Luqman Said
Country Admin, Finance & Executive Officer
Mr.Luqman Said is a results-driven finance & administration leader with 11+ years of
experience in the development & humanitarian sector. He currently serves as GRAO
Country Admin, Finance, & Executive Officer, where he integrates financial integrity,
operational compliance, & executive support to ensure the organization delivers
transparently & efficiently.
Mr. Said holds a Master of Business Administration – MBA Finance from NUST Islamabad &
is a qualified Associate Chartered Accountant – ACA. His credentials are backed by
international recognition, including awards & acknowledgments from the World Bank &
UNDP for excellence in financial management & donor compliance.
Aisha Mahmood Butt
Director of Digital Inclusion & Technology
Ms. Aisha Mahmood Butt leads GRAO’s Digital Inclusion & Technology portfolio. She is a
pioneering technologist, capacity-building expert, and recruitment solutions leader with 12+
years at the intersection of academia and the IT industry. Recognized as one of Pakistan’s
first women to break barriers in tech leadership, Ms. Aisha is dedicated to empowering
women and youth for jobs in emerging technologies.
Mr. Ali Khan Utmankhel
Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Director General of Climate Change & Environmental
Protection
Mr. Ali Khan Utmankhel is a dedicated, empathetic, & forward-thinking social development
professional. Curious, sensitive, & solution-oriented, he is known for resolving conflicts &
building strong, positive community relationships.
As Deputy CEO & Director General of Climate Change & Environmental Protection at the
Global Rehabilitation Assistance Organization GRAO. With extensive experience in
development, humanitarian assistance, and climate policy, he leads projects in education,
clean water, women empowerment, & youth initiatives. A PRCS volunteer since 2008 he has
been recognized by UNEP, UNDP, UNICEF, UNHCR, and ICRC for his work on climate
action and environmental protection. He holds Masters degrees in English Literature and
Journalism.
Afshan Javed
Country Operations Director,Global Rehabilitation Assistance Organization
Professional Overview: 15+ Years in Education, Development & Operations Leadership
Ms. Afshan Javed is a results-driven development professional & operations leader with 15+
years of progressive experience in education reform, teacher training, institutional capacity
building, women’s empowerment, and project management across Pakistan. Currently
serving as Country Operations Director at GRAO, she brings a strong blend of strategic
planning, program implementation, stakeholder coordination, and technology-enabled
education expertise.
Her career reflects a consistent commitment to quality education, community empowerment,
& sustainable development. She has worked with leading international organizations
including Intel Education Initiative Pakistan, UNFPA, SRSP, PPAF, Ujala Education
Foundation, & Women Welfare Organization Poonch WWOP, as well as the private sector.
Ms. Javed is recognized for her ability to design and manage large-scale projects, build
institutional capacity, and translate policy into practical, community-level impact.
Fozia Nausheen
Country Director | Global Rehabilitation Assistance Organization
Ms. Fozia Nausheen currently leads GRAO as Country Director. She is a professional trainer
& entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience in development sector training, education, and
women’s economic empowerment. A UN-certified leader, Ms. Fozia completed a World Bank
and UN Joint Scholarship Program in Korea focused on developing youth startups and
entrepreneurship ecosystems. She is a passionate ambassador for women’s
entrepreneurship and economic inclusion in Pakistan.
Sazin Aliza
Assistant Director of Administration
Ms. Sazin Aliza is an experienced administration & operations professional with 12 years of
experience in the development & humanitarian sector. As GRAO’s Assistant Director of
Administration, she ensures the organization’s head office & field operations run smoothly,
compliantly, & efficiently.
She has worked with (NRSP, HANDS, & UNFPA) where she managed critical administrative
functions including office management, logistics coordination, & policy implementation during
emergency responses such as (flood relief in Sindh). Her expertise lies in streamlining
processes, maintaining donor compliance, & providing seamless support to program &
finance teams. Ms. Aliza specializes in HR administration, procurement procedures, asset
management, & travel/logistics for field teams working in remote & climate-affected areas.
She holds a BBA in Administration
Tahira Yasmeen
M&E Officer
Ms.Tahira Yasmeen is a committed development professional with 12+ years of experience
in monitoring, evaluation, & program implementation in climate-vulnerable areas of Pakistan.
