Muhammad Ali H. No. A-05, Waqar Town, Phase I, Near Anwar Villas, Qasimabad, Hyderabad Email: nizamani_smn@yahoo.com Contact No. +923013557989 Mr. Muhammad Ali is a highly motivated professional with more than 13 years of experience. During these years he was focussed on teaching, microfinance, research, conducted surveys, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, coordination and office management. Mr. Ali has worked with academia, government and private sector and NGOs. Currently he is serving USPCAS-W at MUET, Jamshoro as Assistant Professor. Earlier to this he was affiliated with SZABIST as Assistant Professor and headed MBA and BBA programs. He has also worked Monitoring and Evaluation Cell (MEC) of Planning and Development Department, Government of Sindh, Pakistan. He was responsible for monitoring and evaluation of the Sindh government s social and infrastructure development projects. The social development projects include Education, Health, Women Development, Community Development and Poverty Alleviation and so on. In his career he has worked on poverty alleviation projects through institutional building and human capital formation. During his appointment at Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) he closely worked with different NGOs and Microfinance Institutes in different parts of the country. He has also worked closely with Partner Organizations for development of their policies, MF products, financial and business plans for expansion of their work. He is result oriented with a consistent record of achieving results. His key qualifications include Innovative, Learning Behaviour, Team Player, Communication, Strong Analytical Skills, Networking and Coordination. Academic Profile: 2014 to datephd (Economics) Completed Course work Department of Economics University of Sindh, Jamshoro 2011 2013 Masters International Public Policy Program of Economic and Public Policy Management (PEPPM) School of Humanities and Social Sciences University of Tsukuba, Japan Under Joint Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program Scholarship Program 1999 2000 MBA (Finance) 1 st class From IBA, University of Sindh, Jamshoro 1996 1999 BBA (Hons.) 1 st class From IBA, University of Sindh, Jamshoro Professional Experience Assistant Professor June 2015 to date USPCAS-W
MUET, Jamshoro Teaching subjects to Master s level students; Designing and Developing Courses. Assistant Professor SZABIST Hyderabad Campus September 23, 2013 to May 2015 Teaching different subjects in BBA and MBA Programs; Designing Course outlines; and Designing and conducting workshops based on case studies and educational games Supervising students for conducting their research. Additional Administrative Responsibilities Program Manager MBA Program September 23, 2013 to December 31, 2014 Program Manager BBA Program Jan 01, 2015 to date : Manage all affairs of Program Develop good atmosphere for faculty members and students in best interest of institute; Reporting on all departmental activities to Head of Campus. Visiting Faculty Member SZABIST Hyderabad Campus June 2013 to September 22, 2013 Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (RMEO) - Hyderabad Region Monitoring and Evaluation Cell, Planning and Development Department, Govt. of Sindh January 25, 2010 to August 22, 2011 : Preparing the annual and quarterly work plans for development projects of Hyderabad Region (the region includes 13 districts and Karachi as well), Ensuring the compliance work the plan, Prepare reports of monitoring visits and upload data of Project Monitoring and Evaluation Software (PMES) Managing the team 10 professional staff members and 4 non-technical staff members,
Handling all correspondence with Governments departments regarding monitoring visits, Preparing/ compiling monthly, quarterly and annual reports report, Ensuring the consistency with government s operational policies and procedures. Management Executive Credit and Enterprise Development Unit (CED) Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) July 24, 2008 to January 18, 2010 : Preparing the annual and quarterly work plans of the CED Unit, Managing portfolios of Partner Organizations (POs) with respect to microcredit and other poverty alleviation activities, Appraisal of project proposals of POs and Monitoring of activities, Ensuring the compliance work the plan, Preparing the advertisement calling for Expression of Interest (EOI) from partner organization as per the eligibility criteria set in the Operational Manual, Database Management and Financial Analysis of Partner Organizations (POs) / MFIs, Filing / record maintenance of all documentation and information of the CED unit, Handling all correspondence (external and internal) of the unit, in consultation with GM CED, Managing the process of initial short-listing of the POs, Assisting the GM in all aspects of the appraisal, ranking, sanctioning, contracting, disbursement and performance process regarding the potential and financed POs, Assisting in the development of funding proposals for new donors, Preparing/ compiling monthly, quarterly and annual reports on disbursement and/ or receipt of loans/ grants to POs, Ensuring the consistency with operational policies and procedures. Network Coordinator, Sindh Microfinance Network June 1, 2004 to July 20, 2008 : To organize meetings of the Board of Directors and General Body, Coordination with donors and member organizations, To assist CEO and Board in Strategic Planning and implementation, Assist CEO in preparing proposals for funding, Organize and Conduct trainings for staffs of NGOs, Handling financial and administrative matters, Preparing and disseminating reports (quarterly, semi-annually and annually) and meeting minutes, Publications (newsletter, annual reports, training & other event reports), Arrange field visits for donors and guests, Coordination and monitoring Administer all the board decisions and resolve all office matters. Event Manager of Micro Mela 2005 and 2008:
