MUHAMMAD YAHYA MUSAKHEL (he, him, his)

As employ and/or expert/consultant to various Multilateral Donors, International Organizations

and/or Implementing Agencies, and/or consulting companies for the formulation, planning,
monitoring, evaluation and/or management of different ordinary and emergency programmes.
More than 18 years of experience in community development, natural resource management,
humanitarian assistance, poverty alleviation, disaster recovery, value chains development, EIAs,
empowerment and awareness. Extensive knowledge of the parliamentary administration as well as
public sector development programmes of Pakistan, especially Balochistan. As working in the
Intercultural and political environment, up to date knowledge of the political and social transformation processes on
local and national level. Significant knowledge of community development, democracy including citizen-participation,
good governance, public services, sustainable development, planning, and public administration with addition to
research and training capabilities. He has excellent analytic, strategic, monitoring, reporting, contract and proposal
writing skills He has also facilitated project designing for International NGOs and National NGOs. Many of these
projects contributed to livelihoods generation, nature conservation and livelihoods improvement. He has been
working/reporting/Monitoring/proposal writing experience with PPAF, FAO, WWF, World Bank, ADB, ECHO,
Islamic Relief, UNDP, IUCN, CHF-Colombia, Conservation International, WCS, GEF, BFWD, MoCC, SUSG-CAsia,
MMDP, DHV- Netherlands.

PERSONAL DEAILS

[email protected], (+92) 3158075700 Live:akyahya_1

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yahya-musakhel-b0154221 Reports: https://www.scribd.com/uploads,

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Skills Knowledge Project Management
▪ Lead Generations ▪ Situation analysis, design, ▪ Management of Complex Large Scale
▪ Strategic Planning development of multi-sector programs, Projects
▪ Aid for Trade ▪ Multi-stakeholder partnerships ▪ Programme Strategies
▪ Influencing and advocacy ▪ Environment, Food security and ▪ Designing innovative projects for
▪ Enterprise Management livelihood systems, markets and policy. specific needs and gaps specially
▪ Written and oral presentations ▪ Funding approaches. environmental issues,
▪ Organizational Skills ▪ Political Economy
Sectors Served: Environment (Forests, Water, range and livestock, fisheries & Energy) Agriculture, Horticulture,
Humanitarian Assistance, Livelihood, Economic Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PAKISTAN POVERTY ALLEVIATION FUND (PPAF) DECEMBER 2022 till date;

Manager Business Development-Balochistan; in European Union funded Growth for Rural Advancement and
Sustainable Progress (GRASP), a 48 Million Euro project in collaboration with ITC, FAO, SMEDA and implementing
partner to strengthened SMEs in Agriculture and Livestock value chains (Grapes, Olive, Dates, onion, Sheep, Goat
and Back yard poultry) and overall objective is to support poverty reduction and sustainable and inclusive economic
growth in rural areas of Pakistan. The program’s specific objective is to support gender-inclusive income and
employment generation, enhanced productivity, and profitability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in
primary production, service provision, and value addition in and around selected clusters of value chains. Responsible
to;

• Ensures the right progressive SMEs through a competitive/transparent process should win the grants and get
the right technical assistance on proposal development, financial literacy and monitor closely
implementation of Matching Grants (0.5, 2.5 and 30 million).
• Identify the SMEs, shortlisting, selection, and implantation for matching grants in 7 Value chains,
• Provide support to partner organizations in development of implementation plan and budgeting.
• Provide support to partner organization in program implementation and contract management.

