EJAZ UR REHMAN
Islamabad
Summary
Seasoned humanitarian leader with 20 years in managing multi-donor portfolios for emergency response and education in Pakistan and crisis contexts. Expertise in strategic coordination, resource mobilisation, and donor compliance, overseeing portfolios over $50 million and training over 10,000 staff. Strong in stakeholder engagement and evidence-based reporting, delivering results in challenging environments, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Overview
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5
Languages
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Certification
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Social & Behaviour Change Communication Specialist
UNICEF Pakistan
01.2014 - 12.2025
- Coordinated safeguarding and duty-of-care training for 10000+ health workers.
- Crafted press releases, newsletters, and social content to engage targeted audiences and amplify key messages.
- Communicated with media contacts via phone and email to address inquiries.
- Liaised with media outlets to secure coverage and raise profile.
- Built positive relationships with press and media through communication skills.
- Monitored company image data and adapted strategies to improve communication effectiveness and public perception.
- Organised and delivered staff training to enhance media engagement capabilities across the team.
- Facilitated internal communications to keep a cohesive brand voice.
- Managed programme and budgets across 8 provinces for 50m+ portfolio.
- Prepared and checked donor compliance audit evidence for narrative updates.
- Crafted investor and partner pitches and presentations for business growth.
Social & Behaviour Change Communication Specialist
MERLIN International (INGO)
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Led design, implementation, and evaluation for BCC and emergency-response programmes.
- Secured 3,000,000 USD in emergency programme funding through strategic donor engagement.
- Trained and supervised 200+ frontline staff to ensure rapid, quality-assured programme deployment.
- Adapted communication styles to engage diverse audiences domestically and internationally.
- Conducted market research to guide targeted communication campaign content.
- Oversaw production of visual and written materials aligned to brand standards.
- Managed budgets over 50,000,000 USD across 12 crisis-affected districts.
- Coordinated with field teams to adjust delivery under access constraints.
- Monitored and reported on campaign performance, informing strategic planning and optimising future initiatives.
- Addressed crisis communication issues quickly to maintain positive public perception.
Deputy Programme Manager, Provision of Quality Education Project (TVET)
Ministry of Education, Pakistan
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Monitored programme performance against KPIs, adjusting delivery plans to reach targets.
- Reported status, risks, and achievements to senior management for sustained support.
- Liaised with NAVTTC and KP-TEVTA to align curriculum, enhancing educational consistency across FATA and Balochistan.
- Visited institutions to monitor donor milestones and identify delivery gaps, facilitating timely corrective actions.
- Coordinated resource allocation across personnel, finances, and materials, ensuring effective programme execution.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver programmes within timeframes and budgets.
- Applied project management methodologies to improve team productivity and delivery quality.
- Resolved complex programme issues through cross-disciplinary collaboration to maintain momentum.
- Developed programme strategies with risk-management plans to prevent emerging issues.
- Implemented change-management processes to minimise disruption and maintain progression.
- Developed and executed robust change-management processes to maintain momentum during transitions.
- Contributed to inclusive curriculum and qualification-framework reforms for coherent technical education.
- Tailored communication for different audiences to clarify objectives and progress.
- Built partnerships with external organisations to expand programme reach and impact.
Programme Development Officer
Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Designed training modules and conducted baseline and needs assessments for teacher and faculty development, scaling delivery to 5,000+ educators.
- Supported accreditation frameworks and institutional capacity-building for universities and degree-awarding institutions, including coordination with the Skill Development Council and National Skill University on technical-programme alignment.
- Engaged with local communities to understand their needs and align development projects accordingly.
- Monitored and complied with regulatory requirements relevant to fundraising and development activities.
- Directed marketing campaigns for fundraising events, resulting in increased participation and donations.
- Organised events and activities to promote current campaigns, increasing company engagement.
- Helped managers set budgets based on forecasts and available resources.
- Assessed financial strengths and weaknesses of company strategy.
Instructor / Teacher
Aga Khan Higher Secondary School (AKHSS) and Army Public School (APS)
Gilgit-Baltistan
- Taught in Gilgit-Baltistan institutions, fostering trusted relationships with local communities, schools, and education stakeholders to enhance educational collaboration.
- Developed local language fluency and contextual knowledge of GB, facilitating effective field-based coordination and engagement with stakeholders.
Consultant / Trainer
- Implemented training programmes that enhanced participants' skills and knowledge within allocated timeframes.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate trainee progress and identify areas needing further attention.
- Addressed individual needs through customised training sessions tailored to each learner using attentive, student-centred approaches.
- Developed training curricula, advocacy frameworks, and monitoring tools for donor-funded initiatives, translating policy requirements into practical field tools and implementation guidance.
- Supported disaster-risk-reduction and social-protection programme design for provincial governments and universities.
Education
Master of Public Health -
Abdul Wali Khan University
Mardan01-2016
MBA, Project Management -
Iqra University
Islamabad01-2009
MA - English Literature & Communication
University of Peshawar
01-2000
BA - English Literature
University of Peshawar
01-1998
Skills
- Emergency humanitarian response
- Project management
- Donor relations management
- Donor compliance
- Financial compliance management
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Budget oversight
- Critical thinking
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Impact assessment tools
- Baseline/endline assessments
- Performance analysis
- Quality assurance
- Stakeholder coordination
- Stakeholder engagement
- Partner coordination
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Community engagement
- Networking
- Government relations
- External advocacy
- Advocacy initiatives
- Advocacy strategies
- Country strategy leadership
- Strategic planning
- Volatile Context Delivery
- Team capacity development
- Creativity and innovation
- Communications
- Communication strategies
- Media relations
- Influential networking
- Team capacity development
- Risk management
- Critical thinking
- Inclusive delivery
- Child protection
- Evidence-based reporting
- Dashboards
- Strategic conceptualisation
- Influential networking
- Strategic conceptualisation
Certification
- Programme Management, Humanitarian Programme Cycle, RBM — UNSSC/UNICEF
- SPHERE Standards — [Issuing Body not specified in source resume]
- Human-Centred Design & AAP — [Issuing Body not specified in source resume]
- Human Rights-Based Approach to Development — [Issuing Body not specified in source resume]
Languages
English
Urdu
Pashto
Punjabi
Hindko
Custom
linkedin.com/in/ejaz-ur-rehman-1b890a15
Accomplishments
- managed colosal Emergency responses
- mnaged pandemics
- initiate projects & programme activities in hard to reach areas
- successfully completed programme in warzone & conflict prone areas
- manged 200 Million Dollar Budgeted programme
- worked in Health , Education, Protectin, Social policy Programmes
- led high performing teams
- leadership skills proven
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Social & Behaviour Change Communication Specialist
UNICEF Pakistan
01.2014 - 12.2025
Social & Behaviour Change Communication Specialist
MERLIN International (INGO)
01.2010 - 01.2014
Deputy Programme Manager, Provision of Quality Education Project (TVET)
Ministry of Education, Pakistan
01.2007 - 01.2010
Programme Development Officer
Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan
01.2004 - 01.2007
Instructor / Teacher
Aga Khan Higher Secondary School (AKHSS) and Army Public School (APS)
Consultant / Trainer
Master of Public Health -
Abdul Wali Khan University
MBA, Project Management -
Iqra University
MA - English Literature & Communication
University of Peshawar
BA - English Literature
University of Peshawar