Office Management
Resume:
To: Mission Essential Personnel Language Academy
Sub: Translator/Interpreter (Linguist)
L/C: Afghanistan
Dear Sir/Madam,
I appreciate the opportunity to apply for the subject position. I trust
that a review of my relevant working experiences with different
organizations will find me highly qualified and experienced to work in the
above-mentioned position. I am confident that my very relevant previous
more than Nine years experience in the field of, Administrative Service,
Program Management, Translator/interpreter Human Resource Management,Financial Management, Logistic Support and, Provision with national and
international NGO's in various systems will enable me to make important
contributions to the achievement of your office.
Therefore, I am honored to apply for the above-mentioned post, and
sincerely believe that on close examination, the totality of my experience
will find me highly qualified and suited for the position.
At attachment, please find a copy of my resume, and if needed, I will
happily provide copies of the many supplementary recommendations in my
possession; to include letters of appreciation, Certificates and other
supporting official documents. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you
require any additional information.
Thanking you in advance for your kind consideration, and looking forward to
the opportunity to interview with the selection committee, I remain.
Sincerely yours,
Obaidullah "Afghan"
Contact Address:
E-mail: ***********@*****.***
E-mail: *****.****@*****.**
Permanent Address: Springfield, Virgina, VA 22150- 6503 Bowie Dr. USA
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Name: Obaidullah
Father Name: Baz Gul Khan
Last Name: Afghan
Date of Birth: 01/01/1987
Place of Birth: Logar, Afghanistan
Nationality: Afghan
Marital Status: Single
Working EXPERIENCE:
I have more than Nine YEARS working experiences with various local,
national, and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in
different fields including, Administrative Service, Financial Management,
Human Resource Management, Logistic Support, Translator/interpreter, below
listed my working experiences with various agencies in Afghanistan:
August 14, 2011 up to January 10, 2013
I have worked as Administrative Assistant with U.S. Agency for
International Development, USAID Afghanistan office of Economic Growth and
infrastructure (OEGI) The USAID Economic Growth and Infrastructure offices
were merged in June 2012, as a cohesive programmatic effort to bolster
Afghanistan's Economic Development. Economic growth programs target the
private sector, economic policy, and governance. Infrastructure projects
cover energy, vertical structures, transportation, and water programs U.S.
Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan.
Nov 2010-Augst 2011:
I have worked as Head of Language Assistant and Translator /Interpreter
with Mission Essential Personnel vigorously executes specialized
operational solutions to support the unique program management requirements
of customers worldwide, MEP is the US government's leading provider of
translators, interpreters and cultural advisors, with more than 8,000
personnel in 13 countries across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe.
In addition to language translation service, MEP provides intelligence
support and training and technical solutions. I was working directly with
Headquarters and Headquarters Company 2nd Battalion, 18th infantry
Regiment170th infantry Brigade FOB Kunduz, Afghanistan, and beside of this
I was coordinating all tactical and logistical preparations necessary for a
mission with Afghan Government Senior Staff and US. Senior Staff, including
all PHQ, DHQ and Training of ANA, ANP, ALP.
May - August 2010
I have worked as Regional Development Advisor with Creative Associates
International inc. Creative Associates is a dynamic and fast-growing
professional services firm that specializes in ... contracts with the U.S.
Agency for International Development (USAID) and other clients including
the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defense. In North's
of Afghanistan.
2007 -2010
Worked as Admin/ Finance officer with Development and Humanitarian Services
for Afghanistan, The Killid Group at Balkh Regional Office, (DHSA/TKG)
Established in 1992, the mission of DHSA is to redefine development in
Afghanistan by promoting a dynamic and capable civil society as a means to
fostering local ownership for development, dignity and a peaceful and a
sustainable future for all Afghans; with the financial and political
support of international aid agencies and donors such as EC, USAID, WFP,
WHO, the UN, Canada fund/Care International and Novib. in Mazar-e-Sharif
City of Balkh Province
.
2006-2007
Worked as Admin/Finance Assistant with Development and Humanitarian
Services for Afghanistan at Balkh Regional Office, (DHSA/TKG) Established
in 1992, the mission of DHSA is to redefine development in Afghanistan by
promoting a dynamic and capable civil society as a means to fostering local
ownership for development, dignity and a peaceful and a sustainable future
for all Afghans; with the financial and political support of international
aid agencies and donors such as EC, USAID, WFP, WHO, the UN, Canada
fund/Care International and Novib.
