Mohammad Ismail Qarizada
Project/program Development, Management And M And E Expert
Ludwigshafen Am Rhein
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired business objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director
CSDIO
Kabul
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Purpose and key tasks of this position: Director is responsible for the overall management of the organization and leading the process of initiating and implementing projects and programs, besides oversight and staff management
- The director is responsible for coordinating internally and externally, lead annual plan preparations, actively participating in developing organizational strategy and setting policies.
Onsite translator
Omid, RCO
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Key tasks included provision of verbal and written translation to US forces in Rahat guest house in Kabul Afghanistan
- Facilitate meetings and provision of translation and interpretation during meetings with Afghan counterparts and relevant stakeholders, written translation of documents from English to Persian and vice versa.
Resources/ Public Relations Manager
Environmental and Natural
04.2018 - 06.2020
- With Henrich Bull Steftang (HBS) through The Liaison Office (TLO)
- Major achievements: Devised and introduced partners’ risk assessment format, developed quality proposal and got funding, quality reporting, improved performances, developed mutual relationship with stakeholders and represented the organization at various levels
- Major Responsibilities: Overall in charge of the environment, natural resource management, education, peace and public relation
- Managed over $ 850,000.00 portfolio
- Environment, Natural Resources and Public Relations:
- Ensure effective implementation, devise concepts, advise, new ideas, proposal development, contracts and supervise staff;
- Support preparation of finance plan and budget
- Monitoring and evaluation, context monitoring and reporting, information collection, dissemination and advocacy;
- Review research, policy briefs, and help drafting policy briefs and ensure website & social media are updated
- Education: Lead project design, planning and development, manage and supervise team, train staffs, project setup, staff recruitment and TORs;
- Ensure effective implementation, work plans, budget and timely reporting.
Organizational Development Advisor
Ministry of Commerce and Industries
11.2016 - 03.2018
- A senior reform advisor - Capacity Building for Results Facility (CBR, To provide high quality technical and professional expertise and assistance to the MOCI’s Change Management Unit
- Major achievements: Clarifying various department functions, ministry assessment for re-organization, developed over 500 ToRs and a comprehensive action plan for reform
- Overall, in charge of the change management and reform process along with the strategic change management advisor for the whole reform process of the ministry
- Specific roles and responsibilities included: 1) Overall organizational assessment; 2) Prepare a detailed reform process action plan with relevant directorates; 3) Develop ToRs for the new and changed positions according to revised/updated organizational structure; 4) Devise and implement a structured, phased and measurable knowledge and capacity building program for change management unit staff; and 5) mainstream cross-cutting issues such as gender, counter-narcotics and anti-corruption including indicators of progress.
Senior Program Manager
Swiss Agency for Development, SDC
09.2012 - 10.2016
- In charge of Environment and natural resources, livelihood, local governance, education and humanitarian aid projects
- Managing a portfolio projects with over $ 13.00 million
- Major achievements: Introduction of outcome-oriented monitoring, cost-benefit analysis of projects, developed partner capacity assessment formats, quality reporting and developed mutual relationship with various stakeholders and represented the organization at high-level forums
- Major Responsibilities: Assessment of project proposals, projects and partners; Establish Project Outlines, Credit Proposals, Agreements and other relevant documents; Monitor projects according to plan, field visits (incl
- Reporting) and administrative closure of projects; In charge of monitoring and evaluation of SDC funded projects; Participate in planning, review and steering committees; Establish and maintain working relation with line ministries; Represent SDC; Monitor working environment of with respect to risks (security) and potentials; follow up socio-political and economic situation and inform on recent developments/changes; Context related monitoring and reporting; Support Public relation activities; Support Deputy Country Director and Country Director; Liaise with Finance & Administration; Prepare and facilitate field missions; and Support organization of workshops and programs of visitors.
