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Abdul Hakim Popal

@abdulhakimpopal

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Dedicated humanitarian professional with 11 years of expertise.

Afghanistan

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to leverage my extensive humanitarian experience to drive impactful programs in challenging environments.

I am a dedicated humanitarian professional with over 11 years of experience in emergency preparedness and response, program management, and community engagement. My expertise spans various sectors including health, nutrition, child protection, and food security, allowing me to effectively coordinate multi-sectoral interventions in challenging environments.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed teams of up to 50 staff and have provided capacity building to over 300 humanitarian workers globally. My work with international organizations such as UNICEF and Action Against Hunger has honed my skills in project management, stakeholder coordination, and emergency response, ensuring that I can lead initiatives that significantly improve the well-being of vulnerable populations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Provincial Coordinator

Current

CTG_UNICEF

Apr 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Responsible for the technical contribution to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of multi-sectoral emergency interventions to advance the survival and well-being of children and mothers. Coordinated joint field visits and provided weekly situation updates.

Program Management Coordination Stakeholder Engagement Child Protection Community Engagement

WASH Project Manager

Action Against Hunger

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)

Led the implementation of WASH programs, recruited and trained teams, identified intervention areas, and ensured compliance with safety and security protocols. Conducted KAP surveys and participated in external coordination meetings.

Project Management Team Leadership Training Budget Management Procurement Community Engagement Reporting Coordination

Emergency Response Deputy Program Manager

Action Against Hunger

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Managed the planning, implementation, and supervision of ERM/FSL activities. Provided technical support to program teams and led joint assessments to identify humanitarian needs.

Program Management Technical Support Budget Management Team Coordination Reporting Stakeholder Engagement

WASH & FSL Program Manager

Action Against Hunger

Jun 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Identified community needs for WASH/FSL, led the design and implementation of programs, ensured gender and protection mainstreaming, and coordinated budget expenditures.

Food Security Program Design Implementation Gender Mainstreaming Budget Management Reporting Coordination

Field Coordinator

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Socie

Jul 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year)

Led and managed programs in Health/Nutrition, Polio, FSL, ERM, and WASH. Coordinated program implementation and facilitated relationships with local authorities and stakeholders.

Program Management Team Leadership Coordination Stakeholder Engagement Nutrition Reporting Community Engagement Resource Management

Emergency Response WASH Program Manager

Action Against Hunger

Jan 2017 - May 2019 (2 years 4 months)

Conducted thorough analysis of humanitarian situations and implemented WASH projects in accordance with international standards. Managed project teams and ensured compliance with safety protocols.

Project Management Compliance Reporting Community Engagement Resource Management

WASH Deputy Program Manager

Action Against Hunger

Apr 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 8 months)

Participated in the planning and implementation of WASH activities, coordinated hygiene and sanitation efforts, and supported project reporting and data collection.

Implementation Coordination Data Collection Reporting Community Engagement Procurement

Provincial Manager

HEWAD SAMAD LTD(HSL)

Apr 2014 - Apr 2015 (1 year)

Managed office operations, scheduled meetings, maintained office conditions, and partnered with HR for policy updates. Oversaw budget management and vendor negotiations.

Office Management Budget Management Scheduling Policy Development Team Management Reporting Administrative Support

Project Team Leader

International Relief Development

Jul 2011 - Dec 2011 (5 months)

Managed daily team activities, motivated team members, and conducted training to maximize potential. Developed timelines and delegated tasks effectively.

Team Leadership Project Management Training Communication Skills Organizational Skills Reporting