Operations Associate Coordinator

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PROFILE SUMMARY

Highly qualified and well-accomplished professional with extensive experience and verifiable achievements leading human resources, admin, services, procurement, logistics and operations efforts in public and private sectors. Practical expertise in full cycle of recruitment and procurement/operations procedures. Demonstrated experience in job posting; talent sourcing; recruitment training; conducting vetting, background, and reference checks; salary negotiation; and preparing offer letters for corporate and proposal recruitment efforts. Deep understanding and experience in using LinkedIn, Devex, Development Aid and other online platforms for sourcing qualified candidates, and good knowledge of USAID, the World Bank, and other donor requirements for proposal recruitment. Solid experience in full procurement cycle, including internal data gathering, drafting the scope of work, RFP/RFQ development, data analysis, proposal/quotation evaluation, contract development, supplier negotiation, and successful execution of the finalized agreement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Afghan Refugees Operations Coordinator Aug 2021 – March 2022 National Endowment for Democracy (NED), Lezhe, Albania Led all resettlement efforts in Kabul and managed the day-to-day operations for Afghan refugees in Albania. Established and maintained relationships with hotel staff, medical services providers, and international NGOs. Provided support in program planning and execution for over 300 Afghan refugees accommodated in Albania, including proposal and budget development, and daily reporting to NED main office in Washington DC. Closely worked with Save the Children and UNICEF for providing services to refugees in different areas and organized events for celebrating the traditional and cultural ceremony by their funds. Head-Human Resources, Procurement, and Operations April 2020 – July 2021 Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC), Kabul, Afghanistan Provided leadership support to the Human Resources, Operations, and Procurement Directorates of MoIC. Prepared standard HR and recruitment guidelines, procedures, and processes, as well as introduced customized digital HRM systems and tools, resulting in transparent and efficient recruitment and HR efforts and trained HR staff on using LinkedIn and local online platforms for announcing job positions and sourcing, qualified candidates. Prepared guidelines, procedures, and processes for procurement of infrastructure, IT, materials, and services projects funded by the USAID, The World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and other funding agencies. Also, served as a cross- functional resource to manage the request for proposal (RFP) process, including internal data gathering, drafting the scope of work, RFP development, data analysis, proposal evaluation, contract development, supplier negotiation, and successful execution of the finalized agreement. Prepared interview protocols and salary scales in line with the government compensation plan. Standardized background and reference check introducing online tools. Head-Admin and Procurement Coordination Unit & Recruitment Committee July 2017- April 2020 Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, Kabul, Afghanistan Headed the recruitment committee of the ministry focused on standardizing and digitalizing all recruitment efforts, including job posting, talent sourcing, conducting vetting, background & reference checks, salary negotiation, and preparing offer letters; identifying capacity gaps and providing relevant trainings to the recruitment and HR teams. As the Head of Procurement Coordination Unit, increased the ministry’s logistical operations efficiency by developing and executing new standard procurement policies and procedures in line with the ministry’s overall reform strategy; Drafted and managed all RFPs, RFQ, SOWs and contracts for procurement of goods and services for programs aided by USAID, The World Bank, Asian Development Bank, others. HR & Operations Manager Dec 2014 - July 2017

Catalyst Afghanistan

Provided HR and operations support for the company’s USAID and other donor-funded projects; Sourced qualified candidates using LinkedIn, Devex, and local sources; posted job announcements; prepared interview protocols, screened candidates; conducted background and reference checks; negotiated salaries in line with USAID’s local compensation plans; filled biodata sheets; and prepared offer letters; Provided orientations for the corporate staff; and managed daily operations of the firm.

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Mohammad Mustafa Majidyar

Alexandria, VA +1-571-***-**** Linkedin.com/in/mustafamajidyar 2

Procurement and Admin Coordinator Feb 2011- Feb 2012 Pace Group of Companies, Kabul, Afghanistan

Assisted the Procurement and Admin Manager in developing procurement, logistics and support plans and policies for the company and managed the daily procurement and logistics of the company. Ensured effective, efficient functioning of supply chain including procurement planning in the company. Procured goods and services; managed their transport and storage; and supervised maintenance of assets. EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Arts in Economics- Specialization in Business Administration & Management, Kabul University, Afghanistan

• ACCA- Paper 1- Accounting in Business, Paper 2- Management Accounting, Paper 3- Financial Accounting, American University of Afghanistan

TRAININGS/ TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Human Resource Management at International Business Management Institute (IBMI), Berlin, Germany

• Essential Management Skill at International Business Management Institute (IBMI), Berlin, Germany

• MS Office Suite

• Fluent in English, Dari, Pashto, Hindi and Urdu

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