Project Management

ASSADULLAH AHMADZAI

**** ******* ****, ********* ***, Chevy chase MD 20815

Email: *************@*****.***

Mobile: 202-***-****

COVER LETTER

Dear Sir or Madam,

In response to your advertised position of POSITION and I OFFER my resume and cover letter for your consideration.

A summary of my qualifications and experience that I feel would add value to your organization are as follows.

I graduated with a master’s in Business & Administration in 2007 an accredited International university with additional studies in disaster Risk management and earth quake vulnerability risk reduction at the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. I have 9 years progressively working experiences with USAID and World Bank funded programs in Afghanistan on various progression of responsibilities positions with International Development agencies such as Chemonics International Firm in Afghanistan (RSC-EGR project-Early Grade reading project), AECOM International in Afghanistan (Stabilization programming, governance and community development project) DAI International Inc in Afghanistan (Local governance project and Municipal governance and revenues collection and development project) WORLD BANK GROUP-Afghanistan(ASDP Project) in support of local Afghan government line ministries/directorates, community people country wide in Afghanistan. I moved to the United States of America on SIV program (special Immigrant Visa) and settled here in Maryland-USA.since June-2017. Most recently I am working with AECOM INTERNNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Company as CONSULTANT for new business development Projects with USAID and Afghan Government

I would welcome an opportunity to interview for your position and further develop my career goals.

Yours sincerely,

ASSADULLAH AHMADZAI

4700 Bradley blvd, apartment 111, Chevy chase MD 20815

Email: *************@*****.***

Mobile: +1-202-***-****

RESUME

DISCIPLINES & SKILLS:

Strategic, planning, Leadership and Management, (Written & Executive) Human Resource management (staffing, hiring, recruitment) Operation/General Administrative tasks/Program Management, financial management, Grant proposal and budget development & review of the budget cost, Conflict resolution, Disaster Management (Risk management, mitigation, gender mainstreaming, Earth quake vulnerability risk reduction) Acquisition & business development, Quality assurance, Monitoring & Evaluation and Audit fact findings Project and resources management, Cross functional team building and training, Prioritization review and meeting deadlines with a sound understanding of cultural disciplines:

EDUCATION & HONORS

Master’s Degree, Business Administration, Specialization in Business Management-Portfolio 05/2007

Concentration Business Administration

-Portfolio Management,

-FM (FINANCIAL MANAGEMNT

-Consumer behavior

-Policy and Strategy / HRM

-Change management / Value Change management

-Contracts, Procurement and Asset Management

BBA, Bachelor of Business Administration Specialization in Finance & Marketing 11/2004

Concentration Finance & Marketing

-Public Finance Management

-Cost Accounting,

-Human Resources Management

-Consumer behavior & Communication dialogue

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS / CONFERENCES /MEETINGS PARTICIPATIONS

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Course outlined: Earth Quick Vulnerability Risk Management, Mitigation, conflict resolution Dec.2008-Feb.2009

Institute: ADPC (Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre)

Country/Place: Bangkok, Thailand

Course outlined: Gender Equality and Women Empowerment June.2009

Organization: UNDP-USAID

Country/Place: Kabul, Afghanistan

Course Outline: Good Governance, Conflict resolution, Anti –Corruption public outreach Dec.2016

Organization: Chemonics International Companies Firm-Afghanistan

EXPERIENCE

CONSULTANT January/2018 currently on LOE based

AECOM International Development

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

USAID PROGRAM ON AFGHANISTAN

3101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22201, USA

Key Establishment

Gathering further information from local partners, Afghan government line ministries (AUWSSC, MUDH, work on existing networks to collect relevant informtion from line ministries, donors, NGOs such as business plans, service delivery improvement priorities, urban sanitation development plan, funding allocation sources finding,

Facilitating and following –up on Meetings: the consultanting will be leading and following up meetings with key GIROA organizations and potential partnersh, local travel to contribute to the process of building AECOM’s Steaming strategy to the technical areas of anticipated in the RFP.

