MOHAMMAD HUSSAIN RAHIMI
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Strategic and impact-driven Humanitarian Project Manager with an MBA and over 10 years of experience leading programs in economic empowerment, livelihood recovery, and community development. Demonstrated success in managing the design, implementation, and evaluation of humanitarian and development projects, ensuring effective coordination with government bodies, donors, and local partners. Skilled in capacity building, client engagement, and data-driven decision-making to enhance program efficiency and community resilience. Currently seeking a Project Management role in Sacramento that focuses on humanitarian response, social impact, or community empowerment initiatives.
Program management professional with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving project success. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and fostering collaboration to achieve results. Proficient in optimizing processes and aligning initiatives with organizational objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Security & Livelihood Program Manager
Citizen Organization for Advocacy and Resilience (COAR)
05.2019 - 07.2024
- Led and developed food security and livelihood initiatives across multiple provinces.
- Supervised program staff and ensured compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
- Strengthened partnerships with government entities, UN agencies, and community groups.
- Monitored project performance and provided regular reports to donors.
Economic Empowerment Program Manager
COAR
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Managed women’s and youth empowerment programs integrating agriculture and livestock support.
- Coordinated business training, income generation activities, and small enterprise support.
- Tracked project indicators and ensured timely, accurate reporting to donors.
National Consultant (Value Chain Study)
GIZ/GFA SEDEP & Aga Khan Foundation
06.2915 - 04.2015
- Conducted feasibility studies on horticulture and nuts processing value chains.
- Developed recommendations to improve market linkages for small producers.
Business Skills Trainer
Hand in Hand Organization
06.2015 - 02.2015
- Delivered entrepreneurship and small business management training to rural entrepreneurs.
- Supported microbusiness owners in financial literacy and enterprise planning.
Team Leader
Insight Group Consulting Company
03.2012 - 06.2014
- Supervised field teams in research and data collection for development projects.
- Ensured high-quality analysis and reporting for consultancy assignments.
Office management, logistics, Planning and scheduling process Trainer
Louis Berger Group & Black and Veatch (LBG & BV)
07.2010 - 11.2011
- Conducted capacity-building workshops for local government and NGO staff.
- Supported administrative and financial training under USAID-funded programs.
Education
Master’s - International Humanitarian Aid and Cooperation
KALU Institute
Postgraduate Diploma - Sustainable Rural Development (Livelihoods)
National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj University
MBA – Master of Business Administration - undefined
Azad University
Bachelor of Educational Management - undefined
BEA
Skills
- Program Management & Coordination
- Client Counseling & Case Management
- Training & Capacity Building
- Community Outreach & Partnership Development
- Data Reporting & Compliance
- Fluent in English, Dari, and Pashto
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite & MS Outlook
- Process improvement
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Detail-oriented
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership and direction
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Project coordination
- MS office applications
- Program leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Data collection & research
- Flexible and adaptable
- Team training and development
- Program reviews
- Community outreach
- Scope management
- Google workspace
Timeline
National Consultant (Value Chain Study)
GIZ/GFA SEDEP & Aga Khan Foundation
06.2915 - 04.2015
Food Security & Livelihood Program Manager
Citizen Organization for Advocacy and Resilience (COAR)
05.2019 - 07.2024
Economic Empowerment Program Manager
COAR
05.2016 - 05.2019
Business Skills Trainer
Hand in Hand Organization
06.2015 - 02.2015
Team Leader
Insight Group Consulting Company
03.2012 - 06.2014
Office management, logistics, Planning and scheduling process Trainer
Louis Berger Group & Black and Veatch (LBG & BV)
07.2010 - 11.2011
Postgraduate Diploma - Sustainable Rural Development (Livelihoods)
National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj University
MBA – Master of Business Administration - undefined
Azad University
Bachelor of Educational Management - undefined
BEA
Master’s - International Humanitarian Aid and Cooperation
KALU Institute