Sardar Dawood Oadir
Legal & Government Liaison Specialist | International Development
Duhok, IQ.About
Highly accomplished legal and government liaison professional with over two decades of progressive experience in Iraq and North-East Syria, specializing in legal representation, cross-border coordination, and NGO operational compliance. Proven expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments, securing critical permits, and fostering robust relationships with governmental and non-governmental entities to facilitate humanitarian programs and ensure legal integrity. Adept at administrative leadership and strategic problem-solving, consistently delivering high-impact results in challenging, multi-stakeholder environments.
Work
Iraqi Bar Association
|Lawyer and Member
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Legal professional providing comprehensive legal representation and administrative services for diverse clients, including companies, NGOs, and individuals, while ensuring compliance with Iraqi regulations.
Highlights
Acted as authorized agent for the registration of various company types, streamlining legal establishment processes for numerous clients.
Represented clients in civil cases and provided legal counsel to local and foreign organizations, ensuring robust legal standing and compliance.
Secured essential official approvals, permits, and licenses from relevant government authorities, facilitating operational continuity for companies and NGOs.
Provided residency and administrative services for all citizens, and facilitated cross-border movement approvals for NGO workers into North-East Syria by coordinating with competent authorities.
Managed all related legal and administrative work, demonstrating expertise in administrative leadership, staff management, and coordination of security-related activities.
USAID – PRAGMA Corporation
|Legal and Logistics Expert
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Provided critical legal, logistical, and operational support for USAID-funded consultants, ensuring compliant and efficient cross-border movements and in-country operations in North-East Syria and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Highlights
Ensured timely issuance of Iraq-NES border-crossing permissions and Iraq visas for Pragma consultants, preventing project delays and maintaining operational continuity.
Managed and coordinated all logistics for consultant entry and exit at the NES border, including legal registration and compliance with required local procedures.
Oversaw and managed all logistics and operational activities for Pragma (USAID) projects within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, enhancing program efficiency and delivery.
Prema Solutions Company
|[Operational Support]
Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan
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Summary
Currently providing comprehensive operational support for PREMA consultants, focusing on border-crossing permissions, visa acquisition, and complete logistical oversight for their activities in North-East Syria and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Highlights
Facilitated Iraq-NES border-crossing permissions and visa acquisition for PREMA consultants, ensuring timely project execution.
Managed all entry and exit logistics for consultants at the NES border, including legal registration and adherence to local procedures.
Oversaw and managed comprehensive logistics and operational activities for PREMA (USAID) in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Samaritan's Purse International Relief Organization
|Government Liaison Officer, CHP Coordinator, and NES Support
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Orchestrated complex border cross-movement operations and government liaison activities for the Child Heart Project (CHP), ensuring seamless medical and administrative support for beneficiaries in Iraq and North-East Syria.
Highlights
Developed and implemented border cross-movement plans, providing necessary facilitation for IFS/children crossings to and from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).
Coordinated with KRI/Fishkhabor border authorities to secure necessary permissions for CHP children, enabling critical medical screenings.
Managed all CHP-related administrative paperwork and liaison activities with medical facilities, including hospitals and clinics, ensuring efficient program operations.
Served as the primary focal point for border crossings, resolving issues and securing exemptions with relevant authorities on the Iraq/KRI side.
Established and maintained strong working relationships with governmental and non-governmental medical facilities, securing required approvals and representing the organization at official levels.
Facilitated international travel for selected families by assisting with passports, U.S. visas, and other governmental documentation for the CHP program.
Samaritan's Purse International Relief Organization - Child Heart Project (CHP) Program
|Program Facilitator
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Streamlined legal, administrative, and procedural requirements for the Child Heart Project (CHP), ensuring smooth program operations and comprehensive support for patients and their families.
Highlights
Facilitated all legal, administrative, and procedural requirements for the CHP program, coordinating with relevant government authorities to ensure smooth operations.
Assisted numerous patients and their families in completing all necessary documentation for program participation.
Provided direct support to heart patients throughout the program, ensuring timely completion of all required medical procedures and approvals.
Samaritan's Purse International Relief Organization
|Border Crossings Facilitator
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Ensured compliant and timely border crossings for all IFS staff and goods, managing legal requirements and documentation processing for critical humanitarian operations.
Highlights
Facilitated numerous border crossings for IFS staff and goods, ensuring strict compliance with legal requirements.
Processed all necessary permissions and documentation in a timely manner, preventing delays in humanitarian aid delivery.
Samaritan's Purse International Relief Organization
|Government Liaison / Case Management Coordinator
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Coordinated government relations and managed complex case assignments, ensuring legal compliance for NGO operations and facilitating patient care within the Mental Health Program.
Highlights
Managed all documentation for NGO permits, licenses, and expat residential permits, ensuring 100% compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Obtained all required operational permits and facilitated lawful permanent and temporary residency for expat staff across Northern Iraq.
Represented the organization in various legal and judicial matters, including approvals for new land purchases and leases, and prepared all related documentation.
Collaborated with the Mental Health Program Manager to manage case assignments, develop service plans, review progress, determine case closure, and facilitate multiple aspects of patient care.
