Safee Ullah Babar
About Safee Ullah Babar
Safee Ullah Babar is a Portfolio Associate at Acumen, specializing in crafting funding proposals for the Green Climate Fund. He has diverse experience in project management, financial analysis, and stakeholder engagement across various organizations, including Unilever and Vitas Group.
Current Role at Acumen
Safee Ullah Babar currently serves as a Portfolio Associate at Acumen, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he specializes in crafting impactful funding proposals for the Green Climate Fund (GCF). He actively engages with potential investors and stakeholders to build relationships and communicate the value proposition of the ACAP initiative.
Previous Experience at Vitas Group
In 2023, Safee Ullah Babar worked at Vitas Group as a Project Lead for four months. During this time, he developed an ACAP impact model to measure the climate adaptation and resilience impact of potential investments. He also served as an Investment Consultant at Vitas Group for two months in 2023, where he prepared the ACAP fund budget to optimize cost-effectiveness and align financial resources with strategic priorities.
Work History at Unilever
Safee Ullah Babar has held multiple roles at Unilever. He worked as a Territory Manager from 2019 to 2021 in Islamabad, where he managed operations and sales strategies. In 2020, he was involved in the Unilever Flex E-commerce Project for three months. Additionally, he contributed to the Project Snack Up - Tourism Development Plan from 2020 to 2021, focusing on enhancing tourism initiatives.
Educational Background
Safee Ullah Babar completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Lahore University of Management Sciences from 2021 to 2023. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the Institute of Business Administration from 2015 to 2019. His foundational education includes high school at Cadet College Hasanabdal from 2013 to 2015.
Analytical and Financial Skills
Safee Ullah Babar has developed a sophisticated financial model to assess the financial viability and sustainability of the ACAP fund. He has also assisted in crafting the theory of change (TOC) for the fund, outlining a pathway to measure progress and achieve positive outcomes. His experience includes roles as a Finance Research Analyst at Wall Street Oasis and as a Summer Analyst at Baltoro Capital.