Andrijan Smaic
Estes Park,USA
Summary
Accomplished Senior USAID, Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance, Deputy Team Leader specializing in Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Food Security with over 25 years of experience in military and US Government operations. Proficient in urban and regional development, capacity building, and food security projects in conflict and post-conflict areas. Demonstrates strong leadership skills in fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders and delivering innovative solutions in dynamic environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Team Leader – Crisis Operations Specialist
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Led 24 senior Agricultural Staff, ensuring effective Executive Order execution.
- Advised BHA field operations on regional support for disaster response teams.
- Analyzed Emergency Applications related to global BHA emergencies, ensuring compliance.
- Drafted Emergency Application Issues Letters, aligning with official BHA guidelines.
- Monitored BHA programs for strategy development, adhering to Federal Regulations.
- Represented BHA on humanitarian operations, influencing program and policy issues.
Deputy Team Leader – Crisis Operations Specialist
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Led 24 senior Agricultural Staff, ensuring effective Executive Order execution.
- Advised BHA field operations on regional support for disaster response teams.
- Analyzed Emergency Applications related to global BHA emergencies, ensuring compliance.
- Drafted Emergency Application Issues Letters, aligning with official BHA guidelines.
- Monitored BHA programs for strategy development, adhering to Federal Regulations.
- Represented BHA on humanitarian operations, influencing program and policy issues.
Civil Affairs Specialist (Special Operations)
United States Army
01.1984 - 04.2015
- Enhanced collaboration by serving as a liaison between Army and civilian authorities.
- Executed strategic and tactical operations involving both overt and covert combined forces.
- Navigated hostile environments using specialized tactics, techniques, and procedures for operational success.
- Facilitated effective communication and coordination efforts in politically sensitive situations.
- Strengthened community relations through engagement initiatives with local populations and leaders.
Civil Affairs Specialist (Special Operations)
United States Army
01.1984 - 04.2015
- Enhanced collaboration by serving as a liaison between Army and civilian authorities.
- Executed strategic and tactical operations involving both overt and covert combined forces.
- Navigated hostile environments using specialized tactics, techniques, and procedures for operational success.
- Facilitated effective communication and coordination efforts in politically sensitive situations.
- Strengthened community relations through engagement initiatives with local populations and leaders.
Senior Agriculture Expert
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Enhanced agricultural value chain by identifying critical constraints in Southern Afghanistan.
- Provided expert policy guidance to DOD and various organizations on agribusiness.
- Identified unaddressed Afghan agricultural inputs and services for international donors.
- Empowered Afghan agribusinesses through collaborative relationships for sustainable outcomes.
- Served as key subject matter expert within Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
Senior Agriculture Expert
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Enhanced agricultural value chain by identifying critical constraints in Southern Afghanistan.
- Provided expert policy guidance to DOD and various organizations on agribusiness.
- Identified unaddressed Afghan agricultural inputs and services for international donors.
- Empowered Afghan agribusinesses through collaborative relationships for sustainable outcomes.
- Served as key subject matter expert within Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).
Director / Agricultural Voucher Programs
International Relief and Development (IRD)
05.2010 - 01.2011
- Achieved timely AVIPA Plus objectives as a senior program management team member.
- Developed and implemented USAID-funded program in Afghanistan, managing $40 million budget.
- Led design and execution of voucher program, ensuring effective beneficiary selection.
- Oversaw field coordinators, tracking voucher package implementation and budget compliance.
- Collaborated with project team to ensure timely report submissions and program monitoring.
Director / Agricultural Voucher Programs
International Relief and Development (IRD)
05.2010 - 01.2011
- Achieved timely AVIPA Plus objectives as a senior program management team member.
- Developed and implemented USAID-funded program in Afghanistan, managing $40 million budget.
- Led design and execution of voucher program, ensuring effective beneficiary selection.
- Oversaw field coordinators, tracking voucher package implementation and budget compliance.
- Collaborated with project team to ensure timely report submissions and program monitoring.
