This document contains a cover letter and resume for Zia Najeeb. It includes personal details like contact information, date of birth, and citizenship. It outlines Najeeb's objectives of seeking a position where he can serve and learn as part of a team. The resume then details Najeeb's 9 years of experience in reporting, communication, and translation working for organizations like UNFAO, USAID projects, and the US Embassy. It provides descriptions of his roles and responsibilities in these positions, including managing reports, outreach, and public relations. Najeeb believes he can make a positive contribution with his skills in these areas and looks forward to discussing opportunities further.

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Zia Najeeb
Marston Square, Zone 3, House #: 831,Jalalabad City
Cell: 0795138514
Kabul: Shahraki Pamir, Srai Kotal-e- Khir Khana, Street
Number 06, House number 1122
z_najibi@yahoo.com- or zia.najeeb.2013@gmail.com
P E R S O N E LP E R S O N E L
Date of Birth: 04/04/1984
Place of Birth: Jalalabad City
Citizenship: Afghan
O B J E C T I V E S &O B J E C T I V E S &
S T A T E M E N T O FS T A T E M E N T O F
I N T E R E S T :I N T E R E S T :
C O M M U N A LC O M M U N A L
U N D E R S T A N D I N G &U N D E R S T A N D I N G &
P R O F I L E :P R O F I L E :
I extremely desire to get a position within a potential organization, where I could both serve and
learn with a team. As a committed body to myself, my family, my society and finally to the entire
humanity, I solidly believe in honesty, hard work, confidence, creativity and trust as the principles
towards achieving my goals in my life.
My career has led me to specialize increasingly my own cosmopolitan background and analytical
interests in Managing, Leading, together with a command of several languages, have also left me
confident in handling negotiations that require the reconciliation of different national approaches to
otherwise common problems. I have 9 years of progressive experience working in Reporting and
Communication and have the ability to produce high quality accurate reports, along with having
strong experience working in communication and am able to interpret and translate reports from
Pashto to English and Dari in vice versa. I also have strong knowledge of computer soft wares as
Well as Hardware.
I have required skills and experience in Outreach and communication and having 9 years
progressive experience in this field with various USAID Projects such as Local Governance and
Community Development (LGCD), Afghanistan Stabilization Initiative (ASI), Community
Cohesion Initiative (CCI), Incentives Driving Economic Alternatives for the North, East and West
(IDEA-NEW) (IDEA-NEW), US EMBASSY and Afghanistan Rule of Law Stabilization Projects,
and United Nation Food and Agriculture Program (UNFAO). My key responsibility in the
International NGOs was to oversee and develop internal as well as external reports of the USAID
Projects. As your organization demands, I am capable of creating and managing many reports of an
organization. I have extensive knowledge and experience in this field and I can analyze, evaluate
and am capable of interpreting the data. I keep myself abreast with the latest technology that can
help the organization.
As you will note, I have solid interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with individuals at all
levels. I also have strong talents in creating, writing, and producing communication and outreach
pieces. My organizational skills have allowed me to prioritize schedules and complete projects
within time and budget guidelines. Finally, my 9 years of progressive experience in this field has
allowed me to develop exceptional skills in thinking on my feet, community outreach, and public
relations. In Addition, I am very well in translation, Computer packages, designing and reporting.
I know I will make a positive contribution to your kind organization, and look forward to
discussing my capabilities in more detail. I am available for a personal interview at your
convenience. I know you are busy, and have many applications to review, so please let me know if
you wish to further discuss your requirements and my ability to meet them. Thank you for your
time and consideration.
E M P L O Y M E N TE M P L O Y M E N T
United Nations Food & AAgriculture Oganization (UNFAO)- Afghanistan
Representation
April 01 2015- Present
Title of the Position: National Knowledge Management and Communication Officer
Duties:
Preparing synopsis of project publications, bulletins, newsletters, reports and other
Promotional materials for the use of media, including web-based media, as appropriate;

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Maintaining inventory of the project publications, bulletins, reports, etc. and provide users with
Information from them;
Assisting with verification and analysis of the computerized data and other electronic data
Processing as required;
Analyzing the existing documentation, if any, determining how well it meets the needs of
Stakeholders how well it meets government’s priorities as set out in policy statements;
Facilitating in translation of the project materials into both Dari and Pashto specifically targeting
Mass media;
Designing basic data structures and identifies the right relational tool to construct it.
