Manager Development

MUSTAFA MENAI

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EDUCATION

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY New York, NY

M.A. Education (International Development and Administration), May 1999

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS Boston, MA

B.A. Sociology and Economic Development, September 1997.

Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Deans List.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MATHEMATICA POLICY RESEARCH, INC., Princeton, NJ

2008 - Present

Survey Research Specialist

Conduct rigorous evidence-based research at large social policy think-tank

to evaluate federal programs and policies in health, poverty reduction,

education, and labor. Certified in Cognitive Interviewing. Specific project

experience includes:

. National Title I Study of Implementation and Outcomes - Early

Childhood Language Development: Data collection and analysis,

instrument design, reporting and classroom-based observations with

elementary school students in 100 schools as part of a large scale

Department of Education-funded study

. Early Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey - Monitoring,

site coordination, and evaluation work on a national study of Early

Head Start programs in the United States, funded by DHHS

(Administration of Children and Families).

. Evaluation of Highly Selective Alternative Routes to Certification

(HSAC) - Oversee sample recruitment and consent gathering. Contribute

to instrument design. The study evaluates math teachers certified

through alternative certification programs such as Teach for America

and The New Teacher Project.

CASTLE CONSULTING, New York, NY

2005 - 2007

Senior Consultant

Provided policy and strategic direction to US and international

organizations in economic program development, career development, fund-

raising and capacity-building. Initiated and facilitated contact between

South Asian GBV victims/clients of the Economic Independence Program and

employers in the New York City area. Designed culturally sensitive

employment service provision strategies to empower immigrant women who had

experienced domestic violence.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NEW YORK CITY, New York, NY

2003 - 2005

Assistant Director, Educational Initiatives

Oversaw education program and managed training of teachers, trainers and

staff from various schools. Initiated and managed health education and

service provision programs in South Asia, with an emphasis on reproductive

health, gender rights, sexuality, and HIV/AIDS prevention.

THE CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY, New York, NY

2002 - 2003

Senior Development Officer

Ensured sustainability of financial resources to fund the operation of

educational, health, social and economic assistance programs for

underprivileged populations.

AGHA KHAN EDUCATION SERVICE (AKESP), Northern Areas & Karachi, Pakistan

2000 - 2001

Manager, Program Development

Planned and managed non-profit educational initiatives and programs for

over two hundred educational units with 55,000 students and 2,500 teachers

in underserved and displaced communities across Pakistan, especially in the

Northern Areas.

BAY VIEW ACADEMY, Karachi, Pakistan

1999 - 2000

Deputy Director

Supervised and planned transition from small to large scale organization

infrastructure, capital assets, clients, staff and operating procedures for

a school of 500+ students and staff. Taught Urdu and Social Services to

middle and high school students. Maintained relationship with financial

partners, stakeholders and government regulators.

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (UNDP) New York, NY

1998 -1999

Program Specialist

Formulated policy measures for the economic, legal and land rights of women

in developing countries. Authored and edited document containing research,

analysis, and recommendations on the topic for publication by the United

Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM).

UNITED NATIONS, New York, NY

1998 -1999

Curriculum Developer

Planned and wrote curriculum for United Nations International Schools.

Focus on Peace, Human Rights, Environment, and Sustainable Development

education.

REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS

> Sexual and Reproductive Health Curriculum and Manual, 2004 (PPNYC)

> Gender Equity Project Final Report 2005 (USAID)

> Report on Land Rights of Women, 1999 (UNIFEM)

> Youth Development Project Nepal 2004 (PPNYC/UNFPA)

LANGUAGES: Fluent in native Urdu and English. Some knowledge of Punjabi,

Persian and Arabic. Certified as Defense Language External Reviewer (DLPT5)

by Defense Languages Institute Monterrey, CA.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Office, Raiser's Edge

OTHER: Certified in Cognitive Interviewing

LANGUAGE SERVICES EXPERIENCE

Defense Languages Institute - Foreign Language Center, Monterey CA

Reviewer (May 2010 - present)

Trained and served as reviewer of Urdu language educational materials,

contributing to instrument design impacting curriculum development.

Evaluate language proficiency level using ILR (Interagency Language

Roundtable) standards and rubrics. Consult with DLI on appropriate design,

materials development and authenticity issues as needed. Certified as

Defense Language External Reviewer (DLPT5).

New York University STARTALK Program, New York, NY

Hindi-Urdu Teaching Certification (Summer 2009)

Enhanced knowledge and skills for teaching Hindi-Urdu as a foreign

language. Learned the most up-to-date, standards-based teaching

methodologies. Developed, observed, and critiqued classroom procedures,

strategies, and teaching techniques.

New York University STARTALK Program, New York, NY

Oral Proficiency Interviewer & Tester Training (Spring 2010)

Trained to test Urdu language proficiency of non-native speakers such as

students, members of the military and diplomatic corps. Use standards and

methodology developed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign

Languages (ACTFL).

Human Rights First and Human Rights Watch, New York, NY

Urdu language services (Ongoing)

Serve as official Urdu interpreter and translator for active federal asylum

cases. Translate and contextualize documents from Pakistan for use by the

United States legal team, prepare the client, and conduct live

interpretation during meetings and court hearings with federal officials.

Administration for Children Services, New York, NY

Secondary Reviewer/Translator-Urdu (Ongoing)

Verify accuracy and authenticity of translated administrative and public

outreach documents. Provide corrections and recommendations. Work with

agency staff and give advice on improving comprehensibility for South Asian

consumers of state services.

Non-profit Organizations, New York, NY

Translation services (Ongoing)

Prepared and translated documents and flyers into Urdu to provide increased

access for legal, health, housing, and employment services. Organizations

included the Asian American Federation of NY, Asian American Legal Defense

and Education Fund, Moving Forward-NADAP and Chhaya CDC.

Urdu Language Resource, New York, NY

Tutor (Sept 06 - Present)

Conduct Urdu literacy and literary instruction to college-going students

interested in improving their language and literature knowledge. Provide

instruction tailored to different fields such as non-profit management,

academia, commerce and journalism. Provide general reading, writing, speech

and listening instruction plus basic grammar. Acted as guest resource for

Middle Eastern and Asian Languages and Literature Department at Columbia

University.

Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, Karachi, Pakistan

Guest Lecturer (Spring 2001)

Delivered a series of lectures on the role of Urdu Literature in Art and

Society at leading graduate school of arts and architecture in Pakistan.

Agha Khan Education Service (AKESP), Karachi, Pakistan

Manager, Program Development (2000 - 2001)

Developed programs and curricula for over two hundred educational units

with 55,000 students and 2,500 teachers in underserved and displaced

communities across Pakistan, especially in the Northern Areas.

Bay View Academy, Karachi, Pakistan

Deputy Director (1999 - 2000)

Taught Urdu, English and social sciences at an institution of 500+ students

and staff. Oversaw teacher training, curriculum design, and operations

management. Maintained relationship with financial partners, stakeholders

and government regulators.

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