Sandra Rasheed Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Fl, Us

Palestinian Authority

Ramallah, West Bank

United States

Palestine

• Provides leadership, strategic vision and direction to the oPt country office as a member of the SMT, taking a lead in developing the Youth Strategy, Partnership Strategy, and 201-18-2021 Strategic Plan• Leads the development of high quality country and program strategies and annual plans, and reports • Supports the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of active and regular working relationships with: host government authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, and local and international NGOs• Identifies and leads strategic fundraising concepts; and identify and nurture funding opportunities to ensure adequate resources are secured• -Ensures the provision of high quality technical assistance and capacity building to all country office programs, projects and staff by managing all internal and external technical assistance, including surge capacity during emergencies and ensure application of the TA protocols and tools• -Ensures the integration of cross cutting issues into design and implementation including gender, non-discrimination, child participation and child safeguarding• Fosters and champions a culture of evidence building and learning across the organization• Provides overall leadership, vision, strategic direction and management of advocacy and ensure that advocacy is an integral part of Save the Children’s Theory of Change and strategic planning• -Manages the PDQ team through: effective use of the Performance Management System; regular evaluation of direct reports; provision of coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities

MA’AN Development Center is an independent Palestinian development and training institution established in January,1989, registered by law as a non-profit organization. The main office is located in Ramallah and the four branch offices are located in Gaza, Khan Younis, Tulkarem and Jenin,. MA’AN's work is informed by the necessity of creating independent, self-reliant initiatives that lead to the development of human resources for sustainable development, which incorporate values of self-sufficiency and self-empowerment. MA’AN’s Vision A pioneer community development and capacity building organization, with competent and professional staff, working in partnership with local, national, and international CSOs and solidarity groups, contributing to the development of an effective Palestinian civil society where respect for plurality, rule of law and social justice are the pillars for a free democratic independent state MA’AN’s MissionTo partner and work hand in hand with Palestinian NGOs, Community Based organizations, committees and grassroots groups in the poorest and most marginalized areas to improve the quality of their lives and empower them to take a lead in developing their communities and achieving self reliance, steadfastness and sustainable development based on freedom, participation equity & equality, respect for human rights, democracy, and social justice

• Responsible for developing and implementing strategies for marketing new and existing global peace programs, including conflict resolution, democratization, human rights and sustainable development.• Managed fund raising for distinctive portfolio of programs, which are funded primarily by foundations, corporations, governments (foreign and U.S.) and multilateral organizations, as well as individuals • Ensured the submission of timely and compelling proposals and reports, working with staff across the Center.• Interacted with donors, making and responding to inquiries

Dedicated and enthusiastic professional with international experience seeking a challenging position in the area of NGO management and capacity building. Qualifications include:• Over twenty years of working in community development focusing on youth, women, and children • Team player with outstanding leadership skills and the willingness to mentor and motivate others• Excellent Project Management Skills• Extensive grant writing and fundraising experience• Exceptional public relations skills at the grassroots level in an international context• Experience in dealing with donors such as USAID, AusAID, EU, World Bank, and others• Superb knowledge of working in a conflict area• Over ten years in senior management position ensuring the proper implementation of over 70 projects.

Ramallah, West Bank

Responsible for the Project database ensuring project information is up-to-date and accurate.. Responsible for the data collection, compilation and analysis. Prepare monitoring reports using data collection tools developed by MA’AN Identifying and documenting lessons learnt; collecting information for case studies; and facilitating periodic reviews, andprepare presentation on achievement of MA’AN projects Assisting in preparing quarterly and annual progress reports in cooperation with the Program Director for various projects. In coordination with the Program Director, establishing a reporting schedule in accordance with the requirements of thevarious ongoing projects and ensuring adherence to the reporting deadlines Worked closely with the Director General and the Resource Development Officer formulating new projects.

Ramallah, West Bank

Conducted human resources activities such as employment compensation, staff relations, training Prepared monthly assessment of the political, economic, and social conditions of the area. Maintained daily transactions Responsible for day to day administrative and clerical duties Responsible for the organizations public relations and media Researched, wrote and edited proposals Edited all English publications Reviewed reports to be submitted to donors Drafted Directors’ public speeches

Ramallah, West Bank

Masters, Sustainable Development

Ba, English

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