Key skills and expertise

With over 21 years of experience, the expert is proficient in procurement, contracts, and grants administration. This includes managing complex procurement processes and financial reporting for international organizations such as the United Nations and USAID. Key qualifications encompass expertise in grants management, financial analysis, and compliance with federal regulations. The expert has successfully implemented multi-million dollar projects, resolved disputes, and negotiated contracts. Leadership roles have involved managing domestic and international contracts, supporting pre-award activities, and overseeing project budgets and expenditures.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID and the United Nations. Involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, and compliance management across sectors like governance and finance. They have managed grants and contracts, ensuring adherence to donor regulations and financial reporting requirements. The projects were national and regional in scale, primarily located in Afghanistan and the USA.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including procurement, administration, grants management, and finance and accounting. Previously held roles such as Enterprise Contracts Manager, Senior Subcontracts Administrator, and Grants Finance Officer, focusing on program management, financial reporting, and compliance. Interdisciplinary expertise includes managing complex procurement processes and grants administration within international organizations. The geographic scope of work includes both Afghanistan and the USA, involving regional and national initiatives. Extensive geographic experience in Afghanistan and the USA has provided deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics in Afghanistan, where involvement in numerous long-term assignments and region-specific projects has been significant. Work in the USA has further expanded expertise in international development and compliance with federal regulations.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, Persian, Dari, and a native speaker of Pashto. These language skills have been utilized in diverse professional contexts, including international work environments and multilingual teams, facilitating effective communication and collaboration across various projects and regions. The expert holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Maryam University in Kabul, Afghanistan. Additionally, a Diploma in Economy and Business Administration was obtained from Erica Niggeler, College of Economy & Administration in Peshawar, Pakistan.