Ala Adas, Solid Waste Management project manager

Ala Adas

Solid Waste Management project manager

Oxfam

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Master's degree, Sustainable Development
Experience
12 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 6 Months

Solid Waste Management project manager at Oxfam
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 2018 to February 2023

1. Supports the preparation and implementation of local and international tenders for the Garbage collection and disposal services and drafted several contracts, LOAs and MOUs, in addition to managing the contract and contractor overall supervision.
2. Support the development of an integrated solid waste and recycling system for Zaatari camp and host communities/ municipality.
3. Prepared procurement plans and relevant tech specs, including the development and capacity building of the recyclables market.
4. Enhanced the working conditions of IBVs under the SWM project.
5. Developed a camp routing plan for the contractor to follow to ensure efficient collection of waste.
6. Contributed to the camp and national level Oxfam strategy development within Oxfam teams.
7. Ensured the field SWM operations are running smoothly and meets the agreed camp minimum standards and adhere to Oxfam’s emergency guidelines and protocols.
8. Ensured the adherence the camp and Oxfam SOPs in regard to rotation, beneficiary selection and Vulnerable people targeting among my team and with the contractor.
9. Ensured the continuation of the activities during COVID-19 emergency through close coordination with UN agencies, SRAD, donors and line municipalities.
10. Supported the advocacy and media team with all advocacy and communications related to the project.
11. Ensured proper representation to Oxfam by attending the WASH sector meeting and chairing the Za’atari Camp SWMTF sub-group in addition to donor’s visits and meetings.
12. Reviewed and finalized team assessments and provided recommendations for future programming.
13. led on the planning and proposal writing of the SWM CFW project.
14. Monitored budgets as per guidelines/donor requirements, including forecasting.

Senior Cash for work/Solid Waste Management officer (Department head) at Oxfam
  • Jordan - Mafraq
  • September 2017 to July 2018

1. Managed the recruitment and contracts of more than 1, 400 CfW beneficiaries in addition to managing 2 staff members
2. Lead the process of developing Oxfam’s internal CFW SOPs and Provided training and induction sessions for staff.
3. Negotiated directly with INGO sub-grantees and managed their contracting on CfW.
4. Supported with budget planning and proposal writing for CfW activities and prepared all donors reports regarding CfW activities.
5. Represented Oxfam at camp and national level in sectoral working group meetings, worked on Task forces such as: CfW assessment, formal employment & editing camp-wide CfW SOPs, in addition to setting CfW SOPs for the host community, and participating in different task forces for CFW assessments and formal employment.
6. Led the development of a unique user database monitoring system for all programme activities engaging CfW and established accidents insurance system for CfW beneficiaries.
7. Provided technical lead on the design process and facilitation of an impact study on Oxfam’s CFW programming in Za’atari Camp.
8. Integrated Oxfam into the UNHCR biometric cash distribution system shifting Oxfam from a field-based paper approach.
9. Covered the beneficiaries with work injuries insurance.

Cash for Work / Solid Waste Management Officer at OXFAM GB
  • Jordan - Mafraq
  • July 2016 to August 2017

1. Managed the implementation of field-based SWM activities (including recycling), of Oxfam’s wider WaSH projects within Za’atari camp through ensuring clean and hygienic camp environment.
2. Ensured that Oxfam adheres to Camp-wide CFW SOPs and monitored complaints and ensured these are delegated for resolution amongst team members.
3. Raised and oversaw all payments of CFW SWM beneficiaries.
4. Supported in the development of procurement plans and raised procurements as required.
5. Represented Oxfam at relevant coordination meetings regarding SWM implementation with other WASH actors.
6. Piloted new models of SWM litter picking in coordination with agencies inside the camp.

Assistant licensing officer at Central Bank of Jordan
  • Jordan
  • July 2014 to July 2016

1. Analyzed data regarding counter ISIL financing and its affiliates and Submitted multiple types of research.
2. Submitted Reports to different stakeholders regarding money exchange companies and statistics.
3. Partook in committees for electronic money and mobile payments, and partners & manager’s selection in money exchange domain.
4. Prepared quarterly comprehensive reports on the money exchangers' sector status and its surrounding risk to help the management in controlling the sector in Jordan.

Program Officer at The international Rescue Committee
  • Jordan - Mafraq
  • July 2013 to June 2014

1. Represented IRC in the referral coordination meetings between the organizations.
2. Managed staff and volunteers under the ERD activities, most of it was remote management.
3. Managed the implementation of cash assistance activities in the women’s centers including the discussion group series (DGS) on financial literacy and women economic empowerment.
4. Coordinated with other colleagues for regular meetings to establish vulnerability criteria and discuss any GBV or urgent cases that needs cash assistance and referred GBV cases to the WPE team.
5. Conducted awareness rising sessions on GBV and development of materials on GBV.
6. Prepared purchase requests, payment requests as needed for the program.
7. Compiled statistics and weekly activity reports and Maintained program files.

Accountant at First Nutrition
  • Jordan - Amman
  • May 2011 to March 2013

1. Prepared Salaries, tax and social security deductions and bank reconciliation, Orders costing.
2. Performed daily transactions i.e.; invoices, checks issuance and verification, and expenses control
3. Prepare various financial reports as required and Prepared.

OGX team/ AIESEC at AIESEC Organization
  • Jordan - Irbid
  • September 2008 to July 2009

It was a voluntary work where I was a member in the OGX (OutGoing ExChange team) team then I became the team leader.

Education

Master's degree, Sustainable Development
  • at University of Jordan
  • September 2019

Master's degree in Sustainable development

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Yarmouk University From SepIrbid Secondary School for girls
  • January 2011

Specialties & Skills

Humanitarian Assistance
Budgeting
Solid Waste
Harm Reduction
Sustainable Development
Protection
ACCOUNTANCY
BANK RECONCILIATION
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
FINANCIAL
LOGISTICS
MICROSOFT OFFICE
RECEIVING
Do no harm

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Core Cash Transfer Programming Skills for Senior Managers (Training)
Training Institute:
Cash Learning Partnership
Date Attended:
December 2017
Duration:
16 hours