Onsite translator
Rebuild Construction Organization of Omid, RCO
12.2010 - 01.2013
- Key tasks included provision of verbal and written translation to US forces in Rahat guest house in Kabul Afghanistan
- Facilitated meetings and provision of translation and interpretation during meetings with Afghan counterparts and relevant stakeholders, written translation of documents from English to Persian/Pashto and vice versa.
Senior National Program Officer
Swiss Agency, SDC
04.2008 - 09.2012
- Assessment of project proposals, projects and partners; Establish Project Outlines, Credit Proposals, Agreements and other relevant documents; Monitor projects according to plan, field visits (incl
- Reporting) and administrative closure of projects; In charge of monitoring and evaluation of SDC funded projects; Participate in planning, review and steering committees; Establish and maintain working relation with line ministries; Represent SDC; Monitor working environment of with respect to risks (security) and potentials; follow up socio-political and economic situation and inform on recent developments/changes; Context related monitoring and reporting; Support Public relation activities; Support Deputy Country Director and Country Director; Liaise with Finance & Administration; Prepare and facilitate field missions; and Support organization of workshops and programs of visitors.
National Program Officer
Swiss Agency for Development, SDC
08.2004 - 04.2008
- Major Responsibilities: 1) Conceptual inputs in project planning and implementation; 2) Identification and negotiation of projects and establishment of project proposals; 3) Monitoring, evaluation and reporting of ongoing projects; 4) Active participation in relevant internal and external meetings and reporting; and 5) Overall support to the deputy country director.
management officer
UNOPS/ARRP
06.2004 - 07.2004
- Managing UNOPS/MoPW construction projects contract and in charge of monitoring and evaluation of the unit
- Participate in planning of projects and preparing consolidated plans and writing projects' progress reports;supervision of database administrator, administrative and financial closure of the completed projects.
Monitoring and Evaluation Director
Afghanaid
03.2002 - 06.2004
- Major Achievements: Developed winning proposals and assist in fund raising, simplifying the overloaded M and E system, introduction of result-based and participatory monitoring approaches, contributed in strategy development, improved project performances and quality reporting besides establishing very cooperative relationship with various stakeholders
- Purpose of this position: Monitoring and Evaluation Director is responsible for managing the monitoring and reporting process of program activities, initiating and implementing evaluation of project, submitting monitoring and donor reports, writing concept papers and proposals, coordinating, consolidation and compilation of Afghanaid annual plan, actively participating in developing organizational strategy and setting policies
- Managing the departmental activities by ensuring that each staff works to his/her full potential and achieve targets
- Participate in overall management of the organization as needed
- Major: Manage MED activities and coordinate with program departments; Oversee (review & revise) all generated reports and proposals; Evaluation/impact studies of projects, baseline surveys; Manage donor contracts and donor liaison; manage proper documentation and databases; Appraise staff training needs and organize on the job trainings; Strategy paper development and related discussions; report to the management committee on progress; Monitor department income and expenditure and representation
- Specific: Full grasp of programs, mission objectives and monitoring; full grasp of various social survey techniques; Develop and maintain an affective networking; developing annual work-plan and budget; Identify measurable indicators for projects; Ensure staff function as a team, equal opportunity, gender policies and consolidating plan; Oversee translation of questionnaires, survey and monitoring reports; Contribute to knowledge and policy through research and disseminate findings;
- National consultant for reviewing policy on capacity building –WFP, Short Term Contract
- Assisted Ms Sonali Wickrema in data compilation during the held meetings, policy analysis based on research and to facilitate interviews with stakeholders as well as drafting a report re findings and my impression on WFP capacity development program with various counterparts.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Afghanaid
12.1999 - 03.2002
- Conduct surveys and impact studies for Engineering and community development projects ( in the field of agriculture, economics and social studies); Data analysis and drafting various reports; Designing questionnaires and translation into local languages; Designing new databases & revising the old ones as required besides database management; Extracting data from databases for various reports; Participate in developing new formats, revision of old ones and changing the databases accordingly
- Introducing new formats to the field staff, ensure quality and quantity of filled out formats received from the field along with relevant departments assigned persons; Preparing quarterly progress reports; Preparing annual plan and budget beside consolidating other departments plan; Writing quarterly narrative consolidated reports and assist in preparation of different donor reports.
