As an experienced Programme Leader, Shinwari brings over 15-year of experience in developing and managing programmes aimed at preventing violent conflict, building democratic governance and advancing peace and development in South, Central Asia, MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa. Shinwari’s career has been focused on democratic governance-security-development nexuses in conflict, post-conflict and fragile settings. Shinwari is recognized for talents in country programme leadership, capacity building, programme development and management. Converts strategic plans into tactical reality through resource mobilization, operational planning, oversight and human resources management. He devises and implements new programmes and initiates successful processes to expand ongoing programmes and projects