Hashim Zaidi Email & Phone Number

Amman, Jo

Amman, Jordan

Kabul, Afghanistan

Harare, Zimbabwe

• Leading both the Urban team and Cash-Based Transfers operations team to ensure effective scale-up and implementation of the Urban Social Assistance and Resilience Building Programme in Zimbabwe. • Leading the integration of WFP’s urban social assistance programme with national social protection systems.• Coordinated the targeting approach and switch in disbursement modalities for cash disbursement in urban areas. • Spearheading the fundraising efforts to scale-up the urban… Show more • Leading both the Urban team and Cash-Based Transfers operations team to ensure effective scale-up and implementation of the Urban Social Assistance and Resilience Building Programme in Zimbabwe. • Leading the integration of WFP’s urban social assistance programme with national social protection systems.• Coordinated the targeting approach and switch in disbursement modalities for cash disbursement in urban areas. • Spearheading the fundraising efforts to scale-up the urban programme to reach 350,000 beneficiaries across 22 cities in Zimbabwe with a diversified funding pipeline including FCDO, USAID, CERF, and ECHO. • Supervising the design and implementation of urban resilience building intervention in urban centres across Zimbabwe. Show less

Oxford, United Kingdom

• Leading Oxfam’s work on urban markets and resilience:o Spearheading implementation of Oxfam’s Global Urban strategy by setting up partnerships, identifying programming & fundraising opportunities, and overseeing programme implementation.o Developing Oxfam’s learning and programming manuals on working in cities on urban development, youth entrepreneurship, and women’s economic empowerment.• Managing team leaders and providing technical advisory support to project teams to ensure… Show more • Leading Oxfam’s work on urban markets and resilience:o Spearheading implementation of Oxfam’s Global Urban strategy by setting up partnerships, identifying programming & fundraising opportunities, and overseeing programme implementation.o Developing Oxfam’s learning and programming manuals on working in cities on urban development, youth entrepreneurship, and women’s economic empowerment.• Managing team leaders and providing technical advisory support to project teams to ensure effective project delivery:o Technical Lead for Building Climate Resilient Urban Communities in Asia project funded by ADB focusing on participatory resilience planning and pilot demonstration projects in 10 cities.o Technical Advisor for improving urban governance in Pakistan project focusing on communal planning and investing in local resilience projects.o Technical Lead for Empowerment of women informal workers in Bangladesh programme funded by DFAT-D, John Lewis and Cities Alliance focusing on recognition and capacity building of informal workers.o Technical Advisor for economic empowerment of women informal traders and workers project in Kenya. • Leading fundraising and new business development with bilateral and multi-lateral donors for Oxfam’s urban work portfolio:o Developed new business worth USD $16 Million for Oxfam’s urban work portfolio through bilateral and multilateral donors including securing Oxfam’s first large contract from Asian Development Bank on urban climate resilience• Lead Monitor and Evaluator for 100 Resilient Cities Programme for Asia-Pacific.• Conducting multi-stakeholder trainings including government, civil society, Oxfam staff, development partners and private sector personnel on inclusive urban economies.• Establishing relationships with governments, regional bodies, universities, research institutions, and private sector to expand our on-ground programmatic and research work in priority countries. Show less

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

• Developed regional urban programme framework to guide programme design and development of Oxfam’s work in Asian cities on governance and resilience.• Managing team leaders and providing technical advisory support to project teams to ensure effective project delivery:o Urban Risk Reduction project in Nepal funded by DFIDo Women Informal Workers Social Enterprise Initiative in Bangladesh o Youth Skills Development Project in Philippineso Support to ASEAN-Business Advisory… Show more • Developed regional urban programme framework to guide programme design and development of Oxfam’s work in Asian cities on governance and resilience.• Managing team leaders and providing technical advisory support to project teams to ensure effective project delivery:o Urban Risk Reduction project in Nepal funded by DFIDo Women Informal Workers Social Enterprise Initiative in Bangladesh o Youth Skills Development Project in Philippineso Support to ASEAN-Business Advisory Council for AEC• Lead Trainer for joint Oxfam-CDIA-GIZ Inclusive Cities training for city officials in Asia.• Lead monitor of 100RC cities in Asia in partnership with the Urban Institute (conducted impact assessment of Wellington City, New Zealand).• Providing strategic and programmatic advisory support to country teams (Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Nepal) on urban governance and resilience projects.• Managing Asia Development Dialogue team, $1 million USD project funded by Rockefeller Foundation, team in conducting urban stakeholder dialogues and action-oriented research.• Representation and coordination at regional and city levels to build Oxfam's network and develop relationships with key stakeholders (UN, Donors, IFIs, local governments). Show less

