Yama Sidiqi

To secure a position in contract management, project coordination, or administrative operations that utilizes my expertise in regulatory compliance, organizational efficiency, and crossfunctional collaboration in international and multicultural environments

Research Coordinator - Vashi Impact Group, UK - Remote

(2023-05 - 2023-11)

• Coordinated and administered research studies, ensuring adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements
• Assisted in project planning and facilitated seamless execution of work scopes
• Developed reports and maintained accurate records to support research outcomes
• Provided administrative support to align research activities with organizational objectives

Contract Officer - GIZ-PLP Project - Kabul, Afghanistan

(2019-12 - 2022-08)

• Prepared and managed contracts, amendments, and payroll for freelance staff using MS Word mail-merge and other tools
• Ensured compliance by verifying contractors against sanction lists and maintaining comprehensive files
• Processed payments, reconciled timesheets, and resolved facilitator payment issues afflictively
• Coordinated document flow between provinces and maintained proper filing systems

Junior Contract Officer - GIZ-TVET Project - Kabul, Afghanistan

(2017-07 - 2018-06)

• Assisted in drafting contracts, managing payment workflows, and tracking deliverables
• Improved efficiency by implementing updates to contracting templates and procedures
• Collaborated with the finance team to ensure accurate bookkeeping and compliance
• Supported short-term staffing processes and maintained contractor records

Cashier - GIZ-TVET Project - Kabul, Afghanistan

(2016-02 - 2017-06)

• Managed cash disbursements, reconciliations, and bookkeeping for project activities
• Prepared monthly accounts, forecasts, and financial reports in compliance with policies
• Conducted regular cash vault reconciliations and resolved discrepancies promptly
• Supported financial operations by processing travel claims and settlement reports

Office Manager - GIZ-INS Project - Kabul, Afghanistan

(2013-04 - 2016-01)

• Managed office preparations, including scheduling, travel arrangements and equipment maintenance
• Translated documents and interpreted during meetings and workshops
• Organized training sessions, coordinated venues, and handled participant communications
• Ensured efficient filing and tracking of correspondence and documents

Master of Business Administration - Dunya University of Afghanistan (2018)

Bachelor of Languages and Literature - Kabul Education University (2011)

Diploma in Business Administration - Kardan University, Afghanistan (2011)

High School Diploma - Ghulam Haidar High School, Afghanistan (2007)