Abdus Sattar Niazi
H # 333, Street 9, Sec-A, Askari-14, Defence Road
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Contact: 0092-51-5156933 (Res) Cell: 0092-302-8500777 a.niazi55@hotmail.com
To perform as Project Coordinator-ACTED where I can share my knowledge/experience gained as HR &
Admin Consultant at Assessment & Strengthening Program-AiD, USAID (USAID funded project),Training
Specialist of TESP-World Bank project at Higher Education Commission(2 years), Visiting Faculty member at Universities (10 years),Project Director ERRA,GM Business Development &HR FINCON
Services, Manager HR&IR Coca Cola Beverages Pakistan Ltd(5 years US Multinational), Director
O&M(HR & change management) Project in MOD/MOI organizations, and knowledge/experience of HR
Training/Teaching, in HRM/Disaster management while working in educational/commercial/defence organizations.
Education:
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Masters in Management Sciences, HRM, IQRA University, 2013(CGPA 3.28)
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Masters in Business Administration, Marketing, AIOU Islamabad, 1996(59%)
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Bachelor in Sciences (Honors), University of Baluchistan, 1985(60%).
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Bachelor in Sciences, PMA Kakul, 1975(58%).
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Higher Secondary School Certificate, Multan Board,1972(1 st Div)
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Secondary School Certificate, Multan Board,1970(1 st Div)
Courses, Trainings& Research:
Foreign Courses:
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Targeted Selection & Finance for HR Professionals, Development Dimension International (CCI)
Istanbul, Turkey (2008).
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Project Management Course, CPMRC, China (1990).
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Joint Management Services Practitioner Course,Cranfield Management School, Royal Military
College of Science Shrivenham, UK (1989).
Local Courses/Trainings:
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Resource Person for ‘Master Trainer-Faculty Professional Development Program’ at Innovations
& Learning Division of HEC(2013-14).
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ASPLUMS Program on ‘Procurement Management’ at LUMS Lahore(Jan 27-31, 2014)
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E-Learning Course on Knowledge Management: GLDN of the World Bank(Jun 11-14, 2013)
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Strengthening Program-IQA: Self-Assessment at HEC Islamabad (May 23-24, 2013).
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ASPLUMS Program on ‘Development & Leadership: the Gender Dimension’at LUMS Lahore
(Feb 7-9,2013)
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Regional Conference on Built Environment & Sustainable Development in the Hindu Kush(Nov
28,2012)
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UNHABITA-Changing cities, building opportunities-2012(Oct 1, 2012)
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UNHABITA-Conference on managing disasters(Sep 08, 2011)
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12 th International Convention on Quality Improvement and 2 nd Asian Network on Quality Regional
Conference,(May 2-3, 2011)
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Negotiation Skills, LUMS Lahore (Dec 20-23, 2010)
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Training Need Assessment by Innovative Consulting( Sep 20,2010 )
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2 nd HR Conference at Attock Oil Refinery Ltd( Feb 24, 2010 )
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Global Workplace Rights Training Workshop-CC Company Int,( Feb 23,2010 )
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Effective Communication Skills-TTT (CCI Master Trainer( Aug 19, 2009 )
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IMCR Training, Internal course at Lahore (CCI Master Trainer)( Feb 18-19,2009 )
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First HR Conference at Attock Oil Refinery Ltd( Feb 17,2009 )

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Program on Building High Performance Teams, LUMS Lahore( April 22-25,2008 )
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World Human Resource Management Forum 2007, Nutshell Karachi( August 9-10,2007 )
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Financial Management, PIMS Lahore( July 24-27,2007 )
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Training the Master Trainer, Internal Course (Coca Cola Beverages Lahore)( Jun 20-21, 2007 )
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Emotional Intelligence(AMA), PIMS Lahore( Nov 16-18,2006 )
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International Humanitarian Law, International Committee of Red Cross Islamabad(
May 15-19,2006
)
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Program on Human Resource Management, LUMS Lahore( April 26-29.2005
)
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Program on Decision Making & Problem Solving, LUMS Lahore(
Dec 14-17,2004
)
Trainings Conducted (as Trainer)
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Master Trainer of Faculty Professional Development Program at Innovations & Learning Division of HEC, Islamabad.
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Training Need Assessment, Environment and Social Management Planning at HEC, Islamabad.
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Training the Trainers Program, Best HR Practices and Disaster Management at FINCON
Services Inc Islamabad.
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Recruitment and Selection Process, HR Best Practices, Team Management Skills, Time
Management, Leadership Development & Management, Communication skills, Team
Management Skills, IMCR Training, at Coca Cola Beverages Pakistan Ltd.
Research/Seminars
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Participated as Research Scholar (Research paper on recruitment and selection process and it challenges in Manufacturing Organizations) in Pakistan’s 12 th International Convention on
Quality Improvement and 2 nd Asian Network on Quality Regional Conference held on May 2-3,
2011 at PC Lahore.
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As Guest Speaker , delivered lectures on HRM in seminars/workshops/ HR Conferences and at
Quaid-e-Azam University(QASMS) Islamabad, Institute of Business & Technology Karachi, Air
University Islamabad, NUST Business School Islamabad, Institute of Management Sciences
ARID University Rawalpindi, FAST School of Business National University Islamabad and
Muhammad Ali Jinnah University Islamabad.Delivered lectures on and TNA and ESMP at HEC
Islamabad and HEC RC .
Membership:
Member Society of Human Resource Management ( incorporated in USA ) Forum Pakistan.
Experience:
HR Consultant, USAID Funded project: Water & Sanitation Services
Assessment &Strengthening Program
Association in Development, H-14, Street-87, G6/3, Islamabad
(Oct 13, 2014 to 05 Jan 2015)
Responsible to provide on-ground technical assistance to WSSP in its initial transition phase.Coordinate and ensure hiring process of candidates against advertised positions as per approved Scheme of HR

