This document is a curriculum vitae for Hajar Farajova. It lists her personal details and qualifications, including her education and work experience. Her work experience spans from 2005 to present and includes roles such as Procurement Agent for the US Embassy, Freelance Interpreter/Translator, Senior LTO Coordinator Assistant for OSCE/ODIHR, and Executive Assistant to the General Manager for Hyatt Hotels Baku. She has extensive experience translating between English, Russian, and Azerbaijani in fields such as agriculture, politics, oil and gas, and journalism. Her education includes a Diploma in Foreign Languages from the Azerbaijan State Institute of Foreign Languages from 1992-1997.

1. Curriculum Vitae: H a j a r F a r a j o v a
Name Hajar Farajova
Nationality Azerbaijani
Contact mobile: (50) 669 82 21
(994 12) 439-26-13 (home)
E-mail hfarajeva@yahoo.com
Date of Birth 13 August 1975
Address 54,7b, Izmir str, AZ 1065
Qualifications Diploma (Foreign Languages) 1997
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 I n t e r n e w s -
Seminar on photojournalism, seminar for TV journalists; Print
journalism; trips to Mingachevir, Ganja, Barda, and Sabirabad;
 W o r l d B a n k –
Agricultural Project; trips to Fizuli and Agdam regions;
 W H O –
Seminars on Nursery, Epidemiology, Gynecology, Drug Use; work with
TB team, trips to Khachmaz & Guba regions related to TB.
 M i n i s t r y o f H e a l t h –
the joint project with the Canadian Society on Health Issues, the trip to
Ganja & seminar on DataBase with the participation of Trans Caucasus
countries Georgia and Armenia, a number of meetings and
conferences;
 C o n f l i c t R e s e a r c h C e n t e r –
a week seminar in Turkey, Istanbul arranged for journalists and conflictologists of
Trans Caucasian countries.
C A R E E R S U M M A R Y
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US Embassy Baku June 2012 to September 2014
Baku, Azerbaijan
· Responsible for contracts between the US Embassy and local
vendors; US Embassy and US vendors and other vendors.
· Creating Purchase Orders, Delivery Orders, Purchase Card
transactions, BPAs in Ariba
· Responsible for phone related (including BB) problems in the
Embassy.
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2. Curriculum Vitae: H a j a r F a r a j o v a
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Freelance November 2010 to present
Baku, Azerbaijan
World Bank, UN,
AZERIGAZ, SOCAR etc.
· Translated and interpreted in agriculture, politics, oil and gas
industry, construction, chemistry, geology, medicine & journalism
(photo, Media & TV)
· Interpreted during round table, seminars, conferences and face to
face meetings
· Simultaneous interpreting
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OSCE/ODIHR Baku,
Azerbaijan
September 2010 to November 2010
· Assistance to the LTO Coordinator
· Arranging the work of interpreters and drivers for Long Term
Observers (LTO) in the Mission
· Translation of complaints from the candidates and their authorized
representatives
· Preparing pie charts upon receiving the information from ConEcs
· Assisting in preparation to visit of Short Term Observers (STO)
· Answering the telephone calls
· Assisting to other personnel upon need
· Other assignments upon request
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Hyatt Hotels Baku,
Azerbaijan
September 2009 to February 2010
· Organized the agenda of the General Manager
· Managed in country logistics and trips to CIS countries
· Prepared financial reports for trips undertaken by GM
· Answered the telephone calls
· Prepared and send mail, pouches
· Assisted with translation and editing assignments as needed
· Assisted to other staff as needed
· Other assignments upon request
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Chemonics International
Inc. USAID Private Sector
October 2008 to January 2009
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3. Curriculum Vitae: H a j a r F a r a j o v a
Competitiveness
Enhancement Program
· Prepare and maintain COP and DCOP meetings and arrange local
and regional transportation.
· Manage hotel/apartments and driver logistics for short-term
expatriate consultants.
· Maintain the resource library of the project and keep the catalog of
the books.
· Answer the telephones, take messages for project staff, and ensure
visitors to the project office are treated respectfully and
appropriately.
· Prepare and send mail and DHL pouches and keep a log of items
sent.
· Together with the office manager maintain the office equipment and
inventory database.
· Maintain regular schedule of Azerbaijan PSCEP staff travel,
vacations etc.
· In consultation with COP and Azerbaijan PSCEP, respond to daily
e-mails from Chemonics home office.
· Prepare the agenda and keep minutes of office meeting and prepare
related reports and disseminate to office.
· Coordinate with PSCEP technical staff (and clients) for business/ID
cards.
· Coordinate with Office Manager on procurements of such as
printing, equipment and subcontractors.
· Assist with translation and editing assignments as needed.
