Farkhod Abdurakhmonov
Program Manager
Dushanbe
Summary
Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and programs related to environment and WASH. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement and contracting in UN, OSCE, and INGOs. Expertise in data analysis, program and project management, staff performance, budgeting and administration. Thorough understanding of office management, procurement, HR, and acquisition regulations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Country Director / Central Asia Program Manager
International Alert (IA)
Dushanbe
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Strategic policy guidance, projects oversight, and coordination of program's implementation in Central Asia
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in service delivery which informed future programming decisions
- Increased project visibility through consistent communication with donors, partners, and beneficiaries via reports, presentations, and events
- Evaluated program success using data-driven approaches leading to informed decision making around resource allocation.
- Established partnerships with key stakeholders for increased collaboration and resource sharing
- Developed comprehensive annual budgets, outlining financial requirements for programs and activities
- Developed innovative solutions to address program challenges that led to improved outcomes for targeted populations.
- Improved organizational capacity through development of policies, systems, and infrastructure improvements
- Developed innovative solutions to address program challenges that led to improved outcomes for targeted populations
- Improved organizational capacity through development of policies, systems, and infrastructure improvements
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
Senior Environmental Adviser
OSCE
Kyiv
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Management of complex program portfolio in context of ongoing conflict.
- Coordinate annual planning and budgeting.
- Provide strategic policy guidance of portfolio management frameworks for more than 1300 staff members.
- Ensure that 10 Regional Offices and 5 Hubs implement policies, procedures, operational guidelines and standards within Organization’s framework.
- Provide continuous monitoring and support to field offices and Environmental Focal Points Network, coordinate special tasking, monitoring, and follow-up fact-checking of findings.
- Lead development, of thematic and analytical reports
- Advise senior management on remedial measures vital to managing and mitigating portfolio implementation risks.
- Represent Organization in strategic meetings, such as Minsk Negotiations process, and contribute towards consolidating and raising profile of Organization
- Maintain partnerships with UN Agencies .
- Facilitate training of staff on different environmental safety and security issues
- Keep abreast of socio-economic development review of country in rapidly changing conflict environment.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement sessions to gather input on proposed projects, addressing concerns proactively to avoid delays or conflicts down line.
- Conducted thorough site inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions to maintain workplace safety.
- Improved overall environmental performance by conducting regular audits and recommending actionable solutions for identified gaps
- Supported internal communication efforts by providing accurate information on ongoing environmental initiatives, increasing awareness among personnel at all levels of organization.
Country Director/Head of Water Program
CAREC
ALL of Central Asia and Afghanistan
12.2014 - 09.2018
- Development of high-quality project portfolio
- Representation and coordination at national and regional level
- Established partnerships with key stakeholders for increased collaboration and resource sharing.
- Evaluated program success using data-driven approaches leading to informed decision making around resource allocation.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in service delivery which informed future programming decisions.
- Led fundraising efforts that resulted in increased donor contributions and sustained funding streams.
- Increased project visibility through consistent communication with donors, partners, and beneficiaries via reports, presentations, and events
- Developed innovative solutions to address program challenges that led to improved outcomes for targeted populations.
- Developed comprehensive annual budgets, outlining financial requirements for programs and activities.
- Improved organizational capacity through development of policies, systems, and infrastructure improvements.
- Developed innovative solutions to address program challenges that led to improved outcomes for targeted populations.
- Ensured compliance with donor regulations through thorough documentation practices and timely reporting submissions.
- Promoted a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations for staff and conducting regular performance evaluations.
- Enhanced team performance by providing ongoing training, support, and feedback to staff members.
Environmental Adviser
UNECE Secretariat to the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention) and its Protocol on Water and Health (PWH)
Geneva
07.2013 - 11.2014
- Environment, WASH, and water sector analysis
- Development of databases of environmental indicators and datasets information necessary for periodic environmental assessments
- Draft specified inputs for technical papers and analytical studies related to global, regional, national or sector aspects of water cooperation
- Intergovernmental support
- Prepare inputs for reports to the Water Convention Committee, the Working Group on Trans-boundary Water Co-operation and Assessment and the Joint Task Force on Protocol on Water and Health
- Follow intergovernmental meetings and prepares summary reports
Water Management and Energy Security Program Associate
OSCE
Tajikistan
10.2002 - 06.2013
- Project management cycle, coordinating the delivery of outputs in time and budget, preparing and taking ownership of the work plans, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and communicating up-to-date information on project finance delivery, timelines and risks
- Financial management and reporting: tracking and coordinating financial information flows managing expenditures against planned budgets and working closely with the OSCE finance department
- Stakeholder engagement: in coordination/collaboration with the team, develop and maintain partnerships and relationships for project implementation, facilitate external relations with relevant stakeholders and convene high-level project and stakeholder meetings as required
- Business development: identification of new opportunities/donors, securing additional funding, leading the preparation of bids and proposals, developing budgets and tailoring technical documentation
- Project communications: coordinating the development and functioning of internal and external communications systems, networks and website, managing activities and supporting teams to promote project output dissemination and uptake in close collaboration with colleagues on the communications team.
