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Hesham Hajaya, Head of Partnerships and Grants

Hesham Hajaya

Head of Partnerships and Grants·QATAR RED CRESCENT SOCIETY

Jordan

Master's degree, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 6 months

Head of Partnerships and Grants

January 2024 - Present

QATAR RED CRESCENT SOCIETY

Doha, Qatar

January 2024 - Present

Lead the strategic management of QRCSs international donor and grants portfolio, overseeing funding alignment with
institutional priorities and long-term sustainability strategies.
• Directed end-to-end grants lifecycle management, ensuring compliance, reporting accuracy, and performance
optimization across multiple funding streams.
• Designed partnership engagement frameworks and donor intelligence mapping to strengthen long-term
institutional alliances.
• Managed a structured donor pipeline using CRM systems, increasing engagement efficiency and improving
retention outcomes.
• Represented QRCS in high-level regional forums, strengthening institutional visibility and cross-border
collaboration.
• Oversaw development of grant performance analytics and executive dashboards to support strategic funding
decisions and portfolio growth.
• Led external engagement campaigns that improved donor visibility and stakeholder confidence.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

IT specialist

November 2015 - Present

United Nation - UNDP

Amman, Jordan

November 2015 - Present

Supervising and Managing IM environment

Company industry:
Project & Construction Planning
Job role:
Management

Country Coordinator

January 2021 - January 2022

UNSD

Amman, Jordan

January 2021 - January 2022

• Conducted comprehensive SDG policy integration reviews across national planning frameworks, contributing to
the preparation of VNR data profiles and enhancing inter-agency coordination for evidence-based monitoring.
• Embedded the principle of Leave No One Behind into national strategies and monitoring approaches, improving
inclusivity in program evaluation and tracking progress for underserved populations.

Company industry:
International Humanitarian Organization

Food Security Strategy and Action Plan Expert

January 2021 - November 2021

UN WFP

Amman, Jordan

January 2021 - November 2021

• Coordinated and facilitated national working group meetings, driving cross-functional collaboration to align on
food security initiatives.
• Reviewed and developed strategic objectives for food security programs, ensuring alignment with national and
international standards.
• Defined program aims and action plans, translating strategic objectives into actionable projects with measurable
outcomes.
• Designed an integrated data management hub and automation processes, improving efficiency and data reliability
by 25%.
• Developed a comprehensive indicators dashboard roadmap, enabling real-time monitoring of key food security
metrics.
• Established linkages between Food Security Strategy indicators and SDG projects, enhancing data availability
and accuracy for reporting and decision-making.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Lead, Health Systems and Partnership

January 2019 - January 2021

USAID

Amman, Jordan

January 2019 - January 2021

• Directed HMIS implementation for multiple health programs, ensuring alignment with USAID standards and
improving data accuracy by 15%.
• Managed digital infrastructure, including backups, helpdesk support, and national data coordination, enhancing
system uptime and operational efficiency.
• Supervised a team of 9 IT professionals, contributing to strategic annual planning and budgeting to support
program scalability and resource optimization.

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services

Senior Coordinator - Syria Crisis Response

January 2015 - January 2019

UNDP

Amman, Jordan

January 2015 - January 2019

• Managed $1.6B in humanitarian project reporting through the Jordan Response Plan (JRP) MIS, ensuring timely
and accurate data for decision-making.
• Developed digital dashboards, financial visualization tools, and online approval workflows, increasing reporting
efficiency.
• Collaborated with donors and UN agencies to strengthen coordinated humanitarian response, enhancing project
alignment across stakeholders.

