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Irfan Ahmed

Information Management Officer  ·  Data Analyst  ·  GIS Specialist

Humanitarian data professional with 7+ years of experience driving evidence-based decision-making across UNICEF Health, Nutrition, WASH, and Child Protection programmes. Building dashboards and data systems that save lives.

7+
Years Experience
4+
Years at UNICEF
12+
Certifications
5+
Key Projects

The Person Behind the Data

IA
📍 Islamabad
Pakistan

Turning complex data into clear decisions

I am an Information Management Officer with over 7 years of professional experience in the humanitarian and development sector. My work spans emergency response, programme monitoring, and data system development — most significantly with UNICEF across Sindh, KP, and beyond.

During the 2022 Sindh floods crisis, I played a key role in developing the MITS portal — a single-screen window that consolidated all flood response activities for UNICEF across the province. My expertise lies in transforming raw, complex programme data into actionable dashboards and frameworks that empower field teams and senior management alike.

I am passionate about leveraging technology and data to drive impactful humanitarian outcomes, and I thrive in dynamic, multicultural environments.

Email irfanahmed348034@gmail.com
Phone 0306-2771611
LinkedIn iahmedmande
Languages Pashto · Urdu · English
Emergency Response Data-Driven Planning Dashboard Development Cross-functional Teams Capacity Building Donor Reporting ISD Implementation

Technical & Professional Expertise

Data & Analytics

Power BIAdvanced
MS Excel (Advanced)Expert
SQLProficient
PythonIntermediate

GIS & Field Tools

GIS MappingAdvanced
KoboToolboxAdvanced
Google FormsExpert
MITS / ERPTS SystemsExpert

Soft Skills

Team Leadership Communication Coordination Adaptability Problem Solving Task Management Collaboration Report Writing Capacity Building Strategic Planning

Professional Journey

Information Management Officer — UNICEF ISD

ZMK & Co (Third Party) · South KP
July 2025 – Present
  • Compile, clean, and analyze data from reports and surveys to support evidence-based decision-making.
  • Map healthcare facilities, outreach teams, and programme assets to identify service gaps and priority areas.
  • Develop and maintain an integrated ISD dashboard for all partners operating in South KP.
  • Contribute to the ISD M&E framework including indicators, reporting tools, and accountability mechanisms.
  • Conduct capacity-building sessions for field staff on ISD approach, data quality, and dashboard use.

Information Management Officer — UNICEF ISD KP

MicroMerger (Third Party) · South KP
Dec 2024 – May 2025
  • Compiled ISD data across sections weekly, monthly, and campaign-wise to support strategic planning.
  • Established baseline data for all sections to monitor progress and evaluate programme impact.
  • Prepared programme status reports, presentations, and briefing notes for donor missions and annual reviews.
  • Coordinated with partners to build capacity and enhance data-sharing practices.

Data Analyst — UNICEF Flood Response Sindh

Ask Development (Third Party) · Sindh
June 2023 – Nov 2024
  • Maintained Section data on the 5W matrix for Health, Nutrition, and WASH sectors ensuring timely reporting.
  • Produced comprehensive weekly and monthly progress reports for donor reporting and programme planning.
  • Provided extensive MITS training to partners across Sindh, improving Health, Nutrition, and WASH reporting quality.
  • Regularly updated ERPTS, contributing to Sitrep and situation analysis for country-level stakeholders.

Monitoring & Quality Assurance Officer — UNICEF Sindh

Ask Development (Third Party) · Sindh
Jan 2023 – May 2023
  • Designed and implemented a robust M&E plan to assess project progress and data quality for birth registration.
  • Conducted Data Quality Assessment (DQA) visits to health facilities and Union Councils.
  • Created a Power BI dashboard for real-time monitoring of achievements enabling data-driven decision-making.
  • Collaborated with IMU Unit in developing and implementing the MITS for Sindh.

Data Management Volunteer — UNICEF Sindh Flood Response

UNICEF · Sindh (2022 Crisis)
Sep 2022 – Dec 2022
  • Played a pivotal role in the creation of the MITS portal, consolidating all flood response activities on one platform.
  • Supported partners in uploading data to MITS, ensuring seamless data integration for all stakeholders.
  • Facilitated data-sharing coordination across sectors for a comprehensive view of the flood response landscape.

District Liaison Officer — UNICEF Polio Project

MicroMerger Data Support Center
July 2018 – Dec 2022
  • Ensured data integrity and accuracy through regular data quality checks and validation processes.
  • Participated in DEOC meetings presided over by the Deputy Commissioner, presenting analyses and reports.
  • Collaborated with field staff to identify areas for improvement and implement efficiency strategies.

Work That Made an Impact

MITS Portal — Sindh Flood Response 2022

Co-developed the Management Information Tracking System portal that consolidated all UNICEF flood response activities in Sindh onto a single real-time monitoring and reporting platform during the 2022 crisis.

Emergency Response Data Systems UNICEF

Mass MUAC Application

Contributed to developing the Mass MUAC application for UNICEF's Nutrition Section to track each child's nutrition status, detailing supplies received and quantities for comprehensive child-wise monitoring.

Nutrition Mobile App Child Health

Supply Management System — Nutrition

Built a supply management system for the Nutrition section to track supplies provided to UNICEF implementing partners, monitor progress, and assess current supply capacity of each partner.

Supply Chain Nutrition Excel

Nutrition Caseload Calculator

Developed a one-click calculator estimating supply needs and costs based on target population, coverage, SAM, MAM, and GAM rates — enabling quick and efficient planning for nutrition interventions.

Planning Tool Nutrition Automation

Smart Attendance Management System

Developed and open-sourced a Smart Attendance System using Google Apps Script featuring real-time geo-tagged tracking, automated holiday integration, duplicate prevention, and user authorization — fully cloud-based with zero maintenance.

Google Apps Script Open Source Cloud

Birth Registration Project — Child Protection

Spearheaded UNICEF's Birth Registration Project within the Child Protection section, designing the M&E plan, conducting DQA visits, and building Power BI dashboards for real-time monitoring of registration achievements.

Child Protection Power BI M&E
Letter of Appreciation Exemplary contributions and outstanding performance
Certificate of Excellence Remarkable achievements and dedication to excellence

Continuous Learning

Data Analysis & Visualization with Power BI — Microsoft
Excel Skills Job Simulation
Google Analytics Certification
Introduction to the Role of Information Management Officer — UNICEF
Coordination, Reporting, Monitoring & Data Management in ISD — UNICEF
Business Intelligence — Crux International Canada
Basics of Python — NED University
Basics of Machine Learning — NED University
Accountability to Affected People & SBC in Emergencies — UNICEF
Prevention Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse — UNICEF
Introduction to Computers & Office Productivity Software
Office Automation

Academic Background

MS in Project Management
Bahria University Islamabad, Pakistan
2026 In Progress
PGD — Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
NED University Karachi, Pakistan
2025 In Progress
BS in Natural Sciences
University of Karachi, Pakistan
2022

Let's Connect

Open to collaboration & new opportunities

Whether it's a project, a role in the humanitarian sector, or a data challenge — I'd love to hear from you.

Phone 0306-2771611
Location Islamabad, Pakistan

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