Education
Master of Science - Regional Studies
Kazakh- German University
Almaty 09.2012 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - Law (Pre-Law)
Institute of Economy
Dushanbe 09.1997 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Law (Pre-Law)
Ankara University
Ankara 10.1997 - 06.2002
Skills
Fluent in all modern Office, Financial and Academic software
Cast and crew supervision
Project Management
Staff Development
Budgeting
Operations management
Strategies and goals
Negotiation
Business planning
Strategic planning
Business administration
Timeline
Country Director / Central Asia Program Manager
International Alert (IA)
10.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Environmental Adviser
OSCE
10.2018 - 10.2022
Country Director/Head of Water Program
CAREC
12.2014 - 09.2018
Environmental Adviser
UNECE Secretariat to the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention) and its Protocol on Water and Health (PWH)
07.2013 - 11.2014
Master of Science - Regional Studies
Kazakh- German University
09.2012 - 05.2014
Water Management and Energy Security Program Associate
OSCE
10.2002 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Law (Pre-Law)
Ankara University
10.1997 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Law (Pre-Law)
Institute of Economy
09.1997 - 05.2003
Other Relevant Information
- Peace of Mind: Integrated Mental Health and Psychosocial support and peacebuilding for social cohesion, reconciliation and recovery – lessons from Rwanda and Tajikistan” – October 2023
- Peace and conflict analysis: Khojabakirgan River Basin” July 2023
- Assessment of armed conflict influence to the Donetsk and Luhansk regions” – June 2019
- Challenges of Tajikistan water sector reform: Barriers and possible solutions” – June 2018
- From water centrism towards national pragmatism: transformations in water cooperation in Central Asia” June 2017
- Rethinking Water in Central Asia: the costs of inaction and benefits of water cooperation” – August 2017
- Agricultural Water Management for Water User Association” – July 2016
- Application of IWRM in Central Asia: practical cases from countries” – 2014
Present Position
Country Director
Specific Experience In The Region
- Ukraine, 2018-2022
- All Central Asia and Afghanistan, 2014-2018
- Switzerland, 2012-2014
- Tajikistan 2002-2012
First Names
Farkhod
Key Qualifications
Twenty years of experience in the United Nations, OSCE and INGOs in program management, policy development, and resource mobilization with a particular focus on the Environment. Proven experience in strategic policy, direction, oversight, and coordination. Master’s degree in IWRM and Economics, owner of more than fifty international certificates.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/19/79
- Nationality: Tajik
Other Relevant Information
- Peace of Mind: Integrated Mental Health and Psychosocial support and peacebuilding for social cohesion, reconciliation and recovery – lessons from Rwanda and Tajikistan” – October 2023
- Peace and conflict analysis: Khojabakirgan River Basin” July 2023
- Assessment of armed conflict influence to the Donetsk and Luhansk regions” – June 2019
- Challenges of Tajikistan water sector reform: Barriers and possible solutions” – June 2018
- From water centrism towards national pragmatism: transformations in water cooperation in Central Asia” June 2017
- Rethinking Water in Central Asia: the costs of inaction and benefits of water cooperation” – August 2017
- Agricultural Water Management for Water User Association” – July 2016
- Application of IWRM in Central Asia: practical cases from countries” – 2014
Present Position
Country Director
Specific Experience In The Region
- Ukraine, 2018-2022
- All Central Asia and Afghanistan, 2014-2018
- Switzerland, 2012-2014
- Tajikistan, 2002-2012
First Names
Farkhod
Key Qualifications
Twenty years of experience in the United Nations, OSCE and INGOs in program management, policy development, and resource mobilization with a particular focus on the Environment. Proven experience in strategic policy, direction, oversight, and coordination. Master’s degree in IWRM and Economics, owner of more than fifty international certificates.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/19/79
- Nationality: Tajik
Other Relevant Information
- Peace of Mind: Integrated Mental Health and Psychosocial support and peacebuilding for social cohesion, reconciliation and recovery – lessons from Rwanda and Tajikistan” – October 2023
- Peace and conflict analysis: Khojabakirgan River Basin” July 2023
- Assessment of armed conflict influence to the Donetsk and Luhansk regions” – June 2019
- Challenges of Tajikistan water sector reform: Barriers and possible solutions” – June 2018
- From water centrism towards national pragmatism: transformations in water cooperation in Central Asia” June 2017
- Rethinking Water in Central Asia: the costs of inaction and benefits of water cooperation” – August 2017
- Agricultural Water Management for Water User Association” – July 2016
- Application of IWRM in Central Asia: practical cases from countries” – 2014
Present Position
Country Director
Specific Experience In The Region
- Ukraine, 2018-2022, 2018-2022
- All Central Asia, 2014-2018, 2014-2018
- Switzerland, 2012-2014, 2012-2014
First Names
Farkhod
Key Qualifications
Twenty years of experience in the United Nations, OSCE and INGOs in program management, policy development, and resource mobilization with a particular focus on the Environment. Proven experience in strategic policy, direction, oversight, and coordination. Master’s degree in IWRM and Economics, owner of more than fifty international certificates.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/19/79
- Nationality: Tajik
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