Liaison Officer
United States Army
06.2008 - 04.2009
- Enhanced situational awareness through nightly Battle Update Briefings for Brigade Commander.
- Streamlined communication between BCT Commander and PRT personnel for effective operations.
- Delivered comprehensive briefings on State Department missions to Battle Staff on a daily basis.
Liaison Officer
United States Army
06.2008 - 04.2009
- Enhanced situational awareness through nightly Battle Update Briefings for Brigade Commander.
- Streamlined communication between BCT Commander and PRT personnel for effective operations.
- Delivered comprehensive briefings on State Department missions to Battle Staff on a daily basis.
Senior Agriculture Advisor, Civil Affairs
United States Army
04.2008 - 04.2009
- Enhanced agricultural, irrigation, and WASH initiatives in Salah al-Din region.
- Served as Civil Affairs/G5 SME, advising on critical agricultural strategies.
- Guided military leaders on addressing humanitarian crises related to war and climate.
- Designed and monitored programs to improve productive water and infrastructure strategies.
- Evaluated and managed agricultural-economic efforts to bolster local community resilience.
Senior Agriculture Advisor, Civil Affairs
United States Army
04.2008 - 04.2009
- Enhanced agricultural, irrigation, and WASH initiatives in Salah al-Din region.
- Served as Civil Affairs/G5 SME, advising on critical agricultural strategies.
- Guided military leaders on addressing humanitarian crises related to war and climate.
- Designed and monitored programs to improve productive water and infrastructure strategies.
- Evaluated and managed agricultural-economic efforts to bolster local community resilience.
Instructor
United States Army
05.2001 - 06.2003
- Small Group Leader (SGL) for Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) with the United States Army Center of Excellence Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Academy Fort Lewis, WA.
- Responsible for the health welfare, counseling, discipline, accountability, and all aspects of academic training for over 1000 Active duty, National Guard, and Reserve students annually.
Instructor
United States Army
05.2001 - 06.2003
- Small Group Leader (SGL) for Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) with the United States Army Center of Excellence Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Academy Fort Lewis, WA.
- Responsible for the health welfare, counseling, discipline, accountability, and all aspects of academic training for over 1000 Active duty, National Guard, and Reserve students annually.
Civil Affairs Specialist
United States Army
06.1999 - 03.2000
- Individually responsible for tracking refugees and evacuees within the borders of Bosnia and outside the country tracked by UNHCR.
- Facilitated the return, repatriation and negotiation of thousands of Bosnians from Germany, Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria, the Netherlands and other surrounding countries.
Civil Affairs Specialist
United States Army
06.1999 - 03.2000
- Individually responsible for tracking refugees and evacuees within the borders of Bosnia and outside the country tracked by UNHCR.
- Facilitated the return, repatriation and negotiation of thousands of Bosnians from Germany, Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria, the Netherlands and other surrounding countries.
Civil Affairs Specialist - Dislocated Civilian Coordinator
United States Army
12.1995 - 06.1996
- Technically advised, implemented, monitored, and/or evaluated humanitarian initiatives that strengthened the civ-mil relationship with local communities and leaders.
- Organized, tracked, accountable of dislocated civilians and refugees in camps and settlements from cessation of fighting.
Civil Affairs Specialist - Dislocated Civilian Coordinator
United States Army
12.1995 - 06.1996
- Technically advised, implemented, monitored, and/or evaluated humanitarian initiatives that strengthened the civ-mil relationship with local communities and leaders.
- Organized, tracked, accountable of dislocated civilians and refugees in camps and settlements from cessation of fighting.
