Results-driven program and grant management professional with over seven years of experience in international development, project operations, and community-focused programming.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Operations Coordinator
Tearfund Canada
05.2024 - Current
Managing of Tearfund’s Bring back the Buffalo – Canada’s First Nations Program
Participate in department planning, project review, and organizational learning processes and provide input to Tearfund's Strategic Planning process.
• Alongside the Project Managers, coordinate and supervise projects funded by international donors and private donors
Generated high-quality proposals, concept notes, and narrative reports to attract funding. Designed detailed narrative reports emphasizing key project milestones and results. Wrote concise concept notes outlining project vision for stakeholder engagement. Produced compelling documentation to convey program success and future directions.
Coordinate with Country Offices and Partners across Ethiopia, Tanzania, South Sudan, Kenya, and many more to develop the most effective response
Develop budgets for donors with Project Managers and the Fundraising Manager
Collect comprehensive details about each project, including objectives, progress, impact, and specific needs. This might include project reports, success stories, statistical data, and any relevant visuals or testimonials
Represent Tearfund at different events and meetings with stakeholders
Training partners in implementing countries
Fundraising Operations Coordinator
Tearfund Canada
10.2022 - 05.2024
Work alongside the CEO, Fundraising team, Program team to develop successful partnerships as part of fundraising plans
Identify Indigenous methods to raise awareness
Support with the implementation of marketing strategies and promotional campaigns
Develop and refine compelling field story reports and applications for private donors
Support with planning of fundraising initiatives/plans
Program Coordinator – Head of Programs
Adventist Development and Relief Agency
02.2019 - 09.2022
Led and coordinated the program team to implement ADRA’s projects and strategic initiatives
Supervised and mentored over 20 employees to ensure quality service by establishing learning plans and providing constructive feedback
Developed high-quality proposals and concept notes for donors including UNICEF, UNOCHA, Canadian Foodgrains Bank, and the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations
Prepared and submitted monthly reports on all projects for upper management and donors, showcasing impact and securing ongoing support for program initiatives
Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments
Ensured goals are met in areas including donor/partner satisfaction, safety, quality, and team performance
Represented ADRA Lebanon; built and maintained good relations with local communities, national authorities, international and national organizations
Facilitated training sessions for staff and volunteers, enhancing program delivery and participant engagement.
Coordinated program logistics to ensure timely execution of community development initiatives.
Program Officer
Adventist Development and Relief Agency
06.2017 - 06.2018
Participated in project development, proposal writing for donors including ECHO, USAID, UNICEF, Danida, and UN OCHA, and design of budgets
Collaborated with the senior leadership team to implement rapid humanitarian responses, increasing program, and organizational capacities
Produced regular reports throughout the project lifecycle, specific to donor requirements, including monthly, quarterly, and final reports
Coordinated with Project Managers and field staff to coordinate work activities, obtain needed information, and provide support where needed
Collaborated with the finance department to budget and monitor program operations, ensuring sound fiscal and system management
Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to ensure project activities meet project and program needs
Determined staffing plans to achieve program goals and objectives and participated in hiring
decisions for new program staff.
Education
Post Graduate - International Development
Humber College
Toronto
08-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
York University
Toronto
08-2013
Skills
Proposal Writing
Budget Planning
Scheduling management
Compliance Management
Data Analysis
Stakeholder Engagement
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
German
Beginner (A1)
Certification
Certified Leadership in Project Management for Development Organizations. Certificate Award: Excellence
Anticipatory Action: Developing an Anticipatory Action System by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations eLearning Academy
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