Zakir Qurbani
Professional Overview
Zakir Qurbani is a seasoned Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) professional with a strong track record of driving sustainable development initiatives in the non-profit sector. With his extensive expertise in program management, technical engineering, and stakeholder engagement, Zakir is dedicated to enhancing access to clean water and sanitation services for underserved communities.
Experience Summary
Current Role
Zakir currently serves as a Volunteer at the Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In this role, he supports the organization's efforts to provide training and capacity-building services to local and international partners, working towards the shared goal of improving WASH access worldwide.
Career Progression
Prior to his current volunteer role, Zakir held various senior-level positions in the WASH sector. He served as a Senior WASH Expert at BORDA-WesCA, where he led the implementation of innovative water and sanitation solutions across West and Central Africa. Before that, he was the WASH Program Manager at Oxfam Novib, overseeing the delivery of large-scale WASH programs in several developing countries. Zakir's earlier experience includes roles as a WASH Program Coordinator and Senior WATSAN Engineer at Mission East, as well as a WASH Program Engineer at Concern Worldwide.
Academic Background
Zakir holds a Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources Management from a renowned university. His academic achievements include several published research papers and awards recognizing his contributions to the field of sustainable water and sanitation engineering.
Areas of Expertise
- Extensive knowledge of WASH program design, implementation, and monitoring
- Proficiency in water and sanitation infrastructure engineering, including water supply, wastewater treatment, and fecal sludge management
- Strong expertise in stakeholder engagement, community mobilization, and capacity-building
- Proven track record in securing funding and managing complex WASH projects
- Excellent technical and project management skills
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Zakir has made significant contributions to the WASH sector. He has led the design and implementation of several high-impact WASH programs that have improved the lives of thousands of people in underserved communities. Zakir's technical expertise and innovative approaches have been recognized by industry peers, and he has been invited to speak at numerous international conferences and workshops.
Conclusion
Zakir Qurbani's extensive experience, technical expertise, and commitment to sustainable development make him a valuable asset in the WASH sector. As he continues his journey as a Volunteer at CAWST, Zakir remains dedicated to advancing access to clean water and sanitation services, and to empowering communities to build resilient and self-reliant WASH systems.