Authority/Matrix. Also advertise new posts and act as advisor to CEO WSSP and Board of Directors for bulk-hiring against vacant positions, Provide support in terms of development of HR manual (HR and
Administration) and also develop/implement a testing/evaluation mechanism for candidates who are large in number and having diverse req uirements. Manage and address employees’ issues and ensure all necessary measures in HR domain for smooth functioning of WSSP operations. Ensure that HR related matters as mentioned in SAMA agreement(GoKP) are complied with and WSSP management and staff is facilitated in the process. Also ensure compliance with WSSP BOD approved HR authority matrix till the time WSSP HR manual is approved. Develop JDs for all GM and manager level positions and introduce
KPIs in respective JDs.
Training Specialist,
Tertiary Education Support Project (TESP)-World Bank Project
Higher Education Commission (HEC), H-9
Islamabad, Pakistan
(July 17, 2012 to Jul 16, 2014)
Responsible to develop the capacity of existing and newly inducted staff at HEC and HEIs level and steer the process of Human Resource Development and undertaking capacity building initiatives within the mandate of Tertiary Education Support Project (TESP), a World Bank Project at HEC. Also be responsible to assess the training needs of HEC/HEIs employees and thereby developing and implementing Annual Training Plan for HEC/ HEIs employees. Serve as Focal Person to World Bank for all Training activities to be undertaken under TESP Program while working in close liaison with respective
HEC Divisions and World Bank.Currently working on launching following new initiativesat Higher
Educational Institutions(HEIs):
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Monitoring/evaluating DLIs(Disbursement Linked Indicators) and organizing capacity development programs at HEIs on University Advancement, Communication, Outreach, etc, in accordance with the Project work plan.
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Working on Legal Covenants& preparing for Baseline and other Third party validation surveys at
HEIs. Performed investigative functions to confirm the survey results and other issues related to
Quality management.
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Organizing capacity development programs for Management/Faculty Staff HEIs,staff at Offices of
Research, Innovations & Commercialization (ORIC) and QEC’s staffby developing them in terms of administration, research, Knowledge exchange and Commercialization.
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Providing technical assistance in the conduct of IPE and carrying out assessment of
MQS/programs in therelated fields at HEIs/TEIs.
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Organizing capacity development programs for QA personnel to implement IQA practices at HEIs in view of the international best practices.
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Organizing programs on Strategic Planning and Management at HEIs.
Project Director*
Earthquake Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Authority(ERRA),
Prime Minister Secretariat
Islamabad, Pakistan
(April 17 to July 16, 2012)
Performed as Director Project at Earthquake Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Authority, Prime Minister
Secretariat (Public), Government of Pakistan, Islamabad.),&be responsible for following activities:
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Plan and execute Project Development Works in consultation with own HQ and Consultants, in given time frame and carry out monitoring & evaluation of PMU in accordance with Logical
Framework Approach.
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Supervise and manage project teams, financial and administrative matters of PMU and ongoing infrastructure/development works as per work plan and SOPs.