Pakistan

• Developed and implemented project strategy and work plans to build capacity, and strengthen planning processes of the local governments in Pakistan.• Successfully raised $2.1 million for project start up including winning the Social Innovation Fund competition on Anti-Corruption by DFAT.• Engaging national and international partners including senior government officials, civil society organizations, and donors to encourage ownership of project and joint implementation of project… Show more • Developed and implemented project strategy and work plans to build capacity, and strengthen planning processes of the local governments in Pakistan.• Successfully raised $2.1 million for project start up including winning the Social Innovation Fund competition on Anti-Corruption by DFAT.• Engaging national and international partners including senior government officials, civil society organizations, and donors to encourage ownership of project and joint implementation of project activities.• Engaging with provincial government departments (Local Govt., Planning & Development, and Inter-Provincial Coordination departments) in identifying their needs, and building their capacities.• Managing and monitoring grants to Civil Society Organizations for their capacity building and policy advocacy efforts.• Monitoring all project activities (with frequent field visits) implemented by partners to verify achievement of project goals.• Supervising administrative, logistical and financial support to the project team for ensuring project delivery. Show less

Islamabad, Pakistan

• Designed programme document for an estimated US$15 million project for ‘Support to the Government of Pakistan for 18th Amendment’ to build capacity of provincial governments to deliver public services effectively• Developed and implemented the resource mobilization strategy for UNDP Governance projects that helped raise $6.5 million• Evaluated and managed the Project Implementation Teams of Elections, Rule of Law and Parliamentary Support Projects to achieve quarterly targets, gauge… Show more • Designed programme document for an estimated US$15 million project for ‘Support to the Government of Pakistan for 18th Amendment’ to build capacity of provincial governments to deliver public services effectively• Developed and implemented the resource mobilization strategy for UNDP Governance projects that helped raise $6.5 million• Evaluated and managed the Project Implementation Teams of Elections, Rule of Law and Parliamentary Support Projects to achieve quarterly targets, gauge beneficiary appraisal and review impact assessment• Member of SURGE team to provide relief and recovery support during floods in Sindh and Punjab in 2012• Designed and identified new entry points for UNDP Governance initiatives with a special focus on youth and women empowerment in United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) plan for Pakistan (2013-2017)• Provided programmatic support to the Project teams (Elections, Rule of Law, Local Govt. & Parliament) in streamlining their interventions and avoiding duplication with other development partners• Reviewing and editing all project strategy documents, progress reports, donor reports, and communication materials• Engaged with federal government, donors, and civil society organizations to help in mainstreaming UNDP governance portfolio• Financial and substantive monitoring and evaluation of the projects, identification of operational and financial problems, and development of solutions for all Governance Unit Projects Show less

Austin, Texas Area

• Authored a report for the Texas legislative session on the limitations of teacher evaluation models used in school districts • Developed a value-added teacher assessment model to allow school administrators to evaluate teacher performance and quality• Organized two-day Teacher Unions Consultation to gauge their feedback on the teacher performance matrix• Visited School Districts to collect baseline data for student achievement, demographics and teacher evaluation matrices

Houston, Texas Area

• Led design and fundraising for the establishment of a US$ 7.5 million Texas Education Center to maximize collaborations between education stakeholders and enhance public education system in Texas• Designed a strategic alliance framework and collaborative school intervention program for three partner NGOs to maximize student performance within classrooms and enhance quality of life for children• Reduced back office costs by 40% for each organization by eliminating job redundancies and… Show more • Led design and fundraising for the establishment of a US$ 7.5 million Texas Education Center to maximize collaborations between education stakeholders and enhance public education system in Texas• Designed a strategic alliance framework and collaborative school intervention program for three partner NGOs to maximize student performance within classrooms and enhance quality of life for children• Reduced back office costs by 40% for each organization by eliminating job redundancies and pooling staff operations Show less

Austin, Texas Area

• Recommended the use of technology-aided learning in classrooms to enhance student achievement and reduce high school dropout rate in school districts• Identified best practices for the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (T-STEM) program• Advocated for the implementation of after-school programs and expanded learning day for high school students to provide students with more learning opportunities• Identified drop-out indicators for high school students to… Show more • Recommended the use of technology-aided learning in classrooms to enhance student achievement and reduce high school dropout rate in school districts• Identified best practices for the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (T-STEM) program• Advocated for the implementation of after-school programs and expanded learning day for high school students to provide students with more learning opportunities• Identified drop-out indicators for high school students to assist schools in taking pre-emptive action and boost graduation rates. Show less

Lahore, Pakistan

• Managed and monitored provision of grants to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to maximize profitability by identifying cost-saving and revenue maximization strategies• Advised SME’s on future capital investments including plant expansion and product diversification to boost exports• Evaluated investment opportunities for SME’s by conducting SWOT and impact analysis to ensure improved profitability for the firm

Conducted academic and field-based research to evaluate vocational training institutes.Wrote a 'Skills Development Report' regarding the labor force in Pakistan.Presented findings about the performance of vocational training institutes in the state of Punjab.

Masters Of Public Affairs, International Development

Urban Poverty in Pakistan (Master’s Thesis)

B.S. (Hons, Economics

Senior Thesis: 'Role of education in economic growth in developing economies'