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• Facilitate the partner organization in operational aspects of the program. maintain coordination with regional
teams of other implementing partners of project.
• Provision of technical assistance to Livestock and horticulture farmer market collectives, MSMEs,
Agribusiness service providers (ABSPs) at district level in production technologies and practices.
• Development of partnership business cases for farmer groups MSMEs and ABSPs.
• Design of training program for Livestock and Horticulture farmer market collectives, MSMEs and ABSPs
from public and private sector.
• Facilitate market farmer collectives in registration process through partner organizations under rural
mobilization component.
• Review of business cases in terms of technical assistance.
• Facilitate farmer market collectives, MSMEs and ABSPs in grant implementation .
• Facilitate in partnership negotiations between farmer market collectives and MSMEs under partnership
model like contract farming scheme, out growing scheme, joint venture shareholding scheme or a loose
supply-based agreement.
• INTERNAL/EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS internally with all functional departments within PPAF and
externally with ITC, SMEDA, Government, Trade unions, academia, Partner organizations and Consultants
at province level

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF UN (FAO) APRIL 2019 till Dec 2022;
Provincial Coordinator/ Value Chain Development Specialist/ Project Lead Flood Relief;
a. Provincial Coordinator: Performed duties in GEF funded 23.9 Million USD budget; “Reversing deforestation
and forest degradation in high conservation value Forests in Pakistan” in collaboration with Ministry of climate
change and provincial forest departments. He was responsible for implementation of project, administration,
financial and ground level project activities. He successfully executes in coordination with Government,
Communities and partner organizations of the main component of the project. Developed multifunctional
management plan of Chilgoza forest conservation, established 3 CFPCCs, established 21 ANR Sites and brought
908 ha under protection with avg. regeneration 1953/ha. He brough 108 ha under agroforestry through community
participation in Sherani district. Established chilgoza processing units, grading, value addition machineries, market
collectives, awareness, and exposure to forest communities. He successfully implemented the project core
initiatives a). Strengthening regulatory and policy environment for integrated and sustainable management b),
Implementation of Forest Landscapes Conservation, Restoration and Value Chain Development options at
community level, c). Strengthened local institutions for integrated and sustainable management of forest
ecosystems, and, d). Knowledge, partnerships, monitoring and assessments;
b. Value Chain Development Specialist: Beside PC he provided his services in as VCDS in two FAO project (GEF
Chilgoza Sherani, Chillas, South Waziristan and Chitral) and (GEF Range and Livestock Chakwal, Jhelum, and
Attock) in Value chain development of Chilgoza, Livestock, NTFPs,, Range Management, value chain options,
designed innovative tools, ideas, machines, training manuals, installation and training, exposure visits of
communities and linkages development with markets and NTFP value chain development/ value addition
interventions.
c. Project Lead Flood Relief Emergency Projects: Facilitated FAO in implementation of several emergency
projects; CERF funded (Emergency Drought Killa Saifullah 2021-22), CERF-TCP funded (Flood Emergency 2022
Killa Saifullah and Lasbella) USAID &EU funded (Flood emergency Naseerabad and Kachi) His role was to
facilitate the organization by planning, identification of vulnerable beneficiaries for distribution inputs, distribution
planning, and logistics arrangements. In all three project more then 30K HHs facilitated.

WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE- PAKISTAN (WWF) Oct: 2013 till March 2019;
Provincial Coordinator Balochistan; Headed region and was responsible for overall technical, financial and
administrative affairs of the Balochistan province; technical input; liaison and linkages; staff hiring, training and team
building; concepts and proposal writing; program planning, monitoring and evaluation; vigilance; representation at
various forums; research and report writing. He implemented/ facilitated regional programs/ projects worth above 20
Million USD;
Forests: Chilgoza Forest Conservation and Livelihood Improvement in Suleiman Range, Balochistan 2013 –15
(UKAID) Water shed management, conservation, Awareness, Mobilization, livelihood improvement, rural poultry
Climate & Energy: 1. Solar & Alternate Energy provision in Musakhel (2018-19) USAID 100+ beneficiaries
2. Combatting Illegal Wildlife Trade (USAID 206-18) training, capacity building, awareness and 200 beneficiaries,
3. REDD+ Strategy (MoCC and World Bank) round table discussions, fieldwork and data collection

