Program Manager Project Management
Resume:
Friba Sharif Ahmadi
** **** **** ******- ******** city New York
Contact No +1-646-***-****
Nationality: Afghan
Languages: English, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi Dari, Pashto
Proficient: Office Programs (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Access and Hardware, Networks
Objectives:
Extremely smart-working manager with Leadership, Coordination, Motivational, Communication, and Team-building skills, over 15 years of professional experience in Program management, and project development. Worked with various UN Agencies (UNICEF, UNHCR, UNDP, UNOCHA, UN Women) and World Bank in the field of Program Management and Coordination.
Skills Highlights:
Program/Projects Management, executive management, communication and networking, team building stakeholder management, community development, budget/ financial management.
Education:
Masters, Literature Faculty of Balkh University (2016)
Masters, Special Education (2010) online
Bachelor, Literature Faculty of Balkh University, (2002)
Certificates: Management Accounting, IT / Net Working Online course (Cisco Academy), Management Learning Program, Time Management Workshop, Education Advisory, various Computer training.
Work Experiences: 16 years of relevant work experience with different UN agencies and the World Bank
Senior Human Rights Analyst, UN Global Compact- Brazil- Country Office
08/03/2023-current
Provided professional advice to the team on Human Rights in program management of (Gender Equality, Living wage, mental health, and mind in focus).
Led the team in proper management of the flow of information and the integration between the different projects and movements of the Platform.
Conducted risk assessments and research involving the Ten Principles of the Global Compact and provided technical advice to the governance & Integrity areas.
Prepared periodic reports for different instances of the RBPG (Advisory Board of Rede Brasil do Pacto Global, Board of Directors, project sponsors, etc.)
Coordinated/identified fundraising opportunities in UN Agencies on the development of platform projects or movements in human rights.
Lead the relationship with the Global Compact's NY Office, and updated UN Global Compact Brazil on actions that the GCO NY required Brazil office and shared reports with GCO in a timely manner.
Represented Global Compact Brazil in GCO NY meetings on (living wages, gender equality, race, refugee, labor, and any other topic that the GCO presents related to the Human Rights theme)
Represented UN Global Compact in UNCT meetings, discussions to identify areas of interventions and joint collaborations.
Program Coordinator, UN WOMEN Sub-Office- Mazar-e-Sharif-Afghanistan
10/05/2021-31/12/2023
Coordinated the overall Program work plan development and implementation according to Strategic Notes/ program documents at the field office.
Established effective systems for project planning, implementation, and monitoring, in collaboration with partners at the field level.
Coordinated relationships with provincial partners to support the implementation and expansion of the UN Women Program/Portfolio at the local level
Monitored the implementation of activities and the expenditure of funds; conducted regular monitoring visits within the province, and region, as required;
Provided inputs to annual and quarterly reports as well as to donor reports; coordinated the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports Coordinate development and preparation of financial resources of the program including budgeting and budget revisions, and expenditure tracking and reporting;
Monitored the allocation and disbursement of funds to participating partners;
Supervised the Programme team at the Field Office
Provided inputs to the development of partnerships and resource mobilization strategies.
coordinated the organization of major advocacy campaigns, events, training, workshops, and knowledge products at the local level.
Head of Citizen Charter National Priority Program in Mazar-e-Sharif- Afghanistan
01/05/2017- 31/04/2021:
Managed overall projects of the World Bank-funded democracy and social development projects across Balkh province-Mazar City (Citizen Charter Afghanistan Project, responsible for US $ 16.5 million budget utilization at the regional level.
I successfully managed/ implemented over 220 communities and over 220 completed projects including (electricity, roads, women's livelihoods, parks, and sanitation). www.ccnpp.org
Established strong working relationships among provincial authorities (Governor, Deputy Governor, Economy Department, and all Provincial Sectorial Departments).
Monitored the project expenditure, commitments, and balance of funds under the program budget lines and drafted the program budget revisions in accordance and cooperation with the steering committee, including reporting on program funds and related record keeping.
Managed financial and budget, contract management, coordination, and Management Information Systems, with an overall 60 staff and direct supervision of 30 staff in 10 departments and NGOs/programs facilitating partners and oversight consultants (UN-Habitat).
Regional Operations Officer with UNDP/ELECT- Mazar- Afghanistan
01/01/2014 up 31/12/2015
Supported Regional Electoral Advisor in overall electoral matters for 4 million people for the presidential election process in the northern region -Afghanistan.