Liaised with local actors, including camp management and UN agencies, to ensure proper referral pathways and coordination for diverse cases and services.
Advocated for patients by providing guidance on clinical status and treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions.
Mountain Live Trading (American Company)
|Administrative Manager
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Managed all administrative and legal procedures for an American company, including registration, visa, and residency processes, ensuring full operational compliance.
Highlights
Assisted the company with critical registration processes, ensuring legal establishment and operational readiness.
Obtained numerous visas and residencies for international staff, facilitating smooth expatriate operations.
Managed all related administrative and legal procedures, ensuring comprehensive compliance with local regulations.
Samaritan's Purse International Relief Organization
|Executive Administrative Coordinator
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Oversaw all administrative functions for the Duhok base, encompassing legal issues, government relations, and international staff support, ensuring efficient and compliant operations.
Highlights
Managed comprehensive administrative functions for the Duhok base, ensuring smooth daily operations.
Handled legal issues, government relations, international staff visas, and residency requirements, ensuring full compliance.
Provided essential translation services, facilitating clear communication across diverse stakeholders.
Samaritan's Purse International Relief Organization
|Administrative Manager
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Led government relations and administrative operations for Northern Iraq, serving as the primary legal liaison and overseeing staff care, development, and compliance.
Highlights
Managed government relations and served as the primary legal liaison, ensuring organizational compliance and effective external engagement.
Oversaw staff care and development, including ensuring compliance with international staff residence requirements.
Supervised and managed the administrative team in Northern Iraq, improving operational efficiency.
Served as Acting Area Coordinator for five months, conducting comprehensive assessments, surveys, and operational oversight to maintain program integrity.
Samaritan's Purse International Relief Organization
|Administrative Coordinator
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Maintained the organization's legal status in Iraq through rigorous documentation control, government relations, and legal counsel, while overseeing administrative duties for multiple offices.
Highlights
Controlled critical documentation and managed government relations, providing legal counsel to maintain the organization's legal status in Iraq.
Oversaw all administrative duties for the Erbil and Duhok offices, ensuring smooth operational functioning and compliance with local regulations.
Samaritan's Purse International Relief Organization
|Administrative Officer
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Ensured organizational compliance with legal and government regulations through meticulous record-keeping, processing international staff requirements, and providing essential translation services.
Highlights
Managed record-keeping, government relations, and legal matters, ensuring full legal compliance for the country office.
Processed all visa and residency requirements for international staff, facilitating their legal presence and operational capacity.
Provided translation and interpretation services in English, Kurdish, and Arabic, supporting seamless operations and communication.
Edge Institute
|Representative Officer
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Coordinated with government authorities to ensure regulatory compliance, managed logistical operations, and maintained financial integrity for the institute.
Highlights
Coordinated with government authorities to ensure 100% compliance with all relevant regulations.
Managed logistical operations for the institute, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning and operational efficiency.
Oversaw and maintained the institute's bank account, including financial transactions and recordkeeping.
Samaritan's Purse
|Teacher
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Delivered intensive language training to international staff, enhancing cross-cultural communication and operational effectiveness within an NGO setting.
Highlights
Conducted crash courses in Arabic and Kurdish (Badini dialect) for 12 international staff from Samaritan's Purse over a four-month period.
Enabled staff to enhance communication and integration within the local context, supporting field operations.
Samaritan's Purse International Relief
|Distributor
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Coordinated the distribution of essential winter clothes to vulnerable households, providing critical support to student children of Martyr Peshmerga.
Highlights
Distributed winter clothes to 350 households of Martyr Peshmerga student children, providing essential aid.
Ensured timely and organized delivery of resources, directly impacting the well-being of beneficiaries.
American Tutor Institute – Dohuk Summer Program
|Manager
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Directed a summer language program, providing personalized Kurdish language tutoring and cultural orientation to international students.
Highlights
Provided private Kurdish language tutoring to over 12 international students, delivering personalized instruction.
Delivered comprehensive cultural orientation, facilitating students' integration and understanding of the local context.
Public Primary Schools
|School Principal
Dohuk, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Led a public primary school for nearly two decades, overseeing academic and operational excellence, staff management, inter-school coordination, and community engagement.
Highlights
Supervised a teaching staff serving a student population of 300, fostering a conducive learning environment.
Coordinated operations between multiple schools, ensuring consistent educational delivery and operational efficiency.
Managed external communications with local authorities, partner organizations, and the community, enhancing school relations.
Served as Distribution Manager for non-food items (NFIs), overseeing their distribution to orphanage schools around Duhok.
Operation Mercy NGO
|Project Manager
Mangesh, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Managed the distribution of non-food items (NFIs) to beneficiaries in the Mangesh area, ensuring timely and proper allocation of critical resources.
Highlights
Managed non-food item (NFI) distribution in the Mangesh area over a one-month period.
Ensured timely delivery and proper allocation of resources to beneficiaries, directly impacting community welfare.
Millennium Relief & Development Services
|Assistant Director
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Supported program operations through government liaison, logistics management, and translation services, ensuring compliance and effective service delivery for staff and patients.
