Mahloof's enthusiasm to work with the country's youthful population, which eventually catalyzed him to debut in politics, was fueled by his duties at the Youth Ministry. His single-mindedness and steely determination came to the fore with his successful efforts to raise funds for his skills development efforts through participation at over 30 youth workshops, seminars and camps held across the world. His award-winning achievements include his stint at the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), following the devastating 2004 Asian tsunami.