Mohammad Sharifi
About Mohammad Sharifi
Mohammad Sharifi is a Senior Project Officer for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) at Catholic Relief Services in Bamyan, Afghanistan. He has over 12 years of experience in program planning and implementation, with a focus on rural development and community engagement.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Mohammad Sharifi currently serves as a Senior Project Officer MEAL at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) since 2024. In this role, he manages data on the CommCare platform while ensuring compliance with data protection protocols. He is responsible for implementing and managing feedback and response mechanisms, which involve actively engaging with community and stakeholder feedback. His position is based in Bamyan, Bamyan Province, Afghanistan, where he oversees relationships with local stakeholders and addresses their information needs.
Previous Experience at Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan
Prior to his current role, Mohammad Sharifi worked at the Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan in various capacities. He served as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer from 2017 to 2021 and as a Regional Officer for Economic Inclusion from 2018 to 2022. He also held the position of Regional Officer for MERL from 2022 to 2023. His roles involved program planning, implementation, and ensuring alignment with organizational standards and best practices.
Education and Expertise
Mohammad Sharifi holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Payame Noor University, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His educational background complements his extensive experience in program planning and implementation, particularly in rural development contexts. He possesses deep knowledge of development challenges and priorities in rural areas of Afghanistan, especially in Bamyan province.
Professional Development and Training
In his career, Mohammad Sharifi has focused on capacity building within the MEAL framework. He conducts MEAL training and orientations, fostering an open learning environment for colleagues and stakeholders. His experience spans over 12 years, during which he has advanced from field-level positions to higher levels of program planning and implementation, enhancing his skills in development interventions.
Community Engagement and Stakeholder Relationships
Mohammad Sharifi has been heavily engaged in decision-making and communication processes throughout his career. He actively manages relationships with local stakeholders, mobilizing actors to address their information needs. His role in implementing feedback and response mechanisms highlights his commitment to community engagement and responsiveness to stakeholder feedback.