Highlights
Coordinated with local government authorities to ensure smooth operations and compliance with regulations.
Managed logistics for program activities and staff, optimizing resource allocation and operational efficiency.
Translated and interpreted official documents, facilitating clear communication and legal compliance.
Served as a liaison between staff and patients, ensuring efficient service delivery and improved patient experience.
Samaritan's Purse International Relief Organization
|Project Manager
Domez, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Directed non-food item (NFI) distribution across multiple regions, ensuring efficient and equitable allocation to beneficiaries.
Highlights
Managed non-food item (NFI) distribution in the Domez, Fishkhabor, and Barwary areas over a one-month period.
Ensured timely delivery and proper allocation to beneficiaries, supporting humanitarian efforts.
Nazareth Compassion Ministries
|Program Manager and Treasurer
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Managed programs and financial operations for a non-profit organization, ensuring effective resource utilization and mission delivery.
Highlights
Managed program activities and financial resources, ensuring accountability and operational efficiency.
Oversaw treasury functions, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting organizational sustainability.
Church Community
|Community Assistance Volunteer
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Provided direct community support by assisting individuals with business setup and home rebuilding, fostering local economic recovery and stability.
Highlights
Assisted individuals in setting up new shops, contributing to local economic revitalization.
Supported community members in rebuilding houses, aiding post-conflict recovery efforts.
Translator (Arabic → Kurdish, Bahdini)
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Translated diverse literature to facilitate community access to information and promote cross-cultural understanding.
Highlights
Translated a significant volume of literature from Arabic to Kurdish (Bahdini), broadening community access to information.
Supported community engagement initiatives by ensuring linguistic accessibility of key materials.
Mission East
|Security Advisor
Duhok, Duhok Province, Iraq
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Summary
Provided critical security advice to staff, enhancing safety protocols and operational security for the organization.
Highlights
Provided expert security advice to guards and expatriate staff, enhancing overall safety measures.
Contributed to maintaining a secure environment for organizational operations in a complex region.
Education
NAWROZ UNIVERSITY
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Bachelor's Degree
Law
KAWA HIGH SCHOOL
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Diploma
General Studies
Awards
Certificate of Appreciation
Awarded By
Directorate of Media and Relations, Duhok Governorate
Recognized for contributions to media and relations efforts.
Certificate of Appreciation
Awarded By
GCC, SPI
Awarded for outstanding service and contributions.
Certificate of Appreciation
Awarded By
BRHA, Duhok Governorate
Honored for dedicated service to the BRHA.
Languages
Kurdish
English
Arabic
Assyrian
Certificates
Landmines & Explosive Remnants of War Safety Training
Issued By
Various
Cyber Links Security
Issued By
KnowBe4 & SPIR
English Specialist Course
Issued By
Department of Education, Dohuk
Community-Based Assessments and Care for the Needy
Issued By
Nazareth Compassion Ministries, Amman, Jordan
Management Training Course
Issued By
Department of Education, Dohuk
School Manager Training
Issued By
Department of Education, Dohuk
Skills
Operating Systems
Mac OS X Leopard, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.
Office Productivity
Microsoft Office.
Legal Compliance
Government Relations, NGO Operations, Labor Law, HR, Registration, Residency & Visa Services, Legal Representation, Administrative Law.
Coordination & Logistics
Cross-Border Coordination, Logistics Management, Operational Support, Permit Acquisition, Border Authority Liaison.
Administrative Leadership
Team Management, Documentation Control, Record-Keeping, Financial Transactions, Operational Oversight.
Communication & Advocacy
Stakeholder Engagement, Problem-Solving, Translation & Interpretation (English, Kurdish, Arabic, Assyrian), Patient Advocacy, Community Engagement.
Project Management
Program Facilitation, NFI Distribution, Case Management, Planning & Organization.
References
Mr. Ralph Jauch
Director, Duhok office, Millennium Relief & Development Services, Email: rjauch@mrds.org. Tel: 0750-446-0375.
Mr. Matthew Nowery
Country Director, Samaritan's Purse International Relief, Email: MNOWERY@samaritan.org. Tel: 0770-776-8625.
Mr. Caleb Drown
Regional Manager, Samaritan's Purse International Relief, Email: caleb.drown@gmail.com. Tel: +1-828-719-9316 (USA).
Mr. Joel Dokkestul
Co-founder of Mountain Life Trading Company, Email: joel@dokkestul.com (USA), Franklin-TN.
Mr. Jim Defay
Vice President and CFO at Pragma Corporation organization, Email: jimdefay@pragmacorp.com 116E.Broad Street, Falls Church, USA.
Eng. Muhanad Azzeh
Executive Chairman of PREMA Solution Company, Email: Muhanad@prema.group Palm Veins for Software Operating and Development. Jordan, Amman, Abdulla Ghosheh Street, 53, Office 203.
Mr. Will Burdett
Area coordinator at Samaritans purse organization. Email: WBurdett@samaritan.org. Tel.: +9647511382693 USA.
Mr. Nibar Dawood Qadir
(Lawyer) – 07504509195.