Organized Micro Mela (Fair) 2005 to Celebrate the International Year of Micro Credit 2005 in the Partnership of State Bank of Pakistan and Financial Sector Strengthening Program (FSSP SDC) on 02 & 03 October 2005 at Hyderabad. And in 2008 Micro Mela was organize with support of PPAF in Hyderabad on July 17, 2008. Department of Management Sciences, Institute of Modern Sciences and Arts, Hyderabad, 1 st April 2002 to May 30, 2004 Coordinator Department of Management Sciences Manage all administrative affairs of department; Develop good atmosphere for faculty members and students in best interest of institute; Develop lecture and work plan for the every semester and year; Prepare and maintain the time table of department; Correspondence with the concern department at University of Sindh; Manage Institutional extra curricular activities; Develop the coordination among the departments; and Reporting on all departmental activities to Director Academics and Head of Institute. Department of Management Sciences, Institute of Modern Sciences and Arts, Hyderabad, 1 st Jan 2001 to 31 March 2002 Lecturer, Taught the following subjects, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Introduction to Business Finance, Portfolio Management and Principles of Management; Designing Course outlines; and Designing and conducting workshops based on case studies and educational games. International Exposure 6 days Summer School at Central Europe University at Budapest, Hungary, July 06 11, 2015. 2 years Master program in International Public Policy, University of Tsukuba, Japan April 2011-March 2013 One week training and exposure visit of National Chengchi University, Taiwan in March 2013. 12 days training / exposure at Grameen Trust, Bangladesh on 18 30, June 2005. 8 days exposure visit to India on 18 24 July 2005, where visited Basix, SKS microfinance, SHG groups, CDF, APMAS and Sadhan. Research and Consultancies:
Research: Microfinance in Pakistan: An Analysis of Microfinance Institute s Target Market and Sustainability (Master Thesis) Study was based on both primary (survey through structured questionnaire and in-depth interviews) and secondary data. Microfinance in Pakistan: Perception Analysis of microfinance for whom? (forthcoming article) Supervised and Co-Supervised Thesis; a. Impact of Hygiene Factors on Job Satisfaction: A Case Study of Banking Sector of Hyderabad (Supervised, study is finalized but yet to be defended) Study was based on both primary (survey through structured questionnaire and in-depth interviews) and secondary data. b. Depreciation of Pakistani Rupee and Its Impact on Pakistan's External Debt During 2001-2010 (Co-Supervised, study is finalized but yet to be defended) Study was based on Primary (in-depth interview through semi-structured questionnaire) and secondary data. Microfinance Bulletin: Performance Indicator Report 2005, 2006, 2007 Sindh Microfinance Network (Data was collected through structured questionnaire) Conducted FGDs in an study of Market Research on Microfinance Product Development for Villagers Development Organization (VDO-MAT) Situation Analysis of Microfinance Sector in Sindh in 2005 at Sindh Microfinance Network. (Study used survey design of questionnaire, in-depth interviews, seminars for data collection) Consultancies: Business Plan 2010-13 of Villagers Development Organization (VDO MAT), Sanghar SoP Development for Villagers Development Organization (VDO MAT), Sanghar Business Plan 2010-13 of Saath Development Society (SDS), Kandiaro, Naushahro Feroze Strategic Plan 2005-09 of Sindh Microfinance Network Business Plan 2005-08 of Sindh Microfinance Network Organization Development of 10 Member Organizations of Sindh Microfinance Network Organizational Capacity Assessment and Development of Partner Organizations at PPAF Organizational Development of HID Centre at SAFWCO Expertise and Skills: Coordination skills to ensure successful completion of activities within time, quality and cost; Administration and Financial Management of Projects; Efficient Project Management;
Organizing events workshops, seminars and meetings. Good Communication (verbal & written) and Presentation Skills; Quick learner and good team player; Initiator and result oriented; Proven problem solving skills & capacity; Able to effectively manage and motivate a large team; Good relationship builder; Able to perform well under pressure. Computer Skills: Proficient with utilization of Ms-word, Ms-excel, Ms power point, Ms-windows and Netsurfing. Languages: Sindhi, Urdu, English, Siraiki (Intermediate), Japanese (Basic) Personal Information Date of Birth : 10 th August 1977 Nationality : Pakistani Marital Status : Married CNIC No. : 41301-7042975-3 Address : House# A-05, Waqar Town Phase I, Near Anwar Villas, Qasimabad, Hyderabad References: Prof. Shuto, Motoko Course Manager in International Public Policy PEPPM Program, University of Tsukuba, Japan Email: shuto@social.tsukuba.ac.jp Dr. Rafique Chandio Chairman, Economics Department University of Sindh, Jamshoro Cell # +92 346 3925564 Prof. Carole Faucher Nazarbayev University Astana Kazakhstan faucher2carole@gmail.com