HEKMATULLAH FOUSHANJI ADDRESS 108 COMSTOCK AVE SYRACUSE NY

CURRICULAM VITAE

Hekmatullah Foushanji

Address : 108 Comstock Ave. Syracuse, NY 13210

Cell Phone : 0011-831-431-0178

E-mail : [email protected] OR [email protected]

HEKMATULLAH FOUSHANJI ADDRESS 108 COMSTOCK AVE SYRACUSE NY

Education

Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) and International Relations (IR) as a joint degree (expected May, 2009)

Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY

Coursework in MPA: Public Sector Reform, Evaluation of International Organizations,

Fundamentals of Conflict Studies, Business and Gov’t in the Global Economy

Certificates: Advanced Studies in Security, Conflict Resolution

Bachelor of Arts (2004)

Faculty of Law and Political Science, University of Kabul – Kabul, Afghanistan

Special training program in U.N. Development Program – Kabul, Afghanistan

January to April 2004: Training program and participation in the Shearman & Sterling International Rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition in Washington DC. The training program, concerning international law, was led by three expatriate lawyers. In the competition, earned the Spirit of Jessup Award for the Afghanistan Team.

Short-Term Courses

December 2006: Annual Conference of Parliamentarians for Global Action - Tokyo, Japan
June 14 -16, 2006: e-Parliament Training, e-Governance Academy - Tallinn, Estonia
August /September 2005: Parliamentary Affairs Course - Ankara, Turkey
July 2005: Parliamentary Affairs Course, Camera Dei Deputati - Rome, Italy
September 2005: Basics of Scientific Research course by USAID - Kabul, Afghanistan
June 2005: Parliamentary Affairs Course by French experts - Kabul, Afghanistan.
January 2003: Team Manager Course, ICRC – Kabul, Afghanistan
July 1999: Logistic Course, ICRC Kabul, Afghanistan
May and July 1999: Computer Course ICRC Kabul, Afghanistan

Relevant Work Experience

Head of Legal and Professional Studies Department, June 2005 to April 2007

General Secretariat of National Assembly of Afghanistan-

Kabul, Afghanistan

Managed and supervised a professional research team
Edited proposed draft bills and prepared professional proposals for standing committees
Maintained working relationship with the Legislative Department of the Ministry of Justice
Analyzed and evaluated government projects and executive body legislative decrees
Provided legal and professional advice to the Executive Board of the legislature

Human Rights Desk Officer, Human Rights and January 2005 to May 2005

Women’s International Affairs Department,

Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Kabul, Afghanistan

Investigated appeals on human rights cases
Prepared workshops, seminars, and research reports on gender and human rights issues
Established a proper filling system for human rights cases

Secretariat Manager Assistant, August 2004 to January 2005

Afghan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF),

Expatriate Program, Independent Administrative Reform and

Civil Service Commission – Kabul, Afghanistan

Assisted the Secretariat Manager in maintaining close relationships with selected experts, ministries/government agencies, and donors
Coordinated the acquisition of all required travel documents, contracts, and tickets
Scheduled workload and supervised operations and administrative aspects of the program
Monitored contract performance of selected candidates

Administration Secretary/Vehicle Fleet Manager’s Assistant, July 1999 to April 2004

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)-

Kabul, Afghanistan

Prepared yearly budget requests for ICRC fleet
Updated database related to the ICRC fleet in Afghanistan and RoadBase Manager
Managed and trained workshop staff (22 employees)
Maintained negotiations with ARCS and other NGOs in conformity with ICRC mandates

Stock Manager in ICRC logistics - Kabul, Afghanistan April 1998 to June 1999

Assisted Workshop Manager with staff oversight
Prepared invoices for procurements and purchasing

Volunteer Activities

Facilitated citizen deliberations on setting a public policy agenda for Syracuse, Central New York Speaks Forum. Public meeting was attended by local businesses in downtown (October 2008).
Assisted with customs clearance and transporting donated goods for two organizations helping the needy people of Kabul, Join and Help Afghanistan Now (JAHAN) and Pamir (2004 to 2006).

Awards

2008- Gerald B. and Daphna Cramer International Studies Graduate Assistantship at Maxwell School

2007 - Fulbright Scholarship from the U.S. State Department

2006 - Appreciation letter rank 1 and grade promotion awarded by President Hamid Karzai for excellent performance for the establishment of the National Assembly of Afghanistan

Skills

Languages: Farsi (mother tongue), Pashto, English, Some Urdu (Indian)

Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SPSS statistics package, Lotus 123, Lotus Notes, and RoadBase (Fleet Management System),

Professional References

Mehrzad Boroujerdi, Associate Professor of Political Science, Director Middle Eastern Studies Program 100 Eggers Hall, Maxwell School of Citizenship, Syracuse New York, 13244-1020,

Cell: 315-443-5877, Email: [email protected]

Ghulam Hassan Gran, Secretary General, Wolesi Jirga, National Assembly of Afghanistan,

Cell: 0093-700-234-543, Email: [email protected]

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