Experience

Grand Technology Resources (GTR)

• United Arab Emirates
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Logistics and Travel Officer

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  Responsibilities of Logistics and Travel Officer • Shipments’ clearance in Kabul customs and Kabul Airport customs and delivery of equipments to the designated site. • Track down all the upcoming shipments and schedule the clearance process accordingly. • Maintain communication with clients and suppliers in all times in order to have the tentative arrival dates and time of the shipments. • Keep up to date track down of all the shipments previously cleared from the customs, tracking down shall include the data incorporated in the “G Form” of the customs which is called “Barge Khoroji”. • Maintenance of the data including costs of customs clearance in order to reconcile them with finance department when required. • Obtaining foreign countries visas for GTR stuff, i.e. guiding the travelers to fill the Visa Application Form, prepare the required documents package such as affidavits and financial statements. • Extension process of GTR Business License. • Extension/renewal process of GTR President and COO VIP passes and Vehicle Access Cards. • Obtaining and preparation of Afghanistan Visa for foreign visitors. • Maintenance and protect the equipments and storages of GTR. • Obtaining Work Permit for GTR Employees and any other foreigner when required. Show less



TigerRisk-Tacforce Security Company

• Kandahar, Afghanistan

• Provincial Operational Manager

  • Feb 2013 - Mar 2014

  • To manage all program operations in Kandahar Province • To coordinate activities between the field sites in Kandahar • To play a key role in developing Taskforce’s position within APPF (Afghan Public Protection Force) • To monitor and maintain compliance with standard Tacforce procedures and guidelines • Maintain a strong working relationship with other provincial management team members and NOC (National Operation Center) • Implementation at all project sites, consistent with the project management cycle, program objectives, activities and indicators. • Line manage Project Coordinators to ensure that appropriate Tacforce management, administration, personnel and communication systems are in place • Ensure reports are completed in accordance with deadlines and undertake report editing where necessary. • Assist in assessment or evaluation planning in Kandahar field sites. • Undertake regular Convoys to all field sites as dictated by the KC and/or the needs of the project, security and staff etc. • Proactively contribute to program development and strategy • Acting as the key safety and security focal point for all safety and security issues within the Kandahar province • Ensure field site safety and security plans and guidelines are up to date and reviewed at least daily • Ensure all Tacforce staff in Kandahar are adequately briefed on safety and security • Ensure all security incidents are reported through the correct channels, and that analysis is passed to the KC • Ensure appropriate administrative Tacforce systems/procedures are in place, maintained and adhered to so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently. • Ensure appropriate documentation of projects for transparency • Ensure regular communications are maintained between the Tacforce Staff and convoy, acting as the focal point for communication Show less



Max Star Construction Company

• Helmand, Afghanistan

• Project Manager

  • Dec 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Worked as Project Manager for Max Star Construction Co, Helmand, Afghanistan. • Coordinated all matters on Road Project with Helmand PRT. • Attended meeting with high level PRT Engineering authorities and etc… • Worked as Project Manager for Max Star Construction Co, Helmand, Afghanistan. • Coordinated all matters on Road Project with Helmand PRT. • Attended meeting with high level PRT Engineering authorities and etc…



Glevum Associates/International

• Kabul, Afghanistan

• Project Coordinator

  • May 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Assisting the Subject Matter Expert (SME) Project Manager. • Providing cultural, political, social, and religious advice/counsel/insight. • Assisting in networking liaising with strategic individuals and organizations, creating new business development opportunities. • Assisting in Finance, recruiting and training of SME Supervisors and SMEs. • Assisting in facilitating communication and timely coordination of activities and RFIs with SME Supervisors and SMEs • Remaining apprised of current events throughout Afghanistan in order to assist the SME Manager in staying up to date on issues of interest. • Performing/assisting field work including but not limited to interviews, surveys, focus group discussions, and atmospheric data collection. • Conducting analysis of quantitative and qualitative data • Writing analysis reports. • Assisting with translation, verification, and QC of documents • Assisting with IT, office management of resources, and purchasing of office supplies, equipments, and furniture. Show less



Mission Essential

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Local National Assistant-LNA

  • Dec 2009 - Apr 2011

  • Managing payroll and other administrative functions such as assignments, transfers, resignations, movement, screenings, etc for all LNL’s assigned to the MEP SAL AO, which encompasses 3 provinces. • Managing the assignment of 500+ Local National Linguists (LNL’s). • Maintaining and daily updates the data base for all LNL’s assigned to the AO. • Managing and tracked the SAL access budging process for all employees on Khost, Paktiya, and Paktika Provinces. • Maintaining and filling all the incoming and outgoing documents. • Maintaining and requesting all the logistic supplies for daily operations on site. • Providing expert support to SAL Site Manager with all day-to-day operations. • Managing administrative issues in regards to the INSCOM Contract. • Coordinating with Military Points of Contact to ensure a more fluid process for day to day operations. • Awarded certificate of appreciation for going above and beyond during a period of massive expansion. • Providing direct support to the United States Armed Forces for Operation Enduring Freedom- Afghanistan. • Conducting meetings with high level officials to provide more streamlined service. • Primary Linguist for high level MEP functions. • Drive to the sites to visit the LNLs along with Site Manager Show less



MISSION ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LLC

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cultural Adviser /Linguist

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2009

  • Participating in various Afghan governmental Shuras/Councils at the village, district, provincial and regional levels as required. • Translating and analyzing verbal and written Pashto, or Dari to English; and English to Pashto and Dari. • Serving as a senior interpreter during Civil Affairs missions, and combat patrols. • Key interpreter for interrogations and investigations. • Participating in various Afghan governmental Shuras/Councils at the village, district, provincial and regional levels as required. • Translating and analyzing verbal and written Pashto, or Dari to English; and English to Pashto and Dari. • Serving as a senior interpreter during Civil Affairs missions, and combat patrols. • Key interpreter for interrogations and investigations.