Supporting rectruitment: support and follow up with identification of the candidates for specific positions in coordination with the AECOM recruiter and Capture Manager

Deliverables:

Documentation, Reports, business plans, and other plans

Meeting reports: summeries of meetings with potential partners organizations and other stakeholders including project counterparts and USAID

Personnel Candidates, consultant will assist with identification of candidates and facilitate CVs

Regional Program Coordinator Sept 10.2015 – April 30.2017(20-months)

Chemonics International Firm, RSC-EGR Project-USAID FUND-

Western Region AFGHANISTAN /Reason for leaving- Endo of Project closed

Reason for Leaving: End of Project duration-completion

BACKGROUND: The RSC-EGR (Resources, Skills & Capacities In Early Grade Reading Project in Afghanistan, is funded by the USAID and implemented by the Chemonics International Firm COMPANY based in Afghanistan to assess the early grade reading quality, capability and to assess the ministry of education line Curriculum directorates staff and teaching materials, this is a – 20 months projects country wide in Afghanistan in collaboration with ministry of education, NGOS-UNICEF. Chemonics International had cooperative agreement with some other organizations who have education experiences such as

Major Accomplishments:

Conducted a national assessment of second and fourth grade students’ ability to read and interviewed 25000 students in 1265 schools, in 34 provinces country wide

Identify, refine, and accurately articulate the business objectives and value proposition of program tasks

Work with stakeholders to prioritize requirements effectively based on program business value, risks and constraints at the public private partnership

Successfully manage the relationship with clients, and stakeholders and community people

Prepared proposals and developed budget for small grants and financial management plan

Financial analysis on quarterly basis

Assessed the potential for public-private partnership opportunities to improve early grade reading

Established an inventory of early grade reading materials and developed & amended the curriculum

Prepared a study of school management effectiveness and safety (SMES) Policy

Executed around 8 million USD project throughout the entire period

Executed and implemented the performance Management Plan (PMP) milestones and M/E indicators and four program components, 1-Capacity Building,2- assessing of the targeted schools 3: private public partnership engagement in early grade reading process,4- school safety and management policy develop

Directly managed 29 field program Officers and 1 operation,1 finance 2 support staff at the field office

Budget forecast, daily finance and operation management of the office.

Weekly, Monthly & Quarterly report prepared and developed for senior management team and participated in program mid-term review for amendment and suggestions

Overall project management as well as project execution

Ensure that all projects milestone and deliverables are delivered and achieved on-time, within scope and within budget

Manage day-to-day operational aspects of various projects

Develop project plans to monitor and track progress

Manage changes to project scope, schedule and costs

Successfully manage the relationship with clients, technology and stakeholders

Identify, track, and resolve/escalate project risks and/or issues

Regional Program Coordinator 05/6/2013 – 07/29/2015 (27 moths)

AECOM International Inc. USAID Funded -“Stability in key areas” Southern –Afghanistan

Reason for leaving: End of Project–

Reason for Leaving: End of Project duration-completion

BACKGROUND: The Purpose of SIKA SOUTH PROGRAM is to promote stabilization in key areas by supporting the GIROA at the district level, while coordinating efforts at the provincial level, to implement community-led development and governance initiatives that respond to the populations’ needs and concerns in order to build confidence, stability and increase the provision of basic services. Work will focus on key districts prioritized by the United States Government (USG) Regional Plate Form South (RP-S) and aligned with the GIROA key terrain districts (KTD), district delivery program (DDP) and other priority districts as determined by the relevant provincial governments

Major Accomplishments:

Executed, implemented and achieved the four main program components throughout the entire period of the project, 1: Stabilization programming (council creation, people engagement in peace, government advocacy and communication fact finding of the ROOT CAUSES of INSTABILITY, 2-communication & public outreach,3: Capacity building of local government line ministries department (budget development, public finance management, computer skills, communication skills with visitors, 4, Grant development.

Prepared and developed national development strategy on counter terrorism and found facts of the root causes of instability and insecurity in Afghanistan throughout the program by the US GOVERNMENT AND AFGHAN GOVERNMENT

Facilitated, coordinated and Liaison the Militarily transition process was taken placed from ISAF (International Security Assistance Forces To afghan government( from combat operation to resolute support mission:

11.4 Million USD grants of small projects developed, implemented and executed over 400 projects(road gravel, capacity building, technical skills training, schools and clinic rehabilitation, schools material provision and small culverts construction

Raised awareness of stabilization programming on rural rehabilitation & local governance strategy, vision and policies related to rural development, transition and stabilization & good governance.

Prepared and developed the Monitoring and Evaluation of project sites indicators and design of milestones and attending 59 program events & fairs

Established & created district development councils from different potential tribal elders and these councils were to work with district government authorities on community development, security, execution of small grants projects and even holding of the district level election process every five years term.

