Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
EXPERIENCES
Skills
Personal Attributes
Interests
Languages
Work Preference
Certification
Timeline
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Mir Gulabuddin Miri

Mir Gulabuddin Miri

CHANCELLOR & LECTURER
AFGHANISTAN - HERAT,District 4 - MOKHABERAT ROAD - ASIA UNIVERSITY

Summary

Since August 2021 until now, I am Chancellor and Lecturer at Asia Higher Education Institute in Herat. Before that, I have worked for 19+ years in Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) in various humanitarian positions, by maintaining humanity, neutrality, impartiality in the field of helping war victims and people most affected by crises and natural disasters. I have worked at ARCS in various educational & managerial positions in West Region of Afghanistan, through community-level educational activities. “Humanitarian values”, "Community Based Health and First Aid", “Psycho-Social Support” and “Youth as Agents of Behavioral Change (YABC)” have been key educational topics that I have worked on and I have written several books on the same, which have been published by IFRC and UNICEF. I was the Master Trainer of Education in Emergency (EiE) for ARCS Educators at country level and facilitated several ToT trainings for them. Possess a master's degree in Literature and Humanities & a BA in Education with 22+ years of experiences in the field of Humanitarian affairs, Academic activities and High-Level Management. Looking to leverage my knowledge and experience for humanitarian affairs and serving people in need.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
19
19

Years of experience in humanitarian affairs

6
6

YEARS OF PROVEN EXPERIENCE IN ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

12
12

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN CAPACITY BUILDING AND EDUCATION

17
17

YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORKING IN MONITORING AND EVALUATION

14
14

YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORKING IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

15
15

Years in roles of increasing level of responsibility

10
10

Years of professional experience as Head of Mission

Work History

UNIVERSITY PRESIDNET

Asia Higher Education Institute
08.2021 - Current

• Supervise all academic as well as business or financial operations of the AHEI.
• Promulgate and enforce general policies affecting any unit of the AHEI, and to take such actions are necessary for 1. the protection of property and general interest of the AHEI, students and personnel and 2. the operation of the University as a whole.
• Teaching with 12 hours a week in the field of Research and Dari Language.
• Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS)
08.2015 - 08.2021
  • Improved operational efficiency by redesigning internal processes and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions.
  • Managed high-performing teams to successfully execute ARCS objectives and drive organizational success.
  • Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs and increasing profitability.

CBHFA MANAGER

Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS)
06.2008 - 07.2015
  • Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
  • Educated staff on CBHFA(Community Based Health and First Aids) mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced beneficiaries satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

YOUTH SUPERVISOR

Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS)
03.2003 - 06.2008
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.

COMPUTER OPERATOR

Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS)
Aug.2002 - Mar.2003
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Education

M.A - Literature & Humanities

Herat University
03.2015 - 01.2017

B.A. - Education

Herat University
Herat, MA
03.2007 - 12.2010

EXPERIENCES

  • Experience implementing humanitarian and development programs.
  • Experience in community engagement and program implementation.
  • Experience in working with various partners, working with international and national experts to implement project activities.
  • Experience in needs assessment, project monitoring and evaluation, and program development.
  • Experience with access negotiation and representation, including with local authorities, INGOs/NGOs, and communities.
  • Experience with project finance/ Administration management.
  • Experience in program planning, design, follow-up, report writing, monitoring, and evaluation of the projects.
  • Experience in working in complex and volatile contexts.
  • Experience in implementing and managing GVB project.
  • Experience in community-based education.

Skills

  • Strong facilitation and coaching skills
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Extensive experience in capacity building through conducting training sessions
  • Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • Knowledge of community mobilization
  • Culture, values & strong leadership
  • Management Team Leadership
  • Planning and coordination
  • Familiarity with log frame analysis and M&E plan
  • Capacity to produce high-quality reports and analysis
  • High proficiency in mobile data collection tools such as KoboToolBox, ODK, and Survey123
  • Experience in implementing Feedback & Complaint Response Mechanisms
  • Proven technical skills in monitoring and evaluation and experience with both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
  • Excellent report writing skills, with ability to produce clear, concise, and quality reports for internal management and external reporting to the donor
  • Ability to set objectives and key results for the organizational goals
  • Capacity to think critically and analyses quantitative and qualitative data
  • Operations Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Strategic Visioning
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Education Advocacy
  • Staff Training
  • Managing performance ~ Managing resource
  • Proven ability to coordinate and manage complex project work
  • Critically analyses and provides constructive recommendations
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to meeting deadlines
  • Effective public relations and public speaking skills and program development skills
  • Effective time manager and ability to juggle multiple priorities
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with ability to adapt to changing situations and cope with challenges
  • Ability to multi-task, be flexible, and effectively lead the team in pressure working environment
  • Consulting
  • Negotiation
  • Good knowledge of the intervention zones
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
  • Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task quickly and accurately
  • Ability to work in stressful and challenging environments
  • Cooperative and team-working skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of managing winterization, MHPSS, and protection interventions
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (especially Excel, Word and Outlook)
  • Advance skill in writing (Dari/ Pashto/ English/ Arabic)
  • Proficiency in most computer software
  • 160 WPM Typist (EN & FA)
  • LAN Networking

Personal Attributes

• Memorizer and reciter of the Holy Quran (in full).
• Strong speaker and knowledgeable about Islamic issues.
• Disciplined, honest, professional, and hard worker.
• Adaptable, Result-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and manage a heavy and diverse workload.
• Willingness to work in challenging environments.
• Quality and goal orientation.
• Commitment, Independence and Self-initiative.
• Accountability, Analytical thinking, Commitment to continuous learning, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making.
• Willingness to learn and explore new experiences.
• Self-motivated, Quick learner with a positive attitude.
• Being flexible regarding working hours.
• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
• Penmanship & good-writing in Dari, Pashto, Arabic & English.

