Ismail Sahibzada

Experience

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  World Wide Science

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Strategic Management Student
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  Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock

  Jan 2012 - Oct 2013

  Senior Economic Analyst

  I forecast production and consumption of specific products and services by analyzing historical records and economic conditions. Provided advice on policies to stimulate economic growth and investment in the target area. Additionally, analyzed statistical data on goods and services exchange, conduct capacity building programs for NEASP staff, and offer technical input for project strategic directions. I also assessed poverty levels, income inequality, and factors driving regional disparities, recommending policy measures to address these trends. Show less

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  Ministry of Finance, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

  Nov 2013 - Aug 2016

  Accounting and Reconciliation Specialist

  Conducted capacity training for the debt management unit, collaborated with revenue and customs departments on policy exemptions and alternatives, contributed to fiscal policy document development, assessed fiscal stance deviations, worked with cash management for expenditure forecasting, and ensured accurate transaction processing in AFMIS for budget accountability and financial reporting.

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  Ministry of Finance - World Bank

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2018

  Project Management Coordinator

  Provided advice on negotiation processes and funding approaches for ARD reforms and modernization programs, assessing areas requiring technical support, coordinating with other TA providers for implementing tax administration measures, developing and maintaining models to demonstrate the link between taxes and economic development, working on tax-gap assessment, revenue collection potential estimation, and tax burden assessment from new tax measures, and examining the socio-economic impact of new/existing taxes and changes in tax policy, such as the impact on poverty, revenues, and prices related to VAT. Show less

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  Ministry of Finance

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

  Senior Financial Monitoring Specialist

  I have provided strategic and operational leadership, coordinating financial project reviews, evaluations, and implementation activities. I effectively communicated project status and potential impact on project delivery to senior management and team members. I offered comprehensive implementation and operational support to enhance project mobility and compliance with project priorities, identifying and mitigating operational and implementation risks. I have analyzed project execution, identified bottlenecks for improvement, and provided technical support, ad hoc assistance, and monitoring throughout the project life cycle to ensure targeted implementation outcomes were met. Show less

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  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2021

  Project Advisor

   Supervise and manage all aspects of Component 1 operations within the specified guidelines and agreements, including human resources management, financial management, procurement, communications, safeguards, grievance redress, reporting, and monitoring & evaluation. Lead the preparation and submission of essential documents such as Annual Work Plans and Budgets (AWPB), quarterly Interim Unaudited Financial Reports, periodic implementation progress reports, and other required briefing and reporting documents for stakeholders such as MoFA, MoEC, the World Bank, and other donors. Oversee the recruitment, work performance, and management of C1PIU staff, consultants, and firms hired under Component 1, as well as support MoFA in setting up and operating the ministry-wide Component 1 Project Steering Committee (C1PSC) to review implementation progress, address any issues, and ensure effective implementation of the component. Show less

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  ARM Consulting

  Sept 2021 - May 2024

  Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

  Conducting thorough literature reviews and actively contributing to monthly work plan development. I design monitoring tools, provide hands-on training to enumerators, and ensure seamless coordination with STFA, UNOs, and IPs. With a keen focus on quality assurance, I perform rigorous spot checks, manage data cleaning, and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses. Additionally, I compile detailed monitoring reports tailored to specific needs, emphasizing data integrity and insightful findings from fieldwork in engaging stakeholder presentations. Show less

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  ACTION CONTRE LA FAIM

  May 2024 - now

  Deputy Head of MEAL

   Rresponsible for the operationalization of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems for programs and projects, both new and established, with a strong focus on the Accountability to Affected Population aspect.  Rresponsible for leading efficient, innovative, evidence based and quality program information, knowledge management and accountability systems to promote learning, ensuring production and appropriate use of materials for internal and external communications to different stakeholders and consistently measure impact. Show less