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Ahmad Mardini, Grants & Partnerships Senior Officer

Ahmad Mardini

Grants & Partnerships Senior Officer·Takaful Al Sham Organization

Syria

Doctorate, migration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 7 years, 9 months

Grants & Partnerships Senior Officer

January 2025 - Present

Takaful Al Sham Organization

Damascus, Syria

January 2025 - Present

• Spearhead the development of compelling proposals and concept notes aligned with donor strategies and sector priorities.
• Ensure robust donor compliance by managing due diligence, clarifications, and documentation, delivering precise and timely responses.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Programmes, Finance, and HR, to coordinate budgets, technical narratives, and legal documents.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with donors and stakeholders, enhancing resource mobilization efforts and expanding funding opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement in grant management processes, contributing to organizational success and sustainability.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

On-Call Officer

August 2019 - May 2026

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Gaziantep, Türkiye

August 2019 - May 2026

• Facilitated accurate data entry and verification for livelihoods business plans, enhancing the integrity of beneficiary documentation.
• Conducted on-site monitoring of vendor shops to ensure compliance during beneficiary kit purchases, promoting transparency and accountability.
• Assisted in field monitoring and distribution tracking, streamlining processes for efficient resource allocation.
• Collected and analyzed beneficiary feedback, driving improvements in program effectiveness and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to strengthen partnerships and support resource mobilization efforts, contributing to sustainable development initiatives.

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Research Assistant

September 2018 - May 2026

Gaziantep University

Gaziantep, Türkiye

September 2018 - May 2026

• Executed data management and statistical analysis using SPSS to enhance research reporting, ensuring data integrity and accuracy for informed decision-making.
• Contributed to comparative research on architectural methodologies in Syria and Türkiye, facilitating a comprehensive literature review and documentation process that supports strategic partnerships.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to identify funding opportunities and develop grant proposals, leveraging research findings to align with donor priorities.
• Engaged in stakeholder outreach and relationship building, fostering partnerships that enhance resource mobilization efforts for impactful projects.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Research and Development

Partnership & Grants Officer

January 2023 - January 2025

Takaful Al Sham Charity Organization

Gaziantep, Türkiye

January 2023 - January 2025

• Led cross-functional collaboration to enhance proposal quality, ensuring alignment with donor expectations and compliance with submission guidelines.
• Streamlined opportunity tracking and maintained comprehensive partner records, fostering effective donor communications and timely internal follow-ups.
• Developed and critically assessed concept notes, full proposals, logframes, and budgets, contributing to successful funding applications.
• Enhanced donor reporting processes by ensuring narrative coherence and precise documentation, improving overall reporting quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Cultivated strong relationships with partners and donors, driving strategic engagement and increasing funding opportunities for organizational growth.

Company industry:
Public Relations (PR)

Content Specialist

January 2023 - January 2023

Bonyan for Youth and Development NGO

Gaziantep, Türkiye

January 2023 - January 2023

• Analyzed and refined programme documents and contracts to align with organizational standards and enhance donor visibility, ensuring compliance and clarity.
• Developed and managed impactful campaign content and communication materials, driving engagement and support on platforms like GlobalGiving, which strengthened donor relationships.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create cohesive messaging that resonates with stakeholders and aligns with resource mobilization goals.
• Implemented feedback mechanisms to continuously improve materials, resulting in increased donor satisfaction and retention.
• Leveraged storytelling techniques to highlight program successes, enhancing appeal to potential partners and funders.

Company industry:
Publishing

Accounting Officer

January 2020 - November 2022

Big Heart NGO

Gaziantep, Türkiye Hybrid

January 2020 - November 2022

• Developed and managed comprehensive financial reports to enhance resource mobilization strategies and support partnership initiatives.
• Ensured compliance with donor requirements by meticulously monitoring budget lines and expenditures, leading to successful funding outcomes.
• Collaborated with program teams to streamline financial documentation processes, improving accuracy in financial reporting and audit readiness.
• Implemented efficient filing systems to enhance accessibility of financial data, fostering transparency and accountability in grant management.
• Contributed to the preparation of grant proposals by providing precise financial insights, ultimately strengthening organizational partnerships and funding opportunities.

Company industry:
Accounting

Education

Gaziantep University

January 2028

January 2028

Doctorate, migration

Türkiye

Damascus University

January 2026

January 2026

Bachelor's degree, Civil Law

Syria

Gaziantep University

January 2022

January 2022

Master's degree, English Studies

Türkiye

Damascus University

January 2017

January 2017

Bachelor's degree, Literature

Syria

Skills

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
Intermediate
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
Intermediate
BUDGETING
Intermediate
BUDGETING
Intermediate
CONTINUING CARE
Intermediate
CONTINUING CARE
Intermediate
CONTRACT ANALYSIS
Intermediate
CONTRACT ANALYSIS
Intermediate
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Intermediate
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Intermediate
ECHO SOUNDING
Intermediate
ECHO SOUNDING
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Intermediate
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Intermediate
PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
PROPOSAL WRITING
Intermediate
PROPOSAL WRITING
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic
Beginner
English
Beginner
Turkish
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Training
Building a Better Response (BBR)
Finance Compliance Regulations for Turkish NGOs
Finance DPro Certification
Crisis Leadership Program (CLP-SEED)
Humanitarian Operations Program (HOP)