Muhammad Amin
Expert In Cash Transfer, FSL And IDM
Islamabad
Summary
Over 22 years of experience in the humanitarian and development sectors, including 12 years specializing in cash transfers, digitization, and identity management. Proven leader at UNWFP, adept in policy analysis, cross-functional team management, and regulatory compliance. Expert in enhancing cash-based programming effectiveness and stakeholder engagement, significantly improving operational efficiency and program impact.
Certified CALP CVA trainer, having facilitated over 12 CVA and multiple market trainings at national and international levels. Successfully led high-impact programs across CVA, FSL, WASH, shelter, health, and education with organizations such as UNWFP, Pakistan Red Crescent, CARE, and ACTED International. Demonstrated expertise in cash feasibility, market analysis, financial management, and protection mainstreaming, consistently ensuring successful outcomes in complex emergencies. Spearheaded strategic partnerships, capacity building, and compliance initiatives, guiding transparent and accountable emergency responses from design to impact analysis.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
12
12
Certifications
Work History
Program Policy Officer (SCOPE/CBT)
UNWFP
01.2021 - Current
- Led IACWG and internal Cash Working Group and SCOPE working Group.
- Oversee CBT operations, ensuring compliance with WFP guidelines and government policies, and integrating SCOPE and Moda into program operations.
- Successfully role out IDM/SCOPE across the country.
- Led and Co-facilitated 3 CALP CVA trainings as a CALP certified trainer under Inter Agency Cash Working Group.
- Supported FSP procurement, reviewed Cash SOPs, internal controls, and M&E activities related to CBT, and developed SOPs for beneficiary information management and transfer processes using SCOPE.
- Developed IDM Action Plan, revised MEB & Transfer Value, while supported PCMA,AA sessions and led scoping studies to enhance cash-based programming effectiveness.
- Assisted the partnership unit in conducting more than 100 assessments, due diligence, and ensuring corporate compliance for partnering with I/NGOs, public entities and FSPs to implement cash-based and in-kind interventions.
- Ensured CBT assurance frame work, reconciliation and compliance.
Deputy Director CVA,FSL and Response
Pakistan Red Crescent Society(Red Cross))
11.2016 - 12.2020
- Ensured regulatory compliance across all departments through diligent monitoring of policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Collaborated with other department heads to ensure smooth functioning of organizational activities.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, ensuring alignment with company''s mission and vision.
- Increased overall efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.· Led PRCS cash and Disaster management and response team in implementing cash and voucher assistance activities, ensuring effective delivery and impact on the onset of natural disasters.
- Role out Redrsoe (Identity and transfer management) system in all Cash and In-kind interventions.
- Represented PRCS in various working groups, collaborated with Partner National Societies, UN agencies, donors, and international organization.
- Led, Monitored and evaluated several projects.
- Built PRCS capacity in cash readiness, drafted cash SOPs, mainstreamed CVA, and piloted pre-agreements with FSPs.
- Conducted CVA, RAM, and PECT trainings for staff and volunteers, and supported Indonesia RC as a Cash RDRT during EQ and Tsunami disaster response; led post disaster, impact and evaluation and research studies.
Project Manager (CVA, FSL, Wash and Health)
CARE International
04.2014 - 03.2016
- Managed and led integrated FSL, Nutrition, and WASH projects using CVA within a consortium of 6 INGOs in drought and flood affected disasters areas.
- Conducted market assessments, evaluated FSPs, ensured payment reconciliation, and maintained financial integrity.
- Used ODK for data collection and managed beneficiaries’ data.
- Led, Monitored and evaluated several projects.
- Provided technical oversight, developed implementation and M&E plans, and implemented a Complaint and Feedback Response Mechanism (CRM).
- Led field office operations, including staff hiring, mentoring, and finance management, while controlling budgets and ensuring transparency, accountability and compliance
Project Manager(CVA,FSL, Wash, Shelter, Education)
ACTED International
09.2010 - 04.2014
- Managed multi-sector projects across Sindh, KP, and Punjab, coordinating Agri and livestock inputs and food, cash and food vouchers distribution while implementing disaster risk reduction activities through communal works in food security nutrition focused interventions.
- Conducted market assessments and coordinated with FSPs, analyzing associated risks to ensure effective implementation of disaster Risk Reduction.
- Led, Monitored and evaluated several projects.
- Used ODK for data collection and managed beneficiaries’ data.
- Provided technical oversight, developed, and reviewed implementation plans, and engaged MEAL staff for monitoring.
- Controlled and tracked budgets, ensuring transparency and efficient resource utilization at the field office level.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of The Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Project & Team Management
Program Design & Implementation
Stakeholder Engagement
CVA Certified Trainer (CALP)
CVA Preparedness
Cash coordination
Monitoring &Evaluation
Market Assessment &Analysis
Identity & Entitlement Management
Budgeting & Financial Management
Data management & Analysis
Risk & compliance
Additional Information
Position /Role Organization Location Tenure/duration
Social Organizer Blue Veins Peshawar, Buner Jun 2010 up to Aug, 2010
Surveyor (officer) ACTED International Swat Jan 2010, to Apr 2010.
Hub Coordinator, and Team Leader PEACE, Peshawar Buner Swat May,2009, up to Dec 2009
Markaz Coordinator NCHD, GoP Buner Jul 2006 up to Aug 2008.
Principal and vice Principal Al-Farooq Public School Buner Jan 1997 to July,2006.
Languages
Pashto
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Intermediate
B1
Urdu
Proficient
C2
Pashto
Proficient
C2
Certification
CALP Core CVA skills for program staff ToT
Timeline
CALP Core CVA skills for program staff ToT
11-2024
IDM Workshop on Identity Management
10-2024
Program Policy Officer (SCOPE/CBT)
UNWFP
01.2021 - Current
ToT on Red Rose (IM and digital data collection)
08-2018
ToT, on IM and Open Data Kit
12-2017
CTP (CFW and Vouchers focused)
09-2017
PECT (Practical Emergency Cash Training)
06-2017
Deputy Director CVA,FSL and Response
Pakistan Red Crescent Society(Red Cross))
11.2016 - 12.2020
RAM (Rapid Assessment of Markets)
11-2016
Cash Transfer Programming
07-2016
48 Hours assessment tools (Markets)
06-2014
Project Manager (CVA, FSL, Wash and Health)
CARE International
04.2014 - 03.2016
Cash Learning Programming (CaLP) level 2
01-2014
EMMA (Emergency Markets Mapping Analysis)
07-2013
Disaster Risk Reduction
02-2012
Project Manager(CVA,FSL, Wash, Shelter, Education)
ACTED International
09.2010 - 04.2014
Master of Arts - Education
University of The Punjab
04.2001 -
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