Director Of HR
AUAF
Total years of experience :15 years, 0 Months
The overall objective of the role was to develop, review, advise and implement the full spectrum of Human Resources (HR) strategies, systems, and procedures necessary for supporting the effective personnel management throughout the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF); ensured AUAF was appropriately structured and that roles (both within the
Operational/Administrative and within faculty) were appropriately staffed with highly qualified personnel that have the appropriate skills and competencies
In response to the conflict in Syria, Global Communities-Turkey/Syria mission was implementing programs (funded byOFDA/USAID, GIZ, UN) to assist conflicted-affected Syrians through such projects like SHELTER/Engineering, WASH, Sanitation & Hygiene, Food Security & Agriculture, Protection (protecting women, girls and children & Youth Empowerment). As HR Manager, I oversaw all HR operations for 650 staff of Global Communities-Turkey/Syria mission (150 million budget) in the areas of personnel management (recruitment, staff development, and performance management), policy and procedures, record keeping, contractual and legal matters, and implementation of HR administrative system; was responsible for employee-agency relation activities, as well as staff grievances; worked closely with Ethic and Compliance office to investigate filed complaints/allegations; was a focal point in HR operations start-up and close-out process. Lead and managed (directly and indirectly) HR staff of ten.
The purpose of the short-term assignment was: 1) annual review of RADP-W Human Resources operations to ensure their compliance with USG and Chemonics rules and regulations, Chemonics’ Standards of Business Conduct, and Afghan Labor Law; 2) to implement high priority recommendations resulting from the review, and provide guidance to the project on the implementation of secondary/other recommendations, and 3) provide continuity of operations for RADP-W HR department.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Party (COP), was responsible for the management of all Human Resources related activities on the SIKA-West project, directly supervised the SIKA-West HR staff, and managed the recruitment, performance management, staff development processes and HR management including compensation and benefit administration in accordance with AECOM, USAID rules and regulation and in compliance with Afghan Labor Law; worked on project HR close-out activities too.
HR Director, International Relief and Development
April 2008 to present, Kandahar/Kabul, Afghanistan
USAID - Southern Regional Agricultural Development Program ($69 million budget) -Project HR Director
USAID - Afghan Vouchers for Increased Production in Agriculture ($465 million budget) - HR Specialist
USAID - Kabul Electricity Service Improvement Program (KESIP) ($20 million budget) - HR Specialist
USAID - Community Stabilization Program (CSP) ($700 million budget) in Iraq- HR Manager
Description: Under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), responsible for assisting and managing
HR functions for 1, 800 national staff. Responsible for developing, communicating and implementing national HR
policies and procedures; assisting and overseeing national recruitment, performance management and employee development systems and initiatives, and administering compensation and benefits programs.
Human Resources Officer, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
August, 2007-March 2008, Kabul, Afghanistan
World Bank - National Rural Access program (NRAP) ($180 million budget)
Description: Restructured the HR function in the NRAP program in collaboration with the Afghan Ministry of
Public Works.
Managed and supervised day-to-day personnel functions and oversaw HR department for a staff of 420.
Provided support on recruitment/selection for both national and international staff.
Implemented performance review program.
Provided guidance to NRAP program managers and staff on international CA policies and procedures.
Assisted in administration of staff entitlements, allowances and incentives.
Mediated conflict, grievance and harassment cases within program; monitored staff welfare and identify.
Coordinated with Capacity Building Advisor to support capacity building responsibilities.
Regional Human Resources Officer for Central Asia and Afghanistan
July, 2006- August 2007, Dushanbe, Tajikistan / Herat, Afghanistan
Description: Established the HR function in the region to contribute to achieving Christian Aid's wider regional and global objectives.
Recruitment/selection and induction/orientation program.
Learning and Development
Policy development and dissemination.
Human Resources Administration.
1991 - 1996 - Tajik State Pedagogical University, Dushanbe, Tajikistan. B.A., Education
