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Bahram Baheer

Horticulture Specialist

Bachelor degree holder in Agriculture/Horticulture with strong experience in horticulture extension, nursery management, farmer training, field monitoring, data collection, community mobilization, and agriculture project implementation. Experienced in providing technical support to farmers, conducting field assessment, organizing training activities, and preparing reports.Strong skills in communication, teamwork, coordination, and problem solving.

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Experience

Enumerator · CTG/IOM
Paktia, Afghanistan
Oct 2024 – Present
- Identified reliable sources for information to collect relevant, correct and realistic data of the populations of concern in targeted locations.
- Liaised and built good relationships with relevant data sources, in his/her designated geographical areas including, but not limited to, various humanitarian, NGO and governmental partners, as well as displaced, return and host populations.
- According to the weekly or monthly operational plan, developed by the DTM Team Leader and DTM Management team in Kabul, conduct relevant assessments/surveys in designated geographical areas where the populations of concern exist.
- Assessed multi-sectoral conditions (security, economic, employment, shelter, health, wash, education) through direct observation and triangulate the qualitive information to facilitate its analysis.
- Ensured the quality of the information collected by systematically verifying and correcting the questionnaire/form at the end of each interview/registration.
- Identified and corrected inconsistencies, inaccuracies and omissions in data prior to submission to the DTM Team Leader.
- Remitted all completed surveys to the DTM Team Leader in a timely manner.
- Followed up on any data quality enquiries or clarifications required by the DTM Team Leader, or DTM Management team in Kabul and make any necessary corrections to the forms/questionnaires, as required and in alignment with the information received from assessment/survey participants.
- Encoded the collected data into the kobo system using PC or mobile devices (tablet/smartphone), when applicable and necessary.
- Informed the DTM Team Leader of any sudden population movements or displacement and casual incidents in his/her geographical arears of responsibilities.
- Transportation will be the full responsibility of the staff member.
- IOM will provide transport allowance based on the area of coverage to support staff in meeting transportation costs associated with work-related activities within their designated geographical region.
- Reported daily on the activities conducted and any issues encountered to the DTM Team Leader and make relevant recommendations.
- Submitted all administrative and financial documents on time.
- Respected and followed IOM data protection principles.
- Performed other duties as assigned.
Social Organizer · Community Driven Development Organization
Paktia, Afghanistan
Jul 2023 – May 2024
- Established and maintain and good working relation with the local authorities City districts and community members in the project area.
- Mobilized the communities in accordance to CRLP-ToT trainings in the project area.
- Organized and implemented overall the CRLP components, eligible the beneficiaries selection and cash for work distribution.
- Facilitated the process of mobilization, election, wellbeing analysis, door to door survey for accurate data collection and beneficiaries selection.
- Responsible to assist communities for preparing community development plan (CDP) and action plan.
- Awareness for CDCs/Subcommittees including male/female regarding decision making that how to priorities and complete the project.
- Helped CDCs/Subcommittees for all main points to upgrade Community awareness regarding the CRLP related components.
- Provided monthly activities report to the provincial manager.
- Attended the trainings where and when appropriate.
- Any other tasks assigned by the provincial manager.
Social Mobilizer · Aga Khan Agency for Habitat-Afghanistan
Paktika
Aug 2022 – Jan 2023
- Facilitated first contact meeting on the village for village decision makers at CDC, CLDC and DDA.
- Leaded and facilitated the introduction meetings with community, school and district decision makers.
- Collected social economic and demographic data of the target communities, compile them, analyse and inter them into the database.
- Developed village disaster management plan (VDMPs) in consultation with geologist.
- Facilitated community awareness process on component of the projects and school awareness package.
- Organized the support for distribution of IEC materials at community level for acceptance of the project activities.
- Conducted the trainings at community levels on the relevant components of the project.
- Collected of baseline data, analysis and entering them into the database.
- Supported to the technical consultancy agency in conducting the feasibility study.
- Captured success stories and lessons learned in each phase of programme implementation.
- Organized regular meetings with communities and at as bridge between AKAH and community.
- Leaded the process of information dissemination at community level.
