1. Jalalabad, Afghanistan
Tel: (+ 93) (0)777 274 354
(+ 93) (0)795 599 922
E-mail: homayoun.wafa@dcda.gov.af , homayoun32@gmail.com
1. Career objectives:
To work in a team leadership position in an organization dedicated to helping people and
government to promote the enhancement of civil society and peace in world;
To create, plan, implement and manage engineering, logistics, finance and humanitarian
development programs;
To collaborate with others to identify and develop creative and effective solutions to difficult in
project development, training, financial and engineering problems.
2. Employment History:
March 2016 – till Date
Director Environment and Sustainability Development Division
Capital Region Independent Development Authority (CRIDA)
Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Specific and key accountabilities and responsibilities are outlined as under:
General Management:
The Director of Environment and Sustainable Development Division (ESD) is responsible for the
management of ESD related Departments, lead the Kabul and Four other provinces related ESD
activities and develop a corporate culture for the project.
Lead and cooperate with Managers of branches in their operations.
Develop policies and draft strategies for ESD Departments and ensure smooth flow of operations.
Implement the strategies and translate plans into action to achieve performances’ goals.
Demonstrate active participation in the review and ESD ratification of the projects.
Promote a courteous environment and efficient operations by introducing new procedures as per
the policies of CRIDA and laws of Afghanistan.
Prepare periodic reports on the progress of projects.
Embark on new management, policy, analytical task as assigned by the ESD pertinent to the ESD
Division.
To liaise closely with other departments, where necessary to ensure efficient and effective
management of all ESD Division activities
Cooperate with other divisions to ensure transfer of information and projects implementation.
Develop division related projects budgets and ToRs.
Project Management:
Lead the development of strategic and technical plans for the ESD departments with strong
participation from the team.
Oversee ESD ratification, performances’ monitoring and evaluation to ensure that program
reporting and monitoring meets CRIDA needs and expectations.
Plan for Human resources’ requirements to meet its objectives of the Organizational Chart.
Ensure oversight and staffing of projects, monitoring and attending to technical, quality and
financial performances’ considerations.
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Work with team to filter to-priority issues and consolidate project information for weekly technical
meetings.
Make periodic visits to the field to review technical and operational progress.
Liaise with other departments to ensure proper ESD ratification and monitoring and evaluation.
Leadership:
Provide strategic directions to the ESD Division by developing strategic plans, operational plans and
prioritizing activities.
Leads his division team towards the achievement of CRIDA’s goals.
Provide capacity development to the technical and administrative staff under his supervision.
Motivate the departments for better planning and efficient implementation.
Reporting:
Respond to all operational and other management reporting requirements of ESD Division in
accordance’s with internal policies of CRIDA.
Preparation of the reports over the progress of the projects of ESD Division
Reporting about the performances’ of her/his team.
Donors Relations/Coordination:
Maintain a steady flow of information with donors and Co-financiers on operational related
matters.
The Director of ESD Division will liaise with cooperating partners and will present the CRIDA in
relevant donor forums.
Respond to ad-hoc information requests from external parties, as may be necessary.
Build lasting and viable relationships with key donors.
Organizational culture is maintained and developed, including its values, the reputation in the
market while taking into account the various stakeholders.
Staff and resources’ Management:
Bringing staff and resources’ together to achieve the CRIDA goals.
Help each team member reach personal development plans.
Ensure optimal use of both human and financial resources of CRIDA.
Business Development:
Struggle for business development by showing his/her excellent skills in all the areas of his/her
duties and responsibilities.
Build and maintain excellent relations with ESD natural and local government, private sector and
community groups, as appropriate, in order to secure a high level of support for Capital Region
among relevant groups and individuals.
Actively seek and secure increased financial resources’ for the implementation and ongoing project
development.
Work for the development of CRIDA’s plan projects by coordinating with potential donors.
Sep 2014 – till March 2016
Director Code, Certification and Environment division
Dehsabz-Barikab City Development Authority (DCDA)
General Management:
The Director of Codes, Certification and Environment Division is responsible for the management
of CE related Departments, lead the Dehsabz and Brikab related CE activities and develop a
corporate culture for the project.
Lead and cooperate with Managers of branches in their operations.
