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Musthaq Ahmad

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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,…

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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.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Pashto, PushtoFluent
  • UrduFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Government
  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

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Work experience· 7 roles

Project Officer · IOM - UN MigrationOct 2023 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

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) · United Nations International Organization for Migration (UN-IOM)May 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

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 · International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)Apr 2021 – May 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

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 · Associates in Development (AiD) Pvt. Ltd.Sep 2020 – Oct 2020 · 2 mos
Advisor-Local Councils (State-citizens Dialogue) · German Development Cooperation (GIZ)Jan 2017 – Dec 2019 · 3 yrs
Junior Communication and Events Officer · German Development Cooperation (GIZ)Apr 2014 – Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Research Associate · RFM International FoundationJul 2013 – Nov 2013 · 5 mos

Education

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Applied Linguistics · University of Lahore2017 – 2019
MA English Linguistics & Literature · National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad2011 – 2012
Master’s degree in journalism and mass communication · University of Peshawar2015 – 2017

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