Najla Yaqubi

Alexandria, VA ***** ad0ac0@r.postjobfree.com 571-***-****

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Dedicated professional with a strong background in research and data analysis, complemented by extensive experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation. Proficient in both written and oral communications, adept at strategic planning, and equipped with a solid foundation in education and training. Holds comprehensive knowledge of MS Office programs, social media outlets, and is fluent in Persian/Dari (native), proficient in English (Advanced), and possesses conversational skills in Pashto. WORK EXPERIENCE

Independent Administrative Reform and Civil Service Commission (IARCSC) Kabul, Afghanistan Women’s Empowerment and Planning Expert 08/2020 – 08/2021

• Brought together 54 ministries, independent agencies civil service organizations and government agencies to work collaboratively with the goal of implementing capacity-building initiatives for female employees of the civil service.

• Designed and implemented gender strategy for civil service agencies, ensuring transparency in the hiring process and structuring professional development opportunities for women in administrative and technical fields.

• Provided technical advice to government agencies regarding gender equity in staff employment as well as recommending strategies to increase the number of female employees in the civil service.

• Collaborated with the Women’s Career Center to improve and update educational and training materials to meet the needs of female employees within government ministries.

• Researched and prepared quarterly reports on gender strategy implementation to ensure milestones and objectives were achieved on schedule for president office regarding women empowerment in civil service.

IARCSC Kabul, Afghanistan

Women’s Participation, Research, and Empowerment Expert 07/2019 – 08/2020

• Provided evaluation on women’s participation in civil service according to the Geneva International Community Commitment, determining a 2% increase in the number of female civil service members since 2017 yearly.

• Developed a strategic plan for conducting research on the participation and empowerment of women in the civil service.

• Monitored outcomes of women’s empowerment projects and developed reports to inform future gender strategy decisions to bring gender balance in projects and estimate more budgets for women higher education and capacity building.

• Reviewed all aspects of women’s participation in the civil service of Afghanistan to identify weaknesses. Specifically offered IRACSC recommendations regarding recruitment, capacity building and work environment for female employees.

• Status report on the UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which addresses women's peace, security, and protection within the civil service, to the Foreign Ministry of Afghanistan. IARCSC Kabul, Afghanistan

Educational Program Design Expert 03/2018 – 08/2019

• Conducted needs assessment for training female employees in all ministries to determine necessary capacity building initiatives, whether clerical or technical modifies in which area the need training like management, gender budgeting, computer and so on.

• Designed short-term and long-term capacity building programs for female employees.

• Organized quarterly programs for 820 employees in four quarter yearly.

• Provided self-esteem building training for 300 female job applicants in a Female Mid-Level Managers Development Program to apply for senior level positions in one period 18 months and this program financed by world bank.

IARCSC Kabul, Afghanistan

Gender Monitoring and Implementation Expert 05/2016 – 03/2018

• Drafted guidelines for monitoring and evaluating the rate of women’s participation in civil service was 17% when I joined and after 10 years in 2021 when I left it was 27%.

• Monitored policy implementation bi-annually to ensure agencies and ministries are adhering to guidelines and providing a safe working environment for women.

• Identified and implemented solutions to improve the role of women in the specially in Ministries of Education, Public Health, Commercial and industries, Finance, Technology, Rural Rehabilitation and Development and over all civil service. IARCSC Kabul, Afghanistan

Gender Expert 12/2010 – 03/2016

• Coordinated with all gender units in government ministries and agencies to oversee implementation of agreed-upon civil service gender policy, which was approved newly, and it was first gender policy in Afghanistan to increase number of women in the civil service from 15% to 30%.

• Led the team to design, organize, and conduct training workshops for 30 government gender units and female employees in each session 60 persons quarterly.

• Represented IARCSC in various forums, including gender working groups, donor meetings, and networking events involving women's empowerment organizations.

• • Evaluated and revised all civil service policies and procedures to align with gender equity standards and to incorporate sensitivity to gender-related concerns.

• Created and delivered Gender Mainstreaming training programs for both male and female employees across all government ministries receiving support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

CSMD/HRMIS/IARCSC Kabul, Afghanistan

Junior Data Analyst 03/2010 – 11/2010

• Prepared reports, memos, letters, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, and other computer applications.

• Attended phone calls and direct calls to appropriate.

• Greeted visitors and make appropriate determination for granting access.

• Analyzed incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution.

• Performed general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records.

• Filed and retrieved official documents, records, and reports.

• Received, sorted, and distributed incoming correspondence, including faxes and email. Independent National Law Training Center Kabul, Afghanistan Director of Secretariat 11/2008 – 03/2010

• General overall management of the Center.

• Directed daily Management and control of the center including making sure it is prepared for teaching activities.

• Coordination with Head of training.

• Supervised and followed up of the center maintenance and cleaning staff.

• Prepared for Board meeting.

• Acted as secretary at Board meetings.

• Maintained records for the center.

• Generally supported Executive director includes arrangements for his/her meetings.

• Met regularly with the head of Library, the head of training and Executive Director.

• Supervised of the Director of finance.

• Provided documentation and materials necessary for production of annual reports.

• Budgetary projection and reported to Donor.

• Prepared weekly reports for the Executive Director. EDUCATION:

• UMEF Swiss University of Afghanistan Kabul, Afghanistan MBA; Specialization in Public Administration 2017

• Kardan University Kabul, Afghanistan

Business Administration, Specialization in Management 2008

• Kabul University Kabul, Afghanistan

Bachelor of Arts; Language and Literature 2007

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