Supported capacity building of 100 staff of nine provinces of a government partner, in Communication (public outreach, Community mobilization, and elections advisory services) provided by UNDP/ELECT
Established coordination among UN agencies and other international agencies/bodies at the regional and provincial levels on electoral and security-related issues
Provided timely advice to the IEC at the Provincial level on key activities in the different phases of the electoral operation: finalization of polling centers, movement plans, voting, counting and announcement of results, and other related activities.
Education Specialist, UNICEF, Western Region Herat- Afghanistan
25/03/2009 – 30/12/2013
Worked as Education Cluster lead at the regional level and coordinated all education activities at the regional level.
Supported over 8,850 students to have access to basic education through supporting 295 Community-Based Schools.
Conducted Mid-Year Review and End-Year Review; including review of data and major indicators for the education sector in collaboration with Departments of Education and other partners & share the report with Country Office.
Enhanced effective Programme Planning, Development, and Management using relevant information.
Promoted girls’ education through innovative strategies (community mobilization to promote girls’ education through SMS/PTAs for enrolment & retention of girls’).
Coordinated and monitored UNICEF inputs, cash, and supplies for partners, including assistance during emergencies. Achieved 100% liquidation of DCTs before reaching 9 months.
Emergency preparedness & responses reinforced to ensure continuity of schooling for children affected by natural disasters& conflict.
Supported over 22,000 students’ access to quality education by constructing schools in Herat.
through the construction of 15 new schools.
Constructed 20 playgrounds (10 HRT,4 Badghis,2Ghor,4 Farah) to promote girls’ education.
National Humanitarian Affairs Officer NO-B with UNOCHA- Mazar-Afghanistan
01/01/2008 - 20/03/2009
Led/coordinated all UN agencies' Humanitarian programs/projects at the regional level including community mobilization, and Governmental Organizations.
Coordinated emergency response through Humanitarian Organization for 11,000 flood-affected families in 9 provinces.
Assisted in the production of appeals for international assistance; ensure the proper use and spending of donor contributions through UNOCHA, including CERF and ERF funds.
Coordinated Humanitarian/emergency projects with the UN and INGOs and affected populations through community engagement meetings.
Project/Programme Officer, UNDP Regional Office Mazar-Afghanistan
01/02/2007
Established coordination and teamwork among GAIN program staff.
Divided tasks and responsibilities (TOR) and set objectives with Program/operation staff.
Led/Supervised the team and set a clear direction for each staff member.
Encouraged the M&E staff to use 5 % of their time, to follow up on effective courses in the UNDP learning site and provide support if needed.
Organized /facilitated Workshops/Seminars for the 150 project partners.
Checked/verified project payments to ensure the accuracy of the processed payments.
Established linkage and coordination with other UN partner agencies, government authorities, and other stack holders to share projects' progress /implementation.
Prepared and ensured timely submission of quarterly financial consolidated reports, progress reports, mid-term reports, and other reports as required by UNDP.
Program Assistant in UNHCR sub-Office Mazar-Afghanistan
01/01/2003-30/12/2006
Managed (FMIS) Financial Management System to prepare/Revised detailed sub- Projects budget.
Ensured timely submission of sub-Project Monitoring Reports (SPMRs) & Narrative & Financial.
Effective Control of budget expenditure & process payment requests
Co-ordinated with IPs & Field Units to update the progress status of Projects activities (Water, Shelter, IGA&
Updated Cumulative Financial Reports, as well as Implementing Partner status reports, shared with OCM.
Prepared sub-Agreement of UNHCR projects with IPs (implementing Partners)
Facilitated Voluntary Repatriation movement from Central Asia at the border.
As a focal point of Repatriation facilitated all arrangements with concerned parties in receiving returnees.
Program/Education Assistant Grade (6) in UNICEF Sub- Office Mazar – Afghanistan
Jan – Dec 2002
Facilitated Back to School Campaign, which provided above 700,000 children with basic Education materials.
Provision of Assistance in planning & organizing of Teacher Orientation for 15,000 Teachers in the northern region.
Coordinated & supported Planning & Reporting on Literacy Assessment in 5 provinces of the North, reporting on the progress of education Programs to ACO Kabul.
Co-ordinated joint planning workshops with the provincial Education Departments in the Northern region
Worked as a team player with more than 80 UNICEF staff involved in Planning & implementation.
Provided reports of workshops for use by UNICEF & other agencies.
Organized /facilitated workshops for the Education departments and teacher orientations for the school’s teachers.
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