Sibghatullah Shakir
SIBGHATULLAH SHAKIR
Ottawa, ON | 613-890-6071 | sib_shakir86@hotmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/sibghatullah-shakir-21939256
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS A newly licensed Condominium Manager (Limited Licensee) with over twelve years of professional experience in project management, legal advisory, and strategic policy development. Holds an in-depth understanding of compliance, governance, and stakeholder relations, with a proven ability to lead projects from conception to completion.
- Project & Financial Management: Skilled in leading projects up to $30M, managing budgets, and compiling detailed status reports. Proven ability to plan, monitor, and execute project outcomes with a proactive approach.
- Governance & Compliance: Extensive experience in developing regulatory frameworks, drafting foundational documents, and ensuring organizational adherence to legal and policy standards.
- Stakeholder & Resident Relations: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships and coordinate with diverse groups, including senior-level stakeholders, government ministries, and community representatives.
- Communication & Leadership: Professional expertise in proposal and report writing and serving as a key liaison to facilitate project success.
- Languages: English (Advanced), Pashto (Advanced), Persian (Advanced), Urdu (Intermediate).
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Senior Quality Assurance and Accreditation Manager & Acting Project Director World Bank (WB), Kabul, Afghanistan | 2018 – 2021
- Led a $30 million project team, overseeing all facets of implementation, from budgeting and financial planning to human resources and logistics.
- Managed and oversaw the work of international consultants and contractors, ensuring projects met scope, budget, and quality standards.
- Oversaw the development and implementation of a new regulatory framework, conducting compliance tours to ensure adherence to standards.
- Compiled, developed, and presented bi-annual status reports for ministerial-level steering committees, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Justice Coordinator & Senior Legal Expert The Liaison Office (USAID) & Adam Smith International (ASI), Kabul, Afghanistan | 2016 – 2018
- Directed the planning, monitoring, and evaluation framework for a USAID-funded program, effectively managing timelines and resource allocation.
- Administered programmatic and financial assessments of sub-grantees, and managed their hiring and operational processes.
- Led teams and coordinated with numerous governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to improve substantive legal knowledge and project outcomes.
- Drafted data collection tools and conducted needs assessments to inform and direct strategic planning, resulting in a five-year capacity-building plan.
Senior Program Officer Global Rights: Partners for Justice, Kabul, Afghanistan | 2010 – 2013
- Managed the pre-award and post-award processes for selecting local civil society organizations, ensuring adherence to established rules of conduct and policies.
- Developed annual budgets, monitoring and evaluation plans, and project implementation plans.
- Coordinated stakeholder-led initiatives to revise key laws, showcasing strong organizational and negotiation skills.
Legal Officer European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL), Kabul, Afghanistan | 2013 – 2015
- Provided legal, programmatic, and technical support to the Justice Unit, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Organized and attended coordination meetings between international donors and government representatives, serving as a key liaison.
Head of Translation Board UNDP, Kabul, Afghanistan | 2013
- Developed a five-year strategic plan for the newly established Translation Board.
Legal Consultant Shajjan & Associates, Kabul, Afghanistan | 2022
- Developed a communication strategy for data collection and report writing for Meta Platforms, Inc.
Pashto Interpreter Kelly Professional and Industrial, Ottawa, Canada | 2024 - Present
- Provided translation and interpretation services for clients in various professional fields.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Limited Licensee from Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario (CMRAO) | June 2025
- Paralegal Program - Academy of Learning Career College, Toronto, Canada | Ongoing
- Master of Laws in International Legal Studies - American University Washington College of Law, USA | 2016
- Bachelor of Laws - Nangarhar University, Afghanistan | 2008
- Workshops: Strategic Planning, Project Management, Proposal Writing, M&E, Needs Assessment, Change Management, and Communicating Effectively | 2018-2021
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