of different facilities for
the masses specially the Children.
To facilitate the international community in its
efforts to help the earth quake affectees of District
Mansehra and Muzafar Abad.
To Construct Schools as per NES PAK/ ERRA’s
Design.

Dates: Jan. 2000 to June. 2005

Name of Employer: Sarhad Rural Support Program
Address: 129 Defence officer’s colony, Street # 8, Khyber
Road Peshawar

Position Held Regional Program Manager

Main Responsibilities As RPM I was leader of project teams working in
different field units of District Mansehra &
 Battagram. I was both Chief analyst and Operation
Manager. I guided & supervised the construction
activities of the Engineers of two Districts. My
other activities included:
Guide regional as well as field teams in technical,
administrative & financial matters of the projects.
To coordinate & facilitate the teams in the
preparation of Monthly & Quarterly progress
reports.
To formulate annual work Plans looking at the
technical and financial aspects of the project.
Coordinate with District Development Departments
for smooth implementation of the Construction
activities.
The Projects of following nature were completed
under my supervision:
Water Supply, Sanitation. Street Pavements,
Drainage, Earthen Roads, Community Centres,
Gabion Structures, Boys & Girls Schools.
Shelters for communities.

Oct. 1993 to Dec. 1999

Name of Employer: Sarhad Rural Support Program
Address: 129 Defence officer’s colony, Street # 8, Khyber
Road Peshawar

Position Held Senior Engineer

Main Responsibilities As a senior Engineer I was responsible for over all
designs, Cost Estimates & quality control of
different infrastructure projects. My other tasks
were
To ensure that Engineers follow the guide lines
given in PCI and Specification Book.
Make sure that the technical feasibility reports,
economic analysis & detailed survey reports are
prepared by the field Engineers as per the ground
realities.
To verify the Drawings, Design and Cost estimates
prepared by the field Engineers.
To ensure that Physical &Financial Progress reports
are sent to the Management on time.
To ensure quality control during the implementation
of the projects.
To make sure that all the necessary field tests are
carried out at sites during the construction activities.
Dates: Jul. 1990 to Sep. 1993
Name of Employer: Mughal Engineering Consultants
Address: Block 19, Flat # 2, G-8 Markaz, Islamabad
Position Held Assistant Engineer
Main Responsibilities
As an assistant Engineer I was responsible for:
Preparation of Tender documents & specifications
For different projects of PTCL Islamabad.
Preparation of BOQs & Cost Estimates of different
Projects.
Tender opening and award of work order to the
deserving bidder.
To ensure that all the civil works are carried out as per
specifications and Engineering practices.
To check the bills submitted by the contractors through
field verifications.
To ensure that projects are completed with in the
stipulated time period given in the tender documents.
To ensure that all necessary field (slump, cube tests etc)
tests are carried out during the construction of the
projects.
To verify through field visits that different items of work
are carried out as per the laid down specifications.
The projects completed under my control were:
Top Floor of PTCL Exchange Building at Rawalpindi.
VIP Residences for Directors of PTCL at G 7/4
Islamabad. RCC Tunnel at Raja Bazar Rawal Pindi.
Flats for PTCL Employees near Zero Point Islamabad
Pakistan.