Develop policies and draft strategies for CE Departments and ensure smooth flow of operations.
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Implement the strategies and translate plans into action to achieve performance goals.
Demonstrate active participation in the review and certification of the projects.
Promote a courteous environment and efficient operations by introducing new procedures as per
the policies of DCDA and laws of Afghanistan.
Prepare periodic reports on the progress of projects.
Embark on new management, policy, analytical task as assigned by the CEO pertaining to the CE
Division.
To liaise closely with other departments, where necessary to ensure efficient and effective
management of all CE Division activities
Cooperate with other divisions to ensure transfer of information and projects implementation.
Coordinate activities of DCDA with NEPA and other relevant organizations of the government.
Develop division related projects budgets and ToRs.
Project Management:
Lead the development of strategic and technical plans for the CE departments with strong
participation from the team.
Oversee certification, performance monitoring and evaluation to ensure that program reporting
and monitoring meets DCDA needs and expectations.
Plan for Human Resources requirements to meet its objectives of the Organizational Chart.
Ensure oversight and staffing of projects, monitoring and attending to technical, quality and
financial performance considerations.
Work with team to filter to-priority issues and consolidate project information for weekly technical
meetings.
Make periodic visits to the field to review technical and operational progress.
Liaise with other departments to ensure proper certification and monitoring and evaluation.
Leadership:
Provide strategic directions to the CE Division by developing strategic plans, operational plans and
prioritizing activities.
Leads his division team towards the achievement of DCDA’s goals.
Provide capacity development to the technical and administrative staff under his supervision.
Motivate the departments for better planning and efficient implementation.
Reporting:
Respond to all operational and other management reporting requirements of CE Division in
accordance with internal policies of DCDA.
Preparation of the reports over the progress of the projects of CE Division
Reporting about the performance of her/his team.
Donors Relations/Coordination:
Maintain a steady flow of information with donors and Co-financiers on operational related
matters together with FI division of DCDA.
The Director of CE Division will liaise with cooperating partners and will present the DCDA in
relevant donor forums.
Respond to ad-hoc information requests from external parties, as may be necessary.
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Build lasting and viable relationships with key donors in harmony with the Finance division of
DCDA.
Organizational culture is maintained and developed, including its values, the reputation in the
market while taking into account the various stakeholders.
Staff and Resource Management:
Bringing staff and resources together to achieve the DCDA goals.
Help each team member reach personal development plans.
Ensure optimal use of both human and financial resources of DCDA.
Business Development:
Struggle for business development by showing hi/her excellence in all the areas of his/her duties
and responsibilities.
Build and maintain excellent relations with central and local government, private sector and
community groups, as appropriate, in order to secure a high level of support for Dehsabz among
relevant groups and individuals.
Actively seek and secure increased financial resources for the implementation and ongoing project
development.
Work for the development of DCDA’s plan projects by coordinating with potential donors.
June 2013 – Sep 2014
Snr. Environmental & Resettlement Specialist/Acting Director CE division
Dehsabz-Barikab City Development Authority (DCDA)
Reviewing the reports submitted by the supervision consultants to ensure that the resettlement
safeguards are in place and that project is being implemented strictly in accordance with the
resettlement policies of DCDA and the Government.
Providing quality advisory services and detailed assistance to the LARP Implementation companies
and Consultant in term of smoothly run the implementation
To review and check consultant required reports and share with DCDA for further payments
Preparation of TOR for consultants and external monitoring & evaluation agencies
Periodically visit site to assess implementation of the project and resolve any issue relating to the
Contractors/Consultants and the LARP implementation company
Collate and finalize resettlement guidelines for DCDA for adherence in project implementation,
taking into account the laws and regulations of the Government
Liaison with DCDA, Ministry of Finance and other line ministries in regard to the payments to
affected households
Verification of the invoices in accordance with the progress of consultant field related activities
Act as a member of head of the Due Diligence team DDT for DCDA and JICA
Briefing and preparing summary reports to DCDA and JICA.
Reviewing the project proposals to ensure that the project conforms to the resettlement policies of
DCDA and the Government, including land acquisition policy/law
Ensuring preparation of land acquisition and resettlement action plan LARP in accordance with the
resettlement policies of DCDA and the Government, including land acquisition policy/law and
ensure its implementation during the project.
