As the West Africa Countries Director, my primary focus will be on:Strategic Leadership: Driving the regional strategy for ARCD across West African countries, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and values.Program Oversight: Supervising and supporting diverse humanitarian and development programs, with a focus on empowering communities and creating sustainable impact.Partnership Development: Building strong relationships with institutional donors… Show more As the West Africa Countries Director, my primary focus will be on:Strategic Leadership: Driving the regional strategy for ARCD across West African countries, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and values.Program Oversight: Supervising and supporting diverse humanitarian and development programs, with a focus on empowering communities and creating sustainable impact.Partnership Development: Building strong relationships with institutional donors, government agencies, local NGOs, and community stakeholders to strengthen ARCD's presence and foster collaboration.Operational Excellence: Overseeing the operations of regional offices, including finance, monitoring and evaluation, logistics, and human resources, ensuring efficiency and compliance with international standards.Vision for West AfricaI am committed to:Advancing ARCD’s mission to address the most pressing challenges faced by communities in West Africa.Advocating for inclusive and sustainable development that upholds human dignity and resilience.Promoting innovation and local leadership to maximize the impact of our initiatives. Show less

- Provided visionary leadership and strategic direction for livelihoods-based interventions, successfully executing seven multi-million-dollar projects focused on economic empowerment for vulnerable populations.- Developed and implemented comprehensive livelihoods and food security strategies, securing approximately $15 million in funding, and introducing innovative solutions like Cash and Vouchers Assistance to enhance program effectiveness.- Championed gender equality, protection, and… Show more - Provided visionary leadership and strategic direction for livelihoods-based interventions, successfully executing seven multi-million-dollar projects focused on economic empowerment for vulnerable populations.- Developed and implemented comprehensive livelihoods and food security strategies, securing approximately $15 million in funding, and introducing innovative solutions like Cash and Vouchers Assistance to enhance program effectiveness.- Championed gender equality, protection, and inclusion across all program activities, adhering to organizational policies and international best practices.- Conducted economic assessments and market analyses to inform program design, leading to the creation of up to 700 job opportunities and fostering innovation.- Oversaw fundraising efforts and maintained a 100% submission rate for donor reports, ensuring high-quality reporting and fulfillment of donor requirements.- Managed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and agreements with key stakeholders, participating in cluster meetings and coordination bodies to ensure effective collaboration.- Built and nurtured strategic partnerships with international donors, local NGOs, CBOs, and governmental bodies, enhancing program impact and sustainability.- Supported and implemented robust monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to track project performance, capture organizational learning, and inform strategic decisions.- Enhanced stakeholder communication by finalizing agreements and actively engaging in cluster meetings.- Provided technical guidance through timely reviews and facilitated team development sessions.- Supported strategic development by initiating new positions and forging diverse partnerships.- Integrated non-traditional livelihood components such as food security and WASH, documenting positive impacts and fostering innovation. Show less

I founded Top Pillars in early 2020, during the pandemic. During a short period of time, I began to manage a portfolio of up to six different small projects (3-6 months in duration) with various INGOs, NGOs, and CBOs tackling youth and women unemployment through a variety of technical capacity building and job placement programmes. In our role as Top Pillars, we were contracted by major INGOs in Jordan for the provision of technical expertise in the areas of entrepreneurship as a pathway to… Show more I founded Top Pillars in early 2020, during the pandemic. During a short period of time, I began to manage a portfolio of up to six different small projects (3-6 months in duration) with various INGOs, NGOs, and CBOs tackling youth and women unemployment through a variety of technical capacity building and job placement programmes. In our role as Top Pillars, we were contracted by major INGOs in Jordan for the provision of technical expertise in the areas of entrepreneurship as a pathway to direct employment, as well as providing capacity building training for youth and women in accessing the job market. As a Project Manager for these projects, I was tasked with establishing scope, schedule, and cost baselines for each project to ensure objectives are met in accordance to overall Project Charters. Tasks included:- Execute projects to deliver value- Internal and external communication management (stakeholder engagement).- Plan and manage budget and resources allocated for project execution.- Plan and manage project schedule including activity lists, milestones, etc.- Plan and manage all procurement activities in line with donor regulations. Show less

