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Centre of Excellence Manager

Mr. Abdul Qader Omari has accumulated over 20 years of professional work experience, during which he has held various roles with reputable organizations. His experience includes working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the capacities of Admin/HR Associate and as a Reintegration Case Manager in Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR). He also contributed to the UN-IOM mission in Afghanistan, where he served as a National Program Officer and implemented multi-donor-funded projects in collaboration with several ministries and directorates in Afghanistan.

Additionally, Mr. Omari served as a National Governance Officer with UNAMA, providing valuable advice on good governance to the Provincial Governor, taking into consideration Afghanistan’s National Development Strategy and National Priority Programs. His professional engagement extended to collaborating with USAID, the US Embassy – Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, European Member States, and the Department of Immigration and Border Protection of the Australian Government. Mr. Omari holds an MA in Political Science from Maharashtra, India.

Since June 2020, Mr. Omari has assumed the role of Country Director at IRARA Afghanistan. Recently, he has transitioned to IRARA UAE to take on the position of Head of the IRARA Centre of Excellence. His extensive experience and expertise make him an asset in his current capacity.