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Hello! I am Mohammad Zahir Farahmand, an Agriculture professional with a Master’s in Agronomy from Balkh University and extensive experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, training, and field research. I have collaborated with NGOs and international organizations, planning and coordinating programs, collecting and analyzing data, and delivering capacity-building activities for farmers and staff. I am committed to applying my knowledge to improve rural livelihoods and agricultural outcomes.
I am excited about online roles in management, academic support, and related fields where I can contribute with dedication, strong communication, and a collaborative attitude. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my background and skills can help your organization achieve its goals.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language
Pashto, Pushto
Fluent
English
Advanced
Uzbek
Intermediate
Turkmen
Fluent
Work Experience
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at AHF - OHW
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023Design M&E action plan and frameworks; support Project Director in M&E planning; develop operational monitoring tools; monthly data collection, entry, and analysis; conduct Pre-PDM, Post-PDM, daily visits; compile reports.
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at AHF - ADEO
February 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023Design M&E action plan and frameworks; support Project Director in M&E planning; develop operational monitoring tools; monthly data collection, entry, and analysis; conduct Pre-PDM, Post-PDM, daily visits; compile reports.
Project Officer at Wetlhunger helfe (WHH)
January 1, 2014 - June 30, 2014Support Program Manager/Coordinator in planning and management of the projects; assist with budget and cash management; ensure proper documentation and reporting; monitor progress and organize coordination meetings; manage risks and opportunities.
Project Officer at GIZ – GFA
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Support program planning and management; assist with staff development and records; monitor and report on project implementation; coordinate with partners and stakeholders.
Project Officer at UNICEF - SRP
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Support program planning, implementation, and documentation; coordinate with partners; assist with financial and operational reporting; maintain project records.
Agriculture Specialist & Master Trainer at DAI - KSAC
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018Provide technical inputs on soil health, cropping systems, pest management; design and implement field experiments; conduct trainings and capacity building; monitor and evaluate training outcomes.
Volunteer Lecturer at Balkh University (Agriculture Faculty)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Prepare teaching materials; deliver practical and theoretical instruction; present at scientific conferences; conduct seminars; assess monographs and exams.
Field Researcher at Balkh University Agricultural Research Farm
November 18, 2015 - November 18, 2017Conduct seasonal research; work with various certified wheat and vegetable varieties; design and implement demonstration plots; monitor experiments; develop student groups.
Project Coordinator (Remote) at S4W-Afghanistan
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Plan and implement rainfall monitoring; coordinate teams; collect, enter, and analyze rainfall data; prepare reports and present findings to stakeholders; track project progress.
Data Entry Assistant (Remote) at SCA
January 1, 2015 - April 20, 2015Enter and update data, verify accuracy, maintain organized files, perform routine data quality checks, support administrative tasks.
Typist (Remote) at SCA
July 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Typing & data entry, editing, document management, communication, time management, confidentiality.
Project Officer at Wetlhunger helfe (WHH)
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024Support program planning and management; assist with financial processes; organize and monitor project records; coordinate weekly meetings with partners; oversee implementation progress.
Project Officer at AHF - WHH
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024Implemented project activities, oversaw monitoring and reporting, and ensured compliance with anti-corruption policies; supported with field coordination.
Agriculture Specialist & Master Trainer at Roots of Peace – KSAC
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Supported agricultural capacity-building and extension activities; conducted training and technical support.
Project Manager at DAI - USAID - KSAK
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022Managed projects through full life cycle; maintained budgets and calendars; supported staff capacity-building and reporting; ensured compliance with anti-corruption policies.
Volunteer Lecturer at Balkh University, Agriculture Faculty
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Prepared teaching materials; delivered practical and theoretical lessons; supervised student projects and seminars; assessed student work.
Project Coordinator (Remote) at S4W -Afghanistan
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Plan and implement rainfall monitoring; coordinate teams; manage data collection and reporting; liaise with authorities and NGOs; track progress and document lessons learned.
Typist (Remote) at SCA
July 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Typed and transcribed documents; proofreading and formatting; managed electronic files; supported team communication; met deadlines.
Volunteer Lecturer at Agriculture Faculty, Balkh University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Prepared teaching materials; delivered practical and theoretical instruction; presented at scientific conferences; conducted seminars; assessed student work.
