Procurement Specialist Strategic Sourcing

ABDUL KARIM FAROOQI

Reston, VA ***** 571-***-**** Fully Work-Authorized (No Visa Sponsorship Required)

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished international development and procurement specialist with over 15 years of experience in contracts and grants management, compliance oversight, and strategic sourcing. Adept at managing USAID and World Bank-funded programs, ensuring alignment with USG regulations. Seeking a role as a Compliance or Procurement Officer to leverage technical expertise and leadership in procurement governance and donor regulations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

-USAID and USG Compliance (FAR, AIDAR, ADS)

-Contract & Grant Management

-Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Negotiation

-Program Development & Procurement Strategy

-Budget & Financial Oversight

-Team Mentoring & Capacity Building

-Proposal Writing & Technical Evaluation

-World Bank Procurement Guidelines

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Procurement Specialist

District of Columbia Housing Authority, Washington D.C.

Aug 2024 – June 2025

-Led end-to-end RFP process, vendor analysis, and strategic sourcing for public procurement.

-Developed contracts and ensured policy compliance; collaborated with finance and project teams to align procurement with budgets.

-Maintained supplier relationships and enforced contract compliance and risk mitigation.

Consultant (Procurement & Contract Management)

Advice Group LLC, Afghanistan

Apr 2021 - Oct 2023

-Guided procurement strategies under USAID and U.S. Government regulations.

-Delivered training on FAR, ADS, and AIDAR; advised on contract scopes and compliance.

-Ensured full adherence to procurement standards in donor-funded initiatives.

Adviser - Contract and Grant

Shaman Logistic LLC, Afghanistan

Feb 2019 - Mar 2021

-Drafted cost proposals and procurement documents (SBDs, RFQs); coordinated deliveries.

-Provided mentorship on USG procurement principles and contract lifecycle management.

Acquisition & Assistance Specialist

USAID - Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA), Afghanistan

Jul 2014 - Nov 2018

-Managed complex contract negotiations and award processes for Cooperative Agreements.

-Monitored GLAAS actions; led proposal evaluations and cost analysis reviews.

-Advised implementing partners on compliance and negotiation strategies.

Procurement Officer

World Bank - National Solidarity Program, Afghanistan

Jan 2010 - Jul 2014

-Oversaw consultancy procurements; drafted EOIs, RFPs, and contracts.

-Ensured proper contract documentation and compliance with World Bank procedures.

Contract Management & Procurement Officer

World Bank - National Skill Development Program, Afghanistan

Aug 2008 - Jan 2010

-Coordinated with stakeholders for training contract development and negotiations.

-Aligned procurement with World Bank regulations and Afghan procurement law.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Management

Dunya University of Higher Education, Kabul - June 2015

CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

-USAID Programming Foreign Assistance (PFA)

-USAID Program Design & Management (PDM)

-USAID COR/AOR Certification

-USAID FAC-C Level I Certified

LANGUAGES

Fluent in: English, Pashto, Dari, Uzbek, Turkish, Urdu

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