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I am an international development and communications professional with extensive experience supporting refugee resettlement, cultural orientation, community outreach, and stakeholder engagement across Latin America, the Middle East, and South Asia. I have led program coordination, delivered trainings, and supported interpretation and translation for UN agencies, international NGOs, and government partners. I excel at managing high-volume information, producing clear and culturally sensitive messaging, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. I am fluent in English, Pashto, and Urdu, with basic Spanish, and I am based in Calgary with a willingness to relocate for global opportunities.…I am an international development and communications professional with extensive experience supporting refugee resettlement, cultural orientation, community outreach, and stakeholder engagement across Latin America, the Middle East, and South Asia. I have led program coordination, delivered trainings, and supported interpretation and translation for UN agencies, international NGOs, and government partners. I excel at managing high-volume information, producing clear and culturally sensitive messaging, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. I am fluent in English, Pashto, and Urdu, with basic Spanish, and I am based in Calgary with a willingness to relocate for global opportunities.

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I am an international development and communications professional with extensive experience supporting refugee resettlement, cultural orientation, community outreach, and stakeholder engagement across Latin America, the Middle East, and South Asia. I have led program coordination, delivered trainings, and supported interpretation and translation for UN agencies, international NGOs, and government partners. I excel at managing high-volume information, producing clear and culturally sensitive messaging, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. I am fluent in English, Pashto, and Urdu, with basic Spanish, and I am based in Calgary with a willingness to relocate for global opportunities.…I am an international development and communications professional with extensive experience supporting refugee resettlement, cultural orientation, community outreach, and stakeholder engagement across Latin America, the Middle East, and South Asia. I have led program coordination, delivered trainings, and supported interpretation and translation for UN agencies, international NGOs, and government partners. I excel at managing high-volume information, producing clear and culturally sensitive messaging, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. I am fluent in English, Pashto, and Urdu, with basic Spanish, and I am based in Calgary with a willingness to relocate for global opportunities.

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I am an international development and communications professional with extensive experience supporting refugee resettlement, cultural orientation, community outreach, and stakeholder engagement across Latin America, the Middle East, and South Asia. I have led program coordination, delivered trainings, and supported interpretation and translation for UN agencies, international NGOs, and government partners. I excel at managing high-volume information, producing clear and culturally sensitive messaging, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. I am fluent in English, Pashto, and Urdu, with basic Spanish, and I am based in Calgary with a willingness to relocate for global opportunities.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Pashto, Pushto

Fluent

Urdu

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Project Officer at IOM - UN Migration

October 1, 2023 - February 28, 2025

Lead Cultural Orientation program delivery, ensuring curriculum compliance and high-quality training for refugees. Supervise CO staff; provide training on methodologies and contents. Coordinate with Resettlement Support Center (RSC) Latin America, UNHCR, PRM, and US Embassy. Prepare cultural profiles, briefing notes, and reports for US Refugees Admission Program.

Associate Project Officer (Interpretation and Translation) at United Nations International Organization for Migration (UN-IOM)

May 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023

Interpreted during US-CIS interviews, consular interviews, pre-screenings, and Cultural orientation sessions. Facilitated communication between UN staff, refugee applicants, and US officials. Translated documents between English and Pashto/Urdu.

Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) Counsellor at International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)

April 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022

Designed and implemented outreach and awareness campaigns on safe migration. Built partnerships with universities, vocational centres, NGOs and the government. Developed visibility materials, key messages, and social media content. Managed and updated content for the MRC Pakistan website and social media accounts.

Communication and Outreach Specialist at Associates in Development (AiD) Pvt. Ltd.

September 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020

Supported media and insurance-sector interviews and guided research teams. Led federal and provincial baseline consultations, trained field staff, integrated communication data, and advised on key messages for the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) Communication Strategy.

Advisor-Local Councils (State-citizens Dialogue) at German Development Cooperation (GIZ)

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019

Facilitated state–citizen dialogue initiatives and capacity building for local councils. Coordinated engagement with civil society, media, government stakeholders, and elected local government representatives, including mayors, district chairpersons, union council heads, neighbourhood council heads, and UC secretaries. Supported program planning, field visits, and stakeholder communication. Provided advisory support on organizational development and supported Local Councils Association of the Punjab (LCAP) elections.

Junior Communication and Events Officer at German Development Cooperation (GIZ)

April 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016

Produced PR materials including brochures, newsletters, posters, and digital content. Wrote press releases, success stories, talking points, and social media content. Supported event planning, visibility, and documentation for workshops and training programs. Conducted qualitative research and prepared project stories. Translated content between English and Urdu/Pashto.

Research Associate at RFM International Foundation

July 1, 2013 - November 30, 2013

Conducted transcription and translation of Urdu data into English. Assisted in field activities and knowledge-dissemination workshops.