RAHATULLAH SHAIQ

https://linkedin.com/in/rahatullahshaiq

Professional Summary

Dynamic and resourceful Program Coordinator with extensive experience in international development, project coordination, and grant administration. Skilled in managing program operations, stakeholder collaboration, and compliance monitoring. Proven success in supporting large-scale projects by overseeing reporting, budgeting, and data analysis. Adept at working with diverse partners, including government agencies, NGOs, and corporate donors, to drive impactful and sustainable initiatives.

Education

University of Maryland Global Campus- Maryland DEC 2023
Bachelor’s in business administration

Professional Profile

IOM, Washington, D.C May 2024 – March 2025

Operations Coordinator, U.S Operations
•Coordinated global beneficiary movements by overseeing the MiMOSA database and validating movement data from international offices.
•Served as the primary liaison between IOM missions, U.S. State Department, resettlement agencies, and stakeholders to facilitate travel and resettlement operations.
•Ensured strict adherence to RMM and USRAP protocols, with a focus on vulnerable groups such as unaccompanied minors and those with special needs.
•Led incident reporting and follow-up processes, maintaining real-time updates in the USA Operations Incident Report Database.
•Collaborated with the Refugee Processing Center and field missions to develop movement plans and distribute accurate reports.
•Managed ticket orders, movement documentation, and the distribution of USRAP Promissory Notes and Inventory Reports to ensure seamless program execution.
•Addressed and resolved operational inquiries in accordance with organizational SOPs, while maintaining timely communication with stakeholders.

HIAS, Silver Spring, MD November 2021 – November 2023
Program Coordinator, Grants & Compliance
•Drafted and submitted grant reports, including narrative and financial updates, to support effective program implementation.
•Analyzed program data to monitor grant performance and compliance for two key funding initiatives.
•Facilitated national-level meetings and managed documentation, including reports, presentations, and user guides.
•Provided technical support to affiliate networks on data management and compliance monitoring.
•Tracked and reconciled expenditures for $1M+ in grants from Airbnb.org and other corporate donors.
•Coordinated multi-program initiatives such as MHPSS and refugee programming for Afghan, Ukrainian, and other displaced communities.
•Managed partnerships and grant deliverables for the APA program with stakeholders like Zillow and CARE.

Shaiq Network & Sharq Radio TV, Kabul, AF January 2016 - December 2020
Project Officer, U.S - Funded Programs
•Managed multiple U.S. government-funded projects, including anti-terrorism and anti-narcotics initiatives exceeding $1M in funding.
•Led NATO-OTAN’s TV Airtime Project and coordinated 'Project Hope,' a confidential campaign promoting anti-Taliban messages to bolster public support for the Afghan Government.
•Supervised project finances, including managing invoices, financial statements, and internal/external communications, ensuring adherence to compliance protocols.
•Spearheaded the implementation of the Afghan Civic Engagement Program (ACEP), funded by USAID, to promote civic awareness and government accountability across multiple districts.
•Collaborated with civil society organizations, national elders, and scholars to facilitate interviews, discussions, and information-sharing for civic engagement programs.
•Maintained encrypted documentation of financial data, critical project reports, and sensitive communications for ongoing U.S. and NATO-supported projects.
•Conducted monitoring and evaluation through stakeholder questionnaires and surveys, analyzing feedback to enhance program outcomes.
•Built capacity across project teams by providing training and mentorship on project execution, reporting, and compliance.
•Coordinated with district officials and other stakeholders to address project challenges and ensure smooth implementation.
•Regularly reported to senior leadership on project status, progress, and issues, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Leadership & Key projects

Shaiq Network, Kabul, AF March 2023 – Dec 2023

Project Manager - Improving Access to Quality Information
•Leading Internews Subgrant to improve access to information to the public in Afghanistan by creating programs to hold the government accountable through civic engagement
•Developed and launched two monthly programs addressing provincial issues in Afghanistan, fostering civic engagement
•Led a team of 8 to produce two civic engagement programs monthly, enhancing public access to information in Afghanistan
•Managed monthly financial and programmatic reporting to ensure compliance and accountability

Afghanistan Day Event, Virginia, U.S September 2022
•Secured HIAS sponsorship and led booth outreach at Afghanistan Day, engaging over 8,000 families through advocacy and donor networking
•Established relationships with potential donors and helped promote HIAS's network.

Professional Skills

•Project & Program Management

•Budgeting, financial reporting, and program deliverables tracking

•Donor engagement and compliance monitoring

•Multi-stakeholder coordination and M&E frameworks

•Grant Administration

•Managed and reported on $1M+ in grants (Airbnb, CARE, Zillow)

•Drafted and reconciled narrative and financial grant reports

•Oversaw grant deliverables, partnerships, and compliance

•Operations & Data Management

•Database management (MiMOSA, Apricot, Airbnb Dashboard)

•Incident reporting and data integrity maintenance

•Documentation creation (user guides, SOPs, reports)

•Technical Skills

•Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

•Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop

Language Skills

•English, Dari, Pashto, Urdu, Pashaye