- Worked closely with community make them understand about the system and its utility for them.
- Regular reporting about the project implementation process on monthly basis.
- Facilitated project implementation on the project target area along with team leader.
- Kept regular contact with community as well as well local government’s officials for collecting information and reporting to the team leader.
- Any other tasks being assigned by the line supervisor.
Horticulture Extension Woker · National Horticulture and Livestock Project
Paktia, Afghanistan
Apr 2013 – Dec 2020
- Horticulture Extension Worker
- National Horticulture and Livestock Project funded by World Bank
- Location: Paktia, Afghanistan
- Prepared weekly and monthly activity reports.
- Supported farmers to choose good lead farmers.
- Conducted (FFS) Farmer field school and (AESA) Agro-Eco system analysis.
- Supported and train farmers/owners of existing and newly established orchards.
- The Ext workers together with the coordinator took part in community mobilization/meetings, identified farmers, formed groups and later on even supported establishment of the Common Interest Groups.
- Worked closely with marketing and safeguard especially IPM colleagues and coordinate their activities with them.
- Worked closely with DAIL extension workers to share the knowledge.
- Trained farmers on orchard layout, planting, irrigation, nutrition management, pruning, fruit thinning, Fertilizers application, mulching, dormant spray application, IPM, green house management, post-harvest management and storage management.
- Selected farmers for orchard establishment, green house, quality improvement and processing activities in light of developed technical and social criteria in close coordination with village and districts elders.
- Resolved the problems raised in the field and be responsive for any questions coming from field or seek advice for better solution from regional coordinator/provincial coordinator.
- Trained farmers in new horticulture techniques and methods to enhance productivity in the area of high value horticulture.
- Facilitated linkage meetings between lead farmers and potential exporters for income increase of farmers and boosting export from the respective district.
- Supported farmer groups through field visits and training using the (FFS) Farmer Field School principal.
- Supervised new orchard planted and orchard layout.
- Collected farmer contribution and remit the same in the bank account of NHLP regularly.
- Any other assignment given by NHLP management.
Field Officer · Global Partnership for Afghanistan
Paktia, Afghanistan
Nov 2010 – May 2012
- Assisted NGAs to develop and retain their membership through working with nursery growers to encourage membership.
- Worked with nursery growers to promote the ANNGO program and to explain the importance of certification and of using horticulture best practices.
- Established procedures for ensuring that the nurseries of NGA members are managed in accordance with ANNGO standards.
- Assisted in the development of administrative tools (data sheets, etc) that will help nursery growers to record and follow up their activities, and therefore better manage their nurseries.
- Worked with nursery growers to maintain and develop demonstration orchards.
- Familiarized NGA members with the benefits of high-quality certified saplings.
- Visited the NGA members nurseries to monitor whether they are implementing the technical knowledge they have gained through the training and give technical advice where required.
- Familiarize NGA members with ANNGO standards for the preparation and delivery of saplings for sale.
- Participate in meetings with the area facilitator and other field officers.
- Regularly report to the area facilitator.
- Prepared plans for provisions of trainings and workshops to NGA members on (IPM management, Grafting, Pruning of MSN and Demonstration Orchards, Irrigation methods of Nursery, Fertilizer using, Land Preparation for Nursery, Weed Control, Compost making, layering system, process development, procurement, filing, and record keeping).
- Lead the NGA members to establish fruit nurseries.
- Collected and inter all the relevant data of survey progress and constraints.
Trainer · Afghan Women's Educational Center
Paktia, Afghanistan
Jan 2009 – Oct 2010
- Prepared training curriculum for higher secondary school teachers and students.
- Adult learning program management.
- Conducted surveys and assessments in the communities and provide feedbacks and suggestions for the development of the education program.
- Thought methods to school teachers.
- Prepared the work plan in consultation with the team leader.
- Prepared teaching materials for the trainings.
- Worked with community members and identifying education needs.
- Conducted campaigns and trainings for raising awareness especially for improvement of female education and their participation in education.
- Prepared and maintain the teacher supervision, class monitoring and teacher in-classroom support files.
- Established and maintain productive work relationship and coordinate activities with district schools.
- Strengthened the clusters of schools build the capacity of the hub school teachers and administrators.
- Prepared weekly and monthly report to line manager.
- Assisted in all other tasks as required by the AWEC management.

