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Washington, Dc, Us

Brooklyn, Ny, Us

Led the field operations department and oversaw program implementation, grant management, grantmaking, planning, budget tracking and operations. Supervised and coached 30 staff and consultants to ensure effective implementation programs and projects as well as adherence to UPA’s and donor’s requirements, policies, and regulations. Developed tools, set procedures in accordance with best practices to improve performance and effectiveness of programs. Prepared annual budgets and actively participating in the new business initiatives in the design and development of proposals. Coordinated regularly with the communication team to ensure effective reporting and visibility.- Oversaw the implementation of donor grants value of $2million, funded by IRUSA (mental health and health), Quaker Foundation (youth empowerment) and Arab Fund (small business development), ensuring compliance with donor’s and UPA’s requirements.- Led the grant making process with over 25 partners implementing, small and medium grants, annually, value of $2million dollars. The grants focused on health and mental health, education, community and economic development.- Redesigned the scholarship program which serves over 70 students each year in Palestine and Jordan.

Chevy Chase, Md, Us

An international development organization with more than 1100 employees specializing in education, economic growth and communities in transition, with approximately $500 million in annual revenue. - Established oversees field offices and administrative systems during project start-up, supported the operational needs of projects during the project implementation, including conducting operational performance reviews, and closing projects. - Led and coordinated with the project teams on project implementation to ensure full compliance with Creative’s and donor’s requirements, policies and procedures. - Build the capacity of the field operations staff on start-ups, close-outs, and best practices.

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

A US faith-based nonprofit organization with 180 employees specializing in emergency relief and development programs, with $41 million in annual revenue.Oversaw and supported program implementation, including monitoring and evaluation, reporting, compliance with donor regulations and financial management. Contributed to the business development activities including co-writing proposals, developing budgets and coordinating with donors and partners. Recruited and coached staff. • Oversaw and monitored the implementation of 25 projects, $25 million on average per year, working closely with 4 country teams in the Middle East, I ensured accountability, compliance and best practices, to respond to the needs of more than 2 million people. • Coordinated the business development activities, by identifying new donor opportunities, developing, project design, co-writing high-quality proposals for federal and nonfederal donors, and reviewing documents and budgets for proposals which raised over $18 million every year. • Led the recruitment of over 15 technical, management and administrative positions for the Middle East programs including country representatives and technical advisors, and supervised program staff and facilitate their professional development.

A US-based nonprofit organization with 21 employees specializing alleviating the suffering of the Palestinians in the Middle East, with $33 million in annual revenue.Led the grantmaking process and monitored the implementation of activities with local partners and awardees. Introduced new processes, policies and procedures to improve effectiveness. Participated in business development activities including writing concept notes.• Led the grantmaking process of more than 10 small-sized and 3 medium-sized grants annually, with local NGOs, universities and municipalities including partner prequalification, evaluation of the proposal, awarding, and monitoring of projects. • Supervised a scholarship program with 10 partner universities that benefited over 50 scholars; including the selection of scholars, disbursement of awards & public relations activities

Arlington, Virginia, Us

A US-based nonprofit organization with over 3000 employees specializing in implementing relief & development programs, with approximately $500 million in annual revenue. •Guided and coordinated the business development efforts in the Middle East region including capture management, needs assessment, preparing budgets and expenditures. Established IRD office in Tunisia/Libyan borders hired staff and procured commodities. • Represented IRD at donors’ and inter-agency coordination meetings and outreach activities, as a Team Leader on the Libyan-Tunisian border (Zarzis, Tunisia), and reported regularly to HQ. • Established IRD’s office in Tunisia, including hiring and mentoring 3 staff and managing all financial, procurement and administrative operations. • Procured hygiene kits for Western Libya as part of the Libya Capacity Building Project $250,000, funded by USAID – OFDA.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Registered IRD offices and represented IRD before donor community, counterparts, and partners. Led the business development activities including capture management, needs assessment, market intelligence and proposal development. Managed and oversaw recruitment, projects’ implementation, monitoring & evaluation, compliance, and finances. • Established IRD in the West Bank and Gaza, registered 2 offices with local authorities, hired, trained and supervised a team of 20; ensured timely and effective program implementation. • Led the business development efforts for 6 humanitarian assistance and early recovery projects, a total of $6 million, and contributed to securing funding for the Infrastructure Needs Program, a total of $30 million, all funded by USAID. • Supervised the implementation of 5 humanitarian projects, managed all related logistics and distribution of commodities; oversaw a 2 million employment- generation project which provided job-placement opportunities for 1100 university graduates in Gaza.

Bonn, Nw, De

German development agency with 19,506 employees specializing in international development cooperation, with approximately $2.5 billion in annual revenue. Led social marketing activities and partnered with local government institutions, municipalities, schools, and local organizations. Developed public relations and social marketing strategies and wrote literature for print material and publications; ensured media coverage.• Organized social marketing activities for the Water Program and contributed to the establishment of 8 health clubs in schools to promote health and preserve the environment. • Planned and coordinated the events of the International Water Day, with stakeholders, attended by over 300 schoolchildren from 8 schools, and local organizations and Wrote literature for the Water Program including brochures, posters, and website.

Mba, Business, Focus In Marketing

Dess, Action Artistique Et Politiques Culturelles

Ba, Business Administration

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