M. Ali Kapri

Senior M&E Specialist | Development Sector Consultant | Research & Programme Management
Results-Driven Development Professional Advancing Evidence-Based Programme Management, Impact Evaluation & Climate Resilience Across Pakistan
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M. Ali Kapri
01 / Profile

About Me

Results-driven development professional with 14+ years of experience in monitoring & evaluation, programme management, and applied research across Pakistan. Demonstrated track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder programmes funded by the EU, World Bank, USAID, UNICEF, Oxford University, and London School of Economics. Deep technical expertise in M&E framework design, impact evaluations, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, nutrition programming, and fisheries value chain development. Combines rigorous analytical capability with strong field presence — having led large-scale surveys, trained hundreds of enumerators, and coordinated across government line departments, civil society, and international donors.
02 / Expertise

Technical Skills

Monitoring, Evaluation & Research

  • M&E Framework Design 90%
  • Impact Evaluation 90%
  • Results-Based Management 90%
  • Theory of Change Development 90%
  • KPI Architecture Design 90%
  • Quantitative & Qualitative Research 90%
  • Baseline, Midline & Endline Assessments 90%
  • Third-Party Assessments 90%
  • Data Quality Assurance 90%

Programme & Project Management

  • Programme Management 90%
  • Project Coordination 90%
  • Multi-Stakeholder Coordination 90%
  • Donor Compliance & Reporting 90%
  • Strategic Planning 90%
  • Performance Review Workshops 90%
  • Evidence-Based Decision Making 90%

Data Collection & Analysis

  • Survey Design & Management 90%
  • Digital Data Collection 90%
  • MIS Development & Management 90%
  • Statistical Data Analysis 90%
  • Sampling Strategy Development 90%
  • Field Operations Management 90%

Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Resilience

  • Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) 90%
  • Disaster Risk Management (DRM) 90%
  • Climate Change Adaptation 90%
  • CBDRM Implementation 90%
  • Hazard & Vulnerability Assessments 90%
  • Flood Emergency Response 90%

Nutrition, WASH & Social Protection

  • Nutrition Programming 90%
  • WASH Sector Analysis 90%
  • Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) 90%
  • Community Mobilisation 90%
  • Cash Transfer Programme Evaluation 90%
  • Child Protection & CMAM Programming 90%

Livelihoods & Value Chain Development

  • Fisheries Value Chain Development 90%
  • Livelihoods & Value Chain Development 90%
  • Agriculture & Livestock Value Chains 90%
  • Market Assessments 90%
  • Enterprise Development 90%
  • Livelihoods Programming 90%

Capacity Building & Training

  • Capacity Building 90%
  • Training & Facilitation 90%
  • Enumerator Training 90%
  • Workshop Management 90%
  • Community Resource Person (CRP) Training 90%

Technical Tools & Software

  • Open Data Kit (ODK) 90%
  • SPSS 90%
  • Microsoft Office 90%
  • EU OPSYS 90%
  • SharePoint & OneDrive Documentation Management 90%
03 / Offerings

Services Offered

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) System Design

Design and implementation of comprehensive M&E frameworks, KPIs, results matrices, and Theory of Change models for development and humanitarian programmes.

Impact Evaluation & Research Studies

Conducting baseline, midline, endline, and impact evaluations using quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.

Survey Design & Field Data Management

Development of survey tools, sampling strategies, digital data collection systems, and management of large-scale field operations.

MIS Development & Data Systems

Design and operationalisation of Management Information Systems (MIS) for real-time programme tracking, reporting, and decision-making.

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) & Climate Resilience

Technical support for disaster preparedness, climate adaptation planning, hazard assessments, and community resilience initiatives.

Nutrition & WASH Programme Support

Planning, monitoring, and evaluation of nutrition, sanitation, hygiene, and behaviour change interventions.

Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC)

Design and implementation of SBCC surveys, training modules, awareness campaigns, and community engagement strategies.

Donor Reporting & Compliance Management

Preparation of donor-compliant reports, KPI tracking, documentation, and coordination aligned with EU, USAID, UNICEF, and World Bank standards.

Capacity Building & Training

Training of field teams, enumerators, government staff, CSOs, and community resource persons on M&E, DRR, nutrition, and project implementation.

Third-Party Monitoring & Assessments

Independent monitoring, verification, vendor assessments, and programme performance reviews for donor-funded projects.

