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Sayed Akram Akhlaq

Sacramento,United States

Summary

I am a highly qualified professional with nearly ten years of experience in Rule of Law, Juvenile Justice, Legal Advising, Complaints Mechanism, and Justice Sector Actors Mentoring.. My areas of expertise include consultancy, rule of law, advocacy, human rights, criminal justice, advisory and consultation, advocacy, criminal justice reform, and research, Afghanistan legal system, gender justice, justice sector actors mentorship, Afghanistan justice system, and legislation. I bring a comprehensive understanding of legal matters and a proven track record in navigating the complexities of the justice system while upholding the principles of justice and human rights.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Clerk I

Los Rios Community College District / ARC

Intern

California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • The internship program encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities spanning policy and research, legal matters, enforcement, and public safety
  • Interns will engage in various activities, including ride-alongs and fieldwork with the training team during enforcement shifts
  • Additionally, interns may participate in Shoulder Tap Operations, an initiative focused on raising awareness about the dangers of underage drinking
  • This operation, conducted by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and local law enforcement agencies, involves minors supervised by peace officers standing outside liquor or convenience stores, requesting adults to buy them alcohol
  • The goal is to educate the public about the severe consequences of buying alcohol for minors, aiming to reduce the availability of alcohol to young individuals.

SECURITY OFFICER/GUARD

NATIONAL SECURITY INDUSTRIES
06.2019 - 04.2022
  • Patrolling and monitoring activities on the company's premises regularly to discourage criminals and ensure the environment is safe and secure
  • Evicting trespassers and violators and detaining perpetrators while following legal protocols before relevant authorities arrive to take over
  • Controlling the entrance and departure of employees, visitors and vehicles according to protocols
  • Monitoring surveillance cameras to watch out for any disruptions or unlawful activities
  • Providing detailed reports on daily activities and any incidents that may have occurred to management
  • Testing security systems and, if needed, operating X-ray machines and metal detectors
  • Using provided communication devices such as two-way radios in a clear and concise manner
  • Performing CPR or first aid when needed.

COMPLAINT MECHANISM OFFICER

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)MPD UNOCA Compound Kabul - Nangarhar Hwy
05.2017 - 06.2018
  • Programmatic Functions: - Review various legal, policy and procedural documents that regulate how complaints are handled and administered within the MoIA and related institutions; - Conduct regular research and analysis and provide recommendations to improve key functions of the complaints process as required/applicable; - Develop concept notes, proposals and other programmatic documents to facilitate implementation of key activities; - Design, coordinate, implement and monitor workshops on matters related to complaint mechanism, - Prepare reports and minutes from meetings/consultations and ensure dissemination; - Prepare presentations, briefing notes, reports and other reporting and communication products as and when required
  • Partnerships & Networking: - Serve as a focal person to liaise with MoI relevant units, Provincial Chief of Police and police districts in the provinces in order to ensure continuous support throughout implementation; - Establish, build and maintain effective working relationships with MoIA officials, international partners and other UNDP project linked with the work area; - Support in providing technical and secretariat support in the work of Coordination Forums and other Working Groups in support work plan priorities; - Contribute in inter-agency forums and working groups related to accountability, anti-corruption and other related subjects
  • Technical and Administrative Support: - Working collaboratively and in support of the International Consultant on his/her day-today work technically and administratively; - Carry out interpretation and translation in English and Dari/Pashto as necessary; - Provide administrative support, including but not limited to development and detailed filing and writing of reports and supporting documents; - Support and accompany International Consultant/staff on provincial missions and facilitate required arrangement for these missions.

JUVENILE JUSTICE ADVISOR

PAE/JSSP
03.2014 - 05.2017
  • Work with international and national advisors on projects and programs designed to increase the capacity of formal justice actors to implement the current Juvenile Code and related national and international laws, regulations, conventions, rules and procedures
  • Work on initiatives to improve existing laws and improve coordination between justice actors - Mentor justice actors on national and international laws, regulations, conventions, rules and procedures with goal of improving coordination and capacity of the justice systems to effectively address and protect children in conflict with the law and children at risk of abuse
  • Facilitate working groups for justice actors working on the National Strategy for Children in Conflict with the Law, the Letter of Agreement, the Comprehensive Child Act and other national programs designed to improve justice and protection for children
  • Assist relevant departments on development of juvenile curriculum and lesson plan
  • Draft Weekly Repots according to standards required by the program
  • Address questions from the United States Embassy regarding programmatic implementation and effectiveness
  • Report to and perform related duties or special assignments as assigned by the assigned international advisor, the section leader, the Deputy Chief of Team-Advisors and the Chief of Team.

