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Hi I am humanitarian, peace & development leader
Hello, I’m Habib Ahmad—a humanitarian, peace, and development leader with 20+ years’ experience. I’ve led 300+ projects, transforming crises into opportunities for communities to reclaim dignity and self-reliance. My work bridges gaps between immediate aid and sustainable solutions, empowering people to thrive beyond adversity.
100+
Programs/projects Designed
300+
Projects Executed
20
Transformative Initiatives
23
Yrs en Experience
5
Advanced Degrees
6
Countries served as humanitarian
ABOUT ME
Who I Am
With over 23 years of global experience in the humanitarian and development sectors, including more than a decade as a Country Director for international NGOs, I bring deep expertise in strategic planning, principled partnerships, and humanitarian diplomacy. I have successfully led over 100 programs across six countries, securing major donor funding from CIDA, FCDO, and the EU. My work is grounded in a commitment to locally-led approaches that build community resilience, ensuring sustainable impact through ethical leadership and collaborative action.
MY RESUME
International Experience & Global Exposure
I’ve had the opportunity to work in countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan, Thailand, the UK, and the USA. My journey has also taken me to international conferences and trainings in Malaysia, Qatar, Turkey, UAE, Kenya, the Netherlands, France, and Greece.
MY RESUME
Humanitarian, Peacebuilding & Development Leader
With over 23 years of enriched experience. I worked in Eleven well reputed International Organization and ten countries and led 100+ humanitarian projects. From strategic planning to program development, I empower communities through impactful initiatives.
1998 - 2024
Education
Advance ToT in Humanitarian Negotiations
- Date: July 16-18, 2024
- From: Clingendael, the Netherlands Institute of International Relations, The Hague, Netherland.
- Description: Advanced techniques in humanitarian negotiations for conflict and crisis settings.
ToT in Humanitarian Negotiation Aid Workers
- Date: Nov. 27- Dec. 2, 2022
- From: Clingendael, the Netherlands Institute of International Relations, Nairobi, Kenya
- Description:Core skills in humanitarian negotiation to improve access and field operations.
International Rotary Peace Fellowship
- Date: June 2021- June 2022
- From: Chulalongkorn University Bangkok Thailand
- Description: Fellowship on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and leadership for humanitarian action.
The Path of Moral Leadership Hard-Edged Skills to Start Building a Better World by Acumen
- Date: Online course 2020
- From: online by Acumen, USA
- Description: Leadership skills for building ethical, sustainable humanitarian solutions.
Adaptive Leadership
- Date: April 19 to May 19, 2020
- From: online by Acumen, USA
- Description: Adaptive leadership approaches for humanitarian organizations and complex environments.
Managers to Leaders
- Date: Nov. 17-20, 2019
- From: By ICRC Pakistan at Islamabad.
- Description: Transitioning from management to leadership roles in humanitarian teams.
Staff Integration Program (SIP)
- Date:Aug. 12 to October 18, 2019
- From: Training & Development ICRC, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Description: Staff integration, teamwork, and multicultural adaptation in humanitarian contexts.
Humanitarian Negotiations Training
- Date:18-20 December 2018
- From: Clingendael, the Netherland Institute of International Relations, Dubai, UAE.
- Description: Humanitarian negotiations and strategies for complex operational environments
Build Better Response Workshop
- Date: November 15-18, 2015
- From: Harvard University and Concern Worldwide, Bangkok. Thailand.
- Description:Coordination and response strategies for humanitarian emergencies.
Impact and Assessment Training
- Date: May 23-28, 2014
- From: Harvard University and Concern Worldwide, Bangkok. Thailand.
- Description: Monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment of programs and interventions.
Peace and Conflict Transformation
- Date: Jan. 24- Feb. 14, 2014
- From: International Institute of Peace Studies, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Description: Conflict transformation and peacebuilding strategies in fragile settings.
International Humanitarian Law
- Date: April 15-17, 2013
- From: Finnish Red Cross & Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
- Description: Principles and application of International Humanitarian Law for humanitarian work.
Advance ToT on Mediation and Conflict Resolution with USIP in Pakistan
- Date: 23.05.2010- 25.05.2010
- From/ BY:
- Description: Advanced mediation and conflict resolution methods in a diverse socio-cultural enviornment.
Cross Border Peace Building and Dialogue Planning with USIP
- Date: 12.04.2010- 14.04-2010
- In: Jalalabad, Afghanistan as a Facilitator.
- Description: Techniques for cross-border peacebuilding and dialogue facilitation.
Team Building with International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society
- Date: 14.08.2009- 16.08.2009
- At: Parhena Cottage Naran, Pakistan.
- Description: Effective team building and refresher for humanitarian and development field teams
Negotiation and Conflict Management Skills with United States Institute
- Date: 10.08.2009- 12.08.2009
- In: Peace Hill View Hotel Islamabad.
