Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 16 years of experience, the expert excels in program management, legal consultancy, and education. Career highlights include leading international initiatives such as the Justice Sector Support Program in Afghanistan, which resulted in a 30% increase in capacity and a 37% boost in staff productivity. Key skills encompass mediation, strategic planning, legal research, and human resource management. Previously held leadership roles involved supervising teams and developing strategic plans for both local and international projects. Responsibilities have included refugee advocacy and curriculum development, showcasing a strong commitment to capacity building and organizational improvement.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the US Department of State and USAID. The expert's involvement included capacity building and project management in governance and legal sectors. They led a team in the Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP) in Afghanistan, enhancing the Supreme Court's capacity. Additionally, they coordinated with the Afghanistan Independent Directorate of Local Governance for district court capacity assessments and budget proposals. This work was conducted on a national scale in Afghanistan.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in education, legal consultancy, and project management sectors, the expert has held roles such as Program Manager and School Community Refugee Specialist. Responsibilities included overseeing capacity-building programs and refugee support initiatives. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes legal interpretation and strategic planning, applied in both national and international contexts. Geographic experience spans Afghanistan and the United States, focusing on governance, legal reform, and educational program development, demonstrating a strong ability to navigate complex cross-sectoral challenges. Extensive experience in Afghanistan, particularly in Kabul, has involved work on governance and legal sector projects, including the Justice Sector Support Program. They also have experience in the United States, focusing on refugee support and legal consultancy, demonstrating a strong understanding of both Afghan and American cultural dynamics and development issues.

Languages and education

With fluency in English and Farsi/Persian, and native proficiency in Dari and Pashto, the expert has good proficiency in Urdu. Language skills have been utilized in diverse professional contexts, including legal interpretation, translation tasks, and working within multilingual teams. These competencies have supported roles in program management and legal consultancy, facilitating effective communication in international and multicultural environments. The expert holds a Master of Laws in US Law and Policy from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, in the United States, specializing in Immigration Law and Policy, Contracts Law, and Mediation and Negotiations. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor of Laws Diploma, evaluated as a bachelor's degree in the United States, from Kabul University in Afghanistan, with a focus on Criminal Law, Civil Law, Administrative Law, Commercial Law, and Political Sciences.