Organizing training program for the provincial dairy union members, on data collection and
Management and enter/ manage project data in computer files;
Assisting projects CTA and NPO at various policy discussion/formulation forums at local and
National level;
Undertaking field visits to the project site so as to ensure that project requirements are met
Particularly those concerning policy issues such as gender mainstreaming;
Coordinate closely with the M&E staff of CLAP/MAIL to ensure consistent and effective
Measurement of results across the project area.
Contribute to further development of the policy and strategy for the operational planning in
The knowledge management area.
Providing assistance to the project national workshop to present the action plan and discuss it
With the relevant private and/or public bodies.
US EMBASSY- Kabul
Title of the Position: Cultural Affairs Specialist (Short term)
November 16, 2014- Feb 15 2015
Duties:
I was responsible to Ensure the program activities of the Public Affaires section are carefully
selected, properly implemented and thoroughly assessed.
Advised on the information needs of target audiences, suggest appropriate guidelines for directing
public diplomacy activities and report on changes and trends in Afghanistan society and culture.
Advised PAS American officers and LES on overall strategy and design for information program
activities designed to project an accurate image of the US government.
Prepared the written analysis and offered interpretation of attitudes and opinions of the general
public and specific segments of local society.
I have overseen the production of careful, tinly, and through reports on selected PAS activities and
programs, for audiences in US Embassy and Washington.
And served as Grants Representative (GOR) on four culturally related grants and cooperative
agreements.
I also served as GOR (Grant Officer Representative) and got Department of states GOR training
Certification.
Incentives Driving Economic Alternatives for the North, East and West (IDEA-
NEW) /USAID/DAI
Title of the Position: Senior Communication Officer
10 November 2013- 13 September 2014
Duties:
• Conducted technical workshops on drafting technical scopes of work to solicit proposals
from external firms to develop and implement communications campaigns; manage
communications contract deliverables, budgets, and invoicing; and conduct M&E to
determine program effectiveness;
• Facilitated hands-on workshops and team exercises to develop and finalize internal and
external communications strategies;
• Supported operational exercises on crisis communications and modify guidelines as
necessary;
• Developed a training plan for communications trainings at the provincial level, with
modified training materials, and identify appropriate training resources;
• Provided on the job training and mentoring, ensuring that all training knowledge is
applied to the IPRD’s daily operations;
• Provided informed advice in response to IDEA-NEW requests on USAID activities, share
guidance from a technical communications perspective, disseminate impact assessment
data and analysis; and share guidance on US government grant regulations and budgetary
considerations;
• Documented detailed meeting minutes with the IDEA-NEW including discussion points,
decisions, action items, USAID requests;

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• Draft performance reporting for all relevant sections of IDEA-NEW deliverables
including weekly updates, quarterly reports and success stories; and,
• Report to the IDEA-NEW Chief of Party on all communications and capacity building
issues.
E M P L O Y M E N TE M P L O Y M E N T
CREATIVE/CCI/USAID-OTI
Community Cohesion Initiative (CCI) an USAID Stability Project
23 June 2012- 30 September 2013
Title of the Position: Provincial Communication and Reporting Officer
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Development of a communication strategy for Sarkani District, Marawarah District and Khas
Kunar District Centers with its cost in term of human and financial capital;
2. Support and contribute to the implementation of a communications strategy through
development of communication packages for audio-video, web- based and written communication
materials and train the staff to implement the strategy and their tasks effectively.
3. In consultation with the Regional Director annual report process and document for hard copy
distribution.
4. Ensure all public reports and documents are loaded and archived in a way that is easy to access
and understand. Develop and maintain a library/filing system of any hard copy reports. Develop
and maintain systems for the management of all donor relations’ activities.
5. Conduct research and provide communications support for issues generated by the projects in
civil service sector.
6. Research, write and coordinate all PM reports, ensuring they are of a high standard and
submitted in a timely manner to the Executive approval.
