Professor Imad Mohammed Farhan

Work Experience

English Coach & Team Leader

WFP / MercyHands | Aug 2020 – Dec 2020

- Delivered English lectures.

- Managed a team within a humanitarian framework.

SGBV Project Coordinator

Tajdid | Jan 2020 – May 2020

- Oversaw program implementation, design, and development.

- Coordinated with stakeholders and ensured reporting compliance.

SGBV Project Coordinator

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) | Mar 2019 – Dec 2019

- Developed and implemented project plans.

- Supervised Women’s Center activities and emergency response models.

- Coordinated with partners and stakeholders on GBV prevention.

Training Specialist

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) | Sep 2018 – Mar 2019

- Delivered lectures on women’s rights and GBV to faith and tribal leaders.

Logistic & Liaison Assistant

Oxfam | Nov 2017 – Jun 2018

- Managed procurement, logistics, and warehouse operations.

- Coordinated with local authorities and supported compliance.

Team Leader

Un Ponte Per (UPP) | Mar 2015 – Jan 2017

- Supervised community outreach projects and data collection teams.

- Conducted training sessions and managed field operations.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Communications Officer

QRC | Nov 2014 – Mar 2015

- Strengthened monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

- Represented QRC in WASH sector coordination meetings.

IT & English Lecturer

Fallujah Institute for Languages and Computer Sciences | Apr 2007 – Feb 2009

- Delivered IT and English lectures and managed department operations.

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Education

- PhD in Theology

Baghdad University | 2013 – 2016

- Master’s in Philosophy

Baghdad University | 2008 – 2011

- BA in Languages

Baghdad University | 1999 – 2004

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Certifications & Training

- PMD Pro | IRW, 2019

- Safe-Guarding Training | IRW, 2019

- TOT | German Board for Consulting, 2018

- De-Mining Basics | General Directorate of Mine Affairs, 2016

- IT Security Specialist | Erbil, 2016

- TOEFL Certification | Albany Institute, Baghdad, 2010

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Skills

Technical Skills:

- Proficient in network planning, computer assembly, and maintenance.

- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and AutoCAD.

- Experience with GIS/GPS applications (ArcGIS, Carto).

- Strong analytical skills with data entry and management expertise.

Communication Skills:

- Multilingual: Arabic (native), English (excellent), Kurdish (excellent), French (good).

- Strong interpersonal skills developed through humanitarian and academic roles.

- Expertise in public speaking, training, and staff leadership.

Managerial Skills:

- Extensive experience in project and team management.

- Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration.

- Competent in developing community mobilization strategies and awareness campaigns.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2019

PMD Pro

IRW – Erbil – KRG

2019

Safe-Guarding 

IRW – Erbil – KRG

2018

IHL workshop 

International Committee of the Red Cross, Baghdad – Iraq 

2018

TOT

German Board for Consulting and Training

2018

Violent Environment Preparedness Training (English) 

Strategic EDGE International

2017

Basic Security in the Field II (English) 

UNDSS

2017

TOT

Tajheez Center for Training and Development

2016

Photography, Erbil

2016

Become a Leader Course:

Erbil

2016

Become an IT Security Specialist Course:

Erbil

• Foundations of IT Security: Core Concepts
• Foundations of Cybersecurity
• Foundations of IT Security: Operating System Security
• Foundations of IT Security: Network Security
• Practical Cybersecurity
• IT Security Fundamentals
• Understanding Secure Sockets Layer
• Cybersecurity with Cloud Computing
• Computer Security: Investigation and Response
• Computer Forensics Essential Training
• Essentials of Cryptography and Network Security

2016

Become an Excel 2013 Microsoft Office Specialist Course:

Erbil 

2015

Communications Skills 

UPP, Erbil, Iraq

2011

Validity of Teaching Course

Duhok, Iraq

2010

IC3 (Internet Computer Core Certification)

GS3

TOEFL 

Albany Institute, Baghdad, Iraq

Computer skills

• Excellent command of Planning and installing Networks.
• Excellent command of Assembling computers
• Excellent command of Computers maintenance
• Excellent command of Adobe™ Photoshop, and Adobe™ Audition
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office™ packages and Microsoft™ Windows™ versions (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Publisher, Access)
• Excellent command of Google™ Maps, Google Earth
• Excellent command of Data Analyses and Data entry
• Excellent command of touch typing (80 word per minute 98% accuracy)