Ala Ikhmaes, Learning and Development Specialist

Ala Ikhmaes

Learning and Development Specialist

Global Communities

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Master's degree, Diplomatic Studies
Experience
14 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :14 years, 9 Months

Learning and Development Specialist at Global Communities
  • Jordan - Amman
  • My current job since September 2017

Reports to: Chief of Party
Project: USAID Youth Power is a $23 Million, supports positive youth development for at-risk youth
using positive youth community development approach.
* Supervise and mentor the Senior Learning Coordinator and 5 Field Learning Officers, two each in
the southern/Ma’an, center/Amman and northern/Irbid regions.
* Mentor the team of youth facilitators throughout the USAID YP program.
* Contribute to the do - no harm policy and make sure that the staff members are working
accordingly.
* Develop the Transformational Learning curricula for youth 19-29, adolescents 15-18 and children
10-14 years old.
* Develop the Train the Facilitator (TtF) guide for youth facilitators.
* Partner with education and learning CBOs and NGOs in Jordan to exchange manuals and lessons
learned.
* Select youth facilitators from each target community to attend the TtF and join the facilitators’
team.
* Write proposals for new concepts that will be added to the educational content.
* Prepare and conduct the TtF for the selected facilitators, in addition to evaluating them.
* Work with the Senior Learning Coordinator and the Field Learning Officers to guide youth
facilitators through the preparation and conduct of youth sessions.
* Design and supervise youth sessions (number of sessions /hours to be determined by the size and
number of population of selected community).
* Develop and deliver learning sessions to build capacity of staff, partners and project beneficiaries.
* Support USAID YP staff in designing and implementing workshops/sessions.
* Maintain a copy of data for all facilitators and youth enrolled in USAID YP program sessions.
* Prepare weekly progress reports which will report on all ongoing activities, with a focus on the
achieved goals.
* Ensure the implementation of learning best practices throughout USAID YP project

Training Coordinator at Mercy Corps
  • India
  • July 2015 to September 2017

Reports to: Program Manager
Project: Strengthening social capital and reducing tensions between Jordanian host communities and
Syrian refugees, a 24 Million £ project funded by UKAID - CSSF.
* Develop strategies on mapping conflict sensitivity in the targeted communities.
* Conduct capacity building trainings for the staff members.
* Ensure the timely preparation of the Conflict Management training manuals for both trainer and
trainees for 5 levels; review the text and preparing it for print and ensuring deadlines are met.
* Lead the knowledge management and sharing among MC programs and the program staff.
* Write activities, monthly and quarterly reports related to capacity building.
* Coordinate logistical preparations of the workshops and preparations of all materials;
* Prepare and track attendance lists, and ensure proper documentation for the trainings;
* Assist in coordinating the preparation efforts, ensuring a safe working environment for all
people involved in project implementation.
* Deliver Conflict Management and Negotiations trainings for Syrian & Jordanian community
leaders within the host communities. The training is Interests’ Based Negotiations developed
from Harvard School Program and Getting to Yes book written by Roger Fisher & William Ury.

Communication Coordinator at Nasher PR & Advertising Es
  • May 2012 to July 2015

USAID SHOPS “Family Reproductive Health project, outreach
and communication components implemented by Al Nasher Est. contracted with Abt. Associates”
* Plan the annual work plan for the social marketing campaign along with the partners and the
stakeholders.
* Translate documents, manuals and newsletters.
* Provide interpretation in workshops, conferences and meetings.
* Conduct briefing sessions for stakeholders and partners.
* Notetaking and report writing proceeding each conference.
* Provide coaching and mentoring for the team of translators and interpreters.
* Prepare the log-frame based on the main indicators and plan the budget accordingly.
* Write and proofread the factsheets, press releases, booklets, and promotional materials.
* Organize and manage workshops and sessions with the local and governmental partners.
* Assign roles and duties for team members (7 team members) including training sessions on
outreach and events management.
* Plan and conduct thematic events.
* Writ progress reports in both English and Arabic.
* Communicate and network regularly with the governmental entities such as the Ministry of
Interior Affairs, Higher Youth Council and Ministry of Health.
* Refer to USAID branding policy for billboards, prints and contacting the media.

Program Coordinator at Al-Jude for Scientific Care – Hikmat Road Safety
  • Jordan - Amman
  • April 2008 to August 2009
Program Manager at Samra Water Plant Operation & Maintenance Co
  • September 2006 to December 2007

Education

Master's degree, Diplomatic Studies
  • at University of Jordan
  • June 2015

Negotiations, International Law, Human Rights, International Political Economy

Diploma, Translation and Interpretation
  • at Talal Abu Ghazaleh Knowledge Society
  • February 2013
Bachelor's degree, German and English Language and Literature
  • at University of Jordan
  • June 2006

Specialties & Skills

Public Relations
Mass Communication
Budgeting
Social Marketing
Project Management
MENTORING
WORKSHOPS
BUDGETING
COACHING
CONFERENCES
INTERPRETATION
MEETING FACILITATION
NETWORKING
NEWSLETTERS
PROGRESS

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
German
Expert

Training and Certifications

PMD Pro 1 - Project Management for Development Professionals (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2016