Hafizullah Shirzai

About Hafizullah Shirzai

Accomplished Program Management Professional with over 15 years of experience leading global health, humanitarian, Individual and organizational development and infrastructure development initiatives for International Organizations, UNICEF, WHO, USAID, and U.S. federal agencies. Proven track record in public health, infrastructure, civil society engagement, and emergency response. Expert in strategic planning, project execution, stakeholder coordination, and policy implementation across complex, multicultural environments. Adept at budget oversight, performance analytics, cross-functional team leadership, and compliance within government and nonprofit frameworks. Skilled in HR operations, workforce development, and talent acquisition, with technical fluency in data systems like FALCON, RMS, and HRIS platforms (Gusto, ADP and Workday). Multilingual in Pashto, Dari, Persian/Farsi, Urdu, and Arabic, with extensive experience in cultural advising, interpretation, and translation. Passionate about driving sustainable development and humanitarian impact through data-informed, mission-aligned strategies.

Experience

1. Sr Program Specialist Whs Hrd i & Od Program Support Team Lead

   Applied Development

   Oct 2022 — Present

   Support senior WHS HRD /I & OD officials by managing sensitive program assignments, special projects, training applications, and compliance reporting across critical initiatives. Lead financial reviews, invoice processing, and capacity-building efforts to ensure operational efficiency and program alignment. Develop data-driven reports and analytics presentations for senior leadership, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Oversee Records Information Management (RIM) and documentation systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and accessibility.