Ensuring that the displaced persons are adequately resettled and compensated in accordance with
the resettlement action plan approved by DCDA and the Government.
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Projects for which Resettlement Action Plans are prepared:
Central Park of Kabul New City (Central Region of Afghanistan)
Industrial Parks of Kabul New City
Outer Ring Road (34 KM) Kabul New City
City Road (25 KM) Kabul New City
Barikab Agricultural Zone (7400 Hectare of Land where nearly 2000 – 2500 Families and business
are going to be resettled) Kabul Afghanistan
Resettlement Action plan for Phase One of Kabul New City (This contents nearly 25000 Hectare
land and we are going to resettle 24 Villages surroundings have population nearly of 7000 families,
250 Brick Klins, agricultural land, gardens and local businesses)
Policies/Procedures Used in these resettlements:
Afghanistan Land Acquisition Policy.
JICA guidelines and polices
ADB resettlement polices
World Bank resettlement Policies
April 2013 – June 2013
Code and Standards Specialist
Dehsabz-Barikab City Development Authority (DCDA)
Provision overall review and analysis for utilization of building codes in the implementation of the
phases of projects and contractual agreements
Contributing on procedures and processes regarding building permits national and international
construction standards, local laws and regulations regarding disabilities guidelines for buildings and
facilities
Using the knowledge of what other agencies must apply building regulations and requirements to
new construction and facilities.
Preparing monthly progress report to the Codes and Standard Specialist and Director of
Certifications and Codes
Working on Codes and Standards manual
Considering related factors such as environmental, social and community considerations into the
design and operation of buildings
Establishing coordination with ANSA and other line agencies
Performing any other duties as required by the Director of Certifications and Code.
Using the knowledge about the Afghan National and International Codes & Standards
Working with the Codes & Standard team
Provision of assistances to the Codes & Standard team
Performing Codes analysis on each project and comply the schematic design with the relevant
codes
Coordination of the interfaces with the Technical Division/Department of the DCDA
July 2007 – April 2013
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/Acting Snr. Environment Advisor
Exact Energy and Environmental Services (eEES)
General Management:
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As the internal service providers to the projects of eEES, day to day management of the operations
of all the corporate departments i.e. Legal, Administration, Human Resources Development,
Communication, Compliance, Security, Shared services etc. were the main tasks of the COO/Acting
CEO.
Formulation of procedures, operational and strategic plans for the corporate departments.
Supervise, lead and cooperate with Head of departments in their day to day operations.
Demonstrate high motivation and enthusiasm to ensure dynamic working environment for overall
operations of eEES.
Implement the strategies and translate plans into action to achieve performance goals.
Promote a courteous environment and efficient operations by introducing new procedures within
eEES.
Prepare periodic operations Reports.
Embark on new management, policy, analytical task as assigned by the board of directors.
Responsible for preparation of eEES’s Governance Charter
Responsible for smooth transformation of the eEES from IBU to Government Corporation
Preparation of all the required procedures, manuals and guidelines required eEES’s administrations
Full fill the Human Resources development requirement of eEES and ensure the recruitment of the
needed qualified staff through a transparent procedures
Prepare share responsibilities guidelines; update Organization structure as per the project
requirements and draft any other guidelines required in the service, shared services, transport
departments etc.
Prepare SOPs for eEES’s divisions and departments in close coordination with the relevant
divisions/departments.
Estimate annual HR and administration budget of eEES for submission to Finance Division.
Leadership:
Lead the teams of all corporate departments of eEES towards the overall goals and mission of the
organization.
Provide leadership to the eEES's administrations for the projects, and taking responsibility for
ensuring that the necessary skills are available to the eEES and that appropriate staff development
opportunities are made available.
Develop and implement measures enabling the eEES to achieve world’s best practice management
Supporting and constituting project management teams for various projects at eEES.
Internal Control:
Control resources and ensure that the assets of eEES are being used efficiently and securely.
Implement high standard of internal Control.
Execute the internal audit recommendations in the overall operations of eEES.
Coordinated approach with all the divisions for internal cooperation
Reporting:
Respond to all operational and other management reporting requirements in accordance with
internal policies of eEES.
