Hi, I’m
Wali NISHAT
Hamilton,Canada
Summary
Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to supplies and logistics. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement and contracting. Expertise in logistical analysis, inventory and supply chain performance, development and standardization. Thorough understanding of inventory management, procurement and acquisition regulations.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
War Child Canada, Afghanistan/Amman Country Programs
Program Manager/ Social Development
05.2015 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Created and presented data using MS Excel spreadsheets and other MS Office tools.
- Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give audiences exceptional offerings.
- Developed and organized routine and special programming by factoring in slot timing, demographics and other important parameters.
- Managed 4 senior-level technical project managers in creating solutions for divisional customers.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
- Resolved problems and provided solutions to customers by communicating requirements to subordinates.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Assessed performance and scheduled cost control while maintaining contractual and internal performance requirements.
- Tracked and reported [Timeframe] program results to customers and stakeholders to facilitate change management activities.
- Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Implemented and led meetings, opening up dialog with area managers to discuss [Type] subjects.
- Launched [Type] program and gathered functional and business requirements to support team and mitigate risks.
- Evaluated and provided use cases for pilot of [Type] software.
- Established and implemented global security processes.
- Defined classification levels for privacy information and intellectual property.
- Directed [Number] simultaneous projects to boost business opportunities by [Number]%.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
Counterpart International
Community Dialogue Coordinator
08.2010 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Developed strategies to promote information dissemination to umbrella CSO partners ensuring that public inputs are incorporated into the messages and support them in developing small-scale project proposals
- Reviewed and evaluate incoming proposals from civil society organizations (CSOs) acquire supplementary information/research as needed and provide feedback
- On continues basis supported the preparation of the grant making process and provided orientations for and conduct and manage events and or dialogue sessions on women rights and their role in economic empowerment
- Designed and implemented tools and guidance on the conduction of advocacy campaigns on women rights and the importance of their leadership based on researches
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Tetra Tech- ARD Inc
Community Development Specialist
07.2007 - 06.2010
Job overview
- Develop operational guidelines, procedures, and tools for community mobilization and livelihoods and develop and present orientation packages for engaging project stakeholders
- Under the guidance and direction of the Programme Director, contribute to ensuring that the programme activities are in compliance and up to date, and that reporting requirements to stakeholders are in line with defined programme objectives
- On continues basis, conduct the oversight of coordination of SWSS activities and plans with provincial and district-level actors and identified and adapted policy, cultural, and legal issues supporting ARD; s mission
- Lead the programme management and implementation strategies and provided inputs for developing community-based proposal under the livelihood portfolio for people impacted by SWSS interventions
- Developed short- and long term community development strategies to draw businesses and consumers to rural areas.
- Conducted online and in person research to identify community development opportunities.
- Communicated effectively with all different personalities and people in various job positions by being courteous, enthusiastic and offering clear feedback.
- Reviewed current procedures, identified areas of potential enhancement and implemented changes to improve overall effectiveness by [Number]%.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
International Relief & Development Inc
Community Support Program Sr. Officer
05.2005 - 04.2007
Job overview
- Mobilized the rural communities engaging communities to identify community priorities, resource es and solution to the local problems in such a way that promotes representative participation, good governance, accountability and peaceful change
- Provided technical assistance to SPR provincial staff on developing and implementing small scale project proposals that generate income to households affected during the road work
- Developed and manage training programs aimed at helping micro-enterprises develop business skills in areas such as marketing, financial management, and business plan preparation and operations management
- Maintained broad network of relationships with multiple GIRoA ministries including but not limited and to ministries of Women’s affairs, Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, Ministry of Public Health, and Ministry of Education
Independence Electoral Commission
Volunteer National Electoral Coordinator
02.2004 - 12.2004
Job overview
- Coordinate and implement the project activities through planning the project activities in a coordinated way with all project stakeholders, beneficiaries, experts and partners
- Assist in the organization and in the supervision of the trainings and ensure that JEMB’s rules, regulations, and procedures are adhered
- Assist in maintaining the daily communications with the Training Specialist to ensure instant flow of information and materials is in place
- Provide day to day guidance and orientation sessions to election staff on how fill out different recording books
- Identify and train women on voter registration, photography and maintaining appropriate record of the population
- Keep a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness which involves IEC protocol and its designated staff
- Improve the timing of planned activities and make sure that all materials used in registration are enough.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
KARDAN UniversityKabul, Afghanistan
Bachelor of Science from economics
03.2012
Afghan Institute of Business Management (AIBM)Kabul, Afghanistan
Diploma from Diploma in Business Administration (DBA)
05.2005
Ghazanfar Intermediate Medical InstituteNangarhar, Afghanistan
Diploma from Pharmaceuticals & Medicine Management
08.2002
PM4DevUSA (online)
Associate of Science from Leadership in Project Management
09.2017
Skills
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Cost Management
- Time Management
- Budget Preparation
Certification
Training Program for Empowering Leadership on SDGs and Human Rights (ELSAH) 2021- South Asia-Virtual, June 2021.
Durable Solutions for Refugees- June 15
Affiliations
Membership of PROFESSIANL Bodies:
Member of Afghanistan Food Security and Agriculture (FSAC) cluster since 2017 to date
Member of Afghanistan Protection Cluster (APC)-OCHA, Kabul, Afghanistan Since: 2015- to date
Member of Executive Committee on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Since 2017- to date, -17, 2020. UNHCR, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Refugees Right and Advocacy Training, May 2018: Asia Pacific Refugees Rights Network
Programme Quality Framework – War Child Canada, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Results-Based Management and Reporting -June 23-24, 2019 Global Affairs Canada, Kabul, Af.
Integrating Food Security in Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP 2019) Apr 2019, UNOCHA and WFP, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Gender Mainstreaming Inclusive Training Course - Mar 15-18, 2018: War Child Canada, Kabul.
Training of Trainers on Community and CSOs Dialogue Facilitation- Counterpart International, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Humanitarian Response to Conflict and Disaster, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (Aug 30 –Oct 25, 2016).
Leadership in Management-6-month online Course-Apr- Sep 2017: PM4DEV, USA.
Training of Trainers on Citizen’s Report Card & Social Audit Training-2014: Counterpart International, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Conferences attended:
Jordan-Amman Conference on Durable Solutions for IDPs and returnees, War Child Canada, Jun 9-16, 2017
Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference ‘People on the Move’ March 12-14, 2016
Policy Reform Conference, New Delhi, India- “Initiative to Promote Civil Societies, Counterpart International, Feb 13-20, 2014
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Wali Nishat
Timeline
Program Manager/ Social Development
War Child Canada, Afghanistan/Amman Country Programs
05.2015 - 01.2022
Community Dialogue Coordinator
Counterpart International
08.2010 - 07.2014
Community Development Specialist
Tetra Tech- ARD Inc
07.2007 - 06.2010
Community Support Program Sr. Officer
International Relief & Development Inc
05.2005 - 04.2007
Volunteer National Electoral Coordinator
Independence Electoral Commission
02.2004 - 12.2004
KARDAN University
Bachelor of Science from economics
Afghan Institute of Business Management (AIBM)
Diploma from Diploma in Business Administration (DBA)
Ghazanfar Intermediate Medical Institute
Diploma from Pharmaceuticals & Medicine Management
PM4Dev
Associate of Science from Leadership in Project Management
Training Program for Empowering Leadership on SDGs and Human Rights (ELSAH) 2021- South Asia-Virtual, June 2021.
Durable Solutions for Refugees- June 15
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