Mr. Asif
Permanent Address: Mohallah Ziarat killi village & P/O Turangzai District & Tehsil Charsadda, Khyber
Pkahtoonkhwa Pakistan
Office Address: Department of Geography, University of Peshawar
Cell # 03458584311 /03339366456
Phone # 091-9216470
Fax# 091-9221034
Skype: asif.turangzai
asif_gis@upesh.edu.pk
asifjanturangzai@gmail.com
asif@ndmp.org.pk
Bearing a strong academic background with compelling ambition for learning, I seek a challenging career
that give me a chance to prove my technical, intellectual and managerial abilities, polishes my skill, and
add to my professional achievements. I have special interest in field of Research & Design (Planning)
with advance tools GIS/RS. To seeks a challenging career in an internationally reputed organizations.
FIELDS OF INTEREST:
GIS/RS / VAM, DRR, Risk Assessment / Regional Planning
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
M. Phil leading P.hD: Urban Regional Planning
(Institute of Geography URP University of Peshawar)
Major Subjects: Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Human Geography, Disaster Management & geo
hazards Planning, GIS/Remote Sensing. (Research thesis on going)
Post graduate diploma in Geo informatics (GIS/RS)
(Institute of Geography URP University of Peshawar)
Major Subjects: GIS/MIS/ Remote Sensing, Data analysis, Disaster management, developing hazard &
risk maps.
M.Sc Geography/Urban & Regional Planning
(Institute of Geography URP University of Peshawar)
Major Subjects: Geography Major, Advance GIS, Advance Remote Sensing & DIP, advance Database &
Programming , LIS(Land information system), Disaster Management, Urban planning, Regional Planning,
Advance Cartography.
COUNTRIES OF WORK EXPERIENCE:
Pakistan/ United States of America/Thailand
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
GIS team member with Network of Disaster management Practitioners (NDMP), CRI and
ER Solutions. Pvt.Ltd
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LANGUAGE
DEGREE OF PROFICIENCY
Language Spoken
Written
Reading
Urdu
Excellent Excellent Excellent
English
Excellent Excellent Excellent
Pushto
Native Sp Excellent Excellent
Sindhi
General Understanding only
Punjabi
General Understanding only
MAJOR TRAININS ATTENDED
2013. Training Course on Probabilistic Flood Modeling organized by NDMA, World Bank & Deltares(Holland)
2013. Training Course on Multi Hazard Risk assessment by ADPC, UN WFP & NDMP (as Trainer)
2013. Training course on Geonode for MHVRA by ADPC team in Thailand (5 days).
2013. CBDRM 5 Days training course organized by PDMA KP & NDMP in swat. (Trainer)
2012. Hydrological modeling course by Dr. Zagha Habbib (P.hd France)
2009. Advance Training of GIS & Remote sensing (Web GIS, Customize GIS, Advance RS) SUPARCO
2009. Database Management, object base classification in ENVI) SUPARCO
2009. Application of GIS & RS in forestry and water resource management. (SUPARCO)
WORKSHOPS ATTEND/ORGANIZED
2014. Three Training/Workshops for FATA secretariat on Application of GIS in P & M (Organized)
2013. One day National stockholder workshop on multi hazard risk assessment by NDMA,PDMA Sindh,
ADPC, NDMP & UN WFP (Islamabad). (Organized)
2013. One day provincial stockholder workshop on multi hazard risk assessment by NDMA, PDMA Sindh,
ADPC, NDPM & UN WFP (Islamabad). (Organized)
2013. One Day workshop on Multi Hazard Risk Assessment by ADPC, UN WFP, NDMA, NDMP(Islamabad).
2012. National level stockholder workshop on Master Regional Plan for left Bank of Indus organized by The
Louis Berger Group with Sindh irrigation in Karachi (Organized)
2011-2012. Attend/organized 2 national, 4 provincial, 13 district level stockholders workshop on 19
Feasibilities related to the draining and flooding issues in Sindh province (Project by The Louis Berger
Group.inc & iac funded by World Bank implemented by Sindh Government. (Organized)
2011. Attended one day seminar on an overview of Karachi city growth and development trend (Mr.Arif ).
2010. Attended workshop on data sharing by UNOCHA in Islamabad
2008. Attended HRM Training workshop (PHSA) Peshawar
2007. Attended One Day Seminar on planning and monitoring system by Dr. kazmi in Department of
geography and urban regional planning University of Peshawar.
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Currently i am working as a Lecturer GIS/RS in the Institute of Geography/Urban & Regional Planning
University of Peshawar since December 2012 and leading applied research's in the field of GIS/RS and
hazard risk assessment. In addition to this engaged with NDPM as consultant for DRR projects.