Full fill and ensure timely reporting to eEES management, governments, donors and other as
required by the law.
Oversee the preparation of background documents for keeping the society and various
stakeholders up to date in terms of progress achieved.
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External Relation/Coordination:
Coordinated approach with all the internal divisions before any communication to outside of eEES.
Maintain a steady flow of information with government bodies, general public, donors, NGOs, Co-
financiers on operational related matters and other relevant stakeholders.
The COO/Acting CEO will liaise with cooperating partners and will present the eEEs in relevant
donor fore.
Respond to ad-hoc information requests from external parties, as may be necessary.
Compliance:
Zero tolerance for any corrupt activities and lack of transparency
Prepare compliance guidelines and SOPS.
Ensure the applicability of all local laws in the operations of eEES.
Keep an up to date record of the activities of eEES.
Guarantee the usage of all assets at all offices of eEES, is in accordance with local laws, policies of
eEES and is in the paramount interest of eEES.
Ensure vital application of the policies and compliance policy of eEES in all its operations.
Quality Assurance:
Provide leadership in identifying issues which may affect portfolio quality and possible remedies.
Monitor, and seek the views of management and employees, the conduct of due process on all
eEES activities in all its offices.
Follow up with the eEES operational Team and Project Teams to ensure adequate action plans are
developed and implemented to improve portfolio quality.
Institutional Development:
Struggling for institutional development by showing excellence in all the areas of duties and
responsibilities.
Formulation and implementation of a staff capacity building plan.
Work for the development of eEES’s plan projects by coordinating with potential donors.
Projects carried out:
Conducted the PERSUAP for Mazar Food Project (Funded by USAID/Chemonics)
AUAF environmental assessments (4 projects) (Funded by USAID)
Kandahar solid waste composition analysis project (Funded by USAID/Chemonics/RAMP-UP)
Gardez city landfill design (Funded by USAID/ICMA)
Panjsher province landfill design (Funded by USAID/ICMA)
Urozgan province landfill design (Funded by USAID/ICMA)
Assadabad city Strategic Municipal Action Plan (Funded by USAID/ICMA)
Gardez city Strategic Municipal Action Plan (Funded by USAID/ICMA)
IEE for Jalalabad municipality (Funded by UNDP)
Part of PERSUAP for ring road project in Badghis province (Funded by World Bank)
Bio Gas project in Eastern region of Afghanistan (Funded by UNDP under NSP)
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March 2007 – July 2007
Governance/Environment Consultant
Local Governance and Community Development (DAI/LGCD) USAID funded project
Managing the implementation of approved subprojects under the Governance Component (i.e.
Component 1) in all provinces of the Region, with a primary focus on supporting the identification,
preparation and implementation of subprojects.
Implementation of Governance Component activities under the work plan including planning,
delivery and reporting on inputs, outputs and the identification of implementation partners; and to
propose program adjustments appropriate to changing field conditions.
Facilitate relationships with the provincial and local Afghan authorities, including the provincial and
local government, to advise on appropriate institutions of the Government of Afghanistan (GOA)
for support; and to cooperate as appropriate with the projects of other donors and implementers
working in the region
Work with LGCD management and administrative staff using approved project procedures; to
assist trainings of GoA partners; monitoring the utilization of LGCD project mechanisms to refurbish
and provision government centres and offices; identification other appropriate Governance sub-
projects;
EIA, IEE and Screening reports preparation for all projects.
Feasibility study from point of view of environment
Reporting, as required, financial activities of the Governance Component to the Finance and
Administration Manager; this includes collection of information from Governance Component
subcontractors and subproject partners to ensure compliance with the policies and procedures
required by DAI, USAID and the GOA.
Supporting the data-gathering and information management needs of the Governance Component;
to ensure accurate and timely reporting of project results and progress in achieving the goals.
Assisting and supporting the work of the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of LGCD to gather,
organize and maintain project and subproject records that are complete and sufficient to support
monitoring and evaluation requirements; and to assist subcontractors and grantees to provide
required documentation supporting technical and financial requirements.