· Assist in preparing employment and services agreements
· Support office manager in project-related administrative tasks as
required.
Office AAssssiissttaanntt//TTrraavveell CCoooorrddiinnaattoorr
Baker Hughes
Incorporated
July 2008 to August 2008
· Receptionist duties
· Assisting in getting visa for employees
· Assisting in getting work permit
· Coordinating travel of expats and locals
· Logistics support
· Coordinating stationeries and kitchen supply
· Greeting visitors
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KOTRA February 2008 to May 2008
Commercial Section of the
Korean Embassy
· Assisted in finding the office for KOTRA
· Set up the office
· Translations of documents into English
· Interpreted during the negotiations
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4. Curriculum Vitae: H a j a r F a r a j o v a
· Logistics support
· Analysis of newspaper materials
· Market research
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USAID March 2005 to September 2007
Program Office
Baku, Azerbaijan · Controlled the documentation Flow from Baku to Georgia & back
· Prepared backlogged files
· Coordinated World Learning (WL) and Community Connections
(CC) activities
· Assisted to Economic Growth section
· Assisted to Budget Analyst
· Managed DS Forms for trainees (WL, CC)
· Have general knowledge of TraiNet system
· Coordinated Environmental Compliance
· Was responsible for logistics of visitors
· Organized All Partners Meeting
· Assisted to PHC, DHS & other health activities
· Served as PPO file custodian
· Translated and interpreted during the meetings
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US Embassy October 2004 to February 2005
Public Diplomacy
Baku, Azerbaijan · Assisted the activity of media staff and others
· Was responsible for secretarial duties
· Translated and interpreted during the meetings
· Did Internet search
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Freelance August 1997 to August 2004
Baku, Azerbaijan
Internews, World Bank,
WHO, AIHA,TACIS,
Ministry of Health (MoH),
Education (MoE), Conoco,
NITCO Int., Small &
Medium Enterprises
(SME), UNDP, CRC, AED
etc.
· Translated and interpreted in agriculture, politics, oil and gas
industry, construction, chemistry, geology, medicine & journalism
(photo, Media & TV)
· Interpreted during round table, seminars, conferences and face to
face meetings
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UNDP February 2000 to September 2000
Baku, Azerbaijan · Translated and interpreted on HIV/AIDS and STDs
· Assisted the Project activity
· Worked closely with National NGOs
· Monitored their activity
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5. Curriculum Vitae: H a j a r F a r a j o v a
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John Brown Caspian July 1996 to April 1997
Baku, Azerbaijan · Was responsible for receptionist duties and secretarial work
· Greeted visitors
· Was responsible for office administration
· Translated and interpreted in oil and gas fields
· Improved and increased my knowledge of PC-compatible
software packages
· Responsible for visa procedures
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RSK-Environment Ltd. February - June 1996
Baku, Azerbaijan · Was responsible for all translation work associated with geology,
biology. botany, zoology, archaeology, hydrology and socio-economics
· Interpreted during meetings and on field
· Gained excellent technical vocabulary and basic computer
knowledge
· Was also responsible for secretarial and receptionist duties, and
office administration
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Rencol-S Inc May 1995-February 1996
Baku, Azerbaijan · Was responsible for translations from English into Russian and
vice versa
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Yusif & Co January - May 1995
Baku, Azerbaijan · Was responsible for all translations on medical supplies
E D U C A T I O N , T R A I N I N G & Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
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6. Curriculum Vitae: H a j a r F a r a j o v a
2012
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Baku, Azerbaijan
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Baku, Azerbaijan
Diploma (Foreign languages)
Other: Professional English lessons before starting my studies at the Institute. Professional
French lessons – attestation in TCF in March 31, 2012 (B1)
Computer literate with the knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point;
Photostyler, Deskscan, Internet.
A W A R D S
September 29,
2006
Group Cash Award Recognition for invaluable Contributions in
the establishment of the new Program Office
for USAID Azerbaijan
February 22,
2007
On the Spot Group Cash
Award
In recognition of tireless efforts to ensure
USAID/Caucasus-Azerbaijan’s full
compliance with its Records Management
and Disposition Plan
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7. Curriculum Vitae: H a j a r F a r a j o v a
February 22,
2007
On the Spot Group Cash
Award
In recognition of excellent support in
uploading and verifying the quality of the
USAID/Caucasus-Azerbaijan Operational
Plan (OP)
February 22,
2007
On the Spot Group Cash
Award
In recognition of invaluable assistance in the
development of Memoranda of
Understanding between the Government of
the United States of America and Azerbaijan
supporting critical economic, social and
political programs of the United States
Agency for International Development
A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Status: Divorced
Languages: English, Russian, Azeri, French
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