Development Sector Team – Trend Nova World
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Development
Sector Team

Empowering global progress through the strategic leadership of our multidisciplinary Core Team.

50+
Senior Advisors
25+
Years Experience
17
SDGs Covered
5K+
Consultant Pool

Core Leadership

Our primary management team providing technical depth and policy-level insight across global development contexts.

Mr. Banaras Khan

Programme Development & Climate Change Expert

Spearheads 25+ years of international leadership in climate change adaptation. He has orchestrated multi-sectoral programmes with FAO, UNDP, ADB, and the World Bank.

Mr. Zakir Abbas

Education & Capacity Development Specialist

Architects education sector reforms with 22+ years of experience. Specializes in community-based learning models for the World Bank, UNDP, UNICEF, and USAID.

Ms. Shahida Parveen

Senior Educationist & Assessment Expert

Standardizes national curriculum implementation. A former BPS-20 Government Officer with 30+ years of leadership in systems for USAID and the British Council.

Dr. Safia Noor

Teacher Education & GBV Response Expert

PhD in Education with 30+ years experience. Led training for 105,000+ teachers; specializes in GBV response and inclusive education.

Dr. Michael Anderson

Climate Policy, Adaptation & Climate Finance Advisor

Internationally recognized expert with 25 years supporting development banks. Advises on climate investment and large-scale resilience across Asia and Africa.

Mr. David Okoro

Inclusive Economic Development & Poverty Reduction Expert

Over 20 years of global experience in poverty reduction and market systems development. Focuses on localization and equity for World Bank and UNDP.

Ms. Emily Blunt

Partnerships & Strategic Advisory Expert

Cultivates strategic partnerships with 10+ years at the United Nations. Specializes in donor engagement and resource mobilization.

Ms. Emma Clark

Management & Proposal Development Specialist

Optimizes programme management for complex portfolios. Over 15 years experience in donor-compliant proposals and large-scale project design.

Mr. Ehtesham Ul Hassan

Agribusiness, Livelihoods & Value Chain Expert

20+ years expertise. Executed 41 Cost-Benefit Analysis assessments for USAID and horticultural strategies for FAO and ADB.

Mr. Majid Khan Afridi

Food Security, Livelihoods & DRR Specialist

15+ years in humanitarian response and cluster coordination. Managed livelihoods portfolios for UN-Habitat, FAO, and WFP nationwide.

Ms. Rooshi Shoaib

Assessment & Curriculum Development Advisor

20+ years experience. Technical assistance provided to FCDO, UNDP, and Aga Khan University in designing robust assessment frameworks.

Ms. Tayyaba Mir

Education Leadership & Capacity Building Specialist

Specializes in curriculum reform with 10+ years experience. British Council Lead Trainer; work aligned with FCDO and UNESCO standards.

Mr. Omair Bin Anees

Financial Management & Fiduciary Risk Specialist

Administers financial management for multi-million dollar projects. ADB Consultant ensuring stringent compliance for major infrastructure portfolios.

Mr. Imtiaz Ahmad

Water Resource Expert & National Coordinator

Managed $100M+ portfolios for FAO. Directed the Living Indus Initiative specializing in climate-smart water use.

Ms. Saiqa Khan

Humanitarian, DRR & Community Development Specialist

15 years exp in emergency response and resilience building. Led multi-country teams for UN agencies and INGOs with a focus on safeguarding.

Ms. Nasreen Gul

Education Policy & Gender Integration Specialist

24 years leadership in gender-responsive reforms. Delivered strategic consultancy to GIZ, FCDO, and the World Bank.

Experts on Call Directory

Access our extended network of 37 senior technical advisors who contribute specialized programme design and evidence-based management.

Dr. Ayesha Malik

Public Health & Nutrition Advisor. Maternal and child health in fragile settings.

Ms. Fatima Noor

Gender Equality Specialist. Safeguarding and social inclusion mainstreaming.

Ms. Laura Stein

Education & Lifelong Learning Expert. Institutional improvement and inclusive systems.

Ms. Hina Raza

Urban Development & Housing Planner. Inclusive growth and resilient human settlements.

Ms. Rachel Moore

Sustainable Consumption Expert. Production systems that reduce environmental impact.

Ms. Naila Hussain

Water Resources & WASH Specialist. Integrated IWRM and safe water access.

