Javed Ahmed
Senior Water Irrigation and Rural Infrastructure Engineer, P5 @FAO
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Water Irrigation and Rural Infrastructure Engineer, P5 @FAO
Rome, IT
Providing technical leadership and advisory support for FAO’s global water and rural infrastructure portfolio, covering Asia-Pacific and fragile country contexts. Oversee project preparation, implementation, and monitoring in partnership with IFIs and national governments. Drive policy advocacy and strategic investment planning, embedding climate resilience, inclusive practices, and innovation in water and food security programs.Assignments and Achievements• Guided preparation of feasibility studies and detailed designs for irrigation modernization projects in Cambodia, Georgia, and Fiji, aligning with FAO and World Bank standards.• Contributed to country climate and development reports (CCDRs) by leading water sector diagnostics and climate risk analyses.• Coordinated FAO–IFI partnerships, mobilizing investment for rural water and agriculture systems.• Strengthening the capacity of national water authorities through training on asset management, irrigation monitoring, and resilience planning.Funding Partners: United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, Asian Development Bank, World Bank, International Fund for Agricultural Development, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Islamic Development Bank, Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility• Planned, managed, and delivered a portfolio of multi-country irrigation, potable water, and rural infrastructure projects in some of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring capacity, reliability, and compliance with national growth forecasts, service level targets, and international regulatory standards.• Developed and implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor water infrastructure performance, track agricultural productivity gains, and assess climate resilience; used data-driven insights to identify emerging service risks, prioritize infrastructure investments, and prepare targeted risk mitigation strategies.
EDUCATION
Akamai University, Hilo, Hawaii, USA.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Environmental Sciences-Natural Resources Management Specilaization
NWFP University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan
MSc, Soil and Water Resources Engineering
NWFP University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan
BSc, Agricultural Engineering
The University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Master, Civil Engineering, Project Management Specialization
ABOUT JAVED AHMED
Strategic and results-driven Water, Climate, and Infrastructure Leader with over 30 years of combined international and municipal experience advancing sustainable urban development, environmental governance, and climate resilience. Former Senior Water Resources Development Engineer with the City of Calgary, where I co-authored the Storm Water Design Manual (2010) and spearheaded major water modernization, flood-risk reduction, and green infrastructure initiatives that continue to guide the City’s resilience and growth. At the global level, I have successfully mobilized over USD 720 million in financing from leading development banks (World Bank, AfDB, ADB, IsDB) and UN agencies (FAO, GCF, GEF) to deliver climate adaptation, flood and drought mitigation, biodiversity stewardship, and food and water security programs.Recognized for integrating climate and environmental risks into municipal governance, regulatory frameworks, and capital investment strategies, I bring proven expertise in watershed planning, urban conservation, contaminated site management, and greenhouse gas reduction. Adept at building collaborative partnerships with governments, Indigenous communities, citizens, IFIs, and civil society, I ensure that planning and infrastructure solutions are equitable, inclusive, and people-centred. I registered as a Professional Engineer (APEGA, PEO, PAEC) with a PhD in Water Resources Management. I combine technical rigour, policy leadership, and political acumen to advance resilient, sustainable, and climate-smart outcomes for cities and communities.
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