Provide all requested and required information to assist Regional project management and Kabul
project management to meet reporting requirements, including inputs for Quarterly and Biweekly
Reports and Success Stories from field operations; and to inform the Regional Director of any
problem, threat or other issue that may affect project success or the wellbeing of staff.
July 2006 – Feb - 2007
Managing Director
Universal Institute of Management Sciences (UIMS)
Preparation and follow up of annual work plan of UIMS, provision of inputs for mentioned work
plan and making sure that work plan implement due to given data.
Responsible for all management components of UIMS.
Coordination for all training activities of UIMS on country level.
Identification, Preparation and implementation of different projects from donor agencies in all
three provinces.
Facilitation of relationships between government agencies, donors and UIMS institute.
Involved in hiring and development of UIMS staff and administration.
Doing need assessment of different UN agencies and governmental organizations to provide them
trainings in different fields to improve their capacity.
Supervision of admin/finance section and collecting reports from them.
Preparation of reports, checking and correcting of all reports submitting to donor agencies from
UIMS.
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Preparation of project proposals to donor agencies in capacity building after over viewing the need
assessment report of different agencies.
Teaching of Management, Project Management, Human Resources Management and Monitoring
and Evaluation.
Conduct trainings in Project Planning, Proposal Writing, Project Management to different
governmental agencies.
May 2004 till July 2006
Regional Program Officer DDR Program Team
Afghanistan’s New Beginnings Program (ANBP) UNDP/UNAMA
Primary regional coordinator for all reintegration activities of the ANBP.
Interlocutor with all of ANBP’s implementation partners in Eastern Region. Coordinate most of the
regional arrangements with implementing partners. This includes negotiations and contract
discussions with potential implementation partners, as well as monitoring and evaluation of the
performance of existing partners.
Evaluate current reintegration opportunities as drafted by the existing program teams in Kabul and
their applicability in eastern zone.
Assists in the analysis, assesses the socio/economic context of ANBP’s work, and maintains
continuous dialogue with partners and Ministries to identify the areas eligible for support and
intervention in light of declared national priorities.
Assist in evaluation of program proposals for ANBP’s development program. Drafts policy
documents.
Assist in monitoring ongoing activities and results and distils and writes lessons learned etc.
Assists in monitoring ongoing projects financially to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of
inputs and the realization of the targeted expenditure level.
Promote awareness and understanding of ANBP mandated to promote sustainable disarmament
and reintegration.
Assist in establishing and supporting an annual planning mechanism for ANBP and a monthly follow
up system or progress reporting.
Participants in the annual budgeting and planning process.
Supervision of staff members./Review monitoring reports from monitoring assistants.
Preparing final monitoring/evaluation reports.
Preparing the final IP performance reports to country office.
Identification of Alternative Livelihood projects for XCs and their families.
Close coordination and meetings with ministry related organizations (MoA, MRRD and MOLSA)
regarding implementation of agriculture and other development projects.
Liaison and coordination with local governments and authorities on provincial/district level.
Participating in agency heads meeting and other important meeting on government and UN level.
Identification of a training strategy in support of Afghanistan’s DDR programme.
March, 2002 till Dec, 2003
Snr. Field Assistant
United Nations Higher Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Assessing the needs of returnees/IDPs in the region and formulated project submission in
collaboration with district authorities and Implementation partner. Monitoring of Implemented
projects (Shelter, Water, Road and ETC). Developing realistic and long term view of activities with
in the field operation for supporting of over all operation.
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Ensure that returnees/IDPs and other persons of concern to UNHCR are protected in line with
UNHCR regulations.
Assess, develop and implement voluntary repatriation activities, ensuring that they are safe and
dignified and in accordance with UNHCR mandate and guidelines.
Ensure that all field administration activities are undertake in a professional manner and are in
accordance with UNHCR policies and Guidelines.
Preparation of weekly and Bi-Weekly strip for field units of eastern zone.
Preparation of mission requests and preparation of reports.
Monitoring and evaluation of different kind of water, shelter, roads, bridges and other
reintegration projects of UNHCR with national and international IPs.
Identification of alternative livelihood projects for returnees and IDPs on district level and liaison
with local governmental authorities for proper implementation of projects
Participating in IPs and UNHCR coordination meetings.
