UMER NISAR

Program Manager

A seasoned development professional with over 15 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, program management, and capacity building within Pakistan’s HIV/AIDS, harm reduction, and TB programs. I have led high-impact projects with Nai Zindagi Trust and Mercy Corps Pakistan under the Global Fund grant, managing interventions for general population, key populations including People Who Inject Drugs (PWIDs), their spouses, and intimate partners. I specialize in implementing evidence-based strategies, optimizing operational processes, and ensuring adherence to global and national guidelines, with a focus on improving service delivery quality and program efficiency across multiple districts.

[email protected] 92-334-7266142 Airport Housing Society, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Program Manager
Nai Zindagi Trust
Jan 2025 — PresentCurrent
  • Lead implementation of HIV prevention and harm reduction programs across multiple project sites
  • Provide strategic and technical oversight to Needle Syringe Programs (NSP), HIV Testing & Counseling (HTC), PLUS, Spouse Program, Paramedic Services, and ART referral systems
  • Supervise multidisciplinary field teams and strengthen staff performance through coaching and mentoring
  • Coordinate with MIS teams to improve data quality, reporting systems, and program performance
  • Develop partnerships with Provincial AIDS Control Programs, government hospitals, ART Centres, and implementing partners
  • Represent the organization in technical working groups, stakeholder forums, and coordination meetings
  • Lead capacity-building initiatives on HIV prevention, harm reduction, ethics, and SOP implementation
  • Monitor project implementation through regular field visits and quality assurance reviews
  • Manage procurement forecasting, medical commodities, HIV testing kits, and essential medicines
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual donor reports and provide strategic recommendations to senior management
  • Respond to operational and security challenges while ensuring uninterrupted service delivery
Senior Program Officer
Mercy Corps Pakistan | Global Fund TB Program
Mar 2023 — Jan 2025
  • Led implementation of Pakistan's specimen transportation system under the Global Fund TB Program
  • Designed GPS-based mapping for specimen transportation across 102 districts
  • Supported development of mobile applications for real-time specimen tracking
  • Built capacity of provincial and district teams on Riders for Health digital systems
  • Coordinated with IT teams to improve data collection, reporting, and system performance
  • Enhanced operational efficiency through digital monitoring solutions
Project Officer
Nai Zindagi Trust | Global Fund HIV Program
Sep 2021 — Mar 2023
  • Managed HIV prevention and harm reduction activities across 45 districts
  • Developed monitoring frameworks and performance indicators for counselling services
  • Designed district implementation plans and annual performance targets
  • Led mapping exercises to optimize service delivery coverage
  • Conducted program performance reviews and presented findings to Global Fund stakeholders
  • Developed training modules on medication adherence and counselling techniques
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Nai Zindagi Trust | Global Fund HIV Program
Sep 2013 — Aug 2021
  • Designed and implemented monitoring systems for HIV prevention projects.
  • Conducted field monitoring, data verification, and quality assurance visits.
  • Trained outreach workers, counsellors, and supervisors on monitoring tools and reporting.
  • Strengthened program performance through data analysis and evidence-based recommendations.
  • Supported implementation of digital reporting systems and routine data quality assessments.
Logistics & Warehouse Assistant
Nai Zindagi Trust
Oct 2011 — Aug 2013
  • Managed inventory and warehouse operations.
  • Maintained Logistics Management Information System (LMIS).
  • Forecasted stock requirements and monitored commodity consumption.
  • Ensured timely distribution of HIV prevention commodities.
Admin & Finance Assistant
Pakistan Wetlands Programme
Mar 2008 — Dec 2008
  • Assisted finance and administration functions.
  • Supported procurement and logistics.
  • Maintained financial records and inventory documentation.
Skills
Project Planning & ImplementationMonitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)Public Health ProgrammingHIV/AIDS & Harm Reduction & Tuberculosis ProgramsGlobal Fund Grant ManagementCapacity Building & TrainingTeam Leadership & SupervisionGovernment CoordinationData Analysis & ReportingDigital Health SystemsSupply Chain & LogisticsDonor ComplianceReport Writing
Education
Master’s in business administration (MBA)
SZABIST, Islamabad
2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com)
Punjab College of Information Technology, Islamabad
2005 — 2007
Professional Training
Needle Syringe Exchange Program Indicators
Behaviour Change Communication
Framework Development for Targets
Record Keeping Methodologies
Biosafety Protocols
Data Analysis Tools
First Aid Training
Technical Skills
Excel (Advanced)
PowerPoint
NZMIS
LMIS
Riders for Health Portal
Mobile Data Collection Systems
GPS Mapping
Data Analysis
Digital Reporting Systems
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