KOMAL NAEEM
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Senior Planning Policy Officer with extensive experience at the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. Proven expertise in project management and strategic planning, successfully facilitating stakeholder collaboration and driving policy improvements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Planning Policy Officer
NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
12.2022 - Current
- Monitor and evaluate the progress of the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan (CPCP)
- Conducted research and prepared strategic advice on diverse policy, planning, and operational matters.
- Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders for successful project execution
Acting Senior Manager
NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Supervised and streamlined the creation of policies, processes, and standards
- Provided in-depth subject matter expertise through quick turnaround times
- Enabled effective collaboration among key internal and external stakeholders for program delivery
- Design and deliver quality policy and process improvement projects on time.
Policy Officer
NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Supported the implementation of the CPCP by ensuring effective coordination and regular reporting on key achievements, challenges, and key priorities, including the quarterly and annual updates
- Managed budget and procurements of the CPCP and escalate any issues that may arise.
Project Officer
Environment Protection Authority Victoria
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Developed strategies and procedures to facilitate the delivery of the hazardous waste monitoring program
- Spearheaded the creation and deployment of a redesigned framework within new legislative guidelines.
- Delivered excellence in supporting, planning and leading tasks as required
- Facilitated enforcement actions through meticulous management of landfill levy finances
- Facilitated collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to drive preferred outcomes.
Program Lead
WWF-Pakistan
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Coordinated multifaceted efforts to ensure successful delivery of all assigned freshwater projects
- Lead capacity building trainings, seminars and conferences and developed liaison with stakeholders
- Supervised the development of constructed wetlands for ecological restoration of lakes
- Developed detailed proposals to secure funding for large scale project.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Universtiy of Karachi
01-2014
Skills
- Project management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Compliance and strategic planning
- Technical assessments
- Policy and planning
- Budget management
Research Publications
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation: A challenge or an opportunity for small and medium enterprises of Pakistan (published)
- Groundwater Quality in Islamkot District Tharparkar, Its Multi-variety and Health Risk Assessment (published)
Certifications/Trainings
- Planning and techniques for effective public engagement, International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)
- Result based monitoring and evaluation, IMA International, Thailand
- ISO 14001, Environmental Management Systems training, Bureau Veritas
- Alliance for Water Stewardship Standards (AWS) – Lead Auditor Course
Accomplishments
Alumni - International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program
Timeline
Acting Senior Manager
NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
04.2023 - 05.2023
Senior Planning Policy Officer
NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
12.2022 - Current
Policy Officer
NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
10.2021 - 11.2022
Project Officer
Environment Protection Authority Victoria
11.2019 - 09.2021
Program Lead
WWF-Pakistan
07.2017 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Environmental Science
Universtiy of Karachi
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