At GRAO, She plays a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget,& with
measurable impact for communities.
She has worked with WFP, FAO, GRAO, where She led M&E activities for WASH & Food
Security projects in KP & Balochistan Her responsibilities include field data collection,
Kobo,DHIS2,reporting, beneficiary verification,& preparing donor compliance reports.
Ms,Yasmeen specializes in results-based monitoring, community engagement, & quality
assurance for projects in remote & flood-affected districts. She is proficient in Kobo Toolbox,
SPSS, State, & MS Excel & holds an MSc in Social Sciences.
Aqela Sumbal
M&E Officer / SDG Focal Person
Ms. Aqela Sumbal is a committed social and political activist with extensive experience in
public service & development. She has served as a Member of the Provincial Assembly
(MPA) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and previously worked with the SDGs Unit/Secretariat of the
KP Assembly.
Earlier in her career, she managed & implemented development projects with various NGOs
across multiple districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, & the Islamabad
Capital Territory. She also served as a member of the Dispute Resolution Council (DRC) in
City Mardan, where she focused on resolving cases involving girls & women. In addition, Ms.
Sumbal is a former President of the Women Chamber of Commerce in Mardan.
Irfan Ullah
Gender Specialist
Mr. Irfan Ullah is a dedicated Gender Specialist with 9 years of experience in promoting
gender equality, women’s empowerment, & social inclusion across Pakistan’s most
vulnerable communities. At GRAO, he leads the organization gender mainstreaming agenda,
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ensuring that all WASH, health, education, & climate projects are inclusive, safe, &
responsive to the needs of women, girls, & marginalized groups.
He has worked with UN Woman Aurat Foundation, & PRCS-KP, where he designed &
implemented programs on (GBV Prevention in KP, Women’s Economic Empowerment, &
Gender Mainstreaming for field teams). His work includes conducting Gender Analysis,
developing safeguarding policies, and delivering ToT training to staff & community partners.
Mr.Ullah specializes in community mobilization, behavior change communication, & ethical
engagement with women in conservative contexts. He is skilled in qualitative research, FGD
facilitation, & policy advocacy with government departments.
Ikhtasham Khan
Head of Human Resources
Mr. Ikhtasham Khan is a strategic HR leader with 6 years of experience in building high-
performance teams for humanitarian & development organizations in Pakistan. As GRAO’s
Head of Human Resources, he oversees recruitment; staff welfare, performance
management, & policy compliance across all head office & field locations.
He has worked with, PRCS Mercy Corps,, where he led large-scale recruitment drives,
onboarding over [200+] staff for emergency flood & climate projects. His expertise includes
developing HR manuals, Code of Conduct, Safeguarding policies, PSEA, & ensuring full
compliance with donor & labor laws.
Mr. Khan specializes in organizational development, capacity building, grievance handling, &
creating inclusive workplaces, especially for women & persons with disabilities. He is holds
an in Human Resource Management / MS HRM
Nageen Sha
Volunteer Coordinator
Ms. Nageen Sha is a passionate social activist & dedicated Volunteer Coordinator at GRAO.
With extensive experience working alongside multiple organizations, she has led community-
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driven initiatives across several critical areas, including children’s education, healthcare,
clean water, environmental protection, climate change, and digital literacy.
She is highly skilled in mobilizing & managing volunteer teams, especially during emergency
response operations. Her expertise stands out in flood & earthquake disaster situations,
where she has successfully coordinated volunteers to deliver rapid, on-ground support to
affected communities.
Abrar Hussain
Security Manager
A highly disciplined and experienced Security Manager with extensive field operations background in high-risk environments. Known for commitment, integrity, and mission- focused execution. Mr. Ibrar has proven expertise in VVIP Protection, Risk Assessment, Crisis Response, and Security Coordination. He is a certified professional in commando, airborne, counter-terrorism, and combat casualty care operations, with strong skills in security driving and small arms handling.
Core Competencies
- VVIP & Personnel Protection in complex environments
- Security Risk Management and emergency response planning
- Counter-Terrorism Detection and threat mitigation
- Team Coordination & Negotiation under pressure
- Advanced Firearms & Tactical Training
- Secure Driving & Convoy Operations
