Professional Experience:
UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR) | 2004–2026
20+ years of progressive UNHCR experience across finance, administration and operations, with international field experience in Afghanistan. Managed financial and operational resources up to $1.5M, high-value procurement, multidisciplinary teams, ERP transformation and compliance in complex, multicultural environments.
Associate Administrative Officer, P2 – Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan | 2024–2025
Managed finance, administration and operational support for a complex field operation covering Mazar-i-Sharif and Kunduz, supporting approximately USD 1.5M in resources.
Oversaw budgeting, expenditure management, procurement, contracts, HR administration, travel, facilities, fleet and vendor management.
Supervised and coached multidisciplinary staff across finance, administration, HR and operational functions.
Managed a 15-vehicle fleet across Mazar and Kunduz, supporting operational mobility and resource optimization.
Supported implementing-partner oversight, compliance, risk management and operational continuity in a challenging humanitarian environment.
Achievement: Strengthened coordination and integrated administrative support across multiple operational functions, enabling continuity of essential services in a complex field environment.
Achievement: Supported rationalization and management of fleet resources, including assessment of excess vehicles, contributing to more efficient resource utilization.
Senior Administration & Finance Associate – New Delhi | 2014–2024
Managed finance and operational functions supporting annual budgets of approximately USD 700K–900K.
Managed procurement and service contracts valued at approximately USD 600K–700K, covering competitive procurement, vendor management and contract administration.
Supervised and developed teams of up to 10 staff across finance, administration, procurement, facilities and fleet.
Managed budgeting, expenditure control, payroll, HR administration, procurement, contracts, facilities, fleet and staff welfare.
Served as OIOS Audit Focal Point, coordinating three audits and supporting management in strengthening internal controls and compliance.
Supported implementing-partner oversight, operational risk management and coordination with programme and management teams.
Achievement: Strengthened financial and administrative controls through improved monitoring, compliance and audit follow-up.
Achievement: Improved operational efficiency through process standardization, cross-functional coordination and effective resource planning.
Achievement: Successfully managed high-value procurement and service contracts while maintaining compliance with UN procurement and financial requirements.
Achievement: Built and developed high-performing multidisciplinary teams, supporting staff capability and continuity of operations.
Finance, ERP & Process Transformation
Selected as an Oracle Cloud ERP Trainer of Trainers for the APAC region, supporting implementation and knowledge transfer across Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Trained approximately 30–40 users and supported finance transformation across six countries.
Achievement: Contributed to successful ERP adoption by translating system changes into practical guidance and user support.
Achievement: Supported standardization of finance and administrative processes across multiple country operations, improving consistency, system adoption and operational efficiency.
Earlier UNHCR Career Progression | 2004–2014
Progressed through Secretary ? Admin/Programme Clerk ? Senior Admin/Finance Assistant ? Senior Admin/Programme Assistant roles.
Developed progressively broader expertise in finance, administration, programme support, procurement, HR, reporting, audit, office management and operational coordination.
Achievements: Built a strong cross-functional foundation leading to senior responsibilities and an international P2 assignment.