is a very senior expert in the Agriculture Sector. He has served the federal and provincial government in various capacities at senior level for more than 20 years in the field of agriculture development. He has been a catalyst in introducing innovative solutions to the variety of problems facing agriculture sector in Pakistan.

holds 30 years of experience in the livestock management & dairy deelopment, he holds a Ph.D in Animal nutrition. Dr. A. Ghaffar is currently working as National Project Director, Livestock Development and Meat Production Project. In many different projects he provided the services of Planning, monitoring and executing the research and development in the field of livestock and dairy production, nutrition, fodder production, feed technologies and feeding systems for different ecological zones of Pakistan. He has provided country wide technical assistance to public and private investors for the establishment of dairy, meat and poultry farms and feed mills in Pakistan. Prepared several development projects PC-1 on demonstration of feed technologies and feeding systems to enhance livestock productivity, Currently, executing a development project on “development of milk replacer (substitute of whole milk) and early weaning diets for sustainable calf rearing” with an ultimate output of new feeding system for calves to promote livestock business. He has been involved in Development of courses for secretaries of Village Livestock Associations (VLA’s), their member farmers, rural women and in-service personnel. Teaching all kind of students in the field of livestock/dairy and fodder production coupled with milk handling and collection. Organizing village based training. Dr. Ghaffar has provided Technical assistance for establishment of dairy and beef farms and assisted General Manager, Field Services Organization in planning and formulation of policies to achieve project targets under different projects. The Publication of two Books for livestock farming community is on his credit. He has provided his consultancy services for several projects of UNDB, FAO, Government of Pakistan, EU, International Livestock Research Institute, Kenya, IUCN.

is Ph.D. in Agriculture Education (Extension Education) from Iowa State University U.S.A. He has diverse experience of Education, Extension, Research and Administration & Management in various settings including national and international organizations (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations).  Being and Extension Expert in Livestock, Dr Soomro has significantly contributed in developing strategies for livestock development in Balcohistan and Sindh.   The incumbent has good interpersonal communication skills at national and International level.  He has worked with international consultants and was one of the key, members of UNDP team who developed PC-I on Area Development Program Balochistan.

As a teacher he has taught courses at graduate and post-graduate leading to PhD degree program at Sindh Agriculture University. He has served as member on many academic bodies at Department, Faculty and University level. He has extended his expertise for development of curriculum for Agriculture Education to National Committee on Curriculum development, Higher Education Commission Islamabad.  As a researcher he has served member on various supervisory committees and helped students in development of synopsis, conduct of research and dissertation writing. He is well versed with selection, procurement, installation and operation of various laboratory equipments used in agriculture research.

Dr Soomro has received his D.V.M and M.Sc. degrees from Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam in 1977 and 1984 respectively and Ph.D degree from Iowa State University, USA in 1991. He has more than 50 publications in his credit, which have been published in various national and international journals.

holds a Bachelors degree in Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Sciences from the University of Punjab Pakistan & M.Sc. in Agriculture Extension with specific focus on Livestock Production Extension from the University of Reading United Kingdom. He has more than 20 years experience in the fields of improving  health care services for community livestock, implementing livestock breed improvement campaigns, promoting rural poultry production at  supervisory, managerial and administrative positions in the provincial Livestock and Dairy Development Department.

He has extensive experience on the public sector and donor funded projects related to livestock, dairy and food and agriculture sectors.  He has undertaken Multisectoral Area Development projects which aimed at poverty alleviation through participatory approach Mr. Hassani Under took various researches on the occurrence of livestock diseases. Initiated and strengthened community managed animal health care services. Developed and disseminated alternative animal feeding technologies. Demonstrated and strengthened backyard poultry production and animal fattening technologies in Women Community Organizations of any different projects. Demonstrated and disseminated improved varieties of fodder crops. Designed and developed technical training programs for the farmer and community members in the fields of animal health care, improved animal nutrition, breeding, management and marketing.

hold multiple years of integrated development experience towards rural development issues in agribusiness and small Enterprise promotions / Developments, sustainable use of natural resource management and farm advisory services etc. also Workings in compliance to Integrated Quality & Environmental Management (IMS 9000) and Total Quality Management (TQM) Procedures protocols. Training and capacity building service delivery in working frames of public, private and International NGOs and reasonable insight and know-how gained to deal with development portfolios as enumerated below.