Interests

Recitation of the Holy Quran

Continuing Education

Community Involvement

Writing

Studying and practicing some of the most-spoken languages in the world, such as English and Arabic

Traveling

Photography

Physical exercise

Volunteering

Languages

Persian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Advanced (C1)
Pashto
Upper intermediate (B2)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hours

Certification

UAE, DUBAI

DISASTER RESPONSE CAPACITY EVALUATION (DRCE) EVALUATOR TRAINING 2015

DISASTER RESPONSE CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (DRCD) WORKSHOP OCT, 2015

THAILAND, BANGKOK

ASIA PACIFIC COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKSHOP JUN, 2015

CROATIA, ORAHOVICA

TRAIN THE TRAINERS PREPARATION OF TEAMS TO PROVIDE FIRST AID (FA) IN HUMANITARIAN CRISES JUL, 2014

NORWAY, OSLO

TRAIN THE TRAINERS PREPARATION OF TEAMS TO PROVIDE PSYCHO SOCIAL- SUPPORT (PSS) IN HUMANITARIAN CRISES THAT ORGANIZED BY THE NORWEGIAN RED CROSS IN OSLO MAR, 2014

INDIA, JAIPUR

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ON RESULTS BASED MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH SECTOR OCT, 2013

IRAN, TEHRAN

FIRST AID TRAINING BY IRANIAN RED CRESCENT JUN, 2003

AFGHANISTAN, KABUL

DISASTER RESPONSE UNIT (DRU) TRAINING APR, 2017

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION TRAINING JUN, 2016

ICT COMPUTER TRAINING COURSE BY USAID DEC, 2015

DISASTER RESPONSE UNIT TOT WORKSHOP SEP, 2015

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE AND EARLY WARNING SYSTEM MAY, 2015

SUPERVISION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION DEC, 2014

REPORT WRITING SKILLS DEC, 2014

LOGISTICS WORKSHOP BY NORWEGIAN RED CROSS SEP, 2014

EMERGENCY WATSAN TRAINING AUG, 2014

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP MAY, 2014

FACILITATION OF TOT ON PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT AUG, 2013

TRAINING OF TRAINERS ON COMMUNITY BASED FIRST AID AUG, 2013

FACILITATION OF TRAINING OF TRAINERS ON CBHFA JUN, 2013

PROJECT/PROGRAMME PLANNING WORKSHOP MAY, 2013

FACILITATION OF NATIONAL MASTER TRAINING ON PSS MAR, 2013

PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT NATIONAL MASTER TRAINING FEB, 2013

PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT TRAINING SEP, 2012

PLANNING, MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING JUL, 2012

PROJECT/PROGRAMME PLANNING JUN, 2012

VULNERABILITY AND CAPACITY ASSESSMENT (VCA) MAY, 2012

EMERGENCY WATSAN AND HYGIENE PROMOTION DEC, 2011

INTENSIVE MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP NOV, 2011

VULNERABILITY AND CAPACITY ASSESSMENT (VCA) SEP, 2011

ASSESSMENT AND DISTRIBUTION TRAINING MAY, 2011

INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW (IHL) APR, 2011

PLANNING AND REPORT WRITING TRAINING FEB, 2009

UNDERSTANDING PEACE AND CONFLICT JAN, 2009

MANAGEMENT SKILLS, COMPUTER AND ENGLISH AUG, 2008

NATIONAL DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM (NDRT) JUN, 2008

TIME MANAGEMENT BY ASMED & USAID DEC, 2007

AFGHAN JUVENILE CODE BY UNICEF AUG, 2005

PRINCIPLE AND VALUES WORKSHOP AUG, 2003

DISASTER MANAGEMENT TRAINING JUL, 2003

TEACHING METHODOLOGY, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT APR, 2003

Timeline

UNIVERSITY PRESIDNET

Asia Higher Education Institute
08.2021 - Current

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS)
08.2015 - 08.2021

M.A - Literature & Humanities

Herat University
03.2015 - 01.2017

CBHFA MANAGER

Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS)
06.2008 - 07.2015

B.A. - Education

Herat University
03.2007 - 12.2010

YOUTH SUPERVISOR

Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS)
03.2003 - 06.2008

COMPUTER OPERATOR

Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS)
Aug.2002 - Mar.2003
Mir Gulabuddin MiriCHANCELLOR & LECTURER