Aabira Sher Afgan
US Diplomat - Foreign Service Officer at US Agency for International Development
- Role
- Foreign Service Officer-education at USAID
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Aabira Sher Afgan
Foreign Service Officer/USAID, Technical Advisor, and Team Lead with over 19 years strong experience in providing effective leadership in technical, programmatic, administrative and human resource management of complex development projects funded by multilateral organizations, USAID, State, Dubai Care, DFID, DFAT, EU, ROTA, EAC, WB and Trust Fund. Proven track record of developing and managing multi-million-dollar complex and large projects through adaptive and agile programming to address underlying causes of poverty and inequality. Strong political acumen skills, familiarity with government policy making and hands on experience in contract management and integrated programming in Asia, Africa, US, and MENA.• Technical and Programmatic Skills: Areas of expertise include education and skills development, gender integration, youth and women empowerment, workforce development, community mobilization, results-based management, monitoring and evaluation, holistic programming, and institutional capacity development. Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, staff management and development, strategic analysis and problem-solving skills. • New Business Development: Strong fund raising and excellent communication skills.• Networking and Communication Skills: Successful track record in building public-private and strategic partnerships to influence decision makers and foster change. Demonstrated ability to engage and maintain relations with stakeholders: public, donors, governments, NGOs, academia, and media. Advanced expertise in representational skills, critical thinking and tactical decision making.
Experience
Foreign Service Officer-education
May 2022 — Present · WA, US
Education
University of Cambridge
Masters (MPhil)
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Diploma of Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Certificate
Harvard University
Certificate
International Institute for Educational Planning, UNESCO, France.
Certificate
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