IT Associate
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Total years of experience :19 years, 11 Months
• Manage and provide technical support of databases used in UNHCR operations (Afghan and IDP registration, voluntary repatriation, resettlement, etc.) including planning and overseeing data collection, input and verifications; production of standard and ad hoc reports
• Plan, design and develop modules, such as database tables, forms, querries and reports for internal UNHCR office use.
• Prepare monthly statistical reports and respond to customized report requests from UNHCR staff, governments-Counter-parts and partners
• Maintain Afghan Resettlement and RSD database (proGres), prepare monthly reports and arrange for data transfers to BOI as and when requested.
• Ensure that data collection is compatible with GIS as necessary and to provide GIS technical expertise and support to program as and when required
• Design and develop various kinds of thematic maps for the operational use at Sub Office, Peshawar and field offices in K-P.
• Provide technical support and guidance to Government-managed data base centres
• Provide high quality maps and related outputs materials in formats required for publication in documents etc
• Maintain the GIS database and its application
• Archive and backup database systems periodically; ensure security of databases; perform database administrator functions
• Assist all units in creation, design and maintenance of database and spreadsheets that meet operational requirements
• Supervise support staff in the Unit and manage a team of data entry staff
• Propose, plan, and implement new projects to improve database registration process and other program related processes to improve efficieny and effectiveness
• Represent UNHCR in cluster meetings and work with registration working groups within clusters.
Administrative in-charge of the hall in after-hours.
Team lead of a team of 14 Senior Residents to run the hall's support services
Supervised, organized, and participated in hall-wide events
Assigned and supervised portfolios to every Senior Resident and held regular weekly meetings to manage progress
Administrative in-charge of the hall in after-hours.
Team lead of a team of 14 Senior Residents to run the hall's support services
Supervised, organized, and participated in hall-wide events
Assigned and supervised portfolios to every Senior Resident and held regular weekly meetings to manage progress
Monitored and Evaluated company’s active projects
Analysed TORs, prepared and submitted bids for prospective projects for the company
Developed and maintained the first project management office (PMO) for the company
Liaison with the project managers, software development managers and senior management on all active and upcoming projects
Led QA team during software development for Afghan Civil and voter Registry project, Afghanistan
Prepared documentation for the software including Test cases, Installation manuals, and Troubleshooting manuals
Installed and commissioned the Iris and Facial Recognition Systems to sites in Afghanistan
Administered the centralized biometric database for synchronization, consolidation, and data analysis
Prepared customized reports from the consolidated Afghan voters’ database
Carried out the technology transfer to clients at the end of the project
Overall administration of the UNHCR project in KPK and Balochistan provinces,
Liaison with all the stakeholders including weekly and monthly meetings,
Trained staff on Iris registration systems and provided high-level systems
support,
Prepared weekly and monthly status reports for the stakeholders and senior management,
Demonstrations of the Iris Recognition Systems to donors and UN delegates
Installed, commissioned and maintained Iris and Facial Recognition Systems for the DDR Project
Supervised on-site installations and on-going support amongst 23 sites across the country
Worked as a systems tester of the customized biometric registration software solution provided for the project
Ensured data synchronization at all sites at all times
Prepared custom reports for the clients, and donors of the project
Installed, Maintained, and Troubleshoot of Iris & Facial Recognition Systems on projects in Pakistan, and DR Congo
Database administration including data analysis, synchronization, and consolidation.
Network Administration
Carried out mobile iris registration missions to Afghan refugee camps in remote areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan
IT Administration including networks, website, IT hardware and software management
Part-time Teaching
Staff Training
I was awarded the AusAID scholarship to pursue my education at the top ranked Australian university. During my Master of Business Information Systems program, I received Chancellor's letter of commendation for academic achievements -- an award given to top performing students in their respective programs. I was also awarded the Golden Key International Honors Society membership -- a membership awarded to top 15% students of the university by invitation only. I received my degree 'With Merit' which is awarded to students having their grade point average at distinction level.