Learning

Education

Herat University

Bachelor , Agriculture/Horticulture

Apr 2005 – Dec 2008

Bachelor of science (BSc) in Horticulture Faculty of Agriculture ( Herat University ). Graduated: 2008 Relevant coursework: Nursery Management, Plant Protection, Plant Production, Vegetables Production, Pest and Disease Management, Irrigation Management, Soil Management, and Extension Services.

Sediq Akbar High School

High School Diploma , General Education

Jan 1993 – Dec 2004

High School Diploma Sediq Akbar High School Graduated: 2004 Subject's: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, English, Urdu, and Social Science.

Toolkit

Skills

Enumeration and Interviewing
Social Organizing
Community Mobilization
Community Engagement
Field Monitoring & Reporting
Field Coordination
Training & Facilitation
Horticulture Extension
FFS Conducting
Problem Solving Ability
Good Communication
Data Collection & Survey

Certifications

BSAFE, PSEA, and Safeguarding EssentialsCTG · Nov 2024
Strengthening Community Institution for Inclusive Services Delivery CDDO · Jan 2024
Community Resilience and Livelihood ProgramCDDO · Jul 2023
Horticulture Methods and Marketing NHLP · Apr 2019
Plant Wise Plant DoctorCABI · May 2016
Apples Post-harvest Management and Marketing GPFA · May 2012
GAP, GMP, and HACCPASAP · Mar 2011
GPS CollectingMADIRA · Feb 2011
Active Learning AWEC · Jan 2009
MS Office Course INTERSOS · Jul 2004

Languages

Pashto Native or bilingual proficiency
DariProfessional working proficiency
EnglishProfessional working proficiency

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Work Experience

CTG/IOMPaktia, Afghanistan Oct 2024 – Present

Enumerator

Identified reliable sources for information to collect relevant, correct and realistic data of the populations of concern in targeted locations.
Liaised and built good relationships with relevant data sources, in his/her designated geographical areas including, but not limited to, various humanitarian, NGO and governmental partners, as well as displaced, return and host populations.
According to the weekly or monthly operational plan, developed by the DTM Team Leader and DTM Management team in Kabul, conduct relevant assessments/surveys in designated geographical areas where the populations of concern exist.
Assessed multi-sectoral conditions (security, economic, employment, shelter, health, wash, education) through direct observation and triangulate the qualitive information to facilitate its analysis.
Ensured the quality of the information collected by systematically verifying and correcting the questionnaire/form at the end of each interview/registration.
Identified and corrected inconsistencies, inaccuracies and omissions in data prior to submission to the DTM Team Leader.
Remitted all completed surveys to the DTM Team Leader in a timely manner.
Followed up on any data quality enquiries or clarifications required by the DTM Team Leader, or DTM Management team in Kabul and make any necessary corrections to the forms/questionnaires, as required and in alignment with the information received from assessment/survey participants.
Encoded the collected data into the kobo system using PC or mobile devices (tablet/smartphone), when applicable and necessary.
Informed the DTM Team Leader of any sudden population movements or displacement and casual incidents in his/her geographical arears of responsibilities.
Transportation will be the full responsibility of the staff member.
IOM will provide transport allowance based on the area of coverage to support staff in meeting transportation costs associated with work-related activities within their designated geographical region.
Reported daily on the activities conducted and any issues encountered to the DTM Team Leader and make relevant recommendations.
Submitted all administrative and financial documents on time.
Respected and followed IOM data protection principles.
Performed other duties as assigned.

Community Driven Development Organization Paktia, Afghanistan Jul 2023 – May 2024

Social Organizer

Established and maintain and good working relation with the local authorities City districts and community members in the project area.
Mobilized the communities in accordance to CRLP-ToT trainings in the project area.
Organized and implemented overall the CRLP components, eligible the beneficiaries selection and cash for work distribution.
Facilitated the process of mobilization, election, wellbeing analysis, door to door survey for accurate data collection and beneficiaries selection.
Responsible to assist communities for preparing community development plan (CDP) and action plan.
Awareness for CDCs/Subcommittees including male/female regarding decision making that how to priorities and complete the project.
Helped CDCs/Subcommittees for all main points to upgrade Community awareness regarding the CRLP related components.
Provided monthly activities report to the provincial manager.
Attended the trainings where and when appropriate.
Any other tasks assigned by the provincial manager.

Aga Khan Agency for Habitat-AfghanistanPaktika Aug 2022 – Jan 2023

Social Mobilizer

Facilitated first contact meeting on the village for village decision makers at CDC, CLDC and DDA.
Leaded and facilitated the introduction meetings with community, school and district decision makers.
Collected social economic and demographic data of the target communities, compile them, analyse and inter them into the database.
Developed village disaster management plan (VDMPs) in consultation with geologist.
Facilitated community awareness process on component of the projects and school awareness package.
Organized the support for distribution of IEC materials at community level for acceptance of the project activities.
Conducted the trainings at community levels on the relevant components of the project.
Collected of baseline data, analysis and entering them into the database.
Supported to the technical consultancy agency in conducting the feasibility study.
Captured success stories and lessons learned in each phase of programme implementation.
Organized regular meetings with communities and at as bridge between AKAH and community.
Leaded the process of information dissemination at community level.
Worked closely with community make them understand about the system and its utility for them.
Regular reporting about the project implementation process on monthly basis.
Facilitated project implementation on the project target area along with team leader.
Kept regular contact with community as well as well local government’s officials for collecting information and reporting to the team leader.
Any other tasks being assigned by the line supervisor.

