Programme officer (Partnership & Donor Relations)

• Lead the development of concept notes and full proposals for institutional and philanthropic donors, contributing to HALO’s long-term funding strategy and expanding HALO’s programme cycle management capacity. • Manage a donor portfolio exceeding $29 million, including key partners such as the German Federal Foreign Office, U.S. Department of State (PM/WRA), Caerus Foundation, and corporate and philanthropy donors. • Secured $10M new donor funding within the first year, ensuring humanitarian mine action for over 200,000 beneficiaries across Afghanistan. • Delivered donor compliance guidance to programme teams; served as central point of attention on donor rules/regulations (US DoS, GFFO, NORAD); improved grants management systems through the introduction of reporting templates. • Coordinate closely across departments to ensure timely submission of high-quality, data-driven proposals and donor reports, fully aligned with internal standards and external requirements. • Prepare and deliver detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to donors, ensuring contractual compliance, clarity, and accountability. • Oversee and manage relationships with three key partners, two national NGOs, and one international consultancy, coordinating project implementation, reviewing partner reports for contractual compliance, and ensuring timely and quality deliverables. • Provide capacity-building support to three local partners on proposal writing, narrative and financial reporting, and project management, strengthening institutional capacity and accountability. • Provided internal help desk support on donor rules/regulations; trained staff and partners on narrative/financial reporting, PCM, and compliance. • Use Power BI, Excel, and Asana to track project performance, visualize data, and support real-time decision-making. • Contribute to donor engagement and visibility through the development of case studies, success stories, and tailored communications materials.

Business & Programme Development Manager

• Secured funding from UN agencies (WFP, WHO, UNICEF) by leading proposal development and maintaining strong donor relationships across health, food security, and monitoring sectors. • Oversaw the successful delivery of the WFP Third-Party Monitoring Project (Cluster-6), conducting field monitoring, data analysis, and reporting on food security and vulnerability, ensuring programme quality and compliance. • Line-managed a 4-person reporting team; built staff capacity in compliance, PCM, and proposal writing, resulting in 35% faster reporting turnaround. • Led donor mapping and strategy development, identifying new funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities. • Managed partnerships with multiple stakeholders, ensuring adherence to project protocols, partner compliance, and alignment with strategic goals. • Managed project cycle (Need assessment, implementation and ME), coordinated cross-functional teams for effective project delivery and supported technical integration across sectors to optimize outcomes. • Reviewed partner reports and monitored progress, ensuring quality assurance, contractual compliance, and timely deliverables. • Provided mentoring and capacity-building support to internal teams and local partners on proposal writing, donor reporting, financial management, and donor engagement. • Represented ELCS at relevant events and forums, strengthening visibility and building new strategic partnerships. • Maintained accurate project documentation, developed cost estimates, and tracked business development performance, including funding pipelines and submission records.

Managing Director

• Provided strategic leadership for program and operations management, successfully overseeing a UNDP-funded hospital renovation and multiple private projects in a high-risk conflict zone of southern and eastern Afghanistan. • Managed project planning, logistics, and execution across multiple locations, achieving a 20% reduction in project delays through proactive monitoring, issue resolution, and streamlined coordination. • Led donor engagement and collaboration with UNDP and other partners, ensuring responsiveness to urgent healthcare needs and alignment with humanitarian priorities. • Experienced in managing multi-sector donor portfolios adaptable to grants across humanitarian sectors. • Developed and submitted detailed narrative and financial reports to donors and partners, ensuring compliance and transparency. • Supervised cross-functional teams, facilitated hiring and performance evaluation, and ensured project delivery in line with operational standards and in compliance with donor guidelines. • Built and maintained strategic partnerships, supporting business growth and donor confidence in project performance. • Maintained organized documentation systems and databases for official correspondence, reporting, and external communications. • Represented the company at industry events and stakeholder meetings, promoting service capabilities and exploring new business opportunities.

Director of Markets Management

• Managed municipal markets and SMEs serving over 5 million residents, driving a 180% revenue increase (AFN 25M to 70M) by streamlining vendor registration and licensing, with a focus on supporting SMEs. • Secured funding from USAID-DAI and the EU to implement an Internal Financial Management System (IFMS), staff capacity building, and an environmental initiative replacing plastic bags. • Oversaw daily market operations and policy enforcement, enhancing services and compliance for Kabul’s diverse population and SME community. • Used data-driven insights to improve market performance and customer satisfaction. • Led business registration for small, medium, and large enterprises, promoting economic formalization and municipal revenue growth. • Revenue reforms improved transparency for 5M citizens and thousands of SMEs in Kabul, reducing leakages by 30-40% • Managed a diverse team of over 250 people in different operational and support positions. • Built partnerships with donors, sectorial/government, and stakeholders to support sustainable economic development and SME growth. • Represented Kabul Municipality at relevant events, forums, stakeholder and multi-sectoral meetings.

Communications & Investment Attraction Expert

• Supported the Senior Advisor to the President in engaging potential investors and organizing investment forums, leading to the initiation of three key infrastructure projects. • Identified and engaged donors and strategic partners, including institutional and philanthropic donors, fostering collaboration across government and international sectors. • Coordinated external communications, ensuring timely and consistent messaging aligned with branding and communication strategies. • Produced and edited diverse communication materials—publications, press releases, speeches, reports—tailored for varied audiences. • Facilitated information sharing and stakeholder collaboration to strengthen program visibility and impact. • Delivered training on communication policies and strategies for staff, supporting effective internal and external engagement. • Assisted in donor reporting, progress monitoring, and adapting reports to meet audience-specific needs. • Supported operational teams with exit surveys and post-distribution monitoring to assess program outcomes.

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