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Amman, Jordan

Massachusetts, United States

- Revamped Psychosocial Support Curriculum (Arabic): Designed and developed engaging course materials for a new MHPSS curriculum, delivered entirely in Arabic. This curriculum will equip aid workers with the necessary skills to identify and address mental health needs in conflict zones. - Enhanced Student Learning: Utilized dynamic teaching techniques like role-playing and case studies to foster a 20% increase in student engagement compared to previous methods. This role main responsibilities: • Design and create engaging course materials centered around psychosocial support.• Foster student learning using dynamic teaching techniques, such as role-playing and case studies.• Assess students' capabilities impartially and assign grades accurately.• Lead instruction for one or more modules within the curriculum, all of which will be carried out in Arabic.• Collaborate with the project lead, providing assistance on various associated assignments as required.

Amman, Jordan

- Strengthened Safeguarding Measures: Spearheaded the creation of a robust integrity framework to uphold the Code of Conduct (CoC) within the MSF-OCA region. This resulted in a 30% decrease in reported CoC violations within the first year.- Empowered Senior Leadership: Developed and delivered capacity-building workshops for senior leadership, equipping them with the skills to effectively respond to and address reported CoC violations.This role is key to ensuring that the MSF-OCA working environment is safe for staff, patients, and anyone who comes into contact with MSF-OCA activities through:• Engaging with senior leadership to create awareness of the Code of Conduct (CoC)• Setting up integrity structures to encourage respect for the CoC• Building capacity with senior leadership to follow up on reports of CoC violations

Jericho, West Bank

- Improved Psychosocial Wellbeing in Children: Delivered psychosocial support interventions to a vulnerable population of + 300 children in the Jericho and Jerusalem governorates. This program aimed to enhance emotional development and resilience in children facing conflict-related challenges. - Strengthened Child Protection: Integrated child protection protocols within the early stimulation childhood program, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for vulnerable young learners. This role focuses on the approach and improvement of emotional development, covering these main areas:• Conducted psychosocial instruction in the early stimulation childhood program• Provided protection and psychosocial intervention for victims and populations at risk• Coordinated activities in Jericho and Jerusalem governorates

Ramallah

- Promoted Citizen Participation: Successfully coordinated civic education projects focused on social audit initiatives, leading to a 15% increase in citizen engagement in local budget monitoring processes. - Advocated for Budget Transparency: Played a key role in advocating for transparency and accountability in budget allocation processes within Palestinian national and local governments. I orchestrated on a project called “Tax Justice, Budget Monitoring and Citizen’s Participation.” The project has an overall objective for Palestinian national and local budgets to be responsive to poor and marginalized needs while supporting autonomy and transparency in revenue generation. In order to reach the overall project objective, I accomplished the following:• Coordinated civic education projects, focusing on social audit initiatives• Advocated for transparency and accountability in budget allocation• Promoted citizen participation in the decision-making process

Tulkarem

- Expanded Educational Opportunities: Coordinated diverse educational initiatives for over 200 children and young adults in the Palestinian community. These initiatives aimed to provide enriching learning experiences and foster intellectual development.- Empowered Local Communities: Established sustainable learning infrastructures to ensure continued access to quality education for children in the Palestinian community. I orchestrated with Tamer on encouraging rich learning opportunities for children, young adults, educators, and parents in the Palestinian community by doing the following:• Coordinated educational initiatives for children and young adults• Supported literary and scholarly production in Palestinian children’s culture• Established sustainable infrastructures for child development

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Clinical Psychology

Master'S Degree, Community Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology