DR. FAIZ MUHAMMAD KAKAR

Objective

In search of professional position in a dynamic organization that associates occasions of serving humanity (particularly deprived class of society) with opportunities of professional growth, performance enhancement through diverse challenging tasks.

Faiz Kakar

Name: Faiz Muhammad

Email: info@drfaizkakar.com / faizkakar@yahoo.com

Phone: 0092-3337803453

Date of Birth: 01 January 1968

Address: Munir Villas behind Zamzama Departmental Store Airport Road Quetta

My Skills

Key Skills

Proficient or familiar with a vast array of social/ community development, including:

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My Exprience

Distinctions:

  1. Served as Caretaker Minister for Health and Environment Departments Government of Balochistan
  2. Nominated as member of Panel for Election Commission of Pakistan by Prime Minister of Pakistan
  3. Delivering Lectures in Universities of Pakistan and development Organizations on New Paradigm of Development and Socio, political and Environmental Analysis
  4. Holder of PhD certification from University of Queensland Brisbane, Australia
  5. Graduation of Environmental Leadership from University of California Berkeley USA
  6. Remained Advisor to Mayer Quetta Metropolitan Corporation Quetta
  7. Worked with UN agencies and International Organizations such as UNDP, WFP, FAO, UNHCR, Word Bank (WB) and IUCN
  8. Remained Chairman Liberal Froum of Pakistan
  9. Accomplished Fellowship of University of Democracy Germany
  10. Accomplished Fellowship of WHE collage University of London through link programme of Jamshoro University
  11. Served as Secretary Balochistan NGOs Forum (BNGOF)
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Consultant Capacity Building Expert, Integrated Water Resource Management and Development Project (IWRMDP) Balochistan

September 01, 2018 - Till date (1 year 3 months)

  1. Responsible for Accomplishment of Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building component of World Bank funded Project of Integrated Water Resource Management
  2. Plan and develop the capacity development programme for IWRMDP staff and officials of affiliated line departs
  3. Engage the training delivery institutes for services delivery of capacity building packages for the IWRMD project
  4. Ensure the successful implementation of the capacity building programme of the IWRMD project   
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Caretaker Minister Government of Balochistan

June: 12, 2018 - Till 18, Aug 2018 (2 months & 6 days)

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PhD certification Scholarship in Queensland University of Brisbane Australia

June 2017 - Till Januray 2018 (8 Months)

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Manager Programmes in Islamabad and Balochistan Programme at International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

March 2013 - Till May 2017 (4 Years, 3 Months)

  1. Responsible to smooth implementation of Projects of sustainable land management in KP, GB and projects in Balochistan Province
  2. Strategic demonstration of sustainable natural resource management in the milieu of climate change and natural resource degradation
  3. Facilitate the public sector partners in achievement of global obligations of international conventions such as UNCCD, CBD and others
  4. Policy level support to public and private sectors partners in sustainable natural resources management in KP, GB and Balochistan
  5. Supervise the financial and administrative system in the office and maintain its integrity
  6. Develop and maintain a dynamic and enabling culture and sprit among stakeholders of NRM
  7. Facilitation of partners for sustainable land utilization through demonstration of effective and sustainable measures
  8. Alert the provincial governments about land and natural resource degradation issues and their facilitation through demonization of corrective measure for land degradation
  9. Carryout effective political management of IUCN Pakistan’s relationship with members and partners in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa and GB Provinces
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National Program Coordinator (NPC) United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Area Development Program Balochistan (ADPB)

October 2012 - March 2013 (5 Months)

  1. Manage assistance to the program administratively, financially, logistically, professionally and technically according to the standard UNDP procedures.
  2. Sensitize the public sector stakeholders on land and natural resource degradation contributing the increase in poverty Alleviation of poverty in rural population through the sustainable natural resource management
  3. Coordinate and facilitate provincial government in planning and achievement of MDGs and other international targets about the sustainable development
  4. Liaise with UNDP, other UN agencies, multi-lateral and bi-lateral funding agencies, GoB and NGOs operating in the Project area for possible coordination in program implementation and mobilize resources for expanding the Program activities, consistent with the Program’s objectives.
  5. Provide technical advice and guidance for the improvement and sustainability of rural livelihoods in the Program area through different field based measures for sustainable resource management.
  6. Assess the needs of communities and facilitate the flow of inputs for addressing the issues of sustainable livelihoods through proper utilization of their natural assets with innovative and modern techniques.
  7. Contribute in achieving the Government’s commitments to international forums and conventions in the context of poverty-environment nexus.
  8. Demonstration of effective measure of dryland in Balochistan to ensure the sustainable land management
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Provincial Coordinator Sustainable Land Management Project SLMP Balochistan United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

