Urdu/Pashto Linguist and SME (Pakistan and Afghanistan)
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MURAD KHAN
SUMMARY
Khan is an accomplished Urdu/Pashto linguist with over 10 years of demonstrated experience in teaching, translation, interpretation, and development of curriculum and other training materials. Has In-depth cultural knowledge of the target countries. Highly educated, hardworking, and has excellent communications skills. Has widespread working experience in advisory and training roles with the U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan. Able to work effectively in fast-paced environments and has lead teams to successful project delivery.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
o English - Advance
o Pashto - Native
o Urdu - Native
EXPERIENCE
Diplomatic Language Services, Arlington, Virginia, USA
Pashto/Urdu Language Instructor and Cultural Advisor, July 2011 to present
U.S. Foreign Services Institute (FSI), Virginia, USA
Visiting Guest Speaker on Pakistan, FATA, and U.S. - Pakistan Relationship, July 2011 to present,
Divisional Battle School, Pashto Language Instructor, Sialkot Cantonment, Pakistan
January 1997- December1998
o Taught intermediate and elementary courses in Pashto language.
o Implemented the curriculum through unit and daily lesson plans and learning tasks.
o Incorporated selected best practices in lesson design and instructional strategies.
o Maintained a learning-focused, safe environment in the classroom.
o Managed to incorporate community resources into learning experiences.
o Managed a class of 25-30 students (enlisted soldiers and non-commissioned officers)
National Defense University (NDU), Islamabad, Pakistan
Media Training Instructor and Pashtun Cultural Advisor, January 2004 - October 2008
o Planned and organized media training classes for all student officers at the NDU.
o Planned and organized mock up press events for student officers at the NDU.
o Conducted pre-deployment training of selected officers in Pashto language and culture.
o Conducted in-person and group training of all student officers at the NDU.
Military Training Branch, Main Headquarters Rawalpindi Cantonment, Pakistan
Urdu, Pashto, and English Languages Translator, January 2004- October 2008
o Translated a variety of instructional/training materials from English to Urdu Language.
o Translated a variety of instructional/training materials from English to Pashto Language.
o Translated Pashtun cultural training materials from Pashto to Urdu and English Languages.
Divisional Battle School, Urdu Language Instructor, Kohat Cantonment, Pakistan
April 2000- February 2001
o Planned and organized Urdu language classes for Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers.
o Taught intermediate and elementary courses in Urdu language.
o Managed a class of 30-35 enlisted soldiers and non-commissioned officers.
o Conducted in-person and group training of all the students.
Inter Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR), Pashto Language and Media Training Instructor, Rawalpindi Cantonment, Pakistan, January 2004- October 2008
o Planned and organized media training courses for all officers of the ISPR.
o Planned/organized Pashto language and cultural training classes for selected officers of the ISPR.
o Conducted pre-deployment in-person training of selected officers in Pashto language and culture.
School of Infantry and Tactics, Instructor Young officers’ Course, Quetta Cantonment, Pakistan, January 1999 - March 2000
Pakistani Americans Leadership Center (PAL-C), Washington D.C., USA
Strategic Communications Consultant, December 2010 June 2011
Defense Group Inc. (DGI), Washington D.C., USA
Consultant & Subject Matter Expert – Pakistan and Afghanistan, October 2009 to March 2011
President Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan, Deputy Assistant Director, Media Affairs with Press Secretary to the President of Pakistan, April 2003 – November 2007
Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) Secretariat, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Public Affairs Officer with VCOAS, Pakistan Army, May 2006 – October 2008
Pakistan Army, Principal Spokesperson, Islamabad, Pakistan
February 2007 – October 2008
Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate, Pakistan Armed Forces, Pakistan
Staff Officer (Public Relations), Mar 2001- October 2008
Related Experience
o Security and Political Analyst,
Political and military analyst on issues surrounding Afghanistan, Pakistan, and War on Terror. Appearances include: CNN, Aljazeera English International, FOX News, VOA, and BBC.
o Media Advisor, Tri –Partite Commission, Kabul, Afghanistan, Mar 2005 – October 2008
Provided expert advice to the senior coalition commanders on important cultural issues.
o Media Officer, Joint Intelligence Operation Center (JIOC), International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Headquarters, Kabul, Afghanistan, May 2006 – October 2008
o Media Officer, Counter Improvised Explosive Device Committee (CIED), International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Headquarters, Kabul, Afghanistan, May 2006 – October 2008
EDUCATION & TRAINING
o Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
Masters in Public Relations and Corporate Communications
o Defense Information School, Fort Meade, MD, USA
Public Affairs Officer Qualification Course
o Defense Language Institute, San Antonio, TX, USA
Advance English Language Course
o Shah Abdul Latif University, Sind, Pakistan, Masters in International Relations
o Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul, Pakistan, Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
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