Owais Jamshidi
Kabul,Afghanistan
Summary
Program and Emergency Response Specialist with 12+ years of experience in project management, donor reporting, emergency response, and monitoring & evaluation across international NGOs and UN agencies. Proven track record in humanitarian programming, resilience projects, and staff capacity-building. Skilled in drafting high-quality reports, managing multi-sectoral programs, and fostering partnerships with donors, governments, and local communities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency & Resilience Project Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Liaise with implementing partners for timely reporting and compliance with LoA requirements.
- Supported technical reviews of proposals and resilience project implementation.
- Conducted needs assessments and contributed to community-based early warning systems.
- Ensured quality control of agricultural inputs and supported disaster impact analysis.
Reporting & Documentation Coordinator
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW)
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Led preparation of donor, government, and internal reports (quarterly, interim, final).
- Developed reporting templates and standardized filing systems, improving data quality.
- Supported proposal development and donor information requests.
- Conducted staff training on reporting, compliance, and documentation.
Senior Project Assistant
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Coordinated reintegration projects in 8 provinces, aligned with Afghan national priorities.
- Drafted community-driven project proposals and progress reports.
- Liaised with MoRR, MoLSA, and MoRRD; supported MEL frameworks.
Emergency Program Officer
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
10.2014 - 05.2018
- Managed Emergency Response Mechanism projects and needs assessments.
- Produced donor reports and ensured protection mainstreaming in programming.
- Supported WASH and food security initiatives and capacity-building of field staff.
Stabilization Program Coordinator
AECOM International
03.2013 - 06.2014
- Led Economic Empowerment projects across four provinces.
- Developed SOPs, guidelines, and technical resources for livelihoods programs.
- Provided technical support and monitoring to implementing partners.
Provincial Coordinator
International Relief & Development (IRD)
01.2010 - 02.2013
- Oversaw program implementation and community mobilization.
- Supervised provincial teams and ensured program planning and reporting.
- Built strong partnerships with local government and CDCs.
Education
B.Sc. - Agronomy
Herat University
01.2007
Diploma - Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
01.2022
Project Management Professional (PMP) - undefined
01.2015
Certified Accounting Technician - undefined
01.2009
Skills
- Project Management & Coordination
- Donor Reporting & Proposal Development
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
- Emergency Response & Humanitarian Programming
- Data Analysis (Excel, SPSS) & GIS (QGIS)
- Languages: English (Advanced), Dari (Fluent), Pashto (Fluent)
Websites
Training
- Advanced Report Writing – AECOM (2018)
- Emergency Response Mechanism – NRC (2015)
- Gender Mainstreaming – AECOM (2014)
- Sphere Minimum Standards in Emergencies – ACBAR (2013)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Emergency & Resilience Project Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
01.2023 - 07.2025
Reporting & Documentation Coordinator
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW)
11.2020 - 12.2022
Senior Project Assistant
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
06.2018 - 12.2019
Emergency Program Officer
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
10.2014 - 05.2018
Stabilization Program Coordinator
AECOM International
03.2013 - 06.2014
Provincial Coordinator
International Relief & Development (IRD)
01.2010 - 02.2013
Diploma - Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
Project Management Professional (PMP) - undefined
Certified Accounting Technician - undefined
B.Sc. - Agronomy
Herat University
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