Livelihoods & Value Chain Development

Assessment and strengthening of agriculture, fisheries, livestock, and rural enterprise value chains through market analysis and action planning.

Humanitarian & Emergency Response Support

Rapid needs assessments, recovery planning, emergency coordination, and monitoring support for disaster-affected communities.

Stakeholder Coordination & Programme Facilitation

Facilitating collaboration between government departments, donors, NGOs, communities, and implementing partners for effective programme delivery.

Data Analysis & Evidence-Based Reporting

Advanced data analysis, interpretation, visualisation, and preparation of actionable reports for policy and programme improvement.

Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM)

Development of village-level DRR plans, community mobilisation, and training for local disaster preparedness and resilience.

Policy, Sector & Political Economy Analysis

Sector assessments, policy reviews, and political economy analysis for WASH, climate, nutrition, and development sectors.
04 / History

Work Experience

A chronicle of my professional career, highlighting achievements, key responsibilities, and technologies deployed in industry settings.

M&E Coordinator / Project Director

Feb 2018 – Jan 2023
RSPN — EU-Funded PINS ER-3 Programme
Led the full Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) function for the multi-million Euro EU-funded Programme for Improved Nutrition in Sindh (PINS ER-3) across 10 districts of north and south Sindh. Designed the programme-wide M&E framework, Theory of Change, and KPI architecture covering Fisheries, Agriculture, Food Security, and WASH components. Developed and operationalised an integrated online MIS for real-time programme tracking and evidence-based decision-making. Conducted baseline, midline, and endline assessments using digital data collection tools developed through Open Data Kit (ODK) to measure outputs, outcomes, and programme impact. Ensured compliance with EU OPSYS reporting requirements by preparing quarterly and annual KPI reports and coordinating regularly with the EU Development Advisor. Conducted post-flood needs assessments across all programme districts and designed a comprehensive rehabilitation package in response. Coordinated with seven government line departments, including Agriculture, PHED, Livestock, and Fisheries, along with the AAP taskforce to ensure effective programme delivery. Led periodic Performance Review Workshops with implementing partners to assess progress and plan subsequent implementation phases. Maintained all M&E documentation through SharePoint and OneDrive systems and managed regular updates to the PINS programme webpage.

Project Coordinator

Aug 2015 – Oct 2017
RSPN — Health System Strengthening Project (USAID/JSI)
Supervised a team of 150+ field staff to ensure effective implementation of routine immunization programmes across eight districts, including Jacobabad, Kashmore, and Tharparkar. Led on-the-job capacity building initiatives for field teams, Lady Health Workers, and vaccinators to improve programme delivery quality and operational efficiency. Coordinated closely with the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) and district health authorities to monitor vaccination plans, track progress, and address implementation bottlenecks. Managed periodic donor reporting requirements and maintained the central MIS for accurate data management and reporting. Participated in district and provincial coordination meetings to support the development of contingency plans for disease outbreak preparedness and response.

Project Manager

Nov 2015 – Aug 2015
RSPN — Community-Driven Social Protection / UNICEF Child Rights Programme
Managed district teams to implement community mobilisation and advocacy initiatives, ensuring smooth and effective project execution at the field level. Coordinated regularly with UNICEF and provincial and district stakeholders while preparing monthly and quarterly progress reports for programme tracking and donor compliance. Developed a comprehensive monitoring plan with measurable indicators and supervised quality assurance activities to ensure programme effectiveness and accountability.

Manager – Monitoring & Evaluation

Feb 2012 – Oct 2014
Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP)
Oversaw and executed Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) activities across multiple development programmes, including the development of annual operational plans and results frameworks to support effective programme implementation and reporting. Led a team of M&E professionals at both district and head-office levels and facilitated training sessions for staff and stakeholders to strengthen technical capacity and programme performance. Designed and implemented large-scale surveys and managed a complaint response mechanism to address community concerns and improve accountability. Served as the focal point for emergency response initiatives, including UNICEF Child Friendly Spaces established during the 2010 Sindh floods.