7. Support the preparation of the quarterly and end of year report writing for the project based on
the developed reporting tools and templates.
8. Ensure all reports and formal letters are translated into the appropriate languages as required.
Comment – this is not a key activity and consider removing – perhaps include in document
management.
9. Research all existing and potential future donors, who provide, or may provide, support to the
GIRoA through the CCI. Coordinate donor meetings, briefing and events as required.
10. Follow up with Senior Regional Support Advisors and team leaders in submission of reports
and verifying information contained in reports;
11. Coordinate with technical units in the Kabul Office in gathering information for weekly,
monthly and quarterly reports, and other reports such as profiles, fact sheets, and press releases;
12. Coordinate the translation of monthly and quarterly reports, including other reports as they
arise, into Dari and Pashto. Review and edit the translated document in Dari making sure it is
consistent with the English version;
13. Handle the packaging / binding of reports and other communications materials and ensure their
timely distribution to identified recipients;
14. Archive reporting documents and photos provided by the project Municipal Offices;
15. Liaise with Admin/Facilities Departments with regards to regular logistical requirements of the
Communications unit
16. Other tasks as required by the Supervisor
E M P L O Y E M E N TE M P L O Y E M E N T
Afghanistan Stabilization Initiative (ASI) an USAID Stability Project, Implemented
by Development Alternative Inc. (DAI)- Eastren Region
15 Jun 2011- 21 June 2012
Title of the Position: Communication and Outreach Advisor+ Pashto Translator
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Translated the ASI Field reports for Field Director (FD).
• Interpreted during meeting with government officials, Community elders and ASI staff.
• Helped FD in writing the FMRs.
• Designed and collected Data for District portfolios for Sarkani, Khas Kunar and
Marawarah District.
• Utilize network and Public Outreach to coordinate message dissemination to service
community.
• Ensured a steady drum beat of social media outreach that drives awareness of the
program and pushes timely calls-to-action as needed; add social buttons to volunteer

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registration Web pages to amplify the message to friends and families; identify key
celebrity contacts that can retweet our messages
• Developed and post on the blog.ASI.org account announcing important messages
• Conducted earned media outreach (press releases, media advisories etc.) and identify
timely or seasonal “hooks” to advance the communications goals of the program from a
national perspective
• Identified and craft five compelling personal stories to pitch local and national media,
driving
a more meaningful story; secure b-roll to pitch to local TV and for Web
• Worked with State Offices, branches and volunteer members to create and disseminate
a suite of customizable communications materials (building on what exists) on the topics
of: 1) program impact, 2) Stability and 3) local corporate with local government.
• Utilize the stability and rehabilitation PSAs to secure remnant air time space (barter ad
placement)
• Leverage existing internal communications channels to communicate to all staff and
Key elders, District governor directly; ensure a seamless process for responding to staff
and media inquiries about stability opportunities; utilize all channels (e.g., Sharq Zala,
Keeled, RTA News).
Afghanistan Rule of Law Stabilization Program (RLS/F)
02 Feb 2008—01 June 2011
Public Outreach & Capacity Development Advisor
Duties:
 Oversee the provision of equipment and adviced to help develop the capacity of the
Supreme Court, Ministry of Justice and Afghanistan Independent Human Rights
Commission (AIHRC) to develop a public outreach strategy and conduct their own
public outreach.
• Help ensure that public outreach promotes the successful implementation of initiatives
and legislation that supports the security and well-being of the population (such as
legislation or policies improving access to education, health care, access to justice, anti-
corruption efforts, etc.).
• Support the development of the MOJ Public Affairs Office.
• Draft and provide input for monthly, quarterly, annual, and performance-based
management system (PBMS) reports, ensuring appropriate inputs from local staff and/or
international consultants.
• Edit consultant reports and other technical project deliverables in accordance with the
Bearing Point style manual.
• Ensure that project success stories are submitted to Bearing Point home office within 5
days of event occurrence, including photographs where possible.
Assist in the production of content for communications material including success stories,
brochures, one-pagers, posters, and other publications and facilitate their distribution.
• Develop mechanisms for eliciting citizen participation in government decision-making;
• Develop methods for increasing citizen awareness of available services and of
governing processes.