2005-2006
I have worked as Computer Trainer and Head of Computer Department with
Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS), a member of the International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, focuses on refugees,
education, disaster response, disaster preparedness, and health and
community care. in Mazar-e-Sharif City of Balkh Province
2004-2005
Worked as English Teacher and Computer Teacher with Danish English
Language and Computer Academy in Mazar-e-Sharif City of Balkh Province.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: WITH USAID, AFGHANISTAN OFFICE OF
ECONOMIC GROWTH.
> Providing clerical support to the Director of the Office of
Economic Growth and other staff in the unit. Including ;
maintaining timekeeping leave and attendance records for
the OEG; typing; requisitioning office supplies; following
up to ensure office equipment is repaired and arranging
meetings.
> Providing and managing communications and records for the
Office Director and Deputy Director, to include: filing
material and maintaining the official office filing system;
receiving incoming correspondence and communications;
reviewing outgoing communication, reports etc for format
and grammar; drafting non-technical correspondence.
> Providing and managing locating information for and
drafting non-technical reports; making travel arrangements,
making arrangements for conferences and organizing the flow
of clerical systems in the Program Economics Office.
> Providing 'cross train' in the areas of procurement and
personnel and provide administrative back up for those
sections during times of peak activity, and in the absence
of the regularly assigned employees.
> Inform field staff of updated administrative processes,
policies and procedures. And also providing update
information for all OEGI field staff, and regularly
coordinating and cooperation with them about the OEGI
Programs and projects in the field.
> Assist management of visitors and guests, including
congressional delegations, TDY personnel from Washington
and other US government officials. Manage travel,
coordinate logistics, arrange accommodations, and make
arrangements for the travel of all TDY staff from OEGI
Staff
> Receives incoming telephone calls and visitors with
courtesy.
> Screens incoming telephone calls to determine appropriate
level of required response.
> Plans, establish priorities, organize and carry out the
secretarial and clerical functions such
> As arranging meetings, prepare necessary documents for the
meetings, arrangement of all
OEGI staff meetings and note preparation
> Maintain and update OEGI leave plan, organization chart and
SharePoint
> Preparing submits and maintains time and attendance (T&A)
records/data for each pay period (WebTA for USDH, USPSC and
TCN staff and WinTA for FSN staff).
> Records hours worked (including overtime); holidays,
administrative, sick and annual leave taken; and
compensatory time earned.
> Ensuring all required supporting documentation (leave
requests, overtime and compensatory time authorization
forms, etc.) is accurately prepared and included as part of
the T&A packet for submission.
> Preparing requisitions for office supplies and equipment on
a regular basis to ensure office supplies are readily
available and equipment is fully operational.
> Creating and maintain the official files for OEGI Office in
accordance with Agency-specific Records and Management
policies and procedures and performs daily filing of
incoming/outgoing OEGI-specific correspondence.
> Typing and format a variety of communications in draft or
final form as letters, faxes, memoranda, non-technical
reports, etc. in English.
> Specifying actions required by the incumbent in direct support of
travel coordination and arrangement for OEGI team,
duties/responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1) prepare
travel requests and obtain required approval including the use of E2
as appropriate; 2) arranging travel itinerary and ensuring OEGI staff
receive tickets and travel documents in a timely manner; 3) assist
OEGI staff in the preparation of travel vouchers, claims for
authorized allowances and reimbursements and other authorized expenses
as occurred; 4) the incumbent will make all official travel
arrangements for OEGI USDH, USPSC and TCN staffs as necessary (i.e.
R&R, RRB, TDY, Home Leave, Medical Evacuation, Training, etc.); 4)
receive and review approved "Travel Authorization" for accuracy.
> Responsible for submitting the Electronic Country Clearance (E-CC) for
OEGI staffs.
> Preparing MAARDs for new USPSC, TCN and FSN contracts as well as
prepare the MAARDs for contracts modification for all USPSC, TCN and
FSN in OEGI Office.