Programme Officer – Flood Emergency Response Cell

Jan 2010 – Jan 2012
Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP)
Conducted vulnerability and needs assessments in flood-prone areas and prepared detailed situation reports for humanitarian stakeholders to support emergency response planning and coordination. Directly implemented UNICEF-supported CMAM (Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition) interventions in Jamshoro and established Child Friendly Spaces to provide socio-psychological support for affected communities. Led the implementation of an Oxfam Novib-supported recovery project for flood-affected populations and established complaint response mechanisms while monitoring gender-based violence (GBV) concerns in disaster-affected areas.

M&E Consultant

Dec 2025 – Present
Save the Children International
Conducted market neutrality and vendor capacity studies across Sindh to assess market functionality, vendor readiness, and programme feasibility in targeted areas. Provided technical Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) support to implementing partners and served as the focal point for third-party project assessments, ensuring data quality, compliance, and evidence-based reporting.

Lead Researcher

Sep 2025 – Oct 2025
IDIS / DKT International
Designed and oversaw implementation of an endline survey across 20 districts of Punjab and KPK.

CBDRM Consultant

Jan 2025 – Present
SEAD Foundation / IOM
Trained 100 Community Resource Persons and staff on CBDRM activities. Supported development of village-level Disaster Risk Reduction plans in IOM-supported communities.

Lead Consultant — Value Chain

Mar 2025 – Aug 2025
SAWFCO & Sukaar Foundation / Welthungerhilfe
Led comprehensive market surveys for rice, fisheries, and livestock value chains to assess production systems, market linkages, and constraints across arid and coastal regions. Developed evidence-based action plans addressing socio-economic challenges faced by livestock owners and fish-farming communities, focusing on productivity improvement, market access, and sustainable livelihoods development.

Behaviour Change Expert

May 2025 – Jun 2025
Change Consulting / IRC
Led implementation of Pakistan's first Social Behaviour Change Survey on child and maternal nutrition in Sindh. Designed digital data collection tools; led FGDs and KIIs; conducted data analysis and co-authored the final report.

Research Coordinator

May 2025 – Jul 2025
Himat Consulting / SRSO
Focal person for the impact evaluation of conditional cash transfers to ultra-poor households in six districts. Designed implementation methodology and tools; supervised survey teams; led qualitative data collection.
05 / Education

Education Credentials

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

2006 – 2007
University of Sindh, Jamshoro

Bachelor of Sciences — Natural Sciences

2003 – 2004
University of Sindh, Jamshoro
06 / Soft Skills

Achievements

Leadership & Team Management Stakeholder Coordination (Government, Donors, NGOs) Strategic Planning & Decision Making Analytical & Critical Thinking Problem Solving in Complex Field Environments Communication & Report Writing Capacity Building & Training Delivery Negotiation & Relationship Management Adaptability in Emergency & Field Settings Improved data systems, survey quality, and field methodologies using digital tools and standardized protocols. Led climate change adaptation, DRR assessments, and vulnerability mapping in high-risk regions. Delivered pioneering Social Behaviour Change research on maternal and child nutrition at provincial scale. Implemented emergency nutrition (CMAM) and child protection interventions in disaster-affected areas. Developed digital Management Information Systems enabling real-time programme monitoring and data-driven decision-making.
07 / Verification

Certifications

  • Basic M&E Concepts and Project Cycle Management (PCM)
    RSPN
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
    RSPN
08 / Training

Registrations & Trainings

  • Impact Evaluations and Cost-Benefit Analysis
    RSPN
  • Impact-Oriented Planning and Monitoring
    RSPN
09 / Portfolio

Flagship Projects

EU-Funded Programme for Improved Nutrition in Sindh (PINS ER-3)
Portfolio

EU-Funded Programme for Improv...

Led the end-to-end Monitoring & Evaluation system for a multi-million Euro programme across 10 districts, including desi...

Routine Immunization Strengthening Programme (USAID/JSI)
Portfolio

Routine Immunization Strengthe...

Managed large-scale immunization operations across 8 districts, supervising 150+ field staff and improving vaccination m...

UNICEF-Supported Child Protection, CMAM & Child Friendly Spaces (Emergency Response)
Portfolio

UNICEF-Supported Child Protect...

Implemented emergency nutrition (CMAM) and psychosocial support interventions during flood crises, including establishme...

Flood Emergency Response & Recovery Programmes (Sindh Floods)
Portfolio

Flood Emergency Response & Rec...

Conducted vulnerability and needs assessments, developed situation reports, and designed recovery frameworks for flood-a...

Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Nutrition Study (IRC)
Portfolio

Social Behaviour Change Commun...

Led the first large-scale SBCC survey on maternal and child nutrition in Sindh, including tool design, FGDs, KIIs, and d...

Cash Transfer Impact Evaluation Studies (World Bank / Oxford / LSE)
Portfolio

Cash Transfer Impact Evaluatio...

Designed and implemented multi-district impact evaluations assessing cash transfer interventions in flood-affected commu...

Climate Change Adaptation & DRR Assessments (World Bank & CBDRM Projects)
Portfolio

Climate Change Adaptation & DR...

Led climate resilience and disaster risk reduction assessments, including community-based DRR planning and vulnerability...

Fisheries, Agriculture & Livestock Value Chain Development Projects
Portfolio

Fisheries, Agriculture & Lives...

Conducted market and value chain studies across rural Sindh and developed actionable livelihood improvement plans for fa...

WASH Sector Analysis & Baseline Studies (WaterAid / WFP)
Portfolio

WASH Sector Analysis & Baselin...

Led WASH sector assessments and baseline studies, including political economy analysis and SBCC training module developm...

10 / Contributions

Platform Contributions

Strengthening National M&E Systems

Contributed to the design and implementation of robust Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks, improving evidence-based decision-making across large-scale development programmes.

Digital Transformation of Programme Monitoring

Developed and operationalised integrated Management Information Systems (MIS) enabling real-time tracking, reporting, and enhanced data transparency.

Advancing Impact Evaluation Practices

Introduced and implemented structured baseline, midline, and endline evaluation systems to measure programme effectiveness and outcomes at scale.

Enhancing Donor Compliance and Reporting Standards

Improved the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of donor reporting aligned with EU, USAID, UNICEF, and World Bank requirements.

Strengthening Emergency Response Systems

Contributed to flood response planning, needs assessments, and recovery frameworks for disaster-affected communities in Sindh.

Improving Public Health Programme Delivery

Supported strengthening of routine immunization systems through field supervision, monitoring improvements, and coordination with health authorities.

Promoting Child Protection and Nutrition Interventions

Contributed to implementation of CMAM programmes and Child Friendly Spaces for vulnerable populations during emergencies.

Developing Social Behaviour Change Evidence Base

Led pioneering research on maternal and child nutrition, contributing to evidence-based SBCC programming in Pakistan.

Supporting Climate Resilience and DRR Planning

Contributed to climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction initiatives through vulnerability assessments and community-based DRR planning.

Enhancing Livelihoods and Value Chain Development

Supported agricultural, fisheries, and livestock value chain analyses leading to actionable development interventions for rural communities.

Building Institutional and Community Capacity

Strengthened capacity of government staff, NGOs, and community workers through structured training and mentorship programmes.

Improving Field Data Systems and Survey Quality

Enhanced survey methodologies, data collection systems, and field operations using digital tools and standardized protocols.
11 / Testimonials

Client Testimonials

“
Ali Kapri brings exceptional depth in Monitoring & Evaluation and has consistently delivered high-quality results across complex, multi-district development programmes. His ability to translate field realities into structured, evidence-based systems is outstanding.
— Senior Programme Lead, Development Sector
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Ali Kapri demonstrated strong leadership in managing large field teams under challenging conditions. His coordination skills, professionalism, and commitment to data integrity significantly improved programme performance and reporting quality.
— Muhammad Naeem Khan-MIS Officer RSPN
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His expertise in impact evaluation and survey design is highly commendable. Ali Kapri consistently produces rigorous, actionable evidence that directly informs policy and programme improvements.
— Imtiaz Taj- M&E Officer RSPN
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Ali Kapri is a highly dependable professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills. He effectively bridges government, donors, and implementing partners, ensuring smooth coordination and successful programme delivery.
— WASH Specialist - RSPN
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Ali Kapri has strong technical command over M&E systems and digital data platforms. His work in designing MIS and real-time monitoring systems greatly enhanced transparency, accountability, and programme responsiveness.
— Bashir Anjum- Programme Specialist RSPN
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His contribution to emergency response and humanitarian programming is highly valuable. Ali Kapri consistently performs under pressure, ensuring timely assessments, accurate reporting, and effective coordination in crisis situations.
— Ali Akbar Qurreshi Project Manager RSPN-PINS-3
12 / Contact

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