Company industry:
International Humanitarian Organization

Delivery Unit - MIS/M&E Consultant

January 2014 - January 2015

UN ESCWA

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2014 - January 2015

• Assessed cabinet operations by reviewing policies, procedures, staffing, software, hardware, and data collection
tools, identifying gaps to optimize performance.
• Supported the PM Monitoring Unit (est. 2015) in executing mandates and streamlining workflow processes,
improving task efficiency by 15%.
• Designed and implemented a national results-based monitoring system, including the development of a
comprehensive M&E plan for the PM Monitoring Unit.
• Led the development of a Management Information System (MIS) to track progress against the Jordan Economic
Blueprint 2025, enhancing reporting accuracy and decision-making.
• Built capacity within the Unit by defining methodologies, conducting trainings, and establishing standard
operating procedures, improving team competency by 20%.

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services

Elections Advisor

January 2013 - January 2014

UNDP

Amman, Jordan

January 2013 - January 2014

• Directed voter registry reform and modernized IT infrastructure for Yemens presidential election, enhancing
system reliability for registered voters.
• Designed and implemented technical systems while advising on staffing, security protocols, and operational
workflows, reducing potential errors.
• Conducted cross-agency coordination and facilitated training for election officials, ensuring smooth execution
and compliance with electoral standards.
• Collaborated with key stakeholders to optimize project delivery timelines and improve system adoption,
achieving 100% on-time deployment of critical election technologies.

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services

Elections Operations Director

January 2012 - January 2013

INDEPENDENT ELECTION COMMITTEE

Amman, Jordan

January 2012 - January 2013

Directed national election operations and digital infrastructure delivery across all regions of Jordan.
• Led 75 core staff and 6, 500 field personnel in executing nationwide electoral systems deployment.
• Established enterprise-level IT governance, cybersecurity safeguards, and business continuity frameworks.
• Managed operational logistics, risk mitigation planning, and real-time monitoring systems during national
elections.
• Delivered 100% on-time system deployment under high-risk political conditions.

Company industry:
Administration Support Services

MIS Specialist

January 2008 - January 2009

USAID

Amman, Jordan

January 2008 - January 2009

• Implemented ICT modernization initiatives across municipalities under the LGDP program, enhancing system
efficiency and digital service delivery.
• Monitored and optimized financial systems, leading technical trainings and producing comprehensive
documentation that improved team proficiency.
• Ensured compliance with USAID reporting and procurement standards, reducing audit discrepancies and
streamlining project approval processes.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

IT & Studies Manager

January 2006 - December 2007

HASHEMITE FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT OF JORDAN BADIA

Amman, Jordan

January 2006 - December 2007

• Designed and implemented MIS and survey tools to collect social, gender, and education data across 5+ rural
communities, enabling data-driven insights for national policy planning.
• Established end-to-end IT infrastructure for the Fund and facilitated stakeholder engagement during field visits,
directly supporting the development of national strategy initiatives.

Company industry:
Public Administration

Operations Manager

January 2007 - January 2007

CITIES AND VILLAGES DEVELOPMENT BANK

Amman, Jordan

January 2007 - January 2007

• Streamlined operational workflows by analyzing data and identifying bottlenecks, increasing process efficiency
by 15%.
• Managed departmental budgets, optimizing resource allocation and reducing operational costs.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, sales, finance, and HR teams to ensure seamless communication
and project execution.
• Implemented and monitored quality standards, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory requirements and
internal policies.

Company industry:
Banking

Education

Al-Balqa Applied University

June 2018

June 2018

Master's degree, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Jordan

Abalqa applied University

February 1999

February 1999

Master's degree, Regional Planning

Jordan

GPA (point): 3.63 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.63 out of 4

Very Good
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Yarmouk University

February 1999

February 1999

Bachelor's degree, COMPUTER SCIENCE

Jordan

Skills

BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING
Intermediate
BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING
Intermediate
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Intermediate
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Intermediate
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
JAVASCRIPT FRAMEWORKS
Intermediate
JAVASCRIPT FRAMEWORKS
Intermediate
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE PMO
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE PMO
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Trainer of Trainers (ToT)
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
ITIL Foundation & Managing Professional
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Hobbies

  • Reading