I did my Masters in Geography (URP) from this institute and struggling to complete my M.phil thesis
work (Application of GIS & RS Technology for Regional planning of Hazard Prone Areas) from the same
institute.
Emphasizing on hazard risk assessment and spatial analysis as a specialized field of study and the
outputs will be published soon on national and international level publications.
As i join very recently the academia with enthusiasm to complete my P.hd work, after the successive
completion of different national and international level assignments in Pakistan and abroad, the
overview of the past and ongoing assignments/projects is listed in bullets.
PREVIOUS WORKING EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW:
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2014 Permanently working as lecturer GIS/RS Institute of Geography University of Peshawar
2014 Working as Sr. GIS Consultant for NDMP in World Bank Multi Hazard Risk Assessment Project
2013 Worked on the position GIS Expert with NDMP/ADPC on MHVRA Project funded by WFP
2012
Worked
as
GIS
officer
UN
Habitat
in
census
project
2011-2012. Worked as senior GIS Manager with iac & LBG, funded by World Bank project by SIDA
2012. Mehran university of Engineering Sindh: GIS Trainer (Conducted advance GIS Training Courses)
2010. USAID DAI-Fata CBP Project: GIS Coordinator (Data Coordination with all USAID Partners)
2009-2010. SUPARCO (Pak National Space Agency): GIS Research officer
2009.
University
of
Peshawar:
GIS/RS
Demonstrator
2008. ACO Office (District Government Charsadda) mapping, Floods fighting emergency response
2007-2008. Merlin (INGO): worked as Data analyst for malaria control project KP
2006-2008. PHSA (Provincial health services Academy Kp): SPSS Demonstrator to MPH students
For details Employment history page 3-6 can be revived project wise from recent to the past
experiences
DETAIL EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
a. Recent Job: Lecturer GIS/Remote Sensing (Institute of Geography, & Regional Planning, University of
Peshawar
Description of Duties & Responsibilities
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Working as a Lecturer of GIS/remote Sensing
Leading Advance GIS/RS Research Projects
GIS Trainings and Material Development for GIS course
Working on SDI and data standardization of geo spatial data
Supervising B.S, M.Sc & M.phil Thesis projects
Working on P.hD thesis work near to completion
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(From 3 Dec 2012 till the date)
 Focal person of Institute of geography U&RP university of Peshawar for GIS data dealing, Proposal
Submission committee, web site updation of department, GIS/RS Labs.
 Project Team leader (Development of GIS Based Planning & Monitoring Tool for FATA)
b. Sr. GIS/RS Expert (Consultant): Network of Disaster Management Practitioners (Pvt.) Ltd.,
Islamabad Pakistan
(From Oct 2013 till the date)
 Working as a part time consultant with Network of Disaster Management Practitioners on
Probabilistic flood and seismic hazard Risk assessment project funded by World Bank Implemented
by NDMA
 Leading GIS team in Geonode based application development for NDMA data collection,
development and analysis for seismic and flood hazard risk assessment.
 Developing National level hazard atlas for seismic and flood
c. GIS specialist (Consultant): Network of Disaster Management, Practitioner (NDMP) Asian Disaster
Preparedness Centre Bangkok (ADPC) MHVRA Project Funded by WFP (From 12 Oct 2012 July 2013)
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Worked as a Sr.GIS Specialist in MHVRA Project Sindh
GIS data collection, management & mapping
Risk analysis, parameter based risk modelling with ADPC staff in Bangkok
Vulnerability and risk assessment, mapping and report writing
Preparation of Geo database for Geonode (web application) with adpc Bangkok team
GIS Trainings & workshop arrangement and material preparation.
Assisting consultants in Hazards Modelling (Cyclones, Flood, Tsunami, Drought, earthquake)
Development of Atlas for regional and district level (5 districts of Sindh)
Over all coordination for the data collection from relevant organization (NESPAK, WAPDA, MET, NED
Uni, NCEG)
d. GIS officer: (UN Habitat) Population Bureau of Statistics
Description of Duties & Responsibilities
(From 30 Sep 2012 to 3 Dec 2012)
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Capacity Building of census staff
Establishment of Modern GIS unit in Census office Gilgit
Development of Arc SDE level Geo-database for census data
Development of Pakistan Atlas for all Census parameters (Census Atlas new version)
R & D on use of Line scane data set for projected population and its verification with manual method
i.e *growth Rate)
 GIS Trainings & workshop arrangement and material
 Development of DRM Atlas for regional and district level (vulnerable population based on
socioeconomic indicators)
e. Manager GIS: (The Louis Berger Group & iac joint venture)
Project Details: Funded by World Bank Implemented by (SIDA Sindh irrigation & Drainage Authority
LBG: The Louis Berger Group Inc American based consulting firm working in Sindh province on the
Project “Preparation of Regional Plan for the Left Bank of Indus, Delta and Coastal Zone” under Sindh
Water Sector Improvement Project (WSIP) Phase I, financed by the World Bank. The Regional Master
Plan prepared detail designs for an investment of Rs.74 Billion.
