TAHERA MOHAMMADI

• Since December 2019 I am working in capacity of Women empowerment case manager with Jewish family services which is resettlement agency with more than a century of existence
• During this almost 5 years I served almost 150 women with different case management which 13 of them are currently my client
• I proudly can say that I help these clients and lots of other family among Afghan community here in Washington who are now trying their best to navigate to the system and build their future here as their new home.
• Working with women through this position gives a bright picture of the issues and barriers which immigrant and refugees are struggling with.
• Although I have not previous experience of federal and state benefit which are available for these people, but I learnt a lot from this program and get way familiar with the systems and organization culture here in Washington.
• I am assisting them with: Developing and maintaining a thorough knowledge of the U.S resettlement program and services available to women refugees, SIVs, asylees and those seeking asylum.
• Work with women clients to create and implement a strengths-based individualized self-sufficiency plan to expedite stability and integration.
• Provide comprehensive case management to include advocating for and coordinating access to benefits, medical care, education and employment services; conducting home visits; and facilitating community navigation and the creation of social support networks.
• Deliver individual and group cultural orientation curriculum and assess participants' understanding of available resources and support systems.
• Assess and record client progress towards set goals to ensure services increase the well-being and social integration of refugees and immigrants.
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely documentation for each case.
• Collaborate across agency programs and develop relationships with other community organizations to ensure client and agency goals are met.
• Provide information and referrals to clients, as needed
• Develop and maintain knowledge of gender equity and immigrant integration strategies, policies, and practices.
• Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
• Managed volunteer programs focused on providing community services to underserved populations.

• Working in Lutheran Community Services as Volunteer Case Manager for two months with core responsibility of coordinating and providing services in safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered, handling case assignments, draft service plans, review case progress and determine case closure, helping clients achieve wellness and autonomy provided the opportunity to understand importance of case management services to them
• During these two months I was directly working with clients specially women immigrant.

Development Alternative Incorporate is a US based company which they are implementing USAID project in Afghanistan

Regional Agriculture Development Program North was a 78 million dolor contract which were focusing on three specific value chain in Agriculture sector whiten 6 targeted provinces

An amount of 10 million dolor of this budget designed to be awarded to targeted beneficiaries including male and female through grants contract

These grants provided comprehensive result to present the importance of women role in Agriculture sector and delivered significant development in gaining new skills and access to new technology for both targeted audiences

I as a Grant and Subcontract Manager awarded this 10 million through 207 grant contracts

• I was responsible to conduct pre and post award activities which were but not limit to support, oversee, administration, contract negotiation, providing guidance to grants team and grantees, oversee compliance, review budget and supporting staff and grantees for closeout process of the grants and subcontracts.
• Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
• Conducted risk assessments for prospective contracts, enabling informed decision-making by senior management.
• Developed strong relationships with clients and vendors, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Completed bi-weekly payroll for 8 employees.
• Interpreted contact terms and coordinated solutions to resolve disputes between clients and service providers.
• Onboarded and trained new staff to keep team efficient and prepare team members to effectively handle demands of simultaneous and large-scale contracts.
• Arranged service delivery to 207 active contracts by overseeing workers, coordinating resources and setting schedules.
• Implemented best practices in contract management processes to ensure consistency across all departments.
• Resolved contractual disputes in a timely manner, minimizing potential risks and financial losses for the company.
• Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
• Coordinated regular contracts and Grants reviews to identify areas for improvement or renegotiation opportunities.
• Monitored contracts' performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organize proactive resolutions.
• Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.

• Development Alternative Incorporate is a US based company which they are implementing USAID project in Afghanistan
• Stability in Key Area North was a USAID funded project with amount of 56 which were implemented in 6 targeted provinces of Afghanistan
• I as a Grant Specialist were responsible to but not limited to prepare grant agreement, agreement amendment, cost analyses, mentoring grant assistant and grantee and management support
• As a result of this role I awarded 630 grants with on-time closed out and successful result.

• Balkh Business Development Services was a local company which established by a talented women group which mainly were focusing on women programs
• The company were implementing partner with USAID funded programs in northern region of Afghanistan
• I started in capacity of Office Manager but soon promoted to Managing Director of the company
• My responsibility was but not limited to by Direct the activities and productivity of a department or entire organization, provide training and guidance, manage administrative functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the organization, support the organization's strategic alliances and partnership, attend and preside over meetings, represent the organization to the public, key stakeholders and business partner, help create budgets and track expenditures
• As a result of my job there I successfully implemented number of project which some were as follow: 1
• Internship Program Funded by ASMED/USAID which the targeted beneficiaries were freshly graduated university student
• 2.Start Up Fund Project Funded by GIZ/NaWi in Konduz/Takhar/Balkh which the targeted beneficiaries were male and female small business owners.3
• Women Market Association and Consultancy Project Funded by ASMED/USAID with women entrepreneurs
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• Proposal writing training Funded by US Embassy in 8 northern provinces of Afghanistan to women association members and women owned businesses
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• Unskilled Labor Project Funded by US Army in Dehdadi II camp by providing job opportunity for 26 employees.
• Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
• Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
• Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Managed risk effectively by instituting comprehensive mitigation strategies across the organization''s operations.
• Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
• Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
• Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
• Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
• Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
• Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
• Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.