Konain Environmental
Associates
Our Team
Dr. Abdul Quyyum Islam
Project Manager / Environmental Assessment Specialist
Ph.D. Environmental Sciences, MS Environmental Sciences
Dr. Abdul Qayyum Aslam is an experienced professional in health, safety, and environmental monitoring, specializing in diverse areas such as environmental assessments, HSE management systems, and sensitive studies in wildlife and ecological reserves.
YEARS PERFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dr. Abdul Qayyum Aslam has provided services to the industries and international donors in health, safety and environmental monitoring, Initial environmental Examinations/Environmental Impact Assessments/Environmental risk assessments/Social impact assessments, auditing, inspections; environmental assessments, HSE management system, noise monitoring; wastewater, water, and soil sampling and laboratory testing; preparation and monitoring of environmental and HSE management and monitoring plans, waste disposal plans, and site restoration plans. He has valuable experience of managing the work of wildlife specialists, vegetation specialists, water resources specialists, sociologists, archaeologists, soil scientists, HSE field officers and environmental field monitors in numerous environmental & HSE assessment and monitoring studies; some of them in sensitive environments such as wildlife national parks, sanctuaries and game reserves.
Dr. Yawar Hussain
15 years of Professional Experience
Sr. Modelling Expert
Ph.D. Geophysics
Dr. Yawar Hussain has experience of geotechnical investigations, ground water quality and quantity surveys, aquifers monitoring, seismic hazards assessments, natural disasters management and climate impact studies. He has gained international experience in ground water yield surveys, geotechnical assessments, climatology and GIS remote sensing.
Air & Noise Modelling Expert
Ph.D. Physics
Dr. Muhammad Mansha is Ph.D. in physical modelling and has valuable experience of air and noise dispersion modelling with local and international clients spanning over 18 years. He is well versed and experience consultant for environment impact modelling such as AERMOD, Sound Plan, CalPuff, CalRoad and Real time modelling and monitoring. He has worked for both national as well as international clients.
Dr. Muhammad Mansha
18 years of Professional Experience
Mr. Amir Khalil
18 years of Professional Experience
Sr. Environment & Safety Expert
MS Environmental Management
BSc Environmental Sciences
Mr. Aamir Khalil has work experience in Environment and HSE Management for International clients. He is through professional with multinational exposure of oil & Gas sector, environmental sampling/analysis, HSE risk assessments and audits, ISO certifications and auditing and environmental impact assessment studies.
Sr. Social Expert
Ph.D. (Scholar) Social & Behavioral Sciences
MA Sociology, MPA, EMBA
Highly skilled and dedicated Social Safeguard and Resettlement Specialist with 28 years of experience in managing and implementing impact assessments, community engagement, land acquisition and resettlement plans, for infrastructure and development projects. Ensuring social safeguards compliances, protection and well-being of affected communities and promoting sustainable development. Strong communicator, collaborator and problem solver with a deep understanding of relevant international standards, national regulations and local norms.
Ali Akbar
29 years of Professional Experience
Led the planning, coordination, and execution social impact assessments (SIAs) for large scale infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with international standards and local regulations. Develop and mitigate adverse social impacts and enhanced livelihoods of displaced communities. Collaborated closely with the project teams, government agencies, NGOs and community representatives to facilitate open dialogue, gather inputs, and address concerns throughout the project lifecycle. Conducted field assessments to identify potential social risks and LAR impacts, facilitating the integration of social safeguard considerations into project design and implementation. Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of resettlement and livelihood restoration initiatives, making necessary adjustments to ensure positive outcomes. Provided guidance and training to project staff on social safeguard policies, procedures and best practices. Prepared comprehensive social safeguard reports, ensuring transparent documentation of project impacts, mitigation measures, and stakeholders engagements efforts. Managed stakeholders’ consultations and grievance mechanisms, fostering a participatory approach to decision making and conflict resolution. Formulated and executed community engagement and consultation strategies, ensuring that the voices of affected stakeholders are heard and incorporated into project design. Develop livelihood development plans to improve the well-being of displaced and affected populations. Conducted baseline studies to assess the potential social risks and impacts of proposed projects.
Sahibzada Tanzeel Ahmad
15 years of Professional Experience
Sr. Environment & EHS Specialist
MS Environmental Management
BS Environmental Sciences
Experienced Environment, Social, Safety & Health safeguards Professional with Diverse Experience of 15 years in Projects during Development, Execution, and Supervision stages in Oil Gas, renewables, and infrastructure sectors and Climate Change. Proven ability to manage projects according to Clients/Lenders (IFC, DFID, USAID, WB, ADB, EPA Pakistan, CH2MHILL Halcrow, OMV, Pakistan Petroleum, MOL, Mari Gas, Eni S.p.A.) Leading Teams and Producing E&S performance across Africa and South Asia.
