Darin Hussein, Programs Manager

Darin Hussein

Programs Manager

Education for Employment

Location
Palestine - West Bank
Education
Master's degree, International Development
Experience
16 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 4 Months

Programs Manager at Education for Employment
  • Palestine - Ramallah and Al Bireh
  • My current job since March 2009

Manage programs in accordance with the action plan and budget set program implementation.
Responsible for the implementation of the program schedule of activities.
Prepare presentations and draft executive briefing of the program performance.
Establish and maintain linkages and strategic alliance with program partners, key private sector interest groups, and public sector institutions.
Maintained and administered Monitoring & Evaluation tools developed by New York University to over 100 graduates to track retention and assess impact of training programs.
Planned alumni events, tracked and monitored progress of each program.
Utilized good communication skills- preparing materials, rapport building, sessions, engaging participants, adapting delivery to suit different styles of learning
Conducting a need assessment in Gaza in 2011 by delegation from the Board of Directors.
Preparing and presenting update for Board of Directors briefing of the program performance.
Planning and organizing events that increase awareness among youth and Entrepreneurs by inviting guest speakers and international expertise.

Trader at Sahem Trading and Investment
  • Palestine - Ramallah and Al Bireh
  • January 2007 to March 2008

Stock Research and Trading | Bought and sold stock and options in Egyptian and Palestinian markets.

Education

Master's degree, International Development
  • at University of Birmingham
  • September 2014

the course included the following modules: Critical Approach to Development, Conflict in Developing Countries, Governance and State Building, NGOs in Changing Int. Context, Conflict Humanitarian Aid and Social Reconstruction, Making Policy. in addition to research: Gathered and synthesized data from a wide range of sources when undertaking my masters dissertation. This included field research carried out in Kenya which explored Youth Unemployment Challenges and the Role of Non-Governmental Organization.

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at Birzeit University
  • June 2002

I studies 4 years at Birzeit Uni, i have a wide range of modules that include the following: Public Administration, Small Business Management, International Business, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Taxation, Accounting, Insurance and Leadership.

Specialties & Skills

Teamwork
Problem Solving
Communications
Project Management
Initiator
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Computer skills
Research and Planning
Management skills
Organizational Skills

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Pathway Education to Employment (Training)
Training Institute:
University of Michigan
Date Attended:
April 2011
Duration:
176 hours
Mini MBA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2008

Hobbies

  • Traveling and meeting new people
    i have been travelling around i visited around 15 countries in the past 5 years, where i met very inspiring people and i was able to build connection and benefit my country in participating in conferences and workshops to exchange experiences and knowledge.