- Description: Negotiation and conflict management skills for humanitarian leaders.
Date: 15.07.2009 – 17.07.2009
Location: PC Bhurban, Murree, Pakistan (LEAD Pakistan)
Output: Enhanced leadership and personal development skills for professionals in the development sector.
Date: 28.04.2009 – 30.04.2009
Location: Margala Hotel, Islamabad, Pakistan (RedR UK)
Output: Gained practical knowledge of security management techniques for humanitarian staff and assets during crises.
Date: 28.01.2008 – 01.02.2008
Location: Lahore, Pakistan (Pakistan Institute of Management – PIM)
Output: Learned project feasibility study and evaluation methods applicable to development initiatives.
Date: 09.10.2007 – 09.11.2007
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan (LEAD Pakistan – Distance Learning)
Output: Acquired strategies for resolving environmental conflicts to support sustainable development.
Date: 26.07.2007 – 31.07.2007
Location: British Council, Islamabad, Pakistan
Output: Engaged in strategic visioning and consultative planning for development work through a competitive scholarship.
Date: 13.02.2006 – 14.02.2006
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan (Human Resource Development Network – HRDN)
Output: Developed trauma management skills for responders in humanitarian crises.
Date: 05.08.2005 – 08.08.2005
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan (NCHD)
Output: Trained in designing and managing health initiatives for schools and communities.
Date: 02.05.2005 – 06.05.2005
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan (NCHD)
Output: Gained experience in planning, organizing, and mobilizing volunteer-driven community programs.
Date:04.2005
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan (LEAD Pakistan)
Output: Learned application of sustainability indicators in community and development projects.
Date: 05.12.2004 – 07.12.2004
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan (Organized by NCHD and UNDP)
Output: Explored global best practices in volunteerism to support MDGs through expert-led sessions.
Date: 12.03.2004 – 13.03.2004
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan (Focus International)
Output: Acquired disaster mitigation, preparedness, and emergency response strategies.
Date: 27.01.2003 – 27.02.2003
Location: Mardan, Pakistan (NCHD)
Output: Developed skills to lead volunteer-based education and health initiatives in local communities.
Date:08.2002 – 23.08.2002
Location: Peshawar, Pakistan (ICMC)
Output: Strengthened legal advocacy and awareness on international and human rights law in the refugee context.
Date: 06.06.2001 – 15.06.2001
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan (NRSP)
Output: Learned participatory methods for community-driven development programs at the grassroots level.
Date: 21.05.2001 – 26.05.2001
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan (Institute of Rural Development Foundation – IRDF)
Output: Trained in institutional development and capacity building techniques for non-profit organizations.
Country Director Pakistan, Human Relief Foundation UK (Jan. 07, 2020- March 2025)
Obtained registration for HRF in Pakistan, Directed & developed its system and program from the scratch in Pakistan, secured major grants, developed national strategy, ensured compliance, strengthened humanitarian response, and coordinated security for countrywide operations.
Movement Cooperation Specialist, International Committee of the Red Cross, (July 2019- Jan. 2020)
Managed Red Cross partnerships, coordinated Movement dynamics, strengthened PRCS institutional capacity, contributed to reporting, risk management, and humanitarian diplomacy with government actors.
Research and Development Specialist – Self-employed (Nov. 2018 -June 2019)
Led evaluations, impact assessments, organizational development consultancies, proposal writing, and research assignments for INGOs, UN agencies, and government partners.
Senior Community Development Manager, Pakistan, IMC Worldwide Ltd. UK, (May 2018– Oct. 2018)
Directed 28 district teams, designed baseline surveys, developed community mobilization strategies, trained project managers, and promoted education access in 17 districts.
District Manager KP Province, IMC Worldwide Ltd. UK, (June 2017- March 2018)
Led construction and rehabilitation of schools, managed diverse engineering teams, field-monitored operations, and collaborated with district education authorities for quality assurance.
Consultant- Director International Programs London, Being Humanitarian UK, (June – Dec. 2016)
Developed international operations strategy, institutional fundraising framework, designed humanitarian projects in shelter, livelihoods, WASH, and built donor engagement mechanisms.
Country Director Pakistan, Islamic Help UK, (Feb. 2012 - May 2016)
Established Pakistan country office, mobilized $5M grants, led strategic planning, supervised multi-sectoral humanitarian projects, and chaired national humanitarian coordination forums.
Deputy Director Program Quality Pakistan, Concern Worldwide Ireland, (Feb. 2011 - Oct. 2011)
Oversaw $23M partner funding portfolio, built local partner capacity, improved M&E frameworks, supported emergency response and managed national-level donor compliance.
