Name: Mohammad Suleman Khan

Date of Birth: 1973

Contact Address: H. No: 158, St: 7, Sector: P-1, Phase: 4, Hayatabad, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan
Phones: Landline: +92.91.581.6317 Cell: +92.333.910.3007
E-mail: suleman73@gmail.com
Skype: suleman.pk
Career Highlights/ Areas of Expertise
Over 17 years of experience mainly in the humanitarian sector with focus on preparedness and response. Ive most recently
worked with CARE International as the Team Lead for DIPECHO VIII in KPK (Pakistan). I worked as Programme Manager for
Food Security and Livelihoods and DRR initiatives within the Norwegian Refugee Council, Pakistan.
I served as Head of Office with the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in its response to disasters and conflicts in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Other areas that I worked are:

Team Leader in the Post-quake Rehabilitation Programme in South Asia (Pakistan & Azad Kashmir)
Manager with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in a Disaster Preparedness Project (DIPECHO I)
Involved in the Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of P&D Department of Govt. of KPK and IRC, Pakistan
Consultant with GTZ in the Institutional Assessment Survey for Disaster Preparedness and Management Project
Master Trainer in Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Planning and Risk Reduction

My previous experience was an International Assignment of Project Manager (DIPECHO VII) within the Agha Khan
Development Network (AKDN) with FOCUS International (US) in Tajikistan. I have been a core team member of the
Strengthening of Monitoring and Evaluation Project under the Planning and Development (P&D) Department of the
Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. I am well acquainted with computers using MS Project for project designs and work
plans, MS Excel for Financial Analysis and Budgeting and SPSS for Data Analysis and Reporting. I have well-developed
analytical and planning skills.

Areas of expertise include: Programme Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Impact, Damage, Need and Vulnerability
Assessments, Disaster Management and Emergency Planning with more than 11 years of intensive field experience in
emergencies. Worked as volunteer with a non-profit in Oregon (USA). Able to demonstrate understanding and experience of
mainstreaming issues around gender, persons with disabilities and ageing in DRR activities.

I have full-time association with the Society for Sports Promotion (SSP), which is a non-profit agency that provides assistance
in sporting events and disaster preparedness and linking sports with emergency response and preparedness.
Education
Master of Science (Economics), University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan (199597)
Diploma in Disaster Management, University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan (2009)
o Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction
o Disasters and Development
o Hazard Mapping, Damage and Need Assessment
Certificate Course in Project Management, University of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan (Jan 2012 to July 2012)
Employment Record
Organisation: CARE International Pakistan (CIP)
Position: Project Manager/ Team Leader ECHO-DPP/ DRR (DIPECHO VIII - Pakistan)
Project: Resilient Pakistan Initiative (DIPECHO/ ECHO)
Duration: May 2015 October 2016
Location: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
CARE works in some of the most remote and logistically challenging areas of Pakistan to address the underlying causes of
poverty, with special focus on women, children and the most marginalized people. It works in Health, Education, Psychosocial
Support, Water and Sanitation, Livelihoods, Economic Development and Disaster Management and Emergency Response.
The project focuses on institutional building in community resilience and advocating on secure funding for DRR activities in the
Governments Annual Development Plans (ADPs).
Coordination of Project Activities within the Civil Alliance for Disaster Resilience (CADR) consortium
Lead review meetings of member agencies and implementing partners to track progress and make adjustments
Identify gaps, under-performance and work with consortium partners for improvement and course correction
Produce and submit high quality donor reports as per DIPECHO guidelines including project completion report
Effectively represent CARE in Pakistan (CIP) at different forums/ levels (society, DM Authorities, line departments etc.)
Organize and facilitate periodic coordination meetings to review budget through BvAs and progress against activities
Develop ToRs for various assignments such as Study on DRR in Urban Context, Project Evaluation, Advocacy for DRR
initiatives and budget lines in ADP, Pre/ Post KAP surveys etc.