Project Coordinator (Remote) at S4W - Afghanistan
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Planned rainfall monitoring activities; installed and maintained equipment; coordinated teams; collected and organized rainfall data; prepared reports; presented findings to farmers, water managers, and policymakers; tracked project progress; documented lessons learned.
Project Manager at DAI - KSAC
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022Managed multiple projects through the life cycle; updated training and resource information; provided input for resource planning tools; maintained project calendar and milestones; developed and managed budgets; ensured anti-corruption compliance; coordinated with partners and produced weekly/final reports.
Master Trainer at Roots of Peace – KSAC
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022Delivered training programs for producers and staff; supported agricultural extension and capacity-building activities.
Project Officer at WHH
January 1, 2014 - June 30, 2014Supported program management, including planning, coordination with partners, and grant administration. Assisted with staff development, ensured proper project documentation, and organized weekly coordination meetings to track progress and risks.
Project Manager at DAI - USAID - KSAC
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022Managed and supervised multiple project activities through the full project lifecycle; maintained budgets and calendars; supported with resource planning, staff development, and stakeholder coordination; ensured compliance with anti-corruption policy and produced weekly and monthly activity reports.
Volunteer Lecturer at Balkh University - Agriculture Faculty
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Prepared teaching materials (PPT, documents); delivered practical and theoretical lessons; presented at scientific conferences and seminars; assessed student work and conducted exams.
Remote Project Coordinator at S4W Afghanistan
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Planned and implemented rainfall monitoring activities; coordinated teams, assigned tasks, and liaised with local authorities and NGOs; collected, entered, and analyzed rainfall data; prepared reports and presented findings to farmers and policymakers; documented lessons learned to strengthen outcomes.
Education
_master's degree_ (in progress) at Balkh University, Agronomy Department, Agriculture Faculty
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026Bachelor's degree in Agriculture at Irrigation and Soil Science Department, Balkh University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019English Language & Computer Skills at ELCLC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019English Language Certificate at Muslim English Language Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021Special Skill Program at Supreme English Language Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026High School Diploma at Mir Ghulam Mohammad Rabi High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014TOEFL Preparation (Online) at LLC
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026Master Degree (in progress – Agronomy) at Agronomy Department, Agriculture Faculty, Balkh University
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at Irrigation and Soil Science Department, Balkh University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019Certificate - MS Office, Internet, QuickBooks at ELCLC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019Special Skill Program at Supreme English Language Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026High School Diploma at Mir Ghulam Mohammad Rabi High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014TOEFL Preparation (Online) at LLC
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026English Language Institute Certificate at Muslim English Language Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021Master Degree (in progress) at Balkh University - Agronomy Department, Agriculture Faculty
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026English Language Certificate at Muslim English Language Institute
January 1, 2021 - February 23, 2026BSc in Irrigation and Soil Science at Balkh University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019Certificate in English Language and Computer Training at ELCLC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019Special Skill program at Supreme English Language Academy
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026High School Diploma at Mir Ghulam Mohammad Rabi High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014TOEFL Preparation at LLC
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Master Degree at Agronomy Department, Agriculture Faculty of Balkh University
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026English Language Institute Certificate at Muslim English Language Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021Degree in Irrigation and Soil Science at Irrigation and Soil Science Department, Balkh University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019English Language and Computer Skills Certificate at English Language and Computer Learning Center (ELCLC)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019Special Skill Program at Supreme English Language Academy
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026High School Diploma at Mir Ghulam Mohammad Rabi High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014TOEFL Preparation at Online TOEFL Preparation at LLC
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Qualifications
TOEFL Preparation (Online)
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026English Language & Computer Skills Certification (ELCLC)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019Special Skill Program
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026High School Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014TOEFL Preparation (Online)
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026English Language Institute Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021Certificate - MS Office, Internet, QuickBooks
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019Special Skill Program
January 11, 2030 - January 31, 2026Master Degree (Agronomy)
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026English Language Certificate
January 1, 2021 - February 23, 2026BSc in Irrigation and Soil Science
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019English Language & Computer Training (ELCLC)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019Special Skill program
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026High School Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014TOEFL Preparation
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026TOEFL Preparation
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Special Skill Program
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026English Language and Computer Skills
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019High School Diploma
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014Industry Experience
Agriculture & Mining, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other, Government, Software & Internet
Experience Level
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