> Assisting the Budget Team in a variety of sensitive procurement
related duties, such as serve as the OEGI requestor for Global
Acquisition and Assistance System (GLAAS), creating APP and
requisition in GLAAS for OEGI team, coordination with Mission's Office
of Assistance and Acquisition (OAA), Office of Financial Management
(OFM), and other administrative or technical offices, and with any
other required procurement actions.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: WITH CREATIVE ASSOCIATION
INTERNATIONAL, INC
> Oversees the programs and support functions in the regional office
Management of external liaisons with provincial representatives and
civil society organizations
> Monitors programmatic activities in the targeted areas of Crowded
House project in order to provide line supervisors with independent
advice and to ensure that there is a broad base of compliance with
creative Associations strategic directions
> Oversees the smooth operation of provincial program support function
in order to ensure that all projects operation from the related office
is equipped with resources in a timely and effective manner.
> Plays the role of gatekeeper between regional office and Kabul office
> Provides opportunity of implementing program activities in the new
areas through negotiation with the concerned authorities
> Acing as the prime representative for crowded house project in the
provincial coordination's meetings with other aid actors and ensure
that appropriate project staff is integral for project related
meetings /initiatives
> Acting as smartly in conducting affairs and liaising in order to avoid
damages and affecting creative associates reputation in the area
> Performing other activates as requested by Creative Association
international and line supervisor
GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES WITH INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE
FORCE ISAF & U.S.A MILITARY FORCE IN NORTH'S OF FGHANISTAN.
V Translating all coming letters from government section private
companies etc...
V Translating all out going letters proposal, including briefing with
Afghan Government & U.S Government Senior staff in North.
V Going to Mission for long days in different provinces of Afghanistan
with U.S.A Military
V Going to mounted and dismounted patrols in different district during
night with U.S Army
V Translating from English to Pashto, Dari Voice versa during mission
and participate in daily and nightly combat with U.S.A Military
Against insurgence around the Province
V Going to Mission for long days with different military program in
different province using body Armor, helmet, boot U.S Army Uniform
with it's all military equipment
V Coordinating all tactical and logistical preparations necessary for a
mission with Afghan and US. Government Senior Staff and Regional
Collaboration Program Team, including all PHQ, DHQ and Training of
ANA, ANP, ALP.
GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES DHSA/TKG
V Assisting DHSA/TKG Balkh Regional Office Coordinator with the
organization of the office.
V Developing and maintaining local office policies and procedures
related to HR personnel, transportation, office equipment and
communications.
V Informing the Regional Coordinator DHSA/TKG on all key admin,
logistics, financial, HR issues of the project and Balkh Regional
Office.
V Informing Regional Coordinator DHSA/TKG on staff recruitment, training
and release issues and policies.
V Maintaining proper records of Finance/Accounting and HR documents of
the project in the office.
V Oversee provision of clerical services, including translating,
photocopying, messenger services and distribution of circulars/memos.
V Preparing and submitting monthly Admin, Logistics, Finance and HR
reports of the office to the Donor Agencies and Kabul main office.
V Preparing and updating admin, logistic and financial Standard
Operation Procedure (SOPs) of the office as and when required.
V Supervising and directing admin & logistics, HR staff of projects and
site offices.
V Conducting quarterly internal audits of the DHSA/TKG site offices.
V Ensuring proper utilization of the computerized admin, logistic,
finance and HR programme of the site offices.
V Supervision of staff daily time and attendance sheet and reporting to
Office Manager and also reporting to Admin/Finance/ HR Manager in
Kabul Main Office.
V Preparing of leaves plan, mission leave, and sick leave, maternity,
over times and other administrative forms/formats for staff on monthly
basis.
V Assisting in preparation of travel arrangements, accommodation, and
transportation to and from airport and visas for expatriates etc...
V Maintaining and keeping updates all office files related to HR and
personnel including projects files
V Technical staff in arrangement and scheduling of seminars,
workshops, trainings and meetings and oversee the drivers, guards,
cleaners, and other supporting staff in daily activities.
V Supervision of employees' personal files, attendance and leave
record and assuring the maintenance of proper filing system.
V liaising with a wide range of people involved in policy areas such
as staff performance, and health and safety;
V recruiting staff - this includes developing job descriptions and
person specifications, preparing advertisements, checking
application forms, short listing, interviewing and selecting
candidates;
V Developing and implementing policies on issues such as working
conditions, performance management, equal opportunities,
disciplinary procedures and absence management;
V advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion
and benefits;
Undertaking regular salary reviews;
EDUCATION:
2011-to Dec 2011 Studying Bachelor of Business Administration
(BBA) in Khana-I-Noor
Institute of Higher Education.