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Description of Duties & Responsibilities
(From Jan 2011 to 30 Oct 2012)
 Manager GIS, IT & hydrology Section
 Developed colour A0 size Atlas for the Master Regional plan phase I,II,III of Sindh
 Completed 19 feasibilities GIS investigations mainly on storm water Flooding, Draining and salinity
reduction.
 Exposure and vulnerability assessment for proposed environmental and developmental feasibilities.
 Develop an integrated database consisting of all information's related to flood Water extent,
discharge, rain fall, drainage, irrigation, roads, Soil, geology, Salinity and landuse etc Integrated Geo
database developed in GIS environment were linked trough customize interfaces for handling Geo
data. for an easy storage, extraction configured database access were given to different users
(AWB's, FO,s, Regional offices) to utilize this tool for spatial planning, emergency response etc.
 Mapping of Flood damages by LBOD
 To assist the hydrologist in the development of hydraulic model in GIS environment.
 Assist Team leader in development of concept paper for the effective flood managements by SIDA.
 Established a GIS unit in SIDA
 Established a GIS unit in LBOD office
 Detailed Geo investigation supervision of the firms in field
 Supervision of Topographic survey by New Geo Tech
 Supervision Tube wells GPS Data collection survey
 Support to the engineering 5 Corps (Pak Army) in floods (2010,2011& 2012).
 Involved in over all important meetings with W.B, SIDA
f. GIS Coordinator: (DAI (Development Alternative int) USAID
Project Details: FATA Capacity Building Project Funded by USAID Client: FATA Secretariat Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa
Description of Duties & Responsibilities
(From 3 Jun 2010 to 30 Dec 2010)
 Development of the Web Based Activity Tracking (ATS) system for live monitoring of USAID projects
& programs, key reasonability was to develop Geo Database for the system to link the activities with
GIS Coordinates.
 Assist Director GIS in Flood Hazard Analysis (GIS input in flood Hazards analysis) to give a full
support to USAID for distribution and rehabilitation activities.
 Worked on flood simulation model of Kabul river, identification of risk area and derived areas
suitable for affected population migration.
 To establish Liaison and Coordination with field staff and other USAID partners for accurate data
entry and maintenance of ATS system, finally Data retrieving and preparation Activities maps for
USAID.
 Land use Mapping for the urban centres planning in FATA.
 Preparation of monthly Map Books for USAID Partners activities (Monthly update of All Kp USAID
Programs).
 Provide GIS support to P&D and other departments in developing long-term and short-term plans.
 Documentation of weekly, Monthly, quarterly & annual reports.
 Assist in strategic and operational decision-making for (CMC) civil military coordination by
processing of spatial analysis of data and information and presenting it in the format most useful for
decision makers. (e.g. reports, maps).
 Spatial analysis for food security and distribution by USAID and other donor agencies in FATA.
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 Assist in providing geographic information training and education programs for partners and other
relevant field staff.
 Develop and ensure implementation of GIS unit work plan
g. Scientific Research Officer: Pakistan & Upper Atmospheric (SUPARCO)
Projects Detail: 1. NPIW (National Program for The improvement of water Courses.
2. Tobacco Crop estimation 3. R & D Projects 4. Training Programs (gtz)
Description of Duties & Responsibilities
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(From Jan 2009 to June 2010)
Assist GH head in NPIW (National Program for the improvement of water courses)
Worked on development of irrigation Geo Database for the NPIW project
Developed an integrated database management system for the NPIW in SQL Server.
Assist the G.H in training modules preparation of training (NPIW, gtz Education staff, Risk asses. ,
Suitability analysis).
Supervision and post processing of GPS/GTS Survey conduction in seven districts (D.I khan,
Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Charsadda and Manshera Districts) for NPIW project.
Mosaicing of 24 district SPOT-5 2.5m resolution imagery.
GPS enabled IPAQ/PDA connectivity, field data retrieving with customize software.
Developed model study for Health & Education(Suitable sites identification for the Health &
Education facilities).
Key demonstrator of GIS/RS in Gtz, NPIW and other training activities.
Initial crop monitoring survey of tobacco for sample data collection in KP, processing of the collected
data acquiring of imageries, post processing of imageries, classification of the area of interest
thematic layers preparation, Area calculation, statistical analysis of previous 5 years data and
prediction about area under crop.
Assist Group head in office management, coordination & multiple projects monitoring, Data
acquisition, Data sale, documentation.
NWFP district wise health facilities mapping GIS support HRD unit (GTZ).