• Assist in ensuring program successes are appropriately promoted in local communities
using Public Outreach Officers to help spread positive news while maintaining program
integrity and adhering to security guidelines.
Of press coverage.
• Coordinate between community activities, local media and local government.
Monitor press and radio and TV broadcast for what is happening in the province and
districts.
Local Governance &Community Development USAID Project Implemented by
Development Alternative Inc. (DAI) Eastren Region
December 20, 2006 - September 3, 2007
Public Outreach & Media Advisor
• To coordinate events/conferences/round tables directed by the provincial government
office, LGCD S/E or IDLG.
• Draft and distribute press releases on behalf of the governor and MAIL.
Compile a list of all local media at the district level and what districts lack certain types
of media coverage.
• Coordinate with LGCD S/E staff to distribute radio, TV and print material to all local
media broadcasters.
• Understand the Quarterly Assessments performed by LGCD S/E and be able to
coordinate local media data collection of data and present to LGCD S/E for Quarterly

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Reports.
• Assist the governor with website building.
• Coordinate between community activities, local media and local government.
Monitor press and radio and TV broadcast for what is happening in the province and
districts.
• Keep governor informed of press activities and highlight community/government
development activities.
IF HOPE INTERNATIONAL-East
Feb 2004 - December 10, 2005
Communication Coordinator
Coordinated and organized Fundraisers/Events/Direct Mail (including creation of all
Communications, printed materials):
All donor communications
• Thank you’s,
• Success Stories
• Memorials/honorariums, receipts,
• Newsletters, informational flyers, etc.
Created brochures flyers; design signs, posters, etc and disseminated in East
Created weekly, monthly and annual report
Assisted in organization of Annual Meeting & Board Retreat
Created materials for Board Handbooks, Prospective Board Member packets
Write news releases and ads
Other Outreach and communication materials
Updates to Policies as approved (Parent Handbook, Employee Handbook, By-- Laws,
Etc.)
Parent communications (letters, newsletters, statement reminders)
Website updating/maintenance
Maintain donor database
Board/Committee communication and assistance
Ordering supplies as necessary
Help provide technical assistance, purchase software, etc.
Assist other office staff as needed
I.T. support
• Maintain Social Media Establish and maintain liaison with governmental and non-
governmental organizations and aid agencies working in and around the provincial
capital of eastern region.
• Attend meetings and maintain thorough notes and records of such events.
• Collect and provide necessary information and assist in planning, organizing and
developing all aspects of the programs.
• Assist in public information activities.
• Keep track of mission’s compliance with program reporting requirements and contribute
to and/or draft periodic and annual reports on activities.
• Assist accountant in preparation of monthly budget expenditures of program activities.
EMPLOYMENTEMPLOYMENT
7 Years of Progressive experience as a Pashto translator with different
Organizations (Freelancer). (Part-time)
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E D U C A T I O NE D U C A T I O N
University of Ajman for Science & Technology, UAE
Masters in Business Administration
(MBA)
Obtained date by 15 June 2003
University of Ajman for Science & Technology, UAE
BA in Social Science
08 June 2002

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T R A N I N G S & C O U R S E ST R A N I N G S & C O U R S E S
Dec 2008: Attended the Capacity Building training in LGCD-SE (DAI a Project of
USAID) regional Office, Jalalabad city.
Jan 2009: Attended the PDC Training in LGCD Provincial Office Nuristan Province.
Jan 2009: Attended the Disaster Management training in LGCD, Provincial Office, and
Nuristan Province.
March 2009: Attended the Media Training in Government Media & Information Center,
GMIC in Kabul City.
April 2009: Attended the USAID Training about Report Writing and Monitoring with
LGCD/SE regional Office in Jalalabad city.
Awarded Appreciation litter on good performance, from Afghanistan Stabilization
Initiative Development Alternative Initiative
Awarded Appreciation litter on outstanding employee, from Local Government
Community Development Project
Awarded Appreciation litter on outstanding employee, from Community Cohesion
Initiative (CCI/USAID).
Awarded Appreciation litter on Farmer’s day celebration, From Agriculture Directorate
Awarded Appreciation litter on Provincial development plan, from United Nation
Development Program, Country Director.
