Summary

·         Dedicated and resourceful Humanitarian Aid worker with a strong work ethic and excellent breadth of experience in foreign aid programs. Adept multitasked, able to handle simultaneous high-pressure and volatile situations with professionalism and efficiency. Strong negotiation and presentation abilities in variety of fields and cultural environments.

·         A position to continue my growth in International Humanitarian Organization for the betterment of less privileged, Refugees or displaced/stateless persons, with appropriate administration of resources provided.

EDUCATION

·         (M.A) Masters in International Relations 2011. (University of Balochistan)

·         Graduation (BSc in Bio-Chemistry) University of Balochistan 2000.

·         Graduation (BBA. Business Administration),

Newport University California Karachi Campus,

January 1998- July 2000

·         Intermediate (Pre- Medical), Tameer-e-Nau Public College Quetta Balochistan. May 1995- July 1997

·         Matriculation (Science), Model Public School Quetta Balochistan. April 1993- March 1995

·         Middle Education Certificate, Beacon House Public School Quetta Balochistan. January 1991- March 1993

·         Microsoft Windows XP, MS Office,

(Word, Excel, Power Point). UNHCR ProGres and MSRP

LANGUAGES

·         English, Urdu, Pashto, Dari, Sindhi (Arabic short course).

WORK EXPERIENCE

·         United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Field/Registration Monitor. Officer in-charge UNHCR  Karachi

November 2002-February 2007 and October 2010 to December

2017

Skills

·         Work experience in multi-cultural, multi-national context

·         Work experience in the humanitarian field in stress-management

·         Liaise with external contacts. Such as; Afghan consulate, Implementing partners, NGOs, Government authorities and their representatives.

·         Inviting Proposals on UNHCR projects, vetting and evaluation of submitted projects.

·         Sound planning and time management abilities

·         Superior critical and creative thinking skills

·         Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

·         Verifications of the returning family at the departure centre to check the genuine intension for Voluntary repatriation.

·         Conducting Meeting and Shura majlis on weekly basis to identify Refugee families in need to return and their protection related issues to be identified for a response through UNHCR

·         Created 05 tent cities in Interior Sindh during flood emergency

·         Contributed to budget preparation and managed volunteer work during flood and regular UNHCR operation

·         Maintained and updated volunteer activity logs and tabulated results on a daily basis

·         Upheld emergency safety protocols and drafted incident reports

·         Maintained and updated volunteer activity logs and tabulated results on a daily basis during Polio, Free eye and Measles camps for Refugees

·         Requesting for quotes by vendors and placing orders after selecting the best rates

·         Looking after security measures of the organization including employees’ residences as warden, conducting security trainings

·         Arranging events by controlling budget and coordinating with facilities providers

·         General Administration and support organization’s operations with efficient procurement and uninterrupted flow of material and services at the departure centres/pre-registration centres and Registration card modification centres

·         Arranging get together for refugee community on bi weekly basis to ensure the concept of volunteerism and to distribute any information regarding their country of origin and country of asylum

·         Encouraging and mobilizing co-workers, fellow UNHCR staff and members of the refugee community to play and active part in development of their community and to promote Voluntary Repatriation if it’s a durable solution for some of them planning to return to their country of origin

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·         Managerial responsibilities

·         Officer In-charge of UNHCR Field office Karachi

·         Supervisory responsibility

·         Communication/ inter-personal skills/team work

·         Negotiating skills

·         Counselling capabilities

·         Ability to train and educate other people

·         Ability to work with computers

·         Writing skills

·         Field Safety and Security awareness

·         Supervisory role for Afghan census 2005

·         Conducted Surveys on several Afghan issues in the province

·         Profiling of Potential Afghan settlements in Karachi-2005

·         Participated in UNHCR Camp Closure, Baluchistan Chamman Border -2004

·         Organized official events such as “World Refugee Day”, Annual Repatriation Ceremony and different field programmes on monthly basis.

·         Focal Person for Registration of Afghan Citizens in 12 Districts of Sind Province along with monitoring role of different registration offices/mobile vans situated in interior of Sind.

·         Interpreting for Protection related issues of UNHCR at consulates and jails for resettlement cases

·         Security Warden In charge at Security zones of UNHCR

·         Worked as Radio Operator at UNHCR

ACHIEVEMENTS

·         Organizing/Scheduling of staff and drivers for Afghans Registration and Census exercise Year 2005-2006

·         Over 150’000 refugees were repatriated under the repatriation operation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan’s province Sindh during UNHCR assisted Repatriation operation

·         Assist Head of office and staff members in the preparation and timely submission of performance evaluation report

·         Lead the UMRF exercise for registration of unregistered family members of Afghan Refugees in 2010-2011 where 4500 interviews were conducted and approved

·         Coach, mentor/guide staff and conduct periodic performance reviews

·         Officer Incharge for UNHCR Field office with responsibilities of Finance and Administration

·         Counsel and motivate staff to instil right mind set, behaviours and values to attain high performance and standards

TRAININGS

·         UNHCR- Code of Conduct – 2002-2005

·         UNHCR- Refugee Awareness Workshop – 2003

·         UN- Basic security in the field – Staff Safety, Health and Welfare- 2003, 2005, 2011, 2014, 2017

·         UNHCR – Voluntary Repatriation Training – 2004

·         Helping Teams work Effectively- 2004

·         Training of Trainers- Afghan Census – 2005

·         Team Building- 2005

·         Security Training by UNDSS- 2006

·         UNHCR- Protection Induction Program- 2006

·         UN Training Programme on HIV/AIDs- 2006

·         Security Focal Points and Zone Wardens Training August-2005

·         UN Training Programme on the prevention of Harassment in the Workplace- 2006.

·         Harassment and Abuse of Power at Work Place UNHCR 2016

·         International Humanitarian Response In Emergencies UNHCR 2015 (Bangkok)

·         Protection Learning Programme (PLP) UNHCR- 2016

·         Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (PSEA) UNHCR- 2015

·         Basic security in the field 2- UNHCR 2016

·         Emergency Trauma Bag training (Emergency First Aid Specialists Course ETB) UNHCR

REFRENCES

·          Mr. Yasir Ayaz Khan

Assistant Field Officer

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Representation Office Islamabad

Diplomatic Enclave , Quiade Azam University Road

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +92300 852 60 08

·          Mr. Waseem Ur Rehman

Protection Associate (Legal)

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Representation Office Islamabad

Diplomatic Enclave , Quiade Azam University Road

Email: [email protected]

Tel: +92344-9757744

·          Mr. Younas Sahibzada

Associate Field Officer

UNHCR Sub Office Peshawar,

Gul Bahar Lane, University town

Email: [email protected]

Tel : +92 300-0540570