Worked on many different projects which involved expertise in Agricultural Extension Program planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation experience of multi-tiered projects in livelihood development and sustain ably using natural resource management aiming at poverty alleviation, Research & Development know how in agriculture, farmers’ education and crop production technology dissemination services for assimilation into commercial farming, Crop agronomy, Farmer community counseling and conducting Training Needs Assessments (TNAs) and Training of Trainers (ToTs) with concerned stakeholders and development of Master training plan, curricula, design and delivery disaggregated with gender, age and groups. Mr. Aameer Durrani worked in accordance with ISO Quality standards in terms of agricultural commodity production process, Quality control, Grading, Buying and Processing.

hold about 36 years of experience in the field of soil and water management engineering brief of his experience is: As Principal Engineer (Field Teams Incharge), providing professional and technical assistance to OFWM staff of the National Watercourse Improvement Program in Pakistan, The Punjab Component through construction supervision and quality control of OFWM Civil Works.

Participated in Evaluation Mission as FAO Consultant (Irrigation Specialist) in Evaluation of the FAO Response to the Pakistan Earthquake (May 19 to June 14, 2008)

Participated in Supervision Missions as a UNOPS Consultant (Rural Infrastructure Development Specialist) in IFAD assisted

• South FATA Development Project, (SFDP), Pakistan
• Dir Area Support Project, (DASP), Dir, Pakistan
• Barani Valley Development Project (BVDP), Pakistan
• Community Development Project (CDP), AJK
• South FATA Development Project, (SFDP), Pakistan
• Northern Area Development Project (NADP), Pakistan
• Community Development Project (CDP), AJK

He coordinated the Preparation of the Inventory of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in Punjab in Environment Protection Department as Sub Task Coordination Consultant, UNDP. As Drainage / Water Management Engineer was responsible for supervision of execution of On Farm Infra-structures and verification of bill of quantities.

As Training Specialist was responsible to train members of Water Users Federations in carrying out of operation and maintenance (O&M) of pilot distributaries, discharge measurement, abiana collection and record keeping etc.,  Reviewed water laws in vogue and proposed amendments in them, prepared working papers, various research and progress reports, draft agreements between Irrigation Department and WUFs, Byelaws, Business Plan for WUFs and conducted/coordinated certain training sessions for On Farm Water Management (Research) staff.

As Office Engineer/Engineer performed various project management activities including  supervision of different project activities, day to day office business, preparation of Quarterly/Annual Progress Report, Annual Work Plans, Action Plans, and Project Briefs etc. Prepared Terms of Reference for Consultants and processed Reimbursement Applications etc. He also carried out construction supervision of OFWM Civil Works, Guided OFWM field staff in carrying out profile and Topographic Surveys and preparation of designs of watercourses and PLL etc. Prepared progress reports & processed Reimbursement Applications Worked as Team Leader, Strengthening of Water Users Associations in Second on Farm Water Management Project, D. G. Khan, Trained the farmers to cooperate and participate for joint water management activities, operation and maintenance of community owned farm machinery and tube wells, basic management, administration and maintenance of financial records. Carried out baseline surveys, seasonal surveys, processed data and compiled reports.

Mr. Muhammad Riaz prepared Pre-qualification Documents, Technical and Financial Proposals of various (National and International) Water & Agriculture Projects in the Business Development Division of the Firm. As a member of multidisciplinary team for preparation of Feasibility Study for OFWM-II and OFWM-III Projects carried out field surveys and prepared draft reports, worked as Technical Adviser (Irrigation) in Groundwater Based Irrigation Project in Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA) to provide technical advice to the project staff in survey, mapping of irrigation schemes, leveling of lands, designing of watercourses etc.

contributes his 15 years experience in sustainable social sector development for result oriented democratic governance through training management including community development, gender development, monitoring & evaluation of various national and international projects , promotion of community participation approaches, advocacy, counseling, socio-economic empowerment  for women, poverty elevation, TA to NGOs ,CCBs , CBOs,  Resource Person of trainings, manage workshops, seminars on health, education , District Council & CSO capacity building. He is a highly versatile international consultant in a broad range of areas related to Public Private Partnership Development, facilitation of participative processes for private sector development with focusing the diverse interest groups and goal-oriented incentive schemes striving towards “Result Oriented Participatory Governance” through monitoring mechanism.