Shop
01.1989 - 01.2001
- Sales and export management, exploring markets for Afghan handicrafts in the market through reasonable market assessments, facilitation of export for produced handicrafts items to Europe and US, preparation of monthly, biannual and annual reports, drafting stock position and invoice reports, attended relevant meetings and active participation in market assessment and identification
- Translator (oral and written) – provision of quality translation of various documents and events (Notably home-based translator
Engineer-in-charge
07.1999 - 11.1999
- Of two construction projects, Badakhshan - UNOPS/ARRP, though community development organization), 1) Managing ongoing construction work of projects; 2) writing projects' progress reports; 3) preparation and issuing of contracts; 4) Prepared daily attendance roster and payment lists; and cost estimation of projects when needed.
Office Manager
ARCAR
Kabul
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Managed and supervised all administrative and support staff, prepared monthly work schedules and ensuring proper performance of duties by the said staff; and 2) Devising appropriate system of administration and management for ARCAR office in accordance with established guidelines as well as implementing.
Supervisor/Acting Coordinator
CEIT International
Peshawar
09.1997 - 12.1997
- For Mine Awareness Evaluation in east, southeast, and southwest of Afghanistan
- Preparation of household questionnaires and key informant forms; helping translation; supervising enumerators' field activities, operation and logistical arrangements; facilitating focus group meetings; interviewing heads of families and influential; and training of enumerators in data collection.
Program Manager, Head
PRB, Pamir Reconstruction Bureau
Kabul
07.1995 - 09.1997
- Major Achievements: developed quality proposal and assisted in fund raising, established a linear and simple M and E system with data collection tools, established a user-friendly filing system, improved project performances and quality reporting besides establishing very cooperative relationship with various stakeholders
- Major responsibilities: Directed, organized and supervised all monitors for bakery project (150 staff);
- Held regular meetings with district based managers and site supervisors; Employed new staff and prepared job description; Monitored bakeries; Held seminars for newly employed staff; Represented in various coordination meetings; Liaised with community, security and other governmental organizations; Reported salient facts to WFP, monthly and annual monitoring reports and supervised administrative staff activities.
Shop Supervisor
Ockenden Venture
Peshawar
01.1990 - 01.1992
English Language Teacher
Ariana English
01.1989 - 01.1990
- And home-based translator for various clients Peshawar, Languages: Native in Dari, Fluent English and Pashtu, and fair Urdu
- Knowledge of Computer: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Project, WP (all versions), Power point, Mind map or mind manager, visio, internet, outlook and some other small packages.
