Abubakr I. Zaid
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E-Mail: ***********@***.***.
EDUCATION
The American University, Washington, DC, USA; Master of Law (International Contracts Studies),
Beirut University, Beirut, Lebanon; LLB in Law,
EXPERIENCE
Qatar Foundation – Doha, Qatar NOV 2013 – FEB 2020
Board Management Office (BMO) 40 hours
Senior Program Affairs:
Supervior: Walid Eltayeb, mobile 974-******** email: *********@**.***.**
Draft bylaws and governance’s documents and policies at the direction of the Board of Directors and assist the creation of efficient policies for endorsement and implementation strategically reflect the organization’s mission, and address risk management.
Conduct comprehensive programs and performance analysis, detecting and managing risks and inclusive understanding of contract administration principles, policies, regulations and procedures.
Safeguard the interest of the Board by successfully provide contracting advice and counsel to the BMO, and the Qatar Foundation Boards.
Engage with other departments to establish policies and procedures pertain to the BMO, and collaborate to develop and implement manual and electronic systems to share information on projects.
Spearhead of guidelines to key Board subjects, continuous monitoring of board service, and maintaining Board awareness options for effectively and efficiently implementing projects.
United States Embassy Baghdad, May 2006 – Feb 2013
Justice Section - INL, Baghdad, Iraq 50 hours
Bilingual Rule of Law Advisor: 571-***-**** Supervisor: Ian Catlett. *********@*****.***
Analyzed the national legal framework and create initiatives to implement Rule of Law programming promoting best practices in building capacity of judiciary, law enforcement, and draft reports to supervisory teams with recommendations on next steps.
Drafted reports to supervisory teams with recommendations to improve engagement with host country, donors, and implementers agencies.
Coordinated activities and oversight project progress with projects implementers and plan resolution for any risk of deliverable
Evaluated vulnerability of security at courts with consultants and report step of priorities to the Director of the Section to establish projects for approval and implementation.
Managed as a GOR judicial development programs which pertaining to the training of Access to Justice for the justice integration and ensuring Government of Iraq (GOI) engagement and follow FAR guidelines on construction.
Developed and maintain professional working relationships with in a post-conflict setting, including the Chief Justice of the Iraqi Supreme High Court, Higher Judicial Council Judges, Ministers and Directors General from the Ministries of Interior and Justice technical committees in connection to contracts cycle.
Coordinated SOW engagement between major stakeholders in constructing the policies for the design of strategic plan and working with COR to build partnerships to better implement programs.
Drafted and cleared cables, memoranda of understanding and reports for numerous host country engagements on programs.
Michigan Refugee Services, Lansing, Michigan March 1995 – August 2004
Case Manager: 40 hours
Supervisor: Ibrahim Mohamed, 586-***-****, *******.*******@**.***
Managed team of case managers involved in health, housing and job development of resettle of migrant in the State Michigan.
Established and maintain strong partnerships and liaison with State governmental entities, local authorities, NGOs, donors, and other actors linked to the implementation of programs,
Developed and conducted orientation processes for newly arrived refugee families.
Sustained abreast of policies, international standards and best practices relating to the rights of migrant, vulnerable migrants and, in particular, victims of human trafficking;
Reviewed and advise the Board on overall direction and strategy of the job development project and other related programs for effectiveness, coherence and integrity of projects to assist the resettlement of Iraqi refugee families;
Managed programs related to education, legal, medical, social, and personal needs of migrated families,
Monitored and evaluate all project aspects, including proper identification of beneficiaries, according to with the Michigan Department of Human Service standards and procedures as well as donor requirements/standards, with a view to recommend appropriate action for enhanced project implementation and monitoring
SKILLS
Book Review: Chief Justice of Iraq, The Judiciary in Iraq, publisher, IUniverse.
Reports: Study of vulnerability in Iraqi Court. Plan for RoL in the Sudan
Subject Taught: Cybercrime, International Human Rights, Human Trafficking,
Language: Native Arabic speaker, knowledgeable on Arabic customs, standards, as well as language idiosyncrasies and nuances.
Training: Grant Officer Representative; FAR, Managing Government Contracts
Stress Management; Sexual Harassment; How to Deal With Difficult Employees
Computers: Proficient with Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, SIPRNET, NIPRNET, completed Computer User Security Course
AWARDS/HONORS
Outstanding Achievement Award; CACI International, Arlington, Virginia, 1994
Certificate of Appreciation; US Iraqi Survey Group -DoD, 2004
Certificate of Appreciation; Joint Document Exploitation Center – DoD, 2005
Certificate of Appreciation; DOS –INL for commitment, 2007
Certificate of Appreciation; US Ambassador, 2007
Letter of Appreciation; INL Deputy Director, 2008
Certificate of Appreciation; US Ambassador, 2009
Certificate of Appreciation; INL Director, 2010
Certificate of Appreciation; US Ambassador, 2011
Certificate of Appreciation; US Ambassador, 2012
Certificate of Appreciation; US Ambassador Iraq, 2013
REFERENCES
Furnished Upon Request