National Horticulture and Livestock Project Paktia, Afghanistan Apr 2013 – Dec 2020

Horticulture Extension Woker

Horticulture Extension Worker
National Horticulture and Livestock Project funded by World Bank
Location: Paktia, Afghanistan
Prepared weekly and monthly activity reports.
Supported farmers to choose good lead farmers.
Conducted (FFS) Farmer field school and (AESA) Agro-Eco system analysis.
Supported and train farmers/owners of existing and newly established orchards.
The Ext workers together with the coordinator took part in community mobilization/meetings, identified farmers, formed groups and later on even supported establishment of the Common Interest Groups.
Worked closely with marketing and safeguard especially IPM colleagues and coordinate their activities with them.
Worked closely with DAIL extension workers to share the knowledge.
Trained farmers on orchard layout, planting, irrigation, nutrition management, pruning, fruit thinning, Fertilizers application, mulching, dormant spray application, IPM, green house management, post-harvest management and storage management.
Selected farmers for orchard establishment, green house, quality improvement and processing activities in light of developed technical and social criteria in close coordination with village and districts elders.
Resolved the problems raised in the field and be responsive for any questions coming from field or seek advice for better solution from regional coordinator/provincial coordinator.
Trained farmers in new horticulture techniques and methods to enhance productivity in the area of high value horticulture.
Facilitated linkage meetings between lead farmers and potential exporters for income increase of farmers and boosting export from the respective district.
Supported farmer groups through field visits and training using the (FFS) Farmer Field School principal.
Supervised new orchard planted and orchard layout.
Collected farmer contribution and remit the same in the bank account of NHLP regularly.
Any other assignment given by NHLP management.

Global Partnership for Afghanistan Paktia, Afghanistan Nov 2010 – May 2012

Field Officer

Assisted NGAs to develop and retain their membership through working with nursery growers to encourage membership.
Worked with nursery growers to promote the ANNGO program and to explain the importance of certification and of using horticulture best practices.
Established procedures for ensuring that the nurseries of NGA members are managed in accordance with ANNGO standards.
Assisted in the development of administrative tools (data sheets, etc) that will help nursery growers to record and follow up their activities, and therefore better manage their nurseries.
Worked with nursery growers to maintain and develop demonstration orchards.
Familiarized NGA members with the benefits of high-quality certified saplings.
Visited the NGA members nurseries to monitor whether they are implementing the technical knowledge they have gained through the training and give technical advice where required.
Familiarize NGA members with ANNGO standards for the preparation and delivery of saplings for sale.
Participate in meetings with the area facilitator and other field officers.
Regularly report to the area facilitator.
Prepared plans for provisions of trainings and workshops to NGA members on (IPM management, Grafting, Pruning of MSN and Demonstration Orchards, Irrigation methods of Nursery, Fertilizer using, Land Preparation for Nursery, Weed Control, Compost making, layering system, process development, procurement, filing, and record keeping).
Lead the NGA members to establish fruit nurseries.
Collected and inter all the relevant data of survey progress and constraints.

Afghan Women's Educational Center Paktia, Afghanistan Jan 2009 – Oct 2010

Trainer

Prepared training curriculum for higher secondary school teachers and students.
Adult learning program management.
Conducted surveys and assessments in the communities and provide feedbacks and suggestions for the development of the education program.
Thought methods to school teachers.
Prepared the work plan in consultation with the team leader.
Prepared teaching materials for the trainings.
Worked with community members and identifying education needs.
Conducted campaigns and trainings for raising awareness especially for improvement of female education and their participation in education.
Prepared and maintain the teacher supervision, class monitoring and teacher in-classroom support files.
Established and maintain productive work relationship and coordinate activities with district schools.
Strengthened the clusters of schools build the capacity of the hub school teachers and administrators.
Prepared weekly and monthly report to line manager.
Assisted in all other tasks as required by the AWEC management.

Education

Herat University Apr 2005 – Dec 2008

Bachelor in Agriculture/Horticulture

Sediq Akbar High SchoolJan 1993 – Dec 2004

High School Diploma in General Education

High School Diploma Sediq Akbar High School Graduated: 2004 Subject's: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, English, Urdu, and Social Science.

