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Ahmad Zahidi

Islamabad, Punjab

Summary

Versatile professional with a proven track record at Bard College and AUAF, adept in financial analysis and project management and coordination. Excelling in strategic planning and communication, I've successfully managed grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance and enhancing reporting efficiency. Proficient in technologies like MS Office to carry out financial reporting, publications and managing deliverables. Committed to performance improvement and policy adherence.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

OSUN Remote Ambassador and Grants Coordinator

Bard College
08.2023 - 08.2024

- Managed multiple grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance with OSUN regulations and donor requirements, while tracking deliverables and deadlines

- Acted as the primary liaison between OSUN and partner organizations, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective communication and collaboration across remote teams

- Developed standardized reporting templates and procedures, enhancing the efficiency of financial reporting and ensuring timely submissions of progress reports to OSUN

- Prepared and monitored grant budgets, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and regulations. Tracked expenditures and managed financial reporting related to grants to the signatories

Financial Analyst

Bard College
06.2022 - 12.2023

- leveraged strong analytical skills to evaluate weekly financial reports, identify discrepancies, and recommend actionable solutions

- Prepared and presented detailed financial reports to diverse stakeholders utilizing strong written and verbal skills

- Worked closely with cross-functional teams i.e. operations, HR, and finance team to ensure alignment on budgetary goals and financial strategies

- Utilized advanced Microsoft excel functions and Google Drive for data analysis, modeling and collaborative projects

Event Coordinator Intern

American University of Afghanistan
08.2019 - 05.2020

- Hiring and training student ambassadors to provide local and remote support to their peers

- Enrolling students in classes. Facilitating zoom sessions to connect students from across the world

- Creating promotional social media material around our service offerings (courses)

- Attending international conferences to provide promotional media and support, and leading a workshop on intersectionality

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Computer Science

Bard College
Annandale-on-hudson, New York
05-2025

Skills

Financial analyst

Project management

Communication

Documentation and control

Strategic planning

Technical support

Sorting and labeling

Policy and procedure compliance

Training and development

Performance improvement

Certification

Google data analytics professional certificate

Additional Information

Professional References:

Name: Ahmad Fahim Shinwari

Position: Special assistant partnership and communications manager

Organization: American university of Afghanistan

Email: ahmad.fahim6967@gmail.com

Relationship: Colleague

Languages

Persian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
pashto
Advanced
C1

Timeline

OSUN Remote Ambassador and Grants Coordinator

Bard College
08.2023 - 08.2024

Financial Analyst

Bard College
06.2022 - 12.2023

Event Coordinator Intern

American University of Afghanistan
08.2019 - 05.2020

Google data analytics professional certificate

Bachelor of Science - Economics And Computer Science

Bard College
Ahmad Zahidi