Program Coordinator Swat, Paksiatan- Qatar Charity International, (Oct. 2009 – Feb. 2011)
Directed integrated rural development post-conflict, supervised multi-sectoral teams, coordinated project M&E, strengthened community resilience and ensured security in volatile Swat region.
Community Mobilization Coordinator Mansehra, American Red Cross, (March 2008 – Sept. 2009)
Led community health mobilization, designed training modules, facilitated field operations, managed monitoring teams, and supported strategic planning for earthquake-affected communities.
Expert Conflict Mediation Pakistan, Welthungerhilfe Germany, (Aug. 2007 – Feb. 2008)
Provided technical leadership in conflict mediation, trained community facilitators, led dialogue workshops, and strengthened peaceful resolution in conservative, conflict-prone communities.
Social Mobilization Manager Pakistan, World Vision International, (Feb. 2007 - July 2007)
Established social mobilization sector, recruited and trained 30 officers, implemented integrated development models, and strengthened community ownership in program interventions.
District Program Manager Volunteerism, Pakistan, National COmission for Human Development, (Jan. 2003 – Sep. 2006)
Led multi-sector programs in health, education, microenterprise, developed village development plans, mobilized community volunteers, and improved district-wide service delivery mechanisms.
Program Officer Jalalabad Afghanistan, International Catholic Migration Commission, (July 2001- Dec. 2002)
Managed refugee support programs, coordinated field operations, engaged with host communities, facilitated reintegration services, and contributed to protection programming in Peshawar
Sustainability in Humanitarian Action
Sustainability in Humanitarian Action: A Case of Pakistani Humanitarian Organizations at UCAM and DIHAD for Master Degree Thesis, Jan. 2025
Behavior Change Communication Strategy
Designed “Behavior Change Communication Strategy” for Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) KP sponsored by International Rescue Committee, August 2021- March 2025.
Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
Contributed to the development of “Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting” Manual for Pakistan Red Crescent Society- 2020
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Around Land & Water
Designed training manual in English and Urdu on “Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Around Land & Water” for HELVETAS Swiss Inter-cooperation -2020
the Capacity Need Assessment and Training Need Assessment
Research on “the Capacity Need Assessment and Training Need Assessment of Commissionerate Afghan Refugees of GIZ and BMZ – Feb- April 2019
Mid Term Evaluation and Sustainability
Project Lead in a “Mid Term Evaluation and Sustainability Survey of 82.0 million Euro- European Union Funded SUCCESS Program in Sindh” – Dec. 2018- April 2019
Role of Water Users and their Associations
Research Report on the “Role of Water Users and their Associations” Integrated Water Resource Management Strategy- KP – A consultancy of HELVETAS Swiss Inter-cooperation Pakistan -2018
Change framework for Humqadam Program
Developed theory of change framework for Humqadam Program (School Construction & Rehabilitation Program) IMC Worldwide Ltd. -2018
Developed Community Development Strategy
Developed Community Development Strategy for IMC Worldwide (Qualitative Technique- Workshop and field observations and KIIs)- 2018
Conflict Analysis of Taliban Insurgency in Swat, Pakistan
Thesis in MPhil – Peace & Conflict Studies, “Conflict Analysis of Taliban Insurgency in Swat, Pakistan” (Ethnographic Study- Qualitative Research)- 2017
Developed conflict-sensitive program management
Developed conflict-sensitive program management strategy for HELVETAS -Swiss Inter-cooperation - Water for Livelihood Program (W4L) - 2016 12.
Designed training module
Designed training module and conducted workshops on Conflict Resolution Skills for HELVETAS -Swiss Inter-cooperation - Water for Livelihood Program (W4L) - 2016 13.
Developed Social Mobilization
Developed Social Mobilization Strategy for World Vision International, 2006
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Each project I take on is guided by creativity, precision, and a commitment to quality. From concept to execution, I focus on delivering solutions that not only meet client expectations but also leave a lasting impact. Whether it's web design, branding, or content strategy — I bring ideas to life with purpose and passion
Sami Ullah
Global Compliance Lead- Save the Children International
I had the pleasure of working with Habib & Human Relief Foundation’s Pakistan office on a number of complex marketing & communications projects. Habib was always a willing, friendly & positive co-designer on these projects & would be a benefit in any role he was involved in.
Humaira Javed
Digital Regulation & Advocacy Expert at UNDP
It is my pleasure to recommend Habib for his outstanding leadership as Country Director at Human Relief Foundation. During his tenure, Habib demonstrated exceptional strategic vision, dedication, and a deep commitment to humanitarian causes. His ability to manage complex operations, build strong partnerships, and drive impactful programs has made a significant difference in the communities he served.
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Date: 01.04.2001 – 03.04.2001
Location: Peshawar, Pakistan (Frontier Resource Center – FRC)
Output: Learned community engagement methods and village development planning with grassroots organizations.