Abdul Ahad Samad
Ankara,Istanbul
Summary
Highly organized and adaptable project coordinator with 8+ years of experience supporting leadership teams in government, NGO, and research sectors. Skilled in managing complex workflows, facilitating internal communication, and leading project execution with minimal supervision. Experienced in preparing strategic documents, managing remote teams, updating project boards, and delivering high-quality communication across donors, suppliers, and stakeholders. Brings emotional intelligence, cross-cultural fluency, and a long-term commitment to driving meaningful change.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
M&E Advisor
Afghan Aid International (UK NGO) / Kunduz Rehabilitation Agency
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Coordinated remote teams, ensured consistent updates across project dashboards and workflows.
- Prepared reports, strategic notes, and meeting summaries for internal and donor communication.
- Implemented feedback loops and accountability tools to ensure timely task completion and transparency.
- Engaged suppliers and UN partners for coordination, scheduling, and technical consultations.
- Monitored real-time data collection and synthesized findings into actionable reports for leadership.
Senior Researcher & Policy Analyst
Central Bank of Afghanistan
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Served as lead coordinator across cross-functional research and data teams.
- Prepared high-level policy briefs and briefing materials for Cabinet and international donors (IMF, World Bank).
- Tracked multi-agency inputs to ensure progress and timely submission of deliverables.
- Engaged in frequent strategic correspondence and scheduling with key government and external partners.
- Provided leadership with concise meeting briefs and follow-up summaries to ensure task execution.
Research Fellow
International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Prepared evidence-based recommendations and strategic memos for development programming in OIC countries.
- Collaborated with civil society and institutional partners to inform program design and outreach materials.
Education
Master of Economics - Development
University of Malaya
Malaysia01-2017
Bachelor of Economics (Hons) -
University Tun Abdul Razak
Malaysia01-2014
Skills
- Remote project coordination and leadership support
- Task and workflow management using digital tools (Mondaycom, Google Workspace)
- Status tracking, internal board updates, and team accountability
- Document preparation, strategic research, and meeting briefing
- Cross-functional communication with clients, partners, and suppliers
- Digital marketing and outreach support (LinkedIn, email follow-up, CRM tracking)
- Proactive problem-solving and anticipation of needs
- Self-directed execution with high discipline and focus
- Clear and timely English communication (spoken and written)
- Multilingual: English (fluent), Pashto, Dari, Turkish (intermediate), Hindi/Urdu, Russian (basic)
Training
- IMF Regional Training Program – Macroeconomic and Financial Forecasting | Singapore | Jan 2019
- SAARCFINANCE Webinar – Economic Modeling Practices in Central Banking | April 2021
Additional Information
- Fully available to work from 1 PM–9 PM Türkiye time, Monday to Friday (weekend flexibility available)
- Legally authorized to work remotely from Türkiye as an independent contractor
- Reliable internet and quiet, professional home office setup
- Dedicated to long-term engagement; open to future relocation to the U.S. (optional)
Languages
Persian
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Turkish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Urdu
Elementary (A2)
A2
Russian
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
M&E Advisor
Afghan Aid International (UK NGO) / Kunduz Rehabilitation Agency
08.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Researcher & Policy Analyst
Central Bank of Afghanistan
01.2017 - 08.2021
Research Fellow
International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies
06.2013 - 08.2013
Master of Economics - Development
University of Malaya
Bachelor of Economics (Hons) -
University Tun Abdul Razak