Organisation: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Position: Programme Manager Food Security and Livelihoods (International Contract)
Project: Provision of Emergency Food Security and Livelihoods (ECHO, DFID, N-MFA etc.)
Duration: April 2014 December 2014
Location: FATA/ Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan, Pakistan
The Norwegian Refugee Committee (NRC) is worldwide Humanitarian Organisation, working in Pakistan since 2001, currently
assisting Afghan Refugees, Flood affected communities and Conflict Displaced families in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA
(agencies of Mohmand and Bajaur) providing them with Shelter, NFIs, Education and Legal Assistance.
Provided leadership and management of field programmes and operations to ensure effectiveness
 Planned and implemented strategies order to improve achievement of results based on community implementation plans
Overall budget responsibility, budget forecasting and implementation plan and budget tracking & review meetings on BvA
Attend meetings with local, provincial and national government officials and other partners
Organisation: Agha Khan Development Network (AKDN)/ Focus Humanitarian Assistance (USA)
Position: Project Manager DIPECHO VII (Tajikistan)
Project: DIPECHO VII (Disaster Preparedness-ECHO)
Duration: October 2012 December 2013
Location: Khorog, Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO), Tajikistan
Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS) is an international group of agencies established in Europe, North America, South
and Central Asia to complement the provision of emergency relief, principally in the developing world. It helps people in need
reduce their dependence on humanitarian aid and facilitates their transition to sustainable self-reliant, long-term development.
Focus Humanitarian Assistance is an affiliate of the Agha Khan Development Network (AKDN).
Kept close liaison with government officials, other organisations working in the area and key stakeholders
Monitored and evaluated the project implementation process, prepare periodic progress review meetings and reports
Managed project budget from preparing monthly forecasts to monitoring and control and review/ discussion on BvA
Facilitated coordination with other ECHO partners in the country and any regional projects of DIPECHO regarding
harmonization of the approaches on Preparedness/ DRR, resilience, inclusion and preparedness
Effectively represented DIPECHO VII project at different forums and levels (government and civil society)

Organisation: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

Position: Head of Field Office/ Programme Coordinator
Project: Assisting Flood Affected Communities and Conflict Displacement (ECHO, UNHCR etc.)
Duration: January 2011 September 2012
Location: Peshawar/ Charsadda/ Nowshera/ Kohat, DI Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan
Undertaken the responsibilities as the Head of Office in Nowshera and Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Responsible for Financial and all Management matters and issues
Established systems and standards for assessment, distribution and monitoring/ evaluation for the on-going activities
against their strategic aims
Ensuring donor reporting schedules, including spending plan projections
Leading the team ensuring the individuals work effectively together as a team and achieve the programme objectives
Maintaining management tools including job descriptions, performance evaluations, disciplinary processes

Organisation: Planning and Development Department, Govt. of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Position: Divisional Monitoring Officer
Project: Strengthening of Monitoring and Evaluation Unit
Duration: May 2009 December 2010
Location: Peshawar/ Charsadda/ Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan
Planning and Development (P&D) Department is the backbone of the Civil Secretariat and works closely with all the
departments. It plans, designs, monitors, evaluates and implements government projects within the province, being the policy
decision-maker, and also coordinates at the federal level. P&D Department has strong liaisons with International Agencies and
other key national organisations.
Monitored on-going projects under Annual Development Programme (ADP) at the Divisional Level, Provided feedback
and prepare reports, Prepared Annual Work plan
Developed and Maintained Coordination with all line departments
Prepared Proposals and Concept Papers

Organisation: De Laas Gul (DLG)

Position: Coordinator Humanitarian Assistance/ Project Manager
Project: Emergency Relief Assistance/ ILO/ Child Labour Elimination
Duration: November 2007 April 2009 October 2008 April 2009
Location: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan
De Laas Gul (DLG), established in 1976, is a non-profit Humanitarian Organisation that aims to help the stricken society
focusing mainly on the vulnerable segments i.e. children and women. The organisations focus and expertise are on child
labour elimination and child protection and capacity building among the women.
Took lead role in Emergency Response, Conducted field surveys for need/ damage assessments
Took responsibility as the Project Manager for the ILO-Child Labour Elimination Project
Ensured effective implementation of the project and Conducted monitoring and evaluation visits
Identified and analysed opportunities that contributed to strategic aims and translated them into practical plans

Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC) - Pakistan

Position: Project Manager (DIPECHO I)
Project: Disaster Preparedness Project/ ECHO (DIPECHO)
Duration: June 2006 June 2007
Location: Peshawar/ Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) initiated a capacity building programme for local communities and district
functionaries in responding to floods. The project targeted eleven villages in the flood-prone district. The Disaster
Preparedness Project (DIPECHO) was funded by European Commissions Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO).
Maintained close coordination with DIPECHO Implementing Partners (consortium members) and District Government
Designed, planned, supervised and monitored field activities for timely achieved objectives
Ensured mainstreaming of gender, persons with disability and aging issues in the project design and implementation
 Initiated establishment of local emergency response committees and linked with local district
Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC) - Pakistan
Position: Team Leader (Earthquake Rehabilitation Programme)
Project: Earthquake Rehabilitation Programme/ Emergency Response Unit (ERU) (ECHO, UNICEF etc.)
Duration: October 2005 May 2006
Location: Mansehra/ Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan
The Emergency Response Unit (ERU) of IRC responds to worldwide emergencies. The IRC extended Relief Programme in
the quake-hit areas. The post-quake programme initiated through IRC, Pakistan focused on various sectors like Distribution &
Shelter, Health, Environmental Health, Child Protection and Cash for Work.
Responsible for implementation of all activities under various sectors like Health, WatSan, Education, Environmental
Health, Distribution and Shelter, Child Protection and Cash for Work
Kept close coordination with all the organisations working in the relief programmes in the area
Established systems & standards for assessment and monitoring/ evaluation for multi-sector activities
Ensured donor reporting schedules, including spending plan projections
Lead the team ensuring the individuals work effectively together as a team and achieve the programme objectives

Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC) - Pakistan

Position: Manager, Emergency Response Unit (ERU)
Project: Emergency Relief Programme/ WFP/ USAID/ ECHO
Duration: December 2004 December 2005
Location: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan
Conducted need and hazard assessments during the emergency situations
Coordinated with the relevant clusters, donors, other sector actors and national/ local authorities
Prepared reports, work plans and financial tracking of all expenditure

Organisation: Associates in Development (AID), Pakistan

Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Project: EIROP (Composite Training in Local Government Ordinance 2001)
Duration: September 2003 August 2004
Location: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan
Associates in Development (AID) is an International Consulting firm that works both in the technical (engineering) and social
sectors. The EIROP was a composite training programme for the local government elected representatives at the district level.
AID conducted training sessions all over the 24 districts of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan.
Developed evaluation formats & questionnaires on the basis of indicators
Provided administrative and logistical support

Organisation: Associates in Development (AID), Pakistan

Position: Assistant Manager, Business Development
Duration: March 1999 August 2003
Location: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan
Provided administrative support, prepared progress reports and assistance in tabbing new projects
Conducted Monitoring & Evaluation, Supervision during various projects
Organisation: Society for Sports Promotion (SSP), Pakistan
Position: Manager Programmes
Project: Sports Activities
Duration: November 1993 to present
Location: Charsadda/ Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan
Society for Sports Promotion (SSP) is a non-profit organisation, established in December 1993 by a group of philanthropists at
district of Charsadda in the Frontier Province (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) of Pakistan. To develop and promote sports activities in
the area, provide opportunities to the people through organising sports activities and build their confidence and improve their
sporting skills. Also create awareness among the masses to be prepared to cope with any type of disaster.
Design sports activities and develop plans
Monitor, supervise and evaluate project activities and ensure implementation
Mobilise communities to support sports in the area and take future responsibilities
Create awareness on the importance of sports and disaster preparedness
Consultancies/ Short-term Assignments
Short-term Monitoring and Evaluation Study for The Asia Foundation (TAF) on Community Based Dispute Resolutions
(CBDR) in 7 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. (April 2010 May 2010)
Developed Technical and Financial Proposal (UNDP) on Sports in Disaster Preparedness in the Conflict Area of Buner
(Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Pakistan for Associates in Development (AID), International leading consulting firm (2010)