NATIONAL LEGAL ADVISOR

Tetra Tech, DPK
09.2013 - 12.2013
  • Assure implementation of the Afghanistan Court Administration System (ACAS) in every court within the region including the anticorruption courts - Implement case management functionalities to standardize docketing, scheduling, calendaring and noticing systems in the Anti-Corruption courts - Provide feedback to the regional courts, RLS-F and the Supreme Court regarding requirements of courts within the region to be more effective - Assist in collecting court statistics to help the courts better manage the processing of cases, measure, and report performance and allocate resources based on caseload, case processing time and pending case data - Assist in the development of regional court administration training, mentoring, and technical assistance - Support development and implementation of court improvement plans - Support regional civic legal education and public awareness activities - Draft and provide input for monthly, quarterly and annual and performance-based management system (PBMS) reports, ensuring appropriate inputs from local staff and international consultants - Provide all other administrative and M and E functions other RLS components, as needed - Ensure that project snapshots are submitted to DPK home office on a timely basis
  • Promptly and fully report and document all work activities, in weekly, monthly, or quarterly reports - Perform other duties as assigned by management team and direct supervisor

Traditional Justice Specialist

CHECCHI & Company Consulting, Inc.
03.2012 - 09.2013
  • Collecting qualitative and quantitative data from individual interviews with tribal elder, direct observation, and focus groups on the subject of Jerga and Maraka activities in a given district - Write detailed reports & Analytical reports of all data collection exercises - Establishing Workshops on Property law, Property Deeds, Criminal law, Inheritance law, Constitution law and Family law for raising the education level of tribal leaders - Preparing notes and documenting data relating to trainings - Interpret &apply law rules, policies of office - Establishing Discussion meeting to Strengthen link between tribal leaders and governmental Officials - Assist in the delivery, coordination and management of Project including provision of training and field activates - Communicating with representative of state prosecutors and the judicial department to request from them to attend at training sessions, attendance at training sessions and report the minutes
  • Communicating with CDS, IDLG members, request from them to attend at training session - Attendance at training sessions and report the minutes
  • Information collected from the respective areas in accordance with the office planning - Prepare report for the project after each training session - Ability to focus on activities and acting in ways that support the goals of office - Submit complete, accurate reports to the Monitoring & Evaluation Manger and the Field Director according to deadlines

Juvenile Justice Project OFFICER

Terre Des Hommes (TDH)
04.2011 - 03.2012
  • Regular Monthly and Quarterly Reporting
  • Preparing of action plan for related activities
  • Supervision of staff
  • Leading and controlling of staff
  • Building and maintenance the professional relationship with different stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice

California State University Sacramento
12.2023

Skills

  • Experience:
  • Nearly ten years of professional experience in Rule of Law, Juvenile Justice, Legal Advising, Complaints Mechanism, and Justice Sector Actors Mentoring
  • Areas of Expertise:
  • Consultancy
  • Rule of Law
  • Advocacy
  • Human Rights
  • Criminal Justice
  • Advisory and Consultation
  • Advocacy and Research
  • Afghanistan Legal System
  • Gender Justice
  • Justice Sector Actors Mentorship
  • Legislation
  • Skills:
  • Comprehensive understanding of legal matters
  • Proven track record in navigating the complexities of the justice system
  • Upholding the principles of justice and human rights

Timeline

Intern

California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
01.2023 - 05.2023

SECURITY OFFICER/GUARD

NATIONAL SECURITY INDUSTRIES
06.2019 - 04.2022

COMPLAINT MECHANISM OFFICER

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)MPD UNOCA Compound Kabul - Nangarhar Hwy
05.2017 - 06.2018

JUVENILE JUSTICE ADVISOR

PAE/JSSP
03.2014 - 05.2017

NATIONAL LEGAL ADVISOR

Tetra Tech, DPK
09.2013 - 12.2013

Traditional Justice Specialist

CHECCHI & Company Consulting, Inc.
03.2012 - 09.2013

Juvenile Justice Project OFFICER

Terre Des Hommes (TDH)
04.2011 - 03.2012

Clerk I

Los Rios Community College District / ARC

Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice

California State University Sacramento

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