Education
MBA - Project management
Preston University (PIMSAT)
01.2002 - 04.2003
MBA - Marketing
Alkhair University
01.2004 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Engineering Faculty, Hirat University
Hirat Afghanistan 04.1992 - 04.1995
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Naderia High school
01.1984 - 04.1988
Skills
Monitoring, research and evaluation of projects and programs
Projects/program design, development, management and implementation
Concepts/proposals development
Organizational reform and development
Translation English to Dari/Pashto and vice versaDisaster risk reduction (DRR), Conflict Sensitive Program Management (CSPM) and Gender integration in humanitarian and development projects/programsNetworking/partnership building, liaison work and fund raisingTeamwork and team managementSummaryA seasoned expert in development with specialization in monitoring, evaluation and research, projects/programs design, development, management and implementation I have over 22 years of hands-on experiences in Afghanistan and Pakistan as well as many exposure visits and trainings abroad (south, east and central Asian countries, Switzerland, Europe, UK and Australia) I am a civil engineer by training and have 2 master degrees one in project management and another in marketing I am well acquainted with projects/program design and development besides monitoring, evaluation and research with good understanding of organizational development through change management processes, context analysis, marketing and context related analysis I worked in key positions with different national, international, UN, government and donor organizations I have represented organizations at national, regional and international events/forums I have substantial experiences in conceptualizing projects/programs – designing and developing new concepts and proposals, designed M & E systems, formulated strategies/plans, managed projects & programs and written quality reports I have years of proposal development, quality report writing, management and implementation experiences Possess strong background in strategic planning, result-oriented monitoring and impact evaluation of socio-economic, livelihood improvement, humanitarian aid, governance, education and capacity building projects Have a rational understanding of cost-benefit analysis and financial management Developed my analytical and communication skills Have a sound knowledge of relief, rehabilitation and development projects ((livelihood improvement approaches, community-based development and sustainable approaches), along with country context related challenges Well acquainted with management and implementation of various livelihood, education, agriculture, WASH, local governance and capacity building projects Decent understanding and experiences of business management and market related dynamics with sound knowledge of online marketing and trading notably exports and imports Practical experiences of liaison and networking with donors, government, businessmen, communities and other stakeholders Experienced in using all common computer packagesQuality report writing
Accomplishments
- Leadership training in TLO – April 2019
- Research, data management and SPSS training with Rokyan Management Services, 31 Oct – 04 Nov 2020 with Rokyan Consulting firm
- Theory of change and strategy development in TLO – Oct 2020; and
- Knowledge management studied on line
- Note: all the above trainings were arranged in Afghanaid office Peshawar and facilitated by external instructors/consultants)
- Summary writing and presentation skill development, Kabul – Jan 2007
- Sustainable livelihood trainings Module I and II, Kabul facilitated by consultants from Switzerland
- Comprehensive Training on PCM and outcome monitoring, facilitated by SDC Regional Advisor for South Asia, based in Dahka, Bangladesh – March 2008
- Livelihood promotion and market development with Oxfam, by consultants from MART, India – March 2008
- Overseas Training/Workshops:
- Exposure visit to UK (August 2003) – Meeting with different organizations and companies for exchanging information and experiences as well as visit to Center for Alternative Technologies (CAT)
- Essentials of humanitarian aid practices, in Dookie University, Melbourne, Australia (June 2005)
- Regional workshop on local governance in Dhaka, Bangladesh – Oct 2005
- Regional workshop on outcome monitoring in Dhaka, Bangladesh – April 2006
- Disaster Prevention and Preparedness workshop in Yerevan, Armenia Oct 2006;
- Swiss Humanitarian Aid Introduction course and PCM in Bern, Switzerland July 2006
- Regional workshop and annual review and planning in Colombo, Sri Lanka – Nov 2007
- Disaster Risk Reduction course and Climate Change Adaptation course in Dhaka Nov 2008
- Regional workshop and annual review and planning in Kathmandu, Nepal – Oct 2009
- Outcome monitoring and outcome summary writing workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal- Nov 2008