Prepared, developed Weekly, Monthly & Quarterly reports and participated

General Manager (Institutional Academy) August 15.2011 – Dec 31.2012

World Bank Project (WB/ASDP) NIMA/Ministry of Education-TVET “National Institute of Management & Administration”

Deputy Minister Office-Technical Vocational & Training-TVET.

Reason for Leaving: End of Project duration-and Transitioned to the Ministry leadership

Major Accomplishments:

Established the School Council in line with DMTVET decentralization policy, and supported its activities;

. Assessment of policy analysis and formulation process conducted and prepared

Prepared, written proposals and developed BUDGET for small grants and its implementation mechanism

Prepared and designed M/E (monitoring and evaluation indicators and milestone

National Curriculum prepared and developed

1167 highly qualified skilled labor produced as workforce development professional at finance, accounting, IT technician

New curriculum developed and approved by the academic commission of the ministry of education and World Bank Education team on technical vocational skills provision at the market place.

Regional Program Director July 12.2010 – Aug 10.2011

DAI International Company-in Afghanistan/ USAID FUND-RAMP UP-EAST (Municipal Governance)

South East Region-Gardiz-Afghanistan

Reason for Leaving: End of Project duration-completion

Major Accomplishments:

Assisted the Capacity Building and Strategic Communications Director in the management, oversight, mentorship and leadership of area and municipal staff (including technical advisors embedded in municipal office/s)

Prepared and development PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT policy on city based income

Developed IDEAS and prepared propsals for city-wised budget execution in consultation with city council

Municipal governance based policy frame worked prepared established through citizen accountability commission

Municipal governance policy developed

Revenues collection computerized system developed and systematically deposition at government treasury

One in three months accountability event was created in leadership and management of the Mayors and city councils in front of OPEN MEDIA to strengthen transparency and accountability culture

Strong advocacy and government public outreach policy and mechanism developed

Around 4 milion USD budget have been executed under regional leadership on grants with multi different scope of projects for citizens lives improvement, hard projects and public outrach, advocacy and citizens engagement

Stabilization Manager 01/21.2010 – 06/21/2010

-DAI International Company in Afghanistan (USAID FUND)-LGCD PROJECT (Stabilization Programming) (Local Governance & Community Development) Western Region – Farah Province

Reason for Leaving: End of Project duration-completion

Major Accomplishments:

Responded to on-demand USAID request for information as it pertains to provincial portfolio.

Prepared, written proposals and developed BUDGET for small grants and its implementation mechanism

Prepared and designed M/E (monitoring and evaluation indicators and milestone

Assisted with reaching 100 % compliance for all relevant indicators (including on demand indicators).

Managed submission of monthly events schedule to strategic communication team in Kabul.

Organized procurement and placement for USAID project branding (signboards, usually placed at the end of projects) for all projects, Managed documentations related to branding waivers or exemptions where necessary.

Executed and implemented the RROJECT –PMP (performance Management Plan) and M/E INDICATORS throughout the entire project

Managed and reported daily financial and operational activities of the project

Prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly program programs for senior management and donor

Technical Advisor-Disaster Management 10/17/2008 –01/21/2010

DAI International Company-USAID Fund (Local Governance & Community Development)

Central Region-Afghanistan. Office of the Governor and Disaster Management Authority Commission

Reason for Leaving: End of Project duration-completion Technical Assistance on training

Major Accomplishments:

Developed and implemented community based disaster risk management (CBDRM) Performance Management Plan (PMP) and revised as appropriate to meet the requirements of the project.

Prepared, written proposals and developed BUDGET for small grants and its implementation mechanism

Prepared and designed M/E (monitoring and evaluation indicators and milestone‘

Identified resources needed and assigned individuals responsibilities to the team assigned by national disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) for Implementation of the CBDRM STRATEGY

Winter Seasonal mitigation plan developed in joint partnership with afghan government local authorities, NATO and ISAF forces presence at the district and village based affected areas.

Early Warning System and public outreach policy and action plan was developed and implemented at the entire region affecting by snow avalanches

LANGUAGES:

Multilingual with sound understanding the following languages

English: (R / W / S / U)

Persian/Dari: (R / W / S / U)

Pashto (Native) (R / W / S / U)

Urdu: (R / W / S / U)

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