holds a Post Doctorate degree from Curtin University of technology, Perth, Australia, with an extensive experience of around 21 years in the soil conservation and crop production, whereas his core expertise areas include:

1. Crop production and Management.
2. Oilseed crop production and enhancement.
3. Alternate crop production.
4. Soil conservation and crop production
5. Water management and conservation.
6. Rural and agricultural development.
7. Dry land agriculture development and management.
8. Rain water harvesting

He has vast experience in Supervision and guidance of field staff related to agronomic development activities, Preparation of PC-1 of development schemes related to soil and water conservation, Training of field staff and farmers for farm designing, layout and management, Community mobilization and organization for water management activities, Demonstration and layout of sprinkler and drip irrigation systems, Preparation and presentation of monthly and annual reports, Farm advisory services etc.

M.Sc (Hons), holds above 17 years of experience in the field of horticulture, has conducted extensive research related to different fruit plant including apple, pear, peach, plum, apricot, and walnut etc. in different Geographical areas of Pakistan. He has been involved in Nursery Raising and Management of different fruit plants, Laying out Model orchards of different fruit crops, Management of already existing orchards of the farmers in the area. Some of other research work included different fruit plant varieties such as Ber,Date Palm,Citrus,Guava, and Peacan nut under agro-climatic conditions of Kohat Region, evaluation of different  vegetables most suitable for barani area such as, Caralluma (Chungan), Asparagus and off-season vegetables, evaluation of different Oil Seed/ Pulses Germplasm/Varieties under Barani condition of Kohat, study on the performance of improved varieties of different Oil Seed crops (Canola, Groundnut, Sunflower & Soybean )/Pulses( Chickpea, Lentil, Mung & Mash) on farmers field in Collaboration with Barani Area Development Project Phase –11. Along with all this Mr. Niaz Muhammad is experienced in Dissemination of advance production Technology of different Crops through adaptive research trials. Has been involved in Training of farmers, field assistants, and Agriculture Extension staff through various educational, program such as field days, Advisory Conferences, Seminar, and work shop etc. related to production and orchards management etc.

 Holds more than nine years professional experience in Agriculture Project designing, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in  development programs in different capacities such as Extension Manager; Programme Manager , Trainer , and advisor  to Multinationals,  I/NGOs and UN/ FAO and Governments Organizations.

Areas of Expertise

1. Agriculture extension , monitoring and evaluation
2. Leadership and adoptability
3. Policy formulation for Tea development
4. Hands on experience in Crop production , orchard establishments
5. Designing Community Based Livelihoods projects
6. Livelihood analysis
7. Income generation/Food Security
8. Project Management
9. Financial and manpower administration
10. Creation of  synergies between different programme components
11. Computer literacy
12. Training/workshops/needs assessment
13. Social mobilization
14. Formation , compilation , collation  of community livelihoods  plans

holds a Bachelors degree in Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Sciences from the University of Punjab Pakistan & M.Sc. in Agriculture Extension with specific focus on Livestock Production Extension from the University of Reading United Kingdom. He has more than 20 years experience in the fields of improving  health care services for community livestock, implementing livestock breed improvement campaigns, promoting rural poultry production at  supervisory, managerial and administrative positions in the provincial Livestock and Dairy Development Department.

He has extensive experience on the public sector and donor funded projects related to livestock, dairy and food and agriculture sectors.  He has undertaken Multisectoral Area Development projects which aimed at poverty alleviation through participatory approach Mr. Hassani Under took various researches on the occurrence of livestock diseases. Initiated and strengthened community managed animal health care services. Developed and disseminated alternative animal feeding technologies. Demonstrated and strengthened backyard poultry production and animal fattening technologies in Women Community Organizations of any different projects. Demonstrated and disseminated improved varieties of fodder crops. Designed and developed technical training programs for the farmer and community members in the fields of animal health care, improved animal nutrition, breeding, management and marketing.

has 26 years working experience in different multi- sectoral organizations and projects. Of which 11 years are related to working in development projects(world bank funded projects) as agriculture officer, where his main responsibilities were included introduction of new and latest agricultural technology through demonstration, relevant extension materials and working in collaboration with contact farmer groups of district Muzaffarabad AJK.