Key Technical Advisor for Tobacco Crop Monitoring (Acreage Estimation).
h. Demonstrator GIS/RS: University of Peshawar
Description of Duties & Responsibilities
(From Jan 2009 to Jul 2010)
 Resource Person (Faculty Member)
 Demonstrator of GIS/Remote Sensing, Arc GIS 9.x and ERDAS 9.x to Post Graduate Diploma
Modules.
i. GIS Analyst: Merlin (INGO)
Description of Duties & Responsibilities
 Malaria Spatial & Temporal variation Mapping
 Statistical Analysis and report Writing.
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(From July 2007- June 2008)
j. Demonstrator SPSS, Epi info: Provincial Health Services Academy (PHSA)
Description of Duties & Responsibilities
(From Jul 2006- Jan 2008)
 Demonstrator of SPSS, Epi Info and HRM
 Supervision of MPH Students in Research work, Analysis, Research methodology and Proposal
preparation.
GIS PROJECTS & REPORTS ACCEPTED AND IN PROGRESS
(200-2013)
Research projects/ Publications/Reports
 Research projects/ Publications/Reports Technology for Regional Planning of Hazard Prone Areas"
 M.Sc THESIS REPORT (accepted). Project on “Spatial and Temporal Variation of Malaria Used ARCGIS
V 9.2 for vector analysis while ERDAS IMAGINE V 9.1 for raster analysis.
 Research Report (accepted): Application of GIS/ RS in health sector(Malaria prone areas
identification with R/S) stagnant water detection with RS
 Research Report (accepted): Application of GIS/ RS in health sector(Malaria prone area identification
with R/S) stagnant water detection with RS
 Flash floods monitoring in district charsadda (Monitoring and Risk area identification)
 Research Support (accepted): Repatriation of Afghan Refugees living in Pakistan In coordination with
U.N.H.C.R (United Nations higher commission for Refugees)
 Thesis Supervised: Floods hazard zonation using GIS/RS (Case study of Ditrict Nowshera)
 Thesis Supervised: Impacts of kalabagh Dam on Land use of District Nowshera
SURVEYS CONDUCTED
 2011 Supervised Topographic survey of Sindh using D.GPS for LBOD Sindh Project
 2012 Supervised Tube well data collection of SCARP Project Sindh
 2011-2012 Environmental impact assessment survey of 11 Structural feasibilities for Master Plan
Project
 2011 Socio economic survey (Participatory approach of planning) PRA Techniques in Master Plan
 2010 A GTS (GPS) Survey for Tobacco crop monitoring (SUPARCO)
 2010 A GTS (GPS) sample Survey for NPIW project (SUPARCO)
 2008 Prevalence of malaria sample household survey (District Charsadda)
PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Flood Management
HECRAS, HecGeoRas (Proficient) SRM, Flow2-D, ArcHydro (Proficient) Sobek, Nofdp-IDSS (Basic)
Image processing
ERDAS Imagine, ENVI (Proficient) ER Mapper, ILWIS 3.2 Version, Definiens Professional/ eCognition
(Proficient) ILWIS, Apollo (Proficient)
GIS and digital cartography
ArcGIS, ArcView (ESRI), MapInfo Professional, (Specialist) Quantum GIS, AVAS Mapping, ArcIMS/ArcSDE
(Basic)
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Database
MS Access (Proficient)
Programming
MapX, MapXtreme (Basic)
Visualization
Global Mapper ,Flash, CS5; ArcScene, Virtual GIS (Proficient)
Quantitative analysis
SPSS (PASW), MS Excel (Specialist), Minitab, STATA
Empirical research
Conceptual/process modelling, Qualitative mapping Questionnaire surveys, Indepth interviews, FGD's(Specialist)
IT in general
MS Office, Adobe Reader,Writer,CS5, Photoshop, MS Publisher, Adobe
Dreamweaver, MS Front Page (Proficient) Adobe Illustrator, Editing in HTML
(Basic)
GPS
Magellan GPS Tracker SporTrack and Meridian V.p, GPS Utility, expert GPS &
Easy GPS software’s (Specialist)
Other skills
Strong communication and report writing skills
Multilateral and enterprise level project management
Team-spirited and can work under pressure
Willing and able to multi-task
Strong time management and organizational skills
Integrity, respect for confidentiality, sound judgment skills
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
1.) Dr. Atta Ur Rahman Department of Geography UOP
Phone # 03459429184
email: atta_urp@yahoo.com
2.) Mr. ARIF khan Director IT&GIS USAID FATA Cbp
Phone # 03455333398
email: arifkhan21@hotmail.com
3.) Prof. Dr. Marshall L Silver (Vietnam) WSIP Project
E-mail: marshallsilver.onmission@gmail.com
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