Certificates

BSAFE, PSEA, and Safeguarding Essentials · CTG · Nov 2024

Strengthening Community Institution for Inclusive Services Delivery · CDDO · Jan 2024

Community Resilience and Livelihood Program · CDDO · Jul 2023

Horticulture Methods and Marketing · NHLP · Apr 2019

Plant Wise Plant Doctor · CABI · May 2016

Apples Post-harvest Management and Marketing · GPFA · May 2012

GAP, GMP, and HACCP · ASAP · Mar 2011

GPS Collecting · MADIRA · Feb 2011

Active Learning · AWEC · Jan 2009

MS Office Course · INTERSOS · Jul 2004

Certificates

BSAFE, PSEA, and Safeguarding Essentials · CTG · Nov 2024

Strengthening Community Institution for Inclusive Services Delivery · CDDO · Jan 2024

Community Resilience and Livelihood Program · CDDO · Jul 2023

Horticulture Methods and Marketing · NHLP · Apr 2019

Plant Wise Plant Doctor · CABI · May 2016

Apples Post-harvest Management and Marketing · GPFA · May 2012

GAP, GMP, and HACCP · ASAP · Mar 2011

GPS Collecting · MADIRA · Feb 2011

Active Learning · AWEC · Jan 2009

MS Office Course · INTERSOS · Jul 2004

Work Experience

CTG/IOMPaktia, Afghanistan Oct 2024 – Present

Enumerator

Identified reliable sources for information to collect relevant, correct and realistic data of the populations of concern in targeted locations.
Liaised and built good relationships with relevant data sources, in his/her designated geographical areas including, but not limited to, various humanitarian, NGO and governmental partners, as well as displaced, return and host populations.
According to the weekly or monthly operational plan, developed by the DTM Team Leader and DTM Management team in Kabul, conduct relevant assessments/surveys in designated geographical areas where the populations of concern exist.
Assessed multi-sectoral conditions (security, economic, employment, shelter, health, wash, education) through direct observation and triangulate the qualitive information to facilitate its analysis.
Ensured the quality of the information collected by systematically verifying and correcting the questionnaire/form at the end of each interview/registration.
Identified and corrected inconsistencies, inaccuracies and omissions in data prior to submission to the DTM Team Leader.
Remitted all completed surveys to the DTM Team Leader in a timely manner.
Followed up on any data quality enquiries or clarifications required by the DTM Team Leader, or DTM Management team in Kabul and make any necessary corrections to the forms/questionnaires, as required and in alignment with the information received from assessment/survey participants.
Encoded the collected data into the kobo system using PC or mobile devices (tablet/smartphone), when applicable and necessary.
Informed the DTM Team Leader of any sudden population movements or displacement and casual incidents in his/her geographical arears of responsibilities.
Transportation will be the full responsibility of the staff member.
IOM will provide transport allowance based on the area of coverage to support staff in meeting transportation costs associated with work-related activities within their designated geographical region.
Reported daily on the activities conducted and any issues encountered to the DTM Team Leader and make relevant recommendations.
Submitted all administrative and financial documents on time.
Respected and followed IOM data protection principles.
Performed other duties as assigned.

Community Driven Development Organization Paktia, Afghanistan Jul 2023 – May 2024

Social Organizer

Established and maintain and good working relation with the local authorities City districts and community members in the project area.
Mobilized the communities in accordance to CRLP-ToT trainings in the project area.
Organized and implemented overall the CRLP components, eligible the beneficiaries selection and cash for work distribution.
Facilitated the process of mobilization, election, wellbeing analysis, door to door survey for accurate data collection and beneficiaries selection.
Responsible to assist communities for preparing community development plan (CDP) and action plan.
Awareness for CDCs/Subcommittees including male/female regarding decision making that how to priorities and complete the project.
Helped CDCs/Subcommittees for all main points to upgrade Community awareness regarding the CRLP related components.
Provided monthly activities report to the provincial manager.
Attended the trainings where and when appropriate.
Any other tasks assigned by the provincial manager.

Education

Herat University Apr 2005 – Dec 2008

Bachelor in Agriculture/Horticulture

Sediq Akbar High SchoolJan 1993 – Dec 2004

High School Diploma in General Education

High School Diploma Sediq Akbar High School Graduated: 2004 Subject's: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, English, Urdu, and Social Science.

Bahram Baheer

Experience

Enumerator · CTG/IOM

Social Organizer · Community Driven Development Organization

Social Mobilizer · Aga Khan Agency for Habitat-Afghanistan

Horticulture Extension Woker · National Horticulture and Livestock Project

Field Officer · Global Partnership for Afghanistan

Trainer · Afghan Women's Educational Center

Education

Herat University

Sediq Akbar High School

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