Halima Wahaj
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Passionate about practicing leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dedicated to cultivating inclusive cultures that empower individuals, foster collective success, and build resilient teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant
United Nations World Food Programme
Kabul, Afghanistan
11.2017 - 12.2021
- Managed researches and emergency assessments focused on internally displaced populations, refugees, returnees, minimum dietary diversity of women, and market monitoring for food prices;
- Wrote project and assessment reports for senior management and donors;
- Wrote concept notes and proposals for interventions to help vulnerable populations in the country;
- Delivered trainings to field researchers on data collection tools and Open Data Kit applications;
- Developed questionnaires for data collection in alignment with the surveys' objectives;
- Prepared budget plans for the Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (VAM) unit.
Senior Program Assistant
Ministry Of Rural Rehabilitation and Development
Kabul, Afghanistan
04.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed women economic independency projects in 21 provinces across the country;
- Linked women led businesses to local markets;
- Delivered women empowerment trainings in rural communities;
- Assisted in planning, organizing, monitoring, and report writing of the Northern-Flood Damaged Infrastructure Emergency Rehabilitation Program (N-FIER) projects activities;
- Prepared quarterly, bi-annually and annually project progress reports;
- Oversaw program records, organized files retrieved materials;
- Wrote/drafted agendas, meeting notes and other documents to enhance collaborative process.
Instructor and Accountant
Padash Educational Learning Course
Kabul, Afghanistan
07.2015 - 02.2016
- Prepared study materials such as presentations and chapters;
- Ensured the schedules of classes are delivered according to the action plan;
- Established, monitored, and regularly updated the institute director about the ongoing classes;
- Recorded daily expenses and incomes;
- Had the responsibility of daily cash control/bills;
- Ensured correct receipts are provided for each entry.
Education
Master's Degree - Leadership in Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS01-2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration and Management
Bakhtar University
Kabul, Afghanistan01.2018
Leadership Lawrence -
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence, KS04-2023
Skills
- Digital Skills - MS Office, KOBO Data Collection, Tool - Survey Tool (Professional), ODKA, Survey123, Analyze Data Using SPSS, and QGIS - Quantum GIS;
- Interpersonal Skills;
- Communication Skills;
- Strong Presentation Skills;
- Adaptive Leadership Skills, and
- Time Management
Community and Professional Invovlement
Translator and Interpreter
University of St. Louis | September 2022 - October 2022
Worked as a volunteer + translator and interpreter for an IRB approved research project focused on Afghan resettlement in Missouri.
Advertising Service Volunteer
Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS), KU| Lawrence, KS| 27, 28, and 29 May 2022
CEAS tabling for three days at the NAKA-KON Convention.
Administrative Support Volunteer
The Institute for Leadership Studies (ILS) | Lawrence, KS | June 5, 2022 - June 14, 2022
Provided administrative support to the ILS department in the Kansas Women's Leadership Institute (KWLI) - Study of US Institute (SUSI) Program.
Trainer Volunteer
Afghan Research and Management Consulting - GIZ |Afghanistan | October 2019 - March 2020
Research on household duties and responsibilities (Home Economics)
Delivered workshops in six provinces of Afghanistan, engaged women from both rural and urban areas in Afghanistan to share their insights and perspectives on a household management curriculum.
Trainer Volunteer
Women Shelter Houses and Orphanages | Afghanistan | June 2019 - December 2021
Delivered awareness raising sessions on feminism and western culture.
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Accomplishments
Empowerment of Rural Women Fellowship
Japan International Cooperation Agency | Japan | October 2016 - December 2016
Kansas Women Leadership Program
Study of The United States Institute | Lawrence, KS | June 2017 - July 2017
United Nations World Food Programme: Was part of the WFP family when it received The Nobel Peace Prize 2020.
Empower Women's Media Training Fellowship
Empower women Media| USA - Online| September 2022 - June 2023
Languages
English
Full Professional
Pashto
Native/ Bilingual
Dari
Full Professional
Hindi
Limited
Timeline
Program Assistant
United Nations World Food Programme
11.2017 - 12.2021
Senior Program Assistant
Ministry Of Rural Rehabilitation and Development
04.2016 - 10.2017
Instructor and Accountant
Padash Educational Learning Course
07.2015 - 02.2016
Master's Degree - Leadership in Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Kansas
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration and Management
Bakhtar University
Leadership Lawrence -
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
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