- Training on CSPM in Dushanbe, Tajikistan – Sep 2010
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation training course in Gwat Switzerland – Mar/April 2010
- Outcome monitoring in practice training in Gwat Switzerland – Mar/April 2010
- Workshops: Community development annual review, Kabul; 2) What is development, Peshawar- Pakistan; 3)Strategy review, Kabul; 4) Gender workshop; Kabul; 5) Write shop (creative report writing), Islamabad – Pakistan, 2000; 6) National solidarity program design workshop, Kabul; 7) Logical framework analysis (LFA), Kabul; 8) Capacity development workshop for government employees in Badakhshan; 9) Protracted Recovery and Rehabilitation Operation (PRRO), Kabul; 10) Advocacy training, Kabul; 11) Media and communications, Kabul; 12) Human and institutional development (HID), Kabul; 130 Team building workshop, Kabul; 14) Presentation skill development, Kabul; 15) A short workshop on HIV/Aids awareness, Kabul; 16) Moderation skills development, Kabul; 17) Sphere Orientation workshop - Using Sphere in Disaster Response and Preparedness, Kabul; 18) Training on CSPM and actors mapping in Sep 2011, Kabul, Afghanistan and 19) Education project planning, development, management and monitoring with AKF in Kabul, Oct 2012
- Trainings and Workshops facilitated:
- Facilitated a number of workshops and conducted trainings, notably in monitoring & evaluation, planning, report writing, proposal drafting, plans consolidation as well as social surveys and data collection techniques
- Conducted a good number of workshops on monitoring and evaluation for Afghanaid monitoring and evaluation and community development department staffs
- Conducted training on planning procedures and MS project software for planning use - IRC staff in Peshawar (2001)
- On the job training on statistics, social survey and data collection techniques to Afghanaid monitoring and evaluation and community development staff
- On the job training - proposal and report writing; and
- Strategic planning and consultation workshop for Afghanaid staff and government employees as well as other NGOs working in Samangan, Feb 2004
- Surveys and studies conducted:
- Drafted key area strategy discussion papers for Afghanaid (Advocacy and profile);
- Researched and wrote a report on dynamics behind poppy cultivation in Argu district of Badakhshan, Afghanistan in December 2001;
- Ghor baseline survey in July 2000; Badakhshan program review along with external consultant (Sep 2001); Nuristan program assessment along with external consultant in June 2002; and Samangan baseline survey in Sep 2003
- Leading role in developing methodologies, questionnaires for various surveys for Nuristan (November 2003);
- Mine awareness evaluation in different eastern, southern and western provinces (Nov to Jan 1997); and
- Assisted in developing gender survey questionnaires, methodology and data analysis (2002 – 2003)
- Impact evaluation of Women Resource Centre (WRC) in Badakhshan and constructed road in Ghor (2003); and
- Have written a good number of articles for newsletter and publications
Affiliations
Highly organized and dedicated, with a positive attitude
Able to handle multiple assignments under high pressure and meet tight deadlines
Professional appearance and strong work ethics
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
Prefer working in a challenging environment
Independence and strong sense of initiative; and
Good team player and able to work in a multi-cultural environment
Timeline
Director
CSDIO
01.2021 - 01.2022
Onsite translator
Omid, RCO
06.2020 - 04.2021
Resources/ Public Relations Manager
Environmental and Natural
04.2018 - 06.2020
Organizational Development Advisor
Ministry of Commerce and Industries
11.2016 - 03.2018
Senior Program Manager
Swiss Agency for Development, SDC
09.2012 - 10.2016
Onsite translator
Rebuild Construction Organization of Omid, RCO
12.2010 - 01.2013
Senior National Program Officer
Swiss Agency, SDC
04.2008 - 09.2012
National Program Officer
Swiss Agency for Development, SDC
08.2004 - 04.2008
management officer
UNOPS/ARRP
06.2004 - 07.2004
MBA - Marketing
Alkhair University
01.2004 - 04.2006
Monitoring and Evaluation Director
Afghanaid
03.2002 - 06.2004
MBA - Project management
Preston University (PIMSAT)
01.2002 - 04.2003
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Afghanaid
12.1999 - 03.2002
Engineer-in-charge
07.1999 - 11.1999
Office Manager
ARCAR
01.1998 - 12.1998
Supervisor/Acting Coordinator
CEIT International
09.1997 - 12.1997
Program Manager, Head
PRB, Pamir Reconstruction Bureau
07.1995 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Engineering Faculty, Hirat University
04.1992 - 04.1995
Shop Supervisor
Ockenden Venture
01.1990 - 01.1992
Shop
01.1989 - 01.2001
English Language Teacher
Ariana English
01.1989 - 01.1990
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Naderia High school
01.1984 - 04.1988