As a Senior Business Mentor, I was instrumental in leading a comprehensive entrepreneurship mentorship program with a focus on advanced entrepreneurship and pre-incubation technical support for over 300 early-stage startups throughout Jordan, with an emphasis on supporting potential women-led home-based businesses. My responsibilities included providing business modeling and business planning training to accepted entrepreneurs, as well as overseeing the technical reporting submitted to SPARK… Show more As a Senior Business Mentor, I was instrumental in leading a comprehensive entrepreneurship mentorship program with a focus on advanced entrepreneurship and pre-incubation technical support for over 300 early-stage startups throughout Jordan, with an emphasis on supporting potential women-led home-based businesses. My responsibilities included providing business modeling and business planning training to accepted entrepreneurs, as well as overseeing the technical reporting submitted to SPARK Jordan. Show less

- Assessed the effectiveness and impact of the Breast Cancer campaign (KHF) and the Quality of Education campaign (QRF).- Provided guidance and evaluation for 300 startups participating in the Improving Employment Opportunities (IEO) through Spark.- Developed and reviewed business curriculum for 5 educational institutions.- Served as a mentor and judge for various startup competitions, including SeedStar, Hult Prize, SPARK, ArabNoor, Global Summit, and Jordan Battle, as well as the… Show more - Assessed the effectiveness and impact of the Breast Cancer campaign (KHF) and the Quality of Education campaign (QRF).- Provided guidance and evaluation for 300 startups participating in the Improving Employment Opportunities (IEO) through Spark.- Developed and reviewed business curriculum for 5 educational institutions.- Served as a mentor and judge for various startup competitions, including SeedStar, Hult Prize, SPARK, ArabNoor, Global Summit, and Jordan Battle, as well as the Eval-Youth program. Show less

- Evaluating available Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCS) and their relevance in the field of higher education- Representing Kiron in conferences and workshops- Implemented new teaching methodologies in which over 350 Jordanian and Syrian youth were provided capacity building- Monitor and Evaluation CS learning process.

As a Program and Evaluation Senior Officer for the We Are Jordan Commission, I served as the primary liaison between the Ministry of Youth and the Ministry of Social Development, leading the design and implementation of activity plans aimed at increasing job access for Jordanian youth and enhancing their participation in community support activities, with support from public higher education institutions across the country. Additionally, I was responsible for compiling and submitting all… Show more As a Program and Evaluation Senior Officer for the We Are Jordan Commission, I served as the primary liaison between the Ministry of Youth and the Ministry of Social Development, leading the design and implementation of activity plans aimed at increasing job access for Jordanian youth and enhancing their participation in community support activities, with support from public higher education institutions across the country. Additionally, I was responsible for compiling and submitting all narrative and financial reports to both Ministries. Show less

- Developed and reviewed program plans and materials, including training of trainers (TOT), International Computer Driving License (ICDL), interview skills, soft skills and life skills.- Served as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders in relation to the education program.

- Developed and implemented training programs for the implementation of Open-Emis, Eduwave System, and new teacher instruction for a total of 2,000 educators across 50 schools.- Conducted evaluations and generated reports on teachers’ performance and provided professional development opportunities.- Analyzed and utilized data to plan and manage services and projects.- Created and reviewed annual plans, including strategic and employment plans.- Evaluated the effectiveness of… Show more - Developed and implemented training programs for the implementation of Open-Emis, Eduwave System, and new teacher instruction for a total of 2,000 educators across 50 schools.- Conducted evaluations and generated reports on teachers’ performance and provided professional development opportunities.- Analyzed and utilized data to plan and manage services and projects.- Created and reviewed annual plans, including strategic and employment plans.- Evaluated the effectiveness of education and teacher development programs. Show less

- Successfully developed the Levant area market (KSA and UAE) by implementing 7 ERP, 14 CRM solutions and 4 mobile applications.- Managed client relationships to align with business and marketing objectives.- Interacted with clients and internal contacts as scheduled. - Executed new client implementations and established yearly SAs.