Munawwar Alam Email & Phone Number

Bishkek, Kg

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

As Head/Team Leader of the Resident Coordinator’s Office, my responsibilities include provision of substantive, strategic and coordination support to the Resident Coordinator, including compliance with the UN organizational policies and corporate processes and procedures. As Resident Coordinator’s principal aide, I contribute to decision making by the Resident Coordinator and United Nations Country Team (UNCT) especially in aligning UN Sustainable Development Co-operation Framework with the… Show more As Head/Team Leader of the Resident Coordinator’s Office, my responsibilities include provision of substantive, strategic and coordination support to the Resident Coordinator, including compliance with the UN organizational policies and corporate processes and procedures. As Resident Coordinator’s principal aide, I contribute to decision making by the Resident Coordinator and United Nations Country Team (UNCT) especially in aligning UN Sustainable Development Co-operation Framework with the national development goals and priorities of the Kyrgyz Republic and effective UN support to the country in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda through UN ‘Delivering as One’. It is also my responsibility to encourage UN agencies (resident and non-resident) to optimally contribute to the joint programming and to ensure that all agencies collectively present to the national government and external partners as one. This includes joint resource mobilization and partnering efforts at country level with a diverse range of stakeholders, including other development partners and donors. My work also includes promoting, managing and advising on knowledge management and capacity development, including lessons learnt regarding in-country implementation of SDGs through case studies. On operational side, I also coordinate the Business Operations Strategy of the country office and promote business effectiveness, efficiency and innovation. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project (DRDIP II). The project falls under the Bank’s Global Practice of Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience, and the Cross-Cutting Solution Area of ‘Fragility, Conflict and Violence’. It is a multi-dimensional project that combines humanitarian and development approaches to mitigate developmental challenges due to refugees and displacements. The DRDIP II contributes to the World Bank’s Africa Development Strategy (Vulnerability and Resilience), to… Show more Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project (DRDIP II). The project falls under the Bank’s Global Practice of Social, Urban, Rural and Resilience, and the Cross-Cutting Solution Area of ‘Fragility, Conflict and Violence’. It is a multi-dimensional project that combines humanitarian and development approaches to mitigate developmental challenges due to refugees and displacements. The DRDIP II contributes to the World Bank’s Africa Development Strategy (Vulnerability and Resilience), to mitigate the impacts of refugee presence, along the Kenyan border, on vulnerable host communities to improve their resilience and strengthen the capacity of the public sector.The project aims to promote and facilitate governance and institutional linkages between national and sub-national (county) governments and also within the county structures. This requires a nuanced approach to mitigate stress on the host county and communities through better coordination and also pitch refugees’ presence as a strategic opportunity for the county government to promote economic growth. In nutshell, my work entails pairing humanitarian and development initiatives to ensure that the impacts of refugee presence on host communities are not only addressed, but also that area-based development is planned in such a way that both refugees and host communities benefit. This involves working closely with the development partners and county Government leadership offering guidance on coordination and integration mechanisms. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

As Senior Adviser, my role entailed provision of leadership and management in technical (thematic), financial and political aspects of devolution to the USAID management and the Government of Kenya. The devolution programme – called 'Agile and Harmonized Assistance to Devolved Institutions' (AHADI) is the USAID's flagship programme of about $ 50 million. Briefly, my responsibilities included planning, coordinating, overseeing and monitoring the implementing agency and address emerging… Show more As Senior Adviser, my role entailed provision of leadership and management in technical (thematic), financial and political aspects of devolution to the USAID management and the Government of Kenya. The devolution programme – called 'Agile and Harmonized Assistance to Devolved Institutions' (AHADI) is the USAID's flagship programme of about $ 50 million. Briefly, my responsibilities included planning, coordinating, overseeing and monitoring the implementing agency and address emerging programmatic issues including bilateral dialogue with the host government. Show less

New York

Contributed to Division for Public Administration & Development Management's (DPADM) normative, analytical and substantive work focusing on institutional capacity development, 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.This included research, policy analysis and technical contributions to intergovernmental processes such as Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) and High Level Political Forum.

The Governance and Institutional Development Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat had the responsibility for the Secretariat’s mandate on governance. Its work covers the full spectrum of public sector administration and management as well as issues relating to civil society and private sector institutions with a public responsibility. My main areas of responsibility were to deliver advice and training in member countries at provincial, regional and local levels. Major work… Show more The Governance and Institutional Development Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat had the responsibility for the Secretariat’s mandate on governance. Its work covers the full spectrum of public sector administration and management as well as issues relating to civil society and private sector institutions with a public responsibility. My main areas of responsibility were to deliver advice and training in member countries at provincial, regional and local levels. Major work streams• Advisory – Commonwealth Secretariat and member states• Policy development – decentralisation• Programme management• Strategic planning• Capacity building • Technical assistance• Knowledge management Show less

As a public servant, I have served in different ministries with progressively increasing responsibilities, both at operational and policy levels, including independent charge as Secretary of the Department. In Pakistan, I have also worked with the top political leadership including Ministers, Governor, and the Acting Prime Minister in both staff and policy positions. As such, I have witnessed statecraft from a very close angle. My exposure to senior leadership in developing countries has… Show more As a public servant, I have served in different ministries with progressively increasing responsibilities, both at operational and policy levels, including independent charge as Secretary of the Department. In Pakistan, I have also worked with the top political leadership including Ministers, Governor, and the Acting Prime Minister in both staff and policy positions. As such, I have witnessed statecraft from a very close angle. My exposure to senior leadership in developing countries has afforded me an understanding of political undercurrents, dilemmas and constraints to institutional change. Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba Public Service, International Development, Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Britannia Chevening Scholar 2012- Conferred Honorary Senior Lecturer in the International Development Department.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Public Administration

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Public Administration

Bachelor Of Medicine, Bachelor Of Surgery - Mbbs, Medicine