Organisation: Champion Technical Training Centre (CTTC) Kabul, Afghanistan

Position: Consultant
Project: Vocational/ Technical Training
Duration: January 2010 June 2010
Location: Jalababad and Kabul, Afghanistan
Champion Technical Training Centre (CTTC) specialises in implementing vocational and health training for international and
national donors including USAID, US Army and GTZ. CTTC believes these vital programme sectors directly contribute to the
overall improvement of livelihoods for the most vulnerable groups in Afghanistan.
 Developed concept notes, proposals, conducted monitoring visits, managed office and field staff, conducted meetings with
government institutes and NGOs
Conducted training for staff in disaster preparedness and emergency planning and on MS Excel and MS Project

Organisation: Pacific Northwest Charity Help, USA

Position: Volunteer
Project: Internship
Duration: March 2008 May 2008
Location: Gresham, Oregon. United States of America (USA)
Pacific Northwest Charity Help, Inc., an Oregon State Public Benefit Corporation assists in building technical capacities of
other local non-profit organisations through hands-on training, lectures and classes.
Prepared status reports using various databases, including Data Analysis with Comprehensive Statistics Software SPSS,
Access and Excel and taught the use of SPSS and MS Excel as data tools for monitoring reports
Conducted training for the staff in disaster preparedness and emergency planning

Organisation: German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), Pakistan

Position: Team Leader Survey Team
Project: Disaster Preparedness and Management Project Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Duration: August 2007 October 2007
Location: Malakand, Buner, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan and Kohat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), working in more than 120 countries, worked in Disaster Preparedness and
Management Project (DP&MP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with the support of Provincial Government and Home Department to
enhance the capacities for preparedness and management of natural disasters, improved coordination, better knowledge of
disaster hazards, vulnerabilities, risks and ways to mitigate them and strengthening of local capacities.
Lead the MHVRA survey team and conducted meetings with public and private sector departments/ institutions
Conducted Training Need Assessment/ Institutional Knowledge on Disaster Preparedness and Management
Computer Skills
SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences)
MS Project (for preparing work plans) and MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook)/
Successfully completed MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) Windows 2000
Trainings and Awards
Conducted Trainings of Trainers (ToTs) in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) for staff in Tajikistan and Pakistan
Participated in an international 6-day training on Disaster Assessment Response Team (DART)
Awarded Second Position by University of Peshawar (Pakistan) in Panacea for Disaster Preparedness (2012)
Participated in one-week Training of Trainers (ToT) on the NRC Way in Oslo, Norway in November 2011
Attended one week training workshop on Camp Management and Coordination organised by IOM in July 2011
3-day training organised by Pacific Northwest Charity Help (Oregon, USA) for Proposal and Report Writing (April 2008)
Short Course in Disaster Management and Emergency Preparation organised by The Quintault National Museum
Project, Olympia WA, USA (April 2007)
Participated in a 6-day ToT on Disaster Management organised by National Volunteer Movement (NVM) and funded by
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Feb Mar 2007
Awarded Certificate of Excellence by the World Food ProgrammePakistan
Languages Speaking Reading Writing
English Excellent Excellent Excellent
Urdu Excellent Excellent Excellent
Pashto Excellent Fair Fair
References
1. Mr. Thomas J Sturgeon (Director)
Pacific Northwest Charity Help, 4515 148th Avenue NE JJ101, Bellevue, Washington State (WA), USA Area Code: 98007
tom@tomsturgeon.com Contact: 001-503.428.8849
2. Mr. Abdur Rasheed Khan (Managing Partner)
Associates In Development (AID), House No.: 602, Street: 36, Sector: E-11/3, Islamabad. Pakistan
aidceo@gmail.com Contact: +92.333.913.1107
3. Mr. Martino Costa (Programme Director)
Danish Refugee Council (DRC), Lebanon, Middle East
Mart.cost@tiscali.it martino.costa@drclebanon.dk Contact: +393469439693
Key Strengths
Expertise in Project Planning and Implementation
Good knowledge of ECHO/ DIPECHO and DFID funded projects
Expertise in Damage, Need and Vulnerability Assessments
Use of MS Project, SPSS, MS Excel as management and monitoring tools
Countries Visited/ Worked
Norway
Thailand
Tajikistan
Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia
United States of America