Education
Biology -
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NYMilitary Service Academies for Leadership and Professional Development - undefined
United States Army John Fitzgerald Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School
Foreign Service Institute - undefined
U.S. Department of State
D.C.01.2011
Physical Education - undefined
Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY01.1995
Skills
- Analyzes humanitarian situations
- Program development strategies
- Strategic operations
- Proficient in processing award documentation
- BHA Grant Guidelines
- Assessment of agricultural issues
- Strategic program planning
- Data management for program evaluation
- Program objective reporting
- Insights for executive decision-making
- Humanitarian assistance delivery
- Food assistance coordination
- Integrated water resource planning
- Proficient in agricultural development strategies
- Award modification
- Strengthening food security initiatives
- Disaster Assistance Response support
- Advisory role in water infrastructure development
- Environmental and Natural Resource Management
- Quality assurance monitoring
- SMART data collection
- Expert technical guidance
- Infrastructure evaluation
- Supply chain logistics
- Agricultural income growth
- Farmer cooperative establishment
- M&E data collection
- Post-award compliance
- Guiding team efforts
- Continuous Improvement
- Microsoft Office
- Operational efficiency enhancement
- Development of leadership capabilities
- Academic Program Development
- Instructional design
- Documentation
- Creative Problem Solving
- Training & Development
- Project management
- Event Planning
- Small Unit Tactics
- Physical Fitness Training
- Effective public speaking
- Counseling
- Organizational Maintenance
- Team-building skills development
- Collaborative group facilitation
- Decision making skills development
- Problem solving skills development
- Army leader values modeling
- Effective team communication
- Army writing skills
- PC/Mac operating systems
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Outlook
- SharePoint
- ArcGIS
- Survey123
- Technical writing for USAID proposals
- Maps and Orienteering instruction
- Land Navigation instruction
- Military Leadership instruction
- Military Counseling instruction
- Grants and Agreements management
- Surveillance
- Wellness and fitness
- Emergency management
- Staff management
- Emergency response
- Firearms proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Task prioritization
- Team building
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal setting
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Time management abilities
- Written communication
- Project management
- Organizational development
- Crisis management
- Workflow optimization
- Risk management
- Project planning
- Polished professional presence
Timeline
Deputy Team Leader – Crisis Operations Specialist
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
12.2024 - 07.2025
Deputy Team Leader – Crisis Operations Specialist
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
12.2024 - 07.2025
Senior Agriculture Expert
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
01.2011 - 05.2012
Senior Agriculture Expert
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
01.2011 - 05.2012
Director / Agricultural Voucher Programs
International Relief and Development (IRD)
05.2010 - 01.2011
Director / Agricultural Voucher Programs
International Relief and Development (IRD)
05.2010 - 01.2011
Liaison Officer
United States Army
06.2008 - 04.2009
Liaison Officer
United States Army
06.2008 - 04.2009
Senior Agriculture Advisor, Civil Affairs
United States Army
04.2008 - 04.2009
Senior Agriculture Advisor, Civil Affairs
United States Army
04.2008 - 04.2009
Instructor
United States Army
05.2001 - 06.2003
Instructor
United States Army
05.2001 - 06.2003
Civil Affairs Specialist
United States Army
06.1999 - 03.2000
Civil Affairs Specialist
United States Army
06.1999 - 03.2000
Civil Affairs Specialist - Dislocated Civilian Coordinator
United States Army
12.1995 - 06.1996
Civil Affairs Specialist - Dislocated Civilian Coordinator
United States Army
12.1995 - 06.1996
Civil Affairs Specialist (Special Operations)
United States Army
01.1984 - 04.2015
Civil Affairs Specialist (Special Operations)
United States Army
01.1984 - 04.2015
Military Service Academies for Leadership and Professional Development - undefined
United States Army John Fitzgerald Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School
Foreign Service Institute - undefined
U.S. Department of State
Physical Education - undefined
Genesee Community College
Biology -
University at Buffalo
Personal Information
- Citizenship: USA Citizen
- Title: Humanitarian Aid Specialist
- Nationality: USA Citizen
Certificates Awards
- Special Security and Antiterrorist Driving Course
- Awarded Certificate of Recognition by Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack as a Foreign Agricultural Advisor in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Clearances
TOP SECRET
Medical
Class 1 Medical (expired)