Fahima Zahir
About Fahima Zahir
Fahima Zahir is the Director of Finance and Administration at Proximity International, where she has worked since 2020. She has over a decade of experience in operations and compliance, with a strong background in supporting U.S. Government contracts across various international settings.
Work at Proximity International
Fahima Zahir has been serving as the Director of Finance and Administration at Proximity International since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and administrative functions within the organization. Based in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, her work contributes to the effective management of resources and compliance with organizational policies.
Previous Experience at Chemonics International
Prior to her current position, Fahima Zahir held multiple roles at Chemonics International. She served as the Subcontracts Manager in Kandahar, Afghanistan for 11 months in 2011-2012. Following this, she worked as the Deputy Chief of Party for the RAMP UP-South project in Kabul from 2012 to 2014. She continued her career at Chemonics as the Deputy Chief of Party for Operations and Compliance for the Jordan CITIES project from 2014 to 2019, and later as Operations and Seed Fund Director in Chisinau, Moldova from 2019 to 2020.
Experience at Deloitte and Accenture
Fahima Zahir gained valuable experience at Deloitte as a Subcontracts Administrator for one year in McLean, VA, from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that, she worked at Accenture as a Consultant for four years, from 2006 to 2010. Her roles at these firms involved managing contracts and ensuring compliance with operational standards.
Education and Expertise
Fahima Zahir holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Decision Science Management Information Systems from George Mason University. She has over a decade of experience in operations and compliance, particularly in supporting U.S. Government contracts. Her educational background and professional experience equip her with the skills needed to navigate complex financial and administrative challenges.
International Work Experience
Fahima Zahir has extensive experience working in international settings, including significant roles in Afghanistan, Jordan, and Moldova. Her work in these regions has provided her with insights into diverse operational environments and compliance requirements, enhancing her ability to manage projects effectively in various cultural contexts.