Malika J.

 Diploma of International Relations;  10 year work experience in public and private sectors, including four years of experience with USAID in designing and managing development projects, gender integration, aid coordination, monitoring and evaluation, public-private partnership;  Theoretical and practical knowledge of project management, impact evaluation and gender mainstreaming;  Excellent knowledge of the political, democratic, human rights and gender situations of Central Asian states, including Afghanistan;  Excellent analytical, research and writing skills;  Written and oral Interpreting/Translation skills in English/Russian/French/Tajik/Farsi/Dari languages;  Strong organizational skills, fast learning and ability to take initiative and work independently and under time pressure;  Established network of contacts in the Government of Tajikistan, donors’ community and local and international organizations;  Ability to establish good relations with people of different national, cultural and religious backgrounds.  Excellent communication skills and team player;