Mohammad N

Deputy Country Director

Afghanistan

Dec 2022 - Present • 3 yrs 9 mos

As Deputy Country Director, I provide strategic and operational leadership across project and program management, organizational development, partnerships, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. I lead cross-functional teams and oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of complex projects and programs. My responsibilities include project planning and coordination, budget and resource management, risk management, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, donor relations, business development, and proposal development. I also contribute to organizational strategy, develop and improve management systems and procedures, support fundraising initiatives, and ensure projects are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with organizational and donor requirements. This role has strengthened my expertise in project and program management, NGO operations, leadership, proposal development, fundraising, stakeholder management, and strategic decision-making.

Business Development Manager

Vista Renewable Energy Services Company LTD • Vollzeit

Dec 2019 - Aug 2022 • 2 yrs 8 mos

As Business Development Manager at a private-sector solar services company, I was responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing client relationships, and supporting the company’s growth in the renewable energy and solar services market. My responsibilities included market research, business opportunity identification, client acquisition, partnership development, preparation of technical and commercial proposals, preparation of quotations and bids, negotiation with clients and partners, and coordination with technical and operational teams to develop suitable solutions for clients. I worked closely with prospective clients to understand their requirements, develop appropriate solar service solutions, and convert business opportunities into projects. I also contributed to strategic business planning, sales pipeline development, stakeholder engagement, and project handover and coordination. This role strengthened my expertise in business development, proposal development, client relationship management, market analysis, negotiation, sales strategy, and project acquisition.

Quality Control Engineer

Ministry of Energy and Water Afghanistan • Vollzeit

Dec 2016 - Dec 2019 • 3 yrs

As a Quality Control Engineer, I was responsible for ensuring that construction activities, materials, workmanship, and project deliverables complied with approved drawings, technical specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements. I conducted inspections and quality checks at different stages of project implementation, reviewed technical documentation, identified non-conformities, and coordinated with project teams and contractors to ensure that corrective actions were properly implemented. My responsibilities included quality planning, inspection and testing, review of technical documents, preparation of quality control reports, monitoring of construction activities, documentation of non-conformities and corrective actions, and coordination with engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders. I also supported project teams in maintaining quality standards, improving work processes, resolving technical issues, and ensuring that project activities were completed in accordance with approved requirements, schedules, and specifications. This experience developed my strong foundation in quality management, project controls, technical documentation, risk identification, problem-solving, stakeholder coordination, and construction project management. I contributed to the successful delivery of construction projects by strengthening quality control processes, identifying potential issues at an early stage, and supporting timely corrective actions to maintain project quality and compliance.