December 2008 - November 2012 (3 Years 11 Months)

  1. Look after the project of Sustainable Land Management Balochistan
  2. Ensure the strategic planning for the project of Combating degradation and desertification
  3. Facilitation of the potential CSOs/ NGOs as partner organizations, and signing MOUs with them for their capacity building in in combating land degradation and desertification
  4. Strengthen the institutional capacity of line departments for sustainable land use development plans
  5. Demonstrate social intersperse through sustainable land utilization with effective and relevant measures
  6. Conduct the capacity development training and exposures tours for public representatives, line department’s officials and social mobilizers for enhancing their visions about sustainable land management
  7. Ensure the development of land development plans in focused districts by Government of Balochistan
  8. Carry out the analytical and Impact studies of planning and development interventions of Provincial Governments to counter the land degradation issues in the province
  9. Facilitate the strategic planning in land management of District Governments in target Districts for sustainable land management
  10. To ensure close coordination with donor organization and signing of MOUs for joint efforts towards development of the target Districts
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Community Development Specialist Balochistan United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

October 2007 - December 2008 (1 Year 2 Months)

  1. Look after the social development component of the Program
  2. Ensure the social mobilization of the communities in focused districts of the province
  3. Identify the potential CSOs as partner organizations, their potential analysis and signing MOUs with them
  4. Screen the proposals and track record of the partner organizations
  5. Monitor the social mobilization process and data collection for Participatory Information Systems PIS through partner organizations
  6. Ensure the improved public services delivery mechanism in focused Districts
  7. Strengthen the institutional capacity of line departments of Local Government related to community development
  8. Ensure in time funding and financial monitoring of partner organizations
  9. Conduct the capacity development training and exposures tours for public representatives, Line department’s officials and social mobilizes
  10. Ensure the development of community development plans in focused districts
  11. Carry out the analytical and Impact studies of planning and development interventions of District Governments
  12. Facilitate the strategic planning of District Governments in target Districts
  13. Ensure the friendly working relationship with Line Departments
  14. Ensure close coordination with donor organization and signing of MOUs for joint efforts towards development of the target Districts
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Regional Supervisor/ Community Development Officer United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

August 2001 - October 2007 (6 Years 2 Months)

  1. Develop and implement community development strategy
  2. Plan and set the input/output and outcome indicators for achieving the objective of the program
  3. Monitor the regional field activities of the region regularly
  4. Allocate the regional fund allocation
  5. Plan and implement capacity enhancement interventions (training like TBA, CMST, LMST, Skill Development ect) for community groups
  6. Coordinate with Government line agencies the implementation of community development schemes in all sectors
  7. Train and Monitor the regional Team of community development unit of UNDP /ADPB
  8. Operational management of the project at regional level
  9. Advocacy, Lobbying, networking and partnership with District Government for building support for project interventions
  10. Ensure gender sensitivity of project interventions and out puts and ensure participation of women and men in community groups organized under Project
  11. Assess the need of the capacity building of the communities
  12. Maintain the regional financial and progress records
  13. Develop and coordinate implementation of sustainability plan with local community groups
  14. Provide support to Project Manager and sector specialist and field teams for implementation of community development schemes
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Senior Monitoring Officer World Bank (WB) Halcrow Pakistan (Balochistan Community Irrigation and Agriculture Project)

June 1997 - August 2001 (4 Years 2 Months)

  1. Design and develop the monitoring mechanism for the projects
  2. Identify the key indicators for the monitoring of the projects
  3. Assess the community participation in the schemes of the project
  4. Develop the modules for different types of training
  5. Analyze the cultural techniques with modern technology
  6. Supervise and facilitate the field staff of the section
  7. Evaluate the training conducted in the community
  8. Identify the advantages and weaknesses of community participation approach in the project
  9. Conduct Financial & Economical Analysis of the scheme
  10. Undertaking the field studies required for Financial & Economical analysis for proposed schemes
  11. Conducting of Transect surveys
  12. Making of Impact Evaluation of Balochistan Miner Irrigation & Agriculture Development project (BMIADP) and Balochistan Community Irrigation & Agriculture Project (BCIAP)
  13. Conducting of KAP, Socio-Economic and House Hold Surveys
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Master Trainer/ Senior Group Promoter Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) United Nations Watershed Management Project Balochistan