2008 - 2009: Diploma in English Language (DEL), ten-month English
Language program at Azarakhsh English Language
Academy located at Mazar-e-Sharif City of Balkh
Province.
2006 - 2007: Graduated from Advance III (English Language
Program) and also Studied Teacher Training Course in
Modern High Education Centre located in Mazar-e-
Sharif City of Balkh Province.
2005 - 2006: Graduated from BAKHTAR HIGH SCHOOL located in Mazar-e-
Sharif City of Balkh Province. Diploma
2004 - 2005: Studied Computer Programs Microsoft Windows,
Microsoft Office (MS Work, Excel, Power Point and MS
Access) in HANIFI Computer Training Centre located in
Mazar-e-Sharif City of Balkh Province.
1993 - 2000: Studied Primary and Secondary School in Shahid Balkhi
High School located in Dehdadi district of Balkh
Province.
TRAINING & WORKSHOPS:
I have attended a number of trainings and workshops conducted by Agency
Coordination Body for Afghan Relief (ACBAR) in Mazar-e-Sharif City of Balkh
Province; in addition I attended the following trainings.
- Conflict and Coexistence Workshop conducted by (UNHCR) from 24th July
up to 31st July 2006 in Mazar-e-Sharif City of Balkh Province.
- Five Days Peace Building Training Workshop conducted by Afghan Civil
Society Forum (ACSF) in Balkh Province from 12/11/2007 to 17/11/2007.
- Short-term Trainings Conducted by USAID Capacity Development Program
(CDP) implemented by BearingPoint these trainings include: Financial
Management, Proposal Writing, Fundraising, Project Management, Human
Resources Management, Gender, Advocacy, and Strategic Planning.
- Short Term Trainings CRIMES OF WAR conducted bye International
Development Research Centre IDRC Centre De recherch Pour le
Development International CRDI and open society institute and Killid
Group TKG Media.
- Embassy of the United States of America Regional Security Office
Training Kabul - Afghanistan
- A Diplomatic Security Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) training
November 2011
- Mandatory Ethics Training at USAID/Afghanistan for the month of
October 2011
- Mandatory Counterintelligence (CI) Awareness Briefings training
November 30
- Health Status
- In good health with no physical disabilities and able to travel inside
and outside the country without any restriction.
- 2. Multicultural Familiarities /Understanding & Team Working Ability
- Understanding and familiarity various cultures, ability to establish
and maintain effective working relation in a multicultural, multi-
ethnic general knowledge of Afghan government organization environment
with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance
PROFICIENT COMPUTER SKILLS:
* Microsoft Windows
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft Power Point
* Microsoft Access
* Microsoft Front Page
* Peachtree
* Quick Book
* Photo Impact
* Photo Express
* Ulead Video Studio Version
* Pinnacle 8.0
* Cool 3d
* Movie Star
* Xara 3d
* Dream Weaver
* Visual Basic and Web Designing not completed yet
*
Other Skills:
* Using CODAN Radio (HF Radio)
* Using VHF Radio
* Using ICOM Radio
* Using Camera and Fax Machine
* Using Photo State
* Using Scanner
Abilities:
* - Always helping attitude
* - Able to work under pressure and irregular hours
LANNGUAGE ABILITY
Language Speaking Writing Reading
Dari Very Good Very Good Very Good
Pashto Very Good Very Good Very Good
English Very Good Very Good Very Good
Urdu Fair Fair good
REFERENCE:
A) Hugh Haworth
Sr. Economic Advisor
USAID/EGAT- Washington DC
Phone No: +1-202-***-****
E-mail Add: ********@*****.***
********@*****.***
B) Greg Howell
Deputy Director; Office of Economic Growth and Infrastructure
USAID/US Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Phone No: +93-702-******
E-mail Add: *******@*****.***
C) Ken C. Wilson
MAJ, Provincial Advisory Team Chief
Baghlan, Afghanistan
Phone No: 079******* & 004************ & +1-334-***-****
Email Add: *******.*.******@**.****.***
Present Home Address: 5 Jones Way, Wood River, IL 62095
Charles Drilling
Office Director, Office of Economic Growth and Infrastructure USAID,
Afghanistan (OEGI)
USAID/US Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Phone No: 070*******
E-mail Add: *********@*****.***
Present Address Springfiled Virgina, USA
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