Summary

Umer Ali is a dynamic professional with a diverse background in program management, education, and sustainable development. With extensive experience in project management, event coordination, and resource mobilization, Ali currently serves as a Program Officer at the COMSTECH Secretariat in Islamabad. In this role, Umer Ali excels in managing international workshops, conferences, and training programs, while also overseeing technical cooperation and capacity-building initiatives.
Previously, Ali was an O Levels Chemistry and Science Teacher at ASAS International School, where he developed curricula, conducted lab experiments, and provided career counseling to students. As the Founder & CEO of The OGO, Ali spearheaded innovative organic poultry farming techniques and collaborated with farmers to enhance sustainable practices.
Umer Ali holds an M.Phil. in Environmental Sciences from Quaid-i-Azam University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences from COMSATS University. Ali is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP)®.
Specializing in:
• Project Management
• Environmental Monitoring and Evaluation
• Sustanabilty and ESG
• Teaching and Training
• Technical Cooperation
• Proposal writing

Projects

Risk assessment of transgenic potato in Pakistan

Experience

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Program Officer
OIC-COMSTECH Islamabad
Oct 2022 - Present | Islamabad, Pakistan

• Plan and implement programs with the donor organizations• Deal awards and scholarships programs
• Curate scientific data for vital studies and Author scientific reports• Organize international activities for capacity building.• Manage Technical Cooperation and Reverse Linkage Programs with international agencies• Plan and execute high profile events e.g. campaigns, conferences, workshops, and meetings.
• Plan and implement programs with the donor organizations • Deal awards and scholarships programs
• Curate scientific data for vital studies and Author scientific reports • Organize international activities for capacity building.
• Manage Technical Cooperation and Reverse Linkage Programs with international agencies • Plan and execute high profile events e.g. campaigns, conferences, workshops, and meetings.
Skills: Management · Leadership · Problem Solving · Project Management · Event Management · Research · Communication · Sustainability · Report Writing

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Founder & CEO
The OGO (Our Green Organ)-Organic Farm
Sep 2016 - Present | Islamabad, Pakistan

• Subject matter expert (SME) on organic poultry farming with implementation of innovative and environment-friendly techniques• Collaborated to build the capacity of organic farmers• Management of farm activities to enhance logistics, workflows, and assess challenges.• Sales and marketing of organic products eggs and chicken meat• Provided customer support services• Subject matter expert (SME) on organic poultry farming with implementation of innovative and environment-friendly techniques • Collaborated to build the capacity of organic farmers • Management of farm activities to enhance logistics, workflows, and assess challenges. • Sales and marketing of organic products eggs and chicken meat • Provided customer support services

Skills: Problem Solving · Sales · Management · Operations Management · Organic Farming

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O levels Chemistry Teacher
Asas International School, Islamabad
Sep 2021 - Oct 2022 | Islamabad, Pakistan

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Social Mobilizer, Data Collector & Transcriber
Population Council, Pakistan
Sep 2017 - Nov 2018 | Islamabad, Pakistan

• Engaged with community members to build trust and encourage participation in development programs and activities.• Conducted awareness sessions, focus group discussions, and community meetings to gather insights and promote project objectives.• Collected accurate and reliable data through surveys, interviews, and observation, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices.• Transcribed audio recordings and handwritten notes into well-structured, accurate documents for analysis and reporting.• Supported program implementation by mobilizing local resources and coordinating with stakeholders to meet project goals.• Prepared detailed reports, including collected data and transcribed materials, to aid in monitoring, evaluation, and decision-making.

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Lab. Assistant
Food Science & Product Development Institute NARC
Jul 2014 - Sep 2014 | Islamabad, Pakistan

RADP Sub-Project:
Provision of Accredited Laboratory Testing Services to Comply with WTO Requirements in the Domestic and International Trade
Responsibilities:
• Maintained chemicals store and equipments record

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Intern
National Agriculture Research Council (NARC)
Jun 2012 - Sep 2012 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Temporal Variations in Quality of Bioremediated and Untreated NARC Sewage
Responsibilities:
• Learning of analytical techniques
• Water quality tests
• Compile results and interpretation

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Research Assistant
Ecotoxilogical Research Programme National Agriculture Research Council
Jun 2012 - Aug 2012 | Islamabad, Pakistan

Performed research under Dr. Karam Ahad on Project:
Determination of Pesticides Residues in Different Fruits and Vegetables
Responsibilities:
• Extraction of pesticides residues
• Detection of pesticides through GC and GC-MS
• Acquired understanding of regulatory environment

Education

PMP - Project Manager Professional
Certification, ‎
Project Management, Project Management Professional
Completed
2024
Quaid-i-Azam University
M-Phill, Environmental Sciences‎
Environmental Sciences, Agri. Biotechnology
Completed
2016
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Bachelors, , BS (4 years)‎
Environmental Science
CGPA 3.6/4
2013

Skills

Expert Administrative Management 
Intermediate Agile Project Management
Expert Brand Management
Expert Communication Skills
Expert Compliance Reporting
Intermediate Conservation Awareness
Expert Coordinating Events
Expert Coordination Abilities
Expert Coordination Skills
Expert Corporate Events Management
Expert Data Analytics
Intermediate Employer Branding
Expert Event Based Marketing
Expert Event Marketing Strategies
Expert Event Monitoring
Expert Event Sponsorship
Expert Internal Communications
Expert Microsoft Outlook
Expert Monitoring Skills
Expert MS Office
Expert Planning and Budgeting
Intermediate PRA Tool
Expert Program Management
Expert Project Administration
Expert Project Analysis
Expert Project Management Plan
Expert Project Plans Management
Expert Relations Management Skills
Expert Report Writing
Expert Social Media Strategises
Expert Stakeholder Management
Expert Team Management
Intermediate Video Editing Techniques

Languages

Expert Punjabi
Expert Urdu
Expert English

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