NAEEM-UR-RAHMAN

Logistics and Supply Chain Professional

M.Sc Economics + Certification in Humanitarian Logistics (CHL) + Diploma in Procurement &
Logistics + Certificate in HRM+ Diploma in IT
Islamabad, Pakistan, M: 0092 334 5535065, E: nrehman77@yahoo.com Skype: naeemur.rehman
Languages: English, Arabic, Urdu, Pashto, Married/Pakistani/9th February 1977

Profile:
Since 2002, I am serving as professional humanitarian logistician. I bring in a wealth of field experience (15
years) of managing/coordinating multi-cultural teams in varying contexts of Pakistan, Iraq, South Sudan and
Nigeria. The sector portfolio includes Child Protection, GBV, Education, Health/ Nutrition, Food, livelihood,
WASH, Shelter and camp management programs. I have Working experience with major donors like, USAID,
DFID, Global Fund, OFDA, ECHO, AUSAID, SIDA, DANIDA, PEFSA, CIDA, WFP, FAO and UNICEF. A few
major humanitarian responses in which I contributed includes: 2003 earthquake in Iran, 2005 earthquake in
Pakistan, 2009 IDP crises in north of Pakistan, 2010-11 floods in Pakistan, IDPs emergency response in
Northern Iraq, South Sudan, Nigeria.

Major accomplishments:
Rich experience in managing emergency responses and openings/closers of field offices for relief and
development projects in conflict, disastrous, post conflict areas.
Managed local/international procurement of more than $3 million
Worked in the field of disaster response, security, project and crisis management coupled with theoretical
and practical knowledge.
Expert in establishing rub halls and warehouses at field level
Liaison with UN agencies, NGOs, government authorities, and other stakeholders on logistical issues.
Managed stocks NFIs, GIKs, cold chain, assets, generators, fuel, consumables and a fleet of more than
25 vehicles.
Spent 30 to 40 percent time in field offices for providing technical support to field logistics staff.
Prepared monthly and quarterly logistics reports and monthly situational reports (Sitreps).
Managed safety and security of the compound, managed training and orientation for OT staff.
Successfully managed teams, resolved conflicts and ensured that friendly working relationship is
developed among the staff.

Career Profile:
The Indus Hospital Global Fund Malaria Project Islamabad- Pakistan
Manager Supply Chain July 01, 2016 till date (1 Year Plus)
Managing national and int. procurement of health and non- health items, manage suppliers and
establishing contracts.
Managing fleet/transportation, fuel, generators and established strong Inventory and stock management
system.
Responsible to ensure compliance with organization policies and procedures, donor regulations and local
laws.
Preparing AMDs and LLINs distribution plan, their shipment and delivery to the final destination
Conducting meetings with partners and Government to ensure proper coordination on commodity and
supply chain issues
Managing budget for logistics, hiring and training of log staff and conducting internal and external audits.
Making frequent site visits to all field location, providing training to SRs and partners on logistics functions
Preparing and implementing security plans, managing safety and Security at each level of supply chain.

Premire Urgence Internationale (PUI) Maiduguri- Nigeria

Logistics Coordinator April-June, 2016 (3 months)

Provided logistics support in opening of mission in Nigeria.

Identified buildings for offices and guest houses and fulfilled all legalities involved in hiring
Ensured effective system of supplies and procurement management
Managed fixed assets and communication equipments
Ensured efficient management of fleet/ transportation and organized custom clearance
Managed staff hiring, provided training and orientation and prepared service contracts with suppliers
Represented organization on external forums and established coordination with other relief agencies.
Managed safety and security of office premises and staff movement
Merlin Islamabad Pakistan
Supply Chain Advisor September 01, 2015 to March 31, 2016 (7 Months)

Conducted field visits to prepare logistics resource management plan and provided suggestion for
efficient management of HR, assets, vendors, stocks, fleet and safety security.
Managed training and orientation sessions of different logistics functions for both country and field
logistics staff to fill the gaps.
Prepared close-out plan for field offices in consultation with sector heads
Provided support to field logistics in managing office closure activities according to agreed plan.
Verified and reconciled stock counts reports of assets and supplies
Prepared and executed transportation plan for assets and supplies from field offices to central
warehouses.
Prepared disposition plans of supplies and assets in line with donor guidelines. This includes handing
over supplies and assets to proposed partners/government agencies and processing auctions.

Danish Refugee Council Maban, South Sudan

Logistics Manager Jan 2015 to July 2015 (6 Months)

Maintained high quality procurement system i.e. accountable, transparent and compliant with DRCs
Policy and donor requirements.
Arranged transportation including chartered plans for transporting goods from capital and ensure proper
tracking and filing system.
Ensured that all DRC Assets are in good working condition and are tracked all the time.
Ensured donor compliances and prepared timely and accurate narrative and logistical reports for auditors
and donors.
Conducted trainings for concern logistics as well as support staff on DRC practices.
Ensured that all stores and warehouses are well organized, safety and security protocols are in place and
relevant documentation are maintained.
Ensured proper record of Satellite, Mobile phones, VHF radios and ensured that all communication
equipments are well maintained for any emergency use.
Ensured that all IT equipments are well maintained and their security and operational guidelines are in
place.
Managed compound, i.e. safety/security, repair and maintenance and support staff roster.
Represented DRC on different platforms i.e. donors and other relief agencies.