Sr. Environment Specialist
BE Environmental Engineering
Ms. Aroosa Zaheer is an Environmental Engineer with professional work experience in the field of environmental consultancy (carrying out IEE and EIA, preparing EMP, environmental due diligence and compliance audits, environmental site assessment and contaminated land assessment,) Environmental Advisory, and GHG inventories. She has carried out several environmental studies of various energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects. She also has experience in hazardous and non-hazardous waste management projects. Her core competencies include leadership, project management, project coordination, technical writing, team work, planning and executing site surveys, strategic thinking, communication and capacity building.
Ms. Aroosa Zaheer
09 years of Professional Experience
Zulqarnain
11 years of Professional Experience
Sr. Sociologist
BSc. Rural Sociology
MSc Natural Resource Management
Zulqarnain has a master’s degree in Rural Development and Natural Resource Management with more than 11 years of varied experience as Social and Environmental Development Expert on donor funded projects such as the USAID, UK-Aid (DFID), The World Bank, ADB, and DANIDA.
Also he has rich experience of working on projects for MPCL, MOL-Pakistan, ENI, UEP, PGNIG and other local organizations. He has served on projects involving social impact assessment, land acquisition, feasibility studies, environmental and social compliance monitoring, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), IEE, Environmental Management Plan, HSE services, EPA reviews/presentations and public hearings. He is well versed with USAID 22 CFR, 216, WB Ops, IFIs and EHS Guidelines 2007, Review of IEE, EIA regulation, socio-economic studies, ecological screening, Agriculture Economic Growth development, Environment and Natural Resource management systems and policies. Zulqarnain, possess excellent communication skills and is proficient in the use of computers.
Sr. Environment Specialist
BE Environmental Engineering
Ms. Aroosa Zaheer is an Environmental Engineer with professional work experience in the field of environmental consultancy (carrying out IEE and EIA, preparing EMP, environmental due diligence and compliance audits, environmental site assessment and contaminated land assessment,) Environmental Advisory, and GHG inventories. She has carried out several environmental studies of various energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects. She also has experience in hazardous and non-hazardous waste management projects. Her core competencies include leadership, project management, project coordination, technical writing, team work, planning and executing site surveys, strategic thinking, communication and capacity building.
Shakeel Ahmed Khaskheli
20 years of Professional Experience
Umeed Khalid
40 years of Professional Experience
Senior Wildlife Specialist
MSc. Zoology, BSs. Zoology
Mr. Khalid has vast expertise as Faunal Biodiversity Specialist with extensive experience of studying mammals and birds spanning over 40 years. On his credit, he has extensive working experience on multi-disciplinary projects related to environment and biological diversity studies.
Wildlife Specialist
BA
Mr. Khan has over 30 years of experience in research and survey in wildlife, water birds and wetlands. He has worked on various biodiversity and conservation projects for protected areas, coastal and inland wetlands, and Mangrove areas in Balochistan and Sindh.
Abdul Razzaq Khan
30 years of Professional Experience
Syed Ali Jawad
10 years of Professional Experience
GIS Specialist
MS Remote Sensing
BSc Space Sciences
More than 10 years’ experience in GIS and Remote Sensing working on different projects related to Oil and Gas, Environment, Water and Power, Disaster Management and Social Enterprise Management. Possess an extensive experience of working with local and government agencies having experience about analysing acquired complicated data, resolving issues & conflicts and providing key analysis for final evaluation. Fluent in all almost all related computer and GIS software’s open source GIS tools. Moreover, also possess an excellent knowledge of Relational/GEO database design and use. Ability to work in a team oriented environment have good time management, communication, visual presentation and interpersonal skills.
Sr. QHSE Consultant
MSc Petroleum Technology NEBOSH, COSHH
A qualified professional with extensive 23 years’ experience in safety, health and environmental aspects such as occupational safety and health consultancy, quality control, crew safety management systems, and safe working practices establishment.
Faisal Jawad Minhas
23 years of Professional Experience
Strong expertise at Rig and Well Site Safety, Oil and Gas Plants, Seismic (2D and 3D), civil works/ construction/ environmental management, refineries, expert at PTW Systems, crisis management, contractor management and implementation of safe system of work. Highly skilled at training assessment, producing and delivering safety presentations, mobilizations and demobilizations of crew/ rig, fire fighting system, Emergency Response System and HSE Document Management System. A Computer literate with MS- Office 2000 which includes MS-Excel, MS-Words, and PowerPoint. Having passion for HSE, positive and enthusiastic, committed to excellence and high personal integrity. Good at communication with an open and constructive style and a team player.
Fasih Ur Rehman
15 years of Professional Experience
Sr. HSE Advisor
MMS Chemistry, NEBOSH, IOSH
Over 15 years of working experience in Safety profession at different sites of E&P industry at international as well as local level with different scope of work including seismic, drilling, well site construction, buildings and road projects. He has responsibility for all aspects of safety including planning, audits, risk assessment, maintaining the quality control records, inspection and supervision of heavy equipment’s, training and induction of crew personnel’s, operators and drivers, road safety, journey management, environmental aspects of site, PTW, meetings, accident and incident investigation, daily and weekly reports and meetings. I have command in inspecting, auditing and evaluating heavy equipment’s safety hazards, recommending & implementing of safe workplace policies & procedures and risk assessments.