Awarded five years Islamic Development Bank, Scholarship for Afghan students on
Merit.
Attended USAID Successes stories Training in USAID office of Management, Kabul in
Jan 2013 and Jan 2014.
Dec 2014: Got Grants (GOR) Training certification from the US Department of States
Dec 2014: Got Monitoring and Evaluation Training from US Department of States
M Y T R A N S L A T I O NM Y T R A N S L A T I O N
C A R E E RC A R E E R
 “Diseases Defeated”, translated from English into Pashto (book)
 “Our enemies, Fly and Mosquito”, revision and proofreading (book)
 “Girls Health Project Part-2”, translated from English into Pashto (1-14 lessons)
 “Health Education, curriculum of Sep.1999”, translated from English into
Pashto
 “SERVE Public Health Ladies Program, Vaccination Training”,
 “Cleanliness of our bodies: revision and proofreading (book)
 “Ahmad Kaka”, revision and proofreading (book)
 “We are on the radio”, English into Pashto translation (book)
 “Girls' Health Club Lessons' Outline”, English into Pashto translation
 “School Students' Stories”, Pashto into English translation
 “Dirty Water”, revision and proofreading (book)
 “General information”, Pashto into English translation (booklet)
 “Rostam's Family”, English into Pashto translation (book)
 “Questions”, Pashto into English translation (booklet)
 “Girls' Health Education”, Pashto into English translation (13 lessons booklet)
 “Down with Fever”, revision and proofreading (book)
 “First Aid Manual”, revision and proofreading
L A N G U A G E SL A N G U A G E S
Language Reading Writing Speaking
English 5 5 4
Dari 5 5 4
Urdu 5 5 4
Pashto 5 5 5
Arabic 4 4 3

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C O M P U T E R S K I L LC O M P U T E R S K I L L
• Office 2010 Package
• Internet
• Designing
• Hardware and Software
• Database Management
T Y P I N G S P E A D :T Y P I N G S P E A D :
Speed 45 – 55 WPM (words per minute)
O P E R A T I N GO P E R A T I N G
A C T I V I T I E S :A C T I V I T I E S :
• Computer
• Projector
• Printer
• Scanner
• Video camera
• Mobile phone
• Tape recorder
P E R S O N A LP E R S O N A L
C O M P E T E N C I E S A N DC O M P E T E N C I E S A N D
Q U A L I T I E S :Q U A L I T I E S :
- Experience in Community-based and participatory approach
- Experience in rural development program
- Strong field experience of work with rural communities
- Past experience in Central Highlands
- Knowledge in environment and natural resources
- Master in Designing (Graphics)
- Familiar with US Government Grants Procedures and Rules
- Reporting
- External and Internal Communication
- Distribution of Awareness Publications in General Public
- Experience in Organization Media press conferences
- Expert in producing of different kinds of communication pieces
- Having 6 years Senior level experience with US Embassy and USAID.
- Knowledge in conducting survey
- Capacity to organize training
- Ability to define priorities and plan in advance
Personal skills:
- Humanitarian commitment
- Strong communication skills
- Good listening skills
- Sense of pedagogy
- Ability to easily adapt to different situation
- Ability to act as mediator and resolve conflicts
- Patience, diplomacy and autonomy
S K I L L SS K I L L S
Excellent communication including spoken and written English, public relations, management and
advocacy and ability to work with a team
Qualities & Attitude:
• Motivated Hard Working
• Committed & Responsible
• Good in Communication
• Capable of Working in any Challenging Environment
• Willing to Learn
• Be able to work under pressure,
• Be able to complete the assigned task within the given time period.
R E F E R E N C E SR E F E R E N C E S
Jason Green
Deputy Culture Affairs Officer,
US Embassy- Kabul
Email: GreenJH@state.gov
Cell: 0700-107-095
Asmat Safi
Senior Monitoring Officer

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IDEA-NEW Kabul
Email: Asmatullah_Safi@dai.com
Cell:0774362148
Sharafath Khan Najeeb
IT Officer / WFP
Cell: 0797662095
Email: sharafat.najibi@wfp.org