Yasmin Jamshed

About Yasmin Jamshed

I am a global development and humanitarian leader with 15+ years of experience owning and delivering large-scale portfolios in fragile and high-risk environments, translating policy, financing, and technology into measurable, population-level outcomes for underserved communities.I have led and influenced $400M+ country program portfolios, advised executive leadership on institutional reform, operating models, and resource allocation, and directed complex responses across conflict, pandemics, and climate-related shocks—working seamlessly across headquarters, regional platforms, and country operations.My work sits at the intersection of equity, delivery systems, and innovation. I specialize in strengthening large public and hybrid systems—humanitarian response, health and social protection, and digital public infrastructure—by embedding evidence, accountability, and scalability into design and execution, and by leveraging technology as an enabler of access and efficiency.I have a strong track record of building and stewarding cross-sector partnerships spanning governments, multilaterals, philanthropy, and the private sector—aligning incentives to move beyond pilots and toward durable, system-level impact at scale.I am focused on roles where I can design, finance, and scale proven solutions, partnering with institutions to drive inclusive growth, resilience, and equitable access in contexts where complexity and uncertainty demand disciplined decision-making and systems thinking.

Experience

1. Executive Manager and Chief of Staff, Global Humanitarian Response

   UNICEF

   Oct 2019 — Present

   Leverage data-driven insights and guidance on United Nations and US Government policies and procedures, ensuring their ethical implementation to drive social impact and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Facilitate the translation of policy intent and high-level direction of mission leadership into actionable tasks, collaborating with mission units and joint thematic teams to ensure effective delivery and measurable impact. Partner closely with external agencies to manage collaborations with 193 country teams on relevant policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and external stakeholders to maximize social impact. Spearhead and coordinate core integrated processes, mechanisms, and management teams to enable the integrated delivery of the UN’s mandate, fostering innovation and sustainability in achieving global development objectives.

Education

• Rutgers University

  Master of Science (MS), International Relations and Global Affairs

  2006

• Whittier College

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and International Law

  2004