Capacity building of (MORR) staff working with UNHCR from government side, teaching them
report writing, monitoring and evaluation systems.
4. Education:
Afghanistan and abroad.
July 2010 – 2012 MSc. In Environmental Engineering, From Indra Ghandi
University India, (Online)
June 2006 – June 2007 Executive MBA (Project Management) from Preston University
Peshawar Pakistan.
1996 - 2000 Civil Department Engineering Faculty of Nangarhar
University, Afghanistan. (Diploma B. Sc)
1993 - 1995 FA, Nangarhar Higher Secondary School, Ningarhar,
Afghanistan
1991- 1992 English Language Program of IRC (Part time)
5. Computer Knowledge includes:
MS DOS, Word Perfect, Lotus 123, Microsoft Windows Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point Internet,
AUTOCAD 2004, MS Access and some accounting packages.
6. Languages:
Pashaee (Mother Language)
Pashtu, Dari, English, Urdo and to the extent Hindi and Arabic
7. Certification:
Management Skills Training program implemented by IProSYS (Institute of Technology and Management
Sciences), Kabul Afghanistan. (1st
Jan 2004 till 30th
June 2004)
In above mention training following topics were covered:
Leadership, Team building and working
Conflict Resolution and Managing Negotiations.
Gender Awareness and Main Streaming
Communication Skills
Program Design and Project Planning
Monitoring and Evaluation
Report Writing Skills
Held a training on Program related issues from UNDP/ANBP/DDR office in Kabul for one week.
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Took a training in Participatory Project Management (PPM) from 8th
– 10th
November 2004 in Kabul,
implemented by TEARFUND, and TORAID Austrian agencies.
Training of Protection issues for Returnees and Refugees in Mohamandara Field Unit, From UNHCR Sub
Office Jalalabad, for two months.
Training of Survey and Sampling for one week in UNAMA compound arranged by (AITM) Jalalabad
Afghanistan.
Training of Child Protection Monitoring Response for one week in May 2003 by Save the Children/Sweden
Jalalabad office.
Training on Monitoring and Evaluation of projects by UNDP/ANBP Kabul from (14 – 18 May 2005).
Training of Project Management by UNDP/ANBP/DIAG in Kabul from (12-14 March 2006).
June 22-25, 2009 ISO 14001 certification course Morpheus Environmental Institute, London, UK
January 24-30, 2010 USAID University Course, CEBU Philippines Integrated Natural Resource Management
Participation in CONTON Fair in China from 1 September – 25th
September 2009 in Ghaoungzu China.
Participation in Road Show (Construction and Trade Business) in Turkey from June – July 2008 in three
different cities of Turkey.
August – September 2009 participation in Business Tour in Moscow and in Bashkik, Kargistan
Participation in Tajikistan Business tour October 5 – 25, 2010 attending the exhibition and attending the
business meetings.
May 16-17, 2009 5th
Environmental Conference, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Energy and Alternative Energy Sources
August 5 – 31 2011, participation in International Visitors Leadership Program (Climate Change and Clear
energy) in USA different states.
Nov 13 – Dec 20 2013, Training on Construction Management and Project Management, Tokyo Japan.
28 March – 02 April 2014, Workshop on PMP training (35 PDU’s) in PMI Chapter, Islamabad Pakistan.
Visiting Lecturer in Nangarhar University Computer Science Faculty since
2005 – Present teaching following subjects:
Management
Project Management
Business Communication
Technical Report Writing
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Project Management Professional (PMP) Trainer at AUAF/PDI
2014 till date
Project Management
Communication Management
Risk Management
Stake Holders Management
Cost Management
8. Personal Data:
Nationality: Afghan
Date of Birth: 07/08/1978
Place of Birth Janjapoor Village, Dara-e-Noor district of Ningarhar Province.
References:
Ahmad Jawed Tahiri Project Management Specialist – Office of Economic Growth
and Infrastructure USAID, US Embassy
Email: Jtahiri@usaid.gov, jtahiri@state.gov
Mobile: 0780277545
Eng. Ajmal Shams Director of Operation and Maintenance Division
Deh Sabz Barikab city Development Authority (DCDA)
Email: ajmal.shams@dcda.gov.af
Phone: 0093 799 12 68 78