Ms. Sofia Alvarez

Marine Resources & Aquaculture Advisor. Ecosystem protection and coastal livelihoods.

Ms. Komal Zahra

Monitoring & Evaluation Expert. Results frameworks and adaptive management.

Ms. Noor Bano

Localization Specialist. Community empowerment and institutional strengthening.

Ms. Farah Siddiqui

Climate Adaptation Analyst. Risk analysis and vulnerability assessments.

Ms. Amna Tariq

Food Security & Nutrition Specialist. Nutrition-sensitive resilient agriculture.

Ms. Iqra Saleem

Development Cooperation Officer. Donor coordination and multi-stakeholder collaboration.

Dr. Hassan Rauf

Sustainable Agriculture Advisor. Climate-smart systems for high productivity.

Mr. James Liu

Renewable Energy Expert. Low-carbon development for underserved communities.

Mr. Ahmed Khan

Market Systems Specialist. Value chain strengthening and MSME linkages.

Mr. Peter Williams

Digital Transformation Advisor. Digital institutional efficiency and delivery.

Mr. Tariq Mehmood

Forestry Expert. Sustainable forest management and biodiversity protection.

Mr. Daniel Foster

Climate Mitigation Planner. Resilient development investment strategies.

Mr. Salman Qureshi

Governance & Peacebuilding. Reform for rule of law and accountability.

Mr. Jean-Paul Martin

Resource Efficiency Expert. Industrial efficiency and responsible production.

Mr. Usman Ali

Infrastructure Engineer. Resilient urban and rural service access.

Mr. Carlos Mendes

Poverty Reduction Advisor. Social protection and inclusive growth strategies.

Mr. Ahmed Riaz

Digital Innovation Specialist. Data platforms for programme effectiveness.

Mr. Naveed Ullah

Economic Policy Advisor. Analysis and planning for public performance.

Mr. Muhammad Shafique

Assessment Expert. SLO-based examination and item bank reforms.

Mr. Zulfiqar Khan

Senior Educationist. Curriculum design expert for global donors.

Mr. Mohsin Azam

SME Development Lead. Grant mobilization and business scaling expert.

Mr. Adil Badshah

DRR Specialist. Anticipatory action and early warning frameworks.

Dr. Muhammad Zulfiqar

Agri-Economics Analyst. Senior financial analyst for ADB and UNDP.

Ms. Shahida Arif

Localization Specialist. Inclusive design for community-centered programmes.

Mr. Arsalan Pasha

Digital Finance Expert. IoT climate solutions and micro-insurance systems.

Mr. Harpaal Kumar

WASH Engineer. Resilient infrastructure and wastewater construction.

Ms. Tehmina Kazmi

Social Inclusion Lead. Gender mainstreaming across global programmes.

Mr. Kifayat Zaman

NRM Engineer. Natural resource management and adaptation strategies.

Mr. Zulqarnain

Environment Expert. Management regulation for USAID and World Bank.

Mr. Sohail Khan

Horticulture Lead. Climate-smart landscape and agriculture initiatives.

Dr. Ghani ur Rehman

Livestock Expert. Aquaculture and rural food security systems.

Sectoral Coverage

Our interventions are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals through technical depth and operational agility.

Poverty Reduction & Inclusive Development
SDG 1, 8, 10
Food Security, Nutrition & Sustainable Agriculture
SDG 2
Public Health, Nutrition & Well-Being
SDG 3
Quality Education, Skills & Lifelong Learning
SDG 4
Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment
SDG 5
Water Management, Water Supply & WASH
SDG 6
Clean Energy, Renewable & Energy Access
SDG 7
Livelihoods, Value Chains & Market Systems
SDG 8
Infrastructure, Innovation & Digital
SDG 9
Localization & Community Empowerment
SDG 10
Urban & Rural Development & Housing
SDG 11
Sustainable Consumption & Production
SDG 12
Climate Adaptation, Mitigation & Finance
SDG 13
Marine Resources & Aquaculture Development
SDG 14
Forestry, Biodiversity & Restoration
SDG 15
Peacebuilding, Governance & Rule of Law
SDG 16
Partnerships & Development Cooperation
SDG 17

Beyond our established leadership, Trend Nova World maintains a verified pool of over 5,000 national and international consultants.

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Trend Nova World combines multi-million dollar project experience with deep local context to define global standards in development excellence.

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