For more than a decade worked with National Rural Support Program (NRSP) in AJK in multi disciplinary programs including Community Mobilization, Natural Resource Management (NRM), Skill Enhancement, Social Sector Services (Health and hygiene, Education) and Micro-Credit Support to community organization, in different capacity of Regional Professional-NRM, Human Resource Development and Monitoring Assessment and Planning.

is holds around 15 years of experience in the field of Rural Sociology, and agriculture related livelihood development. He has executed many different assignments in which he undertook management of team of professionals which included Field Engineer, Credit Officer, Male Social Organizer, Female Social Organizer, Field Assistant, Credit Field Worker (both male & female) and Social Mobilizes. In different projects was also responsible for the smooth functioning of different components and programs including Natural Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Physical Infrastructure and Technology Development, Rural Credit and Enterprise Development, Social Mobilization and Gender and Social Sector Services.

Also have successfully implemented projects with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-European Biological Control Laboratory, France, Swiss Development and Cooperation-Inter Cooperation ,The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme, Chitral, Sarhad Rural Support Programme (Abbottabad), International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (Hilkot) and National Rural Support Programme (Mardan). Also Developed Farmer Participatory Training Modules for different organizations, projects and programmes e.g. IUCN, AKRSP etc

holds a PhD in Plant Biotechnology; Molecular Biology; Plant Breeding and Genetics. He carries his expertise in the planning, management and supervision of following major operations:

• Planning, execution and evaluation of research trials/pat (product advancement trials) at research stations and farmers fields
• Selection of hybrids suitable to meet Pakistan’s local environmental conditions
• Hybrid seed production on commercial scale
• Seed plant operation, seed drying, shelling, conditioning packing etc
• Seed imports from different countries.
• Seed warehousing, logistic and distribution
• Seed quality testing and quality assurance
• Safe seed handling quality assurance at all stages from production fields to end user.
• Timely distribution of quality seed in the market as per sale demand of different markets
• Business strategy development and supply management decision-making process
• Maize/sunflower breeding, parent lines seed production and genetic purity maintenance.
• Maize/sunflower inbred lines development/maintenance and multiplication.

holds around 14 years of experience in the rural sociology and Argicultutre sector development activities, her consultancy experience includes, Community Physical Infrastructure (CPI) projects (which includes irrigation schemes, Spur Gabion and Protection wall etc.), Agricultural Interventions including the introduction of Hybrid seed into the area, use of certified seed and improved varieties of fruit and vegetables, Livestock restoration program, Community Training program (Exchange visits of both male and female, Farmer Field School, Farmer Field days, Agriculture, Livestock and Poultry Management Training program etc.), Formation of Associations for Agriculture and Livestock value chains, Registration of Water User Associations (WUAs) with On Farm Water Management for the completion of Community Infrastructure Projects (CPIs) and Facilitation for External Evaluation and Audit  as the main expertise.

holds Post Doctorate in Animal Breeding & Genetics and for about a period of 23 years he is working for the development of Livestock and Dairy sector. He worked as Incharge, Cattle Crossbreeding Project of the department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad on rotational basis,. He holds the membership of American Society of Animal Scientists, Society of Animal Sciences, Pakistan Veterinary Medical Association and Pakistan Society of Animal and Plant Sciences. Whereas Mr. Perveez  has served as the principal investigator for the projects of FDTTPC, Endowment Fund, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad & HEC. He got 30 national and 16 international research papers on his credit.

(DVM, MSc (Hons), PhD),hold around 18 years of experience in the livestock management and development he has his expertise and experience in the areas of Poultry Disease Diagnosis/ Veterinary Virology/ Poultry Vaccine Production/ Molecular Biology/Bio-safety. He is experienced in Training of Master Trainers regarding AIV/poultry diseases diagnosis, Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) from private, foreign and public sector. Has worked with Virology and Molecular Biology Laboratory, National Agricultural Research Center (NARC), Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Government of the Punjab in different capacities, and currently is involved in the assignments of:

• “Emergency Assistance for the control of Avian Influenza. FAO funded project.
• “Up gradation of Animal Health Laboratories to serve as National Reference Lab for Poultry Diseases”. Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) funded project.
• Surveillance and Monitoring of AI, Preparation for the control of outbreaks”. ASPL-II funded project.
• “Epidemiology of Avian Influenza Virus”. MOU project funded by WHO
• “Application of Multiplex PCR for the differential diagnosis of Bird Flu”. MOU project funded by the Chinese Government.
• “Evaluation of the occurrence of antigenic drift among Avian Influenza Viruses in the presence and absence of vaccination (FLUAID)”. MOU project funded by the E.C.