Zekrullah Daudzai
El Cajon
Summary
Qualified Classification Officer with over six years of experience in inmate management. Expertise in case management and prisoner classification according to established standards and regulations. Proven ability to enhance case tracking systems and improve inmate program outcomes through effective communication and leadership. Have Data Entry Experience with Manual databases such as Excel records and online databases. Fluent in Pashto, Dari, and English, ensuring accurate translations and fostering understanding across diverse populations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Pashto Interpreter
International Rescue Committee, IRC
El Cajon, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation for LEP individuals and service providers across a variety of settings. Services may be delivered in person, by telephone, via videoconference, or through other virtual platforms.
- Track assignments and work hours using designated software.
- Participate in required trainings and assessments.
- Support special projects and initiatives as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Acting Financial Literacy Specialist
International Rescue Committee
El Cajon, CA
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Screen, assess, and enroll interested participants for program eligibility and participation;
- Through IRC’s Communities in Action program, conduct individual case management and provide necessary support services or internal referrals to employment, career development, transportation, micro-enterprise of external programs as appropriate;
- Ensure that information required for program eligibility and reporting purposes is collected and that accurate records are maintained, including case files and client data entry across multiple databases. Ensure vital steps are taken to acquire relevant data in a timely fashion; follow-up with all clients at a minimum of every 90 days and record all contacts with case notes;
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings with other IRC staff, volunteers, and program partners as part of the review, evaluation and program maintenance process;
- Provide individualized financial counseling sessions (including both initial and follow-up sessions) and achieve client outcomes. Make appropriate referrals and integrate other wraparound supports (i.e. benefits, tax preparation) into counseling to achieve greater results;
- Support the implementation of financial literacy workshops ensuring that all training requirements are met for participants in budgeting, cash management, savings, and credit building in budgeting, banking and credit and administer pre- and post-assessments;
- Increase participant knowledge of financial services and credit offerings;
- Collaborate with other IRC departments to ensure effective integration of financial education and coaching;
- Assist program participants with effectively accessing mainstream financial services, including opening bank accounts, establishing savings, and building credit;
- Support debt navigation coaching sessions with an emphasis and the creation of a debt navigation plan, debt prioritization, debt supports, and debt consolidation;
- Support IRC clients in accessing capital from IRC’s CDFI through the facilitation and submission of auto, education and training, work support, or credit building applications;
- Accurately track participant attendance, data, follow-up services, and outcomes in ETO and Salesforce;
- Successfully complete and pass CNM Certified Financial coach, participate in initial trainings and ongoing professional development trainings;
- Follow all programmatic, contractual, donor requirements and IRC standards of practice;
- Participate in and attend community of practice (COP) calls for financial coaches;
- Participate in financial capability wide events and initiatives;
- Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation to LEP individuals and service providers in a variety of settings, including community-based organizations. Services may be rendered in-person, via telephone, videoconference, or other virtual means.
- Track assignments and work hours within designated software.
- Participate in trainings and assessments.
- May support special projects and initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
Stock Associate
Lulu’s International Market
El Cajon, CA
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Unloading produce shipments, inspecting goods for quality and freshness, and accurately checking invoice items
- Replenishing shelves, display racks, tables, and refrigerated/frozen cases with fresh fruits and vegetables. Following rotation procedures
- Regularly inspecting produce for quality, freshness, and damage, and removing any expired or spoiled items
- Providing friendly and helpful service to customers, answering questions about produce, and assisting them with finding specific items
- Maintaining a clean and organized produce area, adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines, including cleaning up spills and disposing of trash.
- Occasionally Interpreting between the English-speaking management and Pashto and Dari speaking employees
Classification Officer
PAE INL/CSSP
Kabul
04.2015 - 07.2021
- Assist with the implementation of case tracking and classification, central prison and detention center count systems, and file management, operating systems, and processes within the identified facilities, including the central prison and detention center.
- Develop and implement select strategies, policies, and plans affecting case tracking and classification operations, as well as the delivery of practice advisory, knowledge, and learning services relating to case tracking and classification.
- Collect, verify, and analyze factual material in preparation for case tracking and classification summaries for inmates housed in the facilities.
- Develop and formulate appropriate individual program goals.
- Prepare a written document based on a review of the written record, and adjustments to the facility and the program.
- Meet with the inmates periodically to discuss the inmates' progress, attitude, or any problems within the facility or in selecting an appropriate solution. Informs inmates of programs available, along with any special services that may be used in addressing problems.
- Review criminal history, current charges, and case files to assess risk to the public, other inmates, and correctional facility staff.
- Entering inmates' information and case files' data into a special online database called CMS (Case Management System) daily.
- Managing case files by putting them in file cabinets according to a special serial number called PINs (Prisoner Identification Numbers) and DINs (Detainee Identification Numbers).
Translator
Inteqal LLC
Kabul
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into Dari/Pashto
- Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material
- Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material
- Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy
- Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials
- Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions
Education
Bachelor of Law and Political Science -
Kabul University
Kabul01-2014
DEL (Diploma in English Language) - undefined
Kardan University
Kabul01-2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Sayedal Naseri High School
Kabul01-2008
Skills
- Data entry, both in manual and online databases
- Report writing
- File and records maintenance
- Interviewing
- Proofreading and editing
- Fluent in Pashto, Dari, and English languages
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
LANGUAGES
English: Full Professional
Pashto (Native/ Bilingual)
Dari/Farsi (Native/ Bilingual)
Urdu: Full Professional
COURSES
- Street Law | Kabul University - Faculty of Law and Political Science
- Legal English Language| Kabul University - Faculty of Law and Political Science
- Leadership and Teams | Saylor Academy
- Professional Writing | Saylor Academy
Timeline
Acting Financial Literacy Specialist
International Rescue Committee
06.2025 - 09.2025
Pashto Interpreter
International Rescue Committee, IRC
04.2025 - Current
Stock Associate
Lulu’s International Market
09.2023 - 03.2025
Classification Officer
PAE INL/CSSP
04.2015 - 07.2021
Translator
Inteqal LLC
01.2010 - 01.2012
DEL (Diploma in English Language) - undefined
Kardan University
High School Diploma - undefined
Sayedal Naseri High School
Bachelor of Law and Political Science -
Kabul University