German Red Cross Dohuk, Northern Iraq

Manager Logistics (Winterization Project) October to December, 2014 (3 Months)

Provided logistics support to Iraqi Red Crescent Society; specifically oversee procurement, custom
clearance, transportation, warehousing and distribution of relief goods.
Worked in close collaboration with IRCS and ensured effective liaison with logistics representatives of
the IFRC in Iraq
Ensured frequent information flow and coordination between the field and respective department in
regional as well as in HQ.
Verified and certified the correctness of financial documents in terms of facts and figures.
Analyzed security situation in the area, prepared satraps and submitted weekly and monthly reports.
Conducted meetings with partners as well as with government representatives for effective
implementation of project activities.

Save the Children Pakistan (Provided logistics support to flood Emergency response)
Logistics Coordinator May 2011 September 30 2014 (About 3.5 years)

Ensured effective coordination between logistics and program staff for providing in-time logistics support.
Managed 30 logistics staff in both country and field level and remained an active member of disaster
response team.
Ensured that all procurement is done in an appropriate and transparent manner.
Managed fleet/transportation i.e. log books, maintenance schedules, deployment of vehicles for
programmatic activities, drivers management and safety/security protocols.
Ensured integrated internal controls are in place and all requirements for audits and donors are fulfilled.
Ensured an effective administration and tracking system for assets and equipments
Provided support in hiring more than 100 logistics staff in different field offices.
 Managed warehouses, i.e. stock reports, distribution of supplies, dealing suppliers, GIK, reporting, safety
and security and lease agreements.
Provided technical input in proposal writing pertaining to logistics functions

Save the Children - Pakistan

Senior Officer Logistics October 2002 to April 2011 (8.5 years)

Ensured that Save the Children minimum standards of logistics procedures are implemented and
compliant with donor regulations throughout the Pakistan Programme offices.
Worked closely with the Logistics Officers and assistants to build their capacity and to provide the
required support.
Identified local and regional suppliers, managed the in-country vendor database, and provided regular
updates on field level procurement activities to the Country Logistics Coordinator.
Assisted the sub-offices Programmes logistics team in collecting, organizing, compiling and filing data
concerning the logistics activities.
Ensured health and safety practice in the warehouse
Maintained all programs assets register and ensured their asset tagging, reconciliation and their physical
verification on quarterly basis.
Prepared monthly Logistics Reports detailing all logistics related activities
Supported the field/camp Base Management and ensured the smooth running of offices and guest
houses
Ensured effective cold chain supply to all BHUs and Hospitals
Supervised movement security plans and ensure good call-back / contact schedule, alert thresholds
and maintain close communication with local teams in the field.
Attended relevant local logistic coordination meetings

National Nutrition Survey 2001 (UNICEF)

Logistics Manager August - September 2001 (About 2 month)

Trainings:

1. Fleet Management Training Fleet Forum 2017

2. 9th Global Health Supply Chain Summit IAPHL (Tanzania) 2016
3. Procurement and Supply Chain Management UNDP 2016
4. Procurement, Logistics and Security Management German Red Cross, (Lebanon) 2014
5. Logistics for health commodities USAID 2014
6. Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management RedR India (Nepal) 2013
7. Security Awareness Induction Training (SAIT) IOM (Pakistan) 2013
8. Personal Security Training Stay Safe Course IFRC 2013
9. The World of Red Cross and Red Crescent (WORK) IFRC 2014
10. Corruption prevention for Managers IFRC 2016
11. Public Health Principles in Disaster and Medical Humanitarian Response 2014
12. Building a Better Response (online course) Humanitarian Academy at Harvard 2014
13. Successful Inventory Management Logistics Bureau (Asia) Limited (Thailand) 2012
14. Emergency Response and Field Logistics training Save the Children UK (Pakistan) 2012
15. Integrated Procurement & Supply Chain Management Strategy (Pakistan) 2010
16. First Aid Training Pakistan 2012
17. Forecasting and inventory management SDC, (Pakistan) 2010
18. Customer Service Excellence Workshop (Pakistan) 2009
19. Materials Management PIM, (Pakistan) 2008
20. Creative Thinking and Sound Decision Making SDPI, (Pakistan) 2006
21. Humanitarian Logistics RedR India (India) 2007
22. Logistics and supply chain management PIM, (Pakistan) 2004
23. Materials Handling and Warehousing PIM, (Pakistan) 2004
24. UNHCR Implementing Partner Procurement, procedures UNHCR 2002

Professional Membership:
Member of Humanitarian Logistics association (HLA) - associated with Chartered institute of Logistics
and Transport (UK)
Member of International Association for Public Health Logisticians (IAPHL)
Roaster:
United Nation volunteer
Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency MSB
French Red Cross
Save the Children
CANADEM - International Civilian Reserve
Action Aid

Professional Diploma/certificates:

1. Certification in Humanitarian Logistics (CHL)

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) UK 2012

2. Diploma in Inventory, Procurement & Logistics Management

Skill Development Council, (Pakistan) 2010

3. Certificate in Human Resource Management Virtual University of Pakistan 2007

4. Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications

National Institute of Science and Technical Education Islamabad, Pakistan 2001

Education:
1. M.Sc Economics 2001 International Islamic University, Pakistan
2. M.A Arabic 2000 University of Peshawar, Pakistan
3. B.Sc (Hons) Economics 1999 International Islamic University, Pakistan
4. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) 2002 Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan

References:

Will be furnished on demand.