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Food and Agriculture: Organic Cotton Cultivation Promotion with Small and Marginal Tribal Farmers in Pakistan
2016-2019 (C&A Foundation). 4000 Farmers, 160 FFS, 60 WFFS, 3 districts, 160 demonstration plots and 180 farmers
and 2000 acers declared as organic cotton and qualified for Scope Certification of Organic Cotton by Control Union-
Sri Lanka and first lot of 400 bales generated in 2018. In 2019, the project extended to 4 more districts.
Oceans: 1. Area beyond National Jurisdiction bycatch in Indian Ocean (2014-19 WWF-US, FAO, GEF)
2. Improving Livelihoods of Fishermen Communities of Central Indus Wetlands Complex, Pakistan through Effective
Natural Resource Management (2017-19 GPAF)
3. Socio-economic Impact Evaluation for Indian Ocean Tuna FIPs and Marine Stewardship Council (WWF-G)
Corporate Partnership and Fundraising: Tackling plastic bags to clean environment (Coca Cola foundation)
Spellathone activities, Nature carnivals and fund raising, Green offices and awareness

Musakhel Minerals Development Project - Jan 2010 to Sep. 2013

Project Manager; Headed a private sector energy mining company; management, logistics coordination and
administration were his responsibility. He designed livelihoods improvement, development and relief programs with in
frame work of the CSR program. He settled the communities’ rights, inter-tribal conflicts, and resolved minerals right
issues of multi-tribal clans for smooth implementation of mining exploration project for socio-economic development.
Organized and build up database, on-site needs assessments, gender and socio-economic information of tribal
communities, designed projects, intervention strategies for education, health, poverty alleviation and socio-economic
development of mining and hosting communities from settled royalties. Promoted community development activities,
operations, business strategies and financial management, resulting in better alignment between segment, divisional,
and corporate goals. Coordinated mining communities and relevant stakeholders (local government, MMDP, Frontier
Corps, Mines and Minerals Department GoB, relevant government agencies, NGOs and other service providers) for
the development of sound mining to support low-income communities
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) July 2008 to Dec. 2009
District Coordinator at Royal Netherland Embassy (RNE) funded project “Balochistan Partnerships for sustainable
development” a 7.5 Million USD focused on key components; environmental governance, integrated water resource
and coastal zone management and multi-stakeholder capacity-building for sustainable development. He coordinated
and implemented the project core interventions, multi-years strategic planning “Integrated District Development
Vision” through cooperative agreements with Government departments, non-government organizations, UN agencies
and respective urban and rural communities for sustainable development to overcome the province are highly degraded,
over-grazed, illegal loged and uprooted rangelands, water scarcity and heavy withdrawal of groundwater leading to
ecological disaster and irreparable damage, addressed the key issues that have a direct impact on human well-being
and livelihoods but also the vertical and horizontal linkages and alliances between government, civil society, private
sector and natural resource users. Successfully aware, motivated, maintained cordial relation and assembled the elected
representatives, government and other important functionaries for smooth implementation of IDDV. Advocate and
provided support to develop district management information system.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) May 2006 to June. 2008

Conservation Officer; Quetta, implemented GEF Funded 1.2 Million US$ project Habitat and Species Conservation
in air and semi-Arid regions of Balochistan with the aim to raise awareness of local communities and stakeholders
about biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. His work responsibilities were to prepare plans
for upland, desert and wetland habitats in Qila Saifullah, Noshki and Chaghi Districts. Prepared Land use plan of
Torghar conservancy, Socio-ecological/economic database, need assessments, wildlife surveys, reptile surveys in
Chaghi and Noshki and ethnobotanical/ Medicinal Plants indigenous use book and implemented economic development
plan. To support livelihoods, he undertook CPI schemes, watershed management, check dams, contour trenches,
agricultural innovations, pipelining, improved seeds and advisory services, input supplies, irrigation expansion and
disaster risk reduction activities. NTFPs value chain and trainings, agroforestry, energy efficient tools, and livestock
improvement interventions.