March 1996 - June 1997 (1 Year 3 Months)

  1. Create Awareness in communities regarding social development
  2. Conducting workshops and training sessions for community
  3. Conduct & arrange training for Group Promoters
  4. Develop curriculum of training in communities
  5. Organize the Local organizations and link them with other agencies and line department
  6. Coordinate the group promoters team
  7. Identify the role of watershed activities in environment
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Consultant Community Development COWATER International, United Nations Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)

August 1995 - March 1996 (7 Months)

  1. Organizing of Water Management Committees (WMC) for running of water supply scheme through self help approach
  2. Strengthening of WMC
  3. Conduct Management Training of Water Management Committees (WMC)
  4. Arranging Workshops to identify Social problems and their proposed solution.
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Senior Social Organizer Balochistan Rural Support Program (BRSP)

March 1993 - August 1995 (2 Years 5 Months)

  1. Base line survey for village profile
  2. Conducting dialogues for organization on the base of self help philosophy
  3. Initiating income generating activities for sustainable development
  4. Creating net work among village organizations with line department and developing agencies
  5. Conducting impact studies
  6. Conducting training for village activists
  7. Promoting rural credit system among the villagers
  8. Identifying and initiating community development schemes through community participation
  9. Responsible for close monitoring periodic evaluation of 30 community based Village Organizations
  10. Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual planning

Activities and Rewards

  • Board Member of Liberal Forum Pakistan LFP
  • Chairman Membership Committee Liberal Forum Pakistan
  • Chairman Board Center for Research and Development CRD Balochistan
  • Remain Secretary Balochistan NGOs Federation for two years
  • Remained Advisor to Mayer Metropolitan Corporation Quetta

Conferences, study tours and Trainings attended

  • Social Forestry for Development in Nepal 1996
  • Training of Trainers 1997
  • Local Government Systems in Germany 2001
  • Peace Forum in India 2005
  • Local Government and Civil Society in Germany 2007
  • Environmental Leadership Program USA 2008
  • CALD (Council for Asian Liberal and Democrats in Philippines 2010

Training Imparted

  • Gender and Development
  • CMST
  • Baseline Survey
  • Impacty assessmment
  • Monitoring and Evaluartion
  • Socio Economic Analysis studies
  • LMST
  • Conflict Management
  • Voters Education

Recent Publish Work

Training Imparted

  • Micro Irrigation Systems and low delta cropping as Climate Change Adaptation Paper presented in International Conference in SEARCA, Philippine
  • Low delta cropping as sustain practices for poverty reduction for Eco-Peace Leadership Program South Korea
  • Internal Maturity Index Assessment of Community Organizations of FAO Balochistan
  • Module Development on different themes for many development organizations
  • Research on potential of low delta cropping in Balochistan
  • TOT trainings on different themes
  • Publication on the effect of Auto Rickshaw on environment of Quetta City (published in national journal “The Environ Monitor”) 2006
  • Article on the constraints in way of social development in Balochistan (Published in Jalawan Time Balochistan)
  • Socio Economic Situation Analysis of Khuzdar and Zhob District of Balochistan (Published in Jalawan Time Balochistan) Social Economic assessment of oil Refinery
  • Socio Economic Impact assessment of Mega Project in Karachi 2007
  • Impact assessment of Environmental Protection Tribunal Balochistan 2010
  • Different articles on social issues
  • Paper Published on Implication of METT Framework for Assessing the Performance of Ecosystems and Biodiversity in Three Protected Areas of Balochistan Being Managed with Different Mechanisms

Education

My Educational Background

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University of Balochistan, Quetta.

Ph.D Environmental Protection and Conservation
2013 to 2017

Endorsement from University of Queensland, Australia

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(BUITEMS) Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences

M. Phil Environmental Management and Policy
2008 to 2010

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University of California Berkeley USA.

Graduation (certificate course) - “Sustainable Leadership Program”
2007 to 2007

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WHE Collage University of London

M.Sc Rural development “Agriculture Economics, Gender and Development”
2003 to 2005

Link Program University of Jamshoro Sindh.

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