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Ensure that all projects /sub-project works are implemented under standardized codes as specified by own HQ, PPRA and consultants.
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Involve all stake-holders, i.e. own HQ, District /KPK management including development planners in assessing the ongoing development works and forward recommendations if any, for implementation to HQ ERRA.
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Coordinate for facility planning cum infrastructure/developmental works in consultation with HQ
ERRA, KPK Government, PESCO, SNGCetc to achieve the various completion time-lines for respective sub-projects/development works.
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Monitor and evaluate quality of project works as per specified standards and codes.
*Left the project early as it was being abandoned due to non-availability of funds.
General Manager Business Development& HR
FINCON Services Inc.
Islamabad, Pakistan
(December20, 2011 to April 16,2012)
Supervising Business development wing of a management consultancy firm(Canada, USA and Pakistan based) working in a variety of domains such as Governance, Social Protection, Health, Education,
Poverty eradication, Rehabilitation of disaster affected areasetc, specially in Southern Punjab, KP and
Interior Sind. Major responsibilities include;
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Business promotion and program development in accordance with principles of Project management cycle and Implementing partners.
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Ensuring quality of bidding documents i.e., technical and financial proposals, concept papers and project reports.
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Establishment of project management units (PMU) for projects undertaken by firm; hiring of staff
(experts and consultants).
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Developing associations and consortium for joint bidding or implementation of projects.
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Preparation and execution of work plans for teams, updating and monitoring plans.
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Assist Executive Director in formation of the project teams, preparation of project implementation plans, monitoring and evaluation.
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Formulation of HR policies and managing work teams.
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Liaison and coordination with clients for troubleshooting and follow-up of ongoing projects.
Manager HR & IR, Admin and Security *
Coca Cola Beverages Pakistan Limited
Islamabad, Pakistan
(Aug 01, 2006 till July20, 2011)
Performing following functions of a FMCG business set up at Islamabad & Peshawar:-
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Practicing all core HR functions to include recruitment, training and development, performance management, compensation management and managing employee relations.
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Develop, review, update and communicate all HR and Security related policies in response to business needs and legal requirements.
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Perform as advisor on Occupational Health & Safety and ensure all safety/health aspects, as per
HSE required standards and company health/safety plan and carry out monitoring & evaluation of safety/health standards in work environment.
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Ensure Governance role of Business Conduct, Equal Employment Opportunity, Fair Treatment,
Discipline/ Grievance, etc and also dealing with Government Labour Department.
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Liaise with Third parties (i.e. Security Agency, Social Security, Life & Health Insurance, Hospitals,
Accounting Firms, Labour /Transport/Janitorial Contractors etc) and ensure that services are efficiently provided to employees.

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Perform as an expert/advisor on all admin and security matters and also act as IMCR coordinator to focus all security aspects related to Personnel/Assets/Information/products etc, as per
Company’s Security and IMCR Plan. Performed investigations related to security management.
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Carry out evacuation rehearsals/drills in disaster like situations and work out SOPs/plans for
IMTs. Call meetings and exercise close liaison with all State security and law enforcing agencies to ensure timely measures in view of imminent security threats.
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Ensure initiation/implementation of security alerts with regards to movement of company mobile assets as per SOP. Monitor CCTV and attendance(TTX)System.
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Managing Janitorial staff to ensure efficienthouse-keeping in the company premises and also monitor canteens, tea bars to provide good food/tea services.
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Manage and maintain First Aid Boxes in order to administer immediate treatment to injured persons and also organize trainings on First Aid for the employees.
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Provide budgeted estimates for the yearly CAPEX and ensure repair and maintenance of buildings, ware houses and company facilities in the region. Also ensure maintenance works required for all office equipment.
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Ensure proper record keeping of all incoming and outgoing stores, mail dispatches, visitor handling.
*My location (newly raised by me in 2006) was declared BEST SBU in the corporate for Year 2010.
Director Organization and Methods
GHQRawalpindi, Pakistan
(2003-July 2006)
Performed admin, security and HR functions which also included restructuring/reorganization of all army establishments at Army Headquarters/GHQ level which was necessitated due to security threats, revised goals/objectives and growth of technology. Also worked asChief Coordinator O&M(GHQ) with Abacus
Consulting (US), for “Process Re-engineering and Technology Project (PRTP)” in which an analytical study of existing management processes/practicesat GHQ was carried out to formulate “Best Practices”.
Was responsible for carrying out monitoring & evaluation of units with respect to capacity development programs.
Director Project *
Army Strategic Force Command
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
(2000-2003)
Performed as Commander of Strategic Forces of Pakistan as a Pioneer Member involved in the deployment/siting of Strategicweapons.Initiated /coordinated high intensity security projects at Army level and ensured implementations. Completed these project works within the given parameters of Project
Management i.e. WBS/RBS/CBS. Carried out optimum utilization of resources and executed these projects in constrained environments through leadership and team management skills .
Carriedout monitoring & evaluation of the project works with respect to implementation.
*A project which was completed in record time and I was awarded SITARA-I-IMTIAZ(Military) for my dedicated services.
Commander Unit
Pakistan Rangers Sindh
Hyderabad &Interior Sindh, Pakistan
(1998-2000)
Worked with various Districts Administrations, NGOs and International Donor Agencies in Disaster
Management during the Drought Relief Operations-1999 in order to assist/coordinate the relief activities and mitigation planning for extremely vulnerable people. The force also operated in Interior Sind for ensuring security of personnel, fixed assets and other public assets during hostile environments and

remained in aid of civil power for maintaining law and order situation in Sindh. In addition, performed management functions in field units at various locations and was also involved in operational planning at all levels.
General Staff Officer Grd-2 (O&M) and Units
Organization and Methods Directorate/Army
(1975-1998)
1. Carried out job analysis/evaluation of various job categories in army establishments and scrutinized their job specifications/descriptions in order to redesign their functional responsibilities to transform these into most efficient and cost effective outfits.
2. Performed as Master Trainer for training/grooming senior officers of Pakistan Army.
I also performed as Instructor to train the potential officer’s(cadets) at Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul .
3. Performed management & HR functions at various management levels.
References:
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Can be provided on request .