DHV-Netherlands Nov. 2005 to May 2006

Assistant Sociologist, a World Bank and GEF funded project in collaboration with Ministry of Climate Change and
Balochistan Forest and Wildlife Department , a 10.8 Million USD project to achieve the sustainable conservation of
globally and nationally significant habitat and species in Hingol National Park in Balochistan through active
involvement of local communities. This objective is to be specifically achieved through the following interventions: (i)
Protected Area Biodiversity Conservation Management, which includes the following subcomponents: (a) integration
of custodial committees in park management and conservation; (b) preparation and implementation of park
management plans; (c) improvement of park infrastructure; (d) improvement of park operations; (e) baseline resource
inventory, research, habitat improvement and wildlife enrichment; and (f) public awareness and outreach; (ii)
Sustainability of park management; (iii) Human resource development; and (iv) Project coordination and monitoring.

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His services were to study human behaviour, dynamics, interaction, and organization in park communities at Gwadar,
Lasbella and Awaran. He collected baseline data through reconnaissance surveys of individuals and groups,
communities, livelihoods, traditions, attitudes, values, and behaviours of people, observation, interviews, and reviewed
of documents to identify problems, evaluate progress. , and determine the need for additional change. Developed,
implemented, and evaluated methods of data collection, such as questionnaires or interviews, methods of social or
economic research, analysed and interpret data to increase the understanding of human social behaviour, group
relations, poverty, and aging. Conducted research on social issues, research on relation of communities towards park
management.
Balochistan Forest and Wildlife Department Aug. 2004 to Oct. 2005
Social Forestry Officer in Public Sector Development Project (PSDP) titled 10,000 Acers Afforestation Scheme in
various areas of Balochistan at Musakhel. His role was to Initiate social process and selection of sites for community
afforestation schemes in targeted communities, collective analysis of community problems, mapping up community
needs and formation of Community Based Organizations/Village Development Committees and mobilize them for
implementation of 10000 Acer Afforestation project in Musakhel District. Identify potential leaders/organizers/
community focal persons/volunteers to work as a participatory by ensuring participation. Performed field research
activities pertaining to baseline, assessments, prepare case studies, & develop quality reports.

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Pakistan) Jan 2003 to Aug. 2004
Development Officer, in DFID funded project, Environmental Education and Capacity Building Project and facilitated
ECHO –Islamic Relief UK funded Drought Assessment Project, in Balochistan.
As a member of distinguished team, successfully implemented Environmental Education for Sustainable Development
project in Juniper tract Balochistan. Carried out baseline activities and comprehensive field assessments to assess
drought effects on environment, agriculture, livestock, economics, rural and urban livelihoods, water sources and social
impacts direct and indirect in Chaghi and Kharan Districts of Balochistan. Prepared guidelines to combat Disaster, short
and long terms planning, early recovery, relief and capacity building activities that focus on disaster risk reduction.

COUNTRY LEVEL CONSULTANCY /RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

As Consultant/Studies:
1. Technical Support provided to Balochistan EPA on reports “Environmental and Social impact Assessment of
The Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India (TAPI) Pipeline Project 2017
2. Technical Support provided to Balochistan EPA on “Environmental impact Assessment of Report Kuchlak
Bypass USAID funded project
3. Environmental Impact Assessment of Drilling Activities (Well X-3) in Kalat Block 2866-2
4. Technical Support provided to Balochistan EPA on “Environmental impact Assessment of Construction of
Mangi Dam and Water conveyance system in Quetta, Ziarat and Harnai 2017
5. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Drilling Activities (Well X-1) in Margand Block Kalat 2866-4
6. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Drilling Activities (Well X-2) in Margand Block Kalat 2866-4
7. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Seismic activities in Margand Block Kalat 2866-4
8. Ecologist role; EIA of Barite -Lead- Zinc project development and Installation of Processing Plants at
deposits in Gunga Khuzdar 2017-18
9. Initial Environmental Examination IEE of Zorlu Solar Power Project (Pakistan) a 50 MW Solar Power
generation Plant at Quetta 2017, Enter tech.
10. FEASIBILITY STUDY/TECHNICAL STUDY HARNAI-SANJAVI ROAD (55.1 KM)
11. Technical Support provided to Balochistan EPA on expert opinion on “Strategic Environmental and Social
Impact Assessment of 2X150 MW coal Power Plants at Gwadar 2017-18.
12. Technical Support provided to Balochistan EPA on “Environmental impact Assessment of Kach Morh Ziarat
and Quetta, Facilitated Balochistan EPA 2017
13. Impact of Hydropower generation dam on Hingol National park, biodiversity and livelihoods. (2009) for
IUCN 2008
14. Integrated assessment of Balochistan coast, Lasbella and Gwader districts. 2009 for IUCN
15. Identification of Biodiversity Hotspots in Musakhel district Balochistan (2005) Scientific Committee
Grant
16. Impacts of Hinglaj Mata Darshan on Ecology of Hingol National Park (2005) DHV-N
17. Impacts of drought on environment and livelihoods, its mitigation measures;(2004) for Islamic Relief.
Proposal Writer: some proposals;
1. PPG Phase GEF 7: Value Chain development component for Combating land degradation through integrated and
sustainable range and livestock management to promote resilient livelihoods in Northern Punjab (2021) for FAO

