Resume for Saeed Saberian final ver.1
- 1. Saeed G. Saberian Senior Project Manager Overview Head of Programe Unit at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee with over 15 years of experience (Mashhad, Iran). Duties include managing $ 1,000,000 directly and over $ 4,500,000 indirectly in collaboration with UN partners by implementing the Project Partnership Agreements (PPA). Program Management Experience Ability to successfully and cost-efficiently negotiate and manage several international projects, including (but not limited to): Overseeing Gas pipeline project at UN settlements Construction of schools in UN designated areas Construction of Health facilities and warehouses for UN government partners Overseeing the renovation / rehabilitation ofwaternetworks in various UN settlements. Construction and renovation of three libraries in UN designated areas Public Relations /Administrative Supervision Experience Administrative responsibilities include: Organizing training workshops for office staff and partners abroad according to UNHCR rules and regulation standards. Providing necessary feedback to the Office of Representative in Tehran (ORT) following coordination with field partners. Successful preparation and coordination for donor, audit, and inspection missions to UN area of responsibility. Conducted joint Financial Verification with ORT colleagues for different PPAs and subsequent follow- up. Conducting joint Food Monitoring missions with the World Food Program. Preparing different financial reports using the UNHCR standard accounting software. Briefing donor representatives on developments and assisting in the development of funding submissions, appeals, and reports. Areas of Expertise Operations Management Cycle Project Partnership Agreements Budget Management Contingency Planning Emergency preparedness External/donor relations Years of Experience 15 years working for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Education Pune University - Fergusson colleague (Pune, Maharashtra) (full time graduate programe ) Bachelor of Computer Science September 1997-October 2001) Shahid Bahonar University (Kerman, Khorasan-e-Razavi) (full time graduate programe) Associate Degree in Fluid Mechanic Engineering (April 1989)
- 2. Assisting to ensure compliance on issuing audit certificates for UN Partners. Supporting Supply Units on the procurement process. Ensuring visibility of projects with respect to donor requirements. Technical Experience UNHCR IT manager 2002-2007 Responsibilities include: Supervising and maintaining office LAN (Local Area Network). Maintaining the required hardware and software. Troubleshooting and keeping the system fully functional. Substituting for the Administrative Unit and Mass Information/Public Information Unit Ensuring security and safety of staff members. Workshops attended Result Based Management Tools ( Introduction to Focus) ( Dubai, 2010) Basics for International Humanitarian Response (UNHCR Handbook for Emergencies) Hua Hin – Thailand, 2011) Sustainable Livelihoods Interventions ( Bangkok – Thailand, 2013) Managing Operations ( Bangkok – Thailand, 2013) Strengthening Programme Management ( Bangkok- Thailand, 2015) Contact Information 14315 SW Sexton Mountain Dr. Suite P Beaverton, OR 97008 Tel: (971)517-6208 Saberian1000@gmail.com