REHAN  MEHMOOD

Professional Profile

Field: Administration/Project Management

Skills and Expertise

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMD Pro 1) from APMG England
• Completed Emerging Leadership Program (ELP) in 2018 in Kathmandu, Nepal
• Experienced in designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating development programs
• Skilled in managing projects funded by USAID, EU, US, JICA, DFID, and the Scottish Government
• Expert in social mobilization and report writing
• Experienced in managing grants, program operations, finance, security, and HR
• Effective in working with government officials, communities, and key stakeholders
• Familiar with Pakistan’s social, cultural, and political environment

Work Experience

Provincial Lead for Balochistan, MERF Pakistan
August 2023 – November 2023
Quetta-based with frequent travel

• Led the distribution of insecticide nets to 5.5 million people in 12 districts of Balochistan
• Organized household registration and set up distribution points
• Coordinated with provincial and district authorities
• Hired and trained project staff and volunteers
• Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly reports

Operations Officer, Mercy Corps Pakistan South
April 2006 – January 2020
Quetta-based with frequent travel

• Managed overall operational activities and support departments
• Oversaw financial budgeting for operations and program activities
• Coordinated with donors and program partners
• Developed plans for project implementation, procurement, and risk management
• Supported Programs, Finance, and Operations departments
• Acted as Team Leader South on several occasions
• Ensured staff safety and security

Electronic Data Processing Officer, Ali Gohar and Company Pvt Limited
March 2004 – April 2006
Quetta-based

• Led the electronic data processing department for sales operations
• Managed documentation, filing, and account reconciliations

Emergency Response Officer, Mercy Corps Pakistan
2007, 2009, 2010, 2011
Jaffarabad-based with frequent travel

• Provided logistics support for emergency response teams
• Established warehouses and transport systems in affected areas

Associate Project Manager, Local NGOs

• Association of Integrating Masses (AIM Balochistan) (2013-14): Worked on a child labor assessment project in Quetta
• UNDP (RAHA) Small Grants (2016): Registered beneficiaries and conducted livelihood training in Loralai
• Election Commission of Pakistan (2017-18): Ran a voters’ education campaign in 12 districts of Balochistan
• Muslim Hands International (2019): Developed training modules for Afghan refugees

Qualifications

• Sc in Rural Development (2016-18), University of Sindh Jamshoro, Pakistan
• Master in English Literature, University of Balochistan Quetta (2012)
• Master in International Relations, University of Balochistan Quetta (2009)
• Bachelor of Arts, University of Balochistan Quetta (2004)

Professional Training Programs

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMD Pro 1)
• Emerging Leadership Program (ELP) 2018, Kathmandu, Nepal
• Disaster and Risk Management Training Program 2016
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills Programs 2014

Languages

• English
• Urdu
• Pashto
• Basic Persian