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2. Initial proposal for Project Formulation, Dry Temperate Forest management in Pakistan 2021 for FAO
3. Concept Paper for forest landscape restoration for climate, nature and people in high value Chilgoza pine forest in
Balochistan for Government of Balochistan for PSDP 2022.
4. Compiled concept of Balochistan part for integrated Flood Plain Management of Indus river to GCF fro WWF
2019 (now in PPG phase)
5. Project proposal “Rehabilitation and enhancing productivity of rangelands for food security and livelihoods
improvement in selected districts of Balochistan” for Government of Balochistan PSDP approved Grant 2019-20.
6. Empowering the Vulnerable Communities of Musakhel through Provision of Small-Scale Energy Solutions to
USAID for WWF 2018-19.
As Research Specialist few reports:
1. Research study on Chilgoza Value Chain of Chilgoza Nuts in Pakistan 2022 for FAO
2. Annual Cone Production Surveys 2019-20 and 21 for FAO
3. Carried out Assisted Natural Regeneration survey of Suleiman Range 2020 for FAO.
4. Impact of Chilgoza Processing Units in Local Economy 2021 for FAO
5. Strategic Planning for Biodiversity conservation of Balochistan (2018) for WWF
6. Biodiversity Assessment of Suleiman Range in Sherani and Zhob districts of Balochistan (2014)
7. Crane Conservation Plan District Musakhel (2014)
8. Biodiversity Survey of Shinghar District Musakhel Balochistan, Pakistan. (2014) WWF
9. Environmental impacts of Gidani Ship breaking yard on coastal ecosystem of Balochistan 2008 for IUCN
10. An Ethnobotanical Knowledge among the Tribals of Torghar Area Distirct Qilla Saifullah, 2007 UNDP
11. An evaluation study on Impacts of fuel-efficient stoves on Juniper ecosystem Balochistan 2004 for WWF

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION(s)
Masters in (Natural Sciences) – Balochistan University Quetta (2003)
Botany with specialization in “Ethno botany”, Environmental Biology, Statistics (Biometry),

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING(s)

Extensive experience in training senior management, development program leaders and front-line development workers
in applied community environment, education, social and economic development work. Mentioning few trainings;
1. Collect earth Training 2020 FAO
2. Finance for non-financial Executives from Institute of Business Administration Karachi 2019
3. Peoples Management Program” by WWF-International 2018, Muredke
4. Project Cycle Management, FAO April 2020
5. Climate Change and Food Security April 2020.
6. “Institutional Strengthening and Organizational Development: 2008

LANGUAGES
English, Urdu, Pashtu (Mother tongue), Balochi (Read/write/speak frequently), while Understand Persian
References
Dr. Tahir Rasheed, Dr. Babar Khan,
Chief Executive Officer Senior Ecosystem Management Specialist,
Balochistan Rural Support Programme Quetta ICIMOD, Katmandu, Nepal
E: [email protected], E. [email protected]
P: +92 333-7901885 WhatsApp: +92-312-5088876,
P:(977) 1-527-5222, 5275223