Ahmad Yama Aimaq
Woodbridge,USA
Summary
With over 13 years of experience in infrastructure development, including hydrocarbon and energy sectors, I have successfully led and managed large-scale projects in Afghanistan and internationally. I possess extensive knowledge of government systems, procurement, and disbursement processes, having held executive-level positions in both public and consulting roles. My expertise spans project management, business development, contract negotiation, and policy development. Known for my strong leadership, research, and communication skills, I am committed to fostering professionalism, teamwork, and continuous learning to drive project success and enhance organizational productivity.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Country Representative
Dynamic Vision LLC
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Lead country operations, aligning with global strategies and overseeing construction and humanitarian consulting projects
- Drive marketing, procurement, and fundraising efforts to secure investments and build relationships with local governments, NGOs, donors, and key stakeholders
- Ensure timely project delivery, managing budgets, timelines, quality, and risk
- Drive business development, securing new projects and expanding market presence
- Lead and mentor local teams, ensuring effective collaboration and performance
- Ensure compliance with regulations, manage financials, and provide reporting to headquarters
Energy Specialist (Private Sector Development Focal Point)
Asian Development Bank
09.2015 - 08.2021
- Coordinates all efforts of ADB for the development of the Private Sector in Afghanistan including support for providing loans, political risk guarantees, and due diligence of the private sector projects
- Coordinate with the government of Afghanistan (MOF) and the Investment Facilitation Unit of AOP on developing, preparing, and processing private sector investment projects
- Part of the team for processing of first two Independent Power Plants in Afghanistan supported by ADB loan
- Reviewed and analyzed energy sector projects implemented by the government, and donors; identified priority programs that were funded by ADB, and multilateral Donors through Afghanistan Infrastructure Trust Fund (AITF)
Contract Management and Oversight Director
Afghanistan Ministry of Mines & Petroleum
08.2011 - 09.2015
- In addition to being the PMO Director, served as acting Director of Contract Management Directorate of Afghanistan Petroleum Authority (APA)
- This included ensuring the Director-General of APA and the Principal Leadership of the MoMP were updated on all essential aspects of the Amu Darya and Afghan–Tajik Exploration and Production Sharing Contracts (EPSC) as well as administering contracts related to the Sheberghan Gas Pipelines and infrastructure funded by USAID, DIFID, and the contractors
- Served as a senior member of the contract evaluation and negotiation committee for the Afghan–Tajik I and II and Toti Maidan hydrocarbons projects
- Played key role as a member of the secretariat of Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan-India Pipeline (TAPI) project and attended meetings and provided significant input on this cross-country energy project
- Supervised and managed Sheberghan Gas Fields Rehabilitation project (Sheberghan Project), including monitoring, day to day operation, and work progress is done by the Turkish Petroleum Corporation
- Ensure submission of timely project updates to the MoMP and ADB; successfully implemented phase one of the project (rehabilitation of 6 wells) that provided gas to the local industries in the northern region of Afghanistan which resulted in job creation, revenue generation, and poverty reduction
- (funded by ADB)
- Elevated team productivity levels with regular training sessions focused on enhancing technical skills as well as soft skills like collaboration or problem-solving techniques.
Provincial Training and Capacity Building Coordinator
United Nations Office for Project Services
01.2006 - 07.2007
- Executed capacity building training programs on topics related to democracy, governance, and elections
- Worked closely with civil society organizations, political parties, influential social leaders, and governmental offices about elections and public outreach campaign; monitored and quality checked the regional training programs and drafted provincial reports to update HQ
- Conducted field trips to areas to analyze and evaluate election process; actively participated in the identification, securing, planning, and approving of polling centers in four provinces; acted as Candidate Nomination Team Leader, Counting Center Manager, and Office Security Focal Point
Language/ Office Assistant
United Nation Development Program
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Acted as language assistant during official meetings, workshops, and training programs in the four provinces; assisted the REO in field trips throughout the northeast region to monitor and evaluate security issues during the 2004 Presidential Election
- Compiled reports of DFCs and civic educators and designed brief reports to the supervisor
- Liaised with political parties, observers, mass media, governmental officials, and influential leaders over local issues to further the election process
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) - Political Science
University of Delhi
01.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Contract Management
- Procurement
- Policy analysis
- Multilingual
Accomplishments
Completed multimillion projects
Languages
Dari
Full Professional
English
Professional Working
Pashto
Professional Working
Turkish
Elementary
Timeline
Country Representative
Dynamic Vision LLC
01.2022 - 12.2024
Energy Specialist (Private Sector Development Focal Point)
Asian Development Bank
09.2015 - 08.2021
Contract Management and Oversight Director
Afghanistan Ministry of Mines & Petroleum
08.2011 - 09.2015
Provincial Training and Capacity Building Coordinator
United Nations Office for Project Services
01.2006 - 07.2007
Language/ Office Assistant
United Nation Development Program
01.2003 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) - Political Science
University of Delhi
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