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Jafar ALKhawaga, Deputy Programme Manager \ Grants Manager

Jafar ALKhawaga

Deputy Programme Manager \ Grants Manager·Expertise France

Jordan

Bachelor's degree, English language and Literature

Work experience

Total years of experience: 9 years, 6 months

Deputy Programme Manager \ Grants Manager

August 2024 - Present

Expertise France

Amman, Jordan

August 2024 - Present

• Develop comprehensive working plans, conduct annual reviews, and prepare procurement plans, budget forecasts, and
revisions to ensure effective programme management. And supervise the implementation of programme activities,
ensuring alignment with established plans and objectives while maintaining efficiency and accountability.
• Supervise the organisation of the programme steering committee, including support in coordination with MoPIC and
institutional counterparts, collection of data, preparation of presentation and supervision of logistics and procurements
and finalisation of MoMs.
• Supervise the organisation of technical coordination meetings, including all logistics
• Supervise programme teams, freelance researchers, and consultants to guarantee the punctual and high-quality completion
of deliverables.
• Build the capacity of implementing partners by providing training and guidance on the grants rules and regulations,
ensuring their full understanding and compliance with both EF and EUD rules and regulations.
• Supervise and coordinate with grantees on the timely implementation of activities, identify synergies and advise on
collaboration opportunities.
• Oversee and monitor compliance across three implementing partners, ensuring strict adherence to all applicable guidelines,
regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Review and finalize all reporting including sections on M&E and communication, grantee technical reports and prepare first
draft of contractual reports to EUD.
• Review amended partners grant agreements, proposals, budgets, and logframe, to ensure its in line with the description
of the action (DoA) and provide constructive feedback

◦ Supervise all financial matters, including but not limited to: supervise the preparation of financial monitoring documents
(Suivi, closure, cash management file, allocation key, etc), and supervise the preparation of the monthly financial follow
up.
• Supervise the implementation of the MEAL plan, data collection processes, the updating of the MEAL tool and Opsys, and
review MEAL section of progress reporting. Advise PM on any discrepancies and required actions.
• Supervise the implementation of the communication plan in coordination with the communication officer and advise PM
on any discrepancies and required actions
• Undertake field/onsite visits to monitor the quality of implementation and take the necessary course correction and
corrective action to improve implementation where needed.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Programme Officer

May 2024 - August 2024

Expertise France

Amman, Jordan

May 2024 - August 2024

• Provide capacity building and support to grant beneficiaries to manage their grant, ensuring compliance with EF grant rules
and procedures.
• Conduct steering and monitoring exercises, including monthly reporting, project reviews, and capitalisation activities, in
line with Expertise France policies.
• Identified and mobilised project resources (local/international expertise, suppliers) and oversaw contract follow-up and
closure.
• Facilitate coordination with internal project partners (NIMD, WFD, CFI) and external stakeholders (UN Women) to identify
synergies and foster joint actions.
• Supported in planning, implementing, budgeting, and capitalising on project activities
• Follow up and manage the grant contracts with implementing partners (NIMD, WFD and CFI) and local beneficiaries
(reception and analysis of reports, information collection and analysis, support to implementing partners in understanding
contractual obligations etc)
• Organised project events and meetings, including steering committees, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Review amended partners grant agreements, proposals, budgets, and logframe, to ensure its in line with the description
of the action (DoA) and provide constructive feedback

◦ Assist the MEAL Officer by receiving and compiling reports and data from grant beneficiaries and preparing initial drafts of
contractual reports.
• Support the development of communication tools for internal and external use, and coordinated and executed
communication and visibility activities in alignment with the projects communication plan and EUD requirements.
• Support programme compliance and internal control procedures according to internal and donor regulations.
• Launch and coordinate all procurement and grant procedures (identification of the needs, compliance with EF internal rules
and procedures, compliance checks etc)

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Technical Advisor - Project managment

August 2022 - December 2023

Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH\

Amman, Jordan

August 2022 - December 2023

Provide technical advice and support to the partners and facilitate their capacity development processes using creative approaches such as PDIA, HLS and Kaizen.
Develop various communication visual materials such as factsheets, presentations, online flipbooks, slideshows and videos.
Analyze past experiences to systematize and incorporate lessons learned into the planning process, and set project targets, and required resources.
Adjusts project targets, strategies, resources and delegation of responsibilities to ensure appropriate progress toward project objectives.
Develop and implement strategies for integrating the formal and informal solid waste management sectors
Supervise project teams, freelance researchers, and consultants to guarantee the punctual and high-quality completion of deliverables.
Develop TORs and all related documents (technical assessment, assessment grid for eligibility, tender cost estimation, and contract request) that needed for tenders
Support the project partner institution for preparing, implementing, and documenting training events, workshops, forums, team meetings, and other project activities while ensuring that communications and visibility guidelines are followed.
Participate in formulating/updating project action plans and help in synchronizing the planning and budgeting system.
Review amended partners grant agreements, proposals, budgets, and logframe, to ensure its in line with the description of the action (DoA) and provide constructive feedback
Maintain the proposal database with accurate and complete information, using an online platform and filing proposal-related documents, including communication with donors, revisions, and agreements.
Develop social safeguards policy/strategy to secure informal workers’ livelihoods and health conditions to be shared with related parties working to improve the sector.
Develop a five-year national awareness-raising campaign concept on SWM.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Management

Project Officer - Deputy Manager EU-ISAR

February 2021 - August 2022

Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH\

Amman, Jordan

February 2021 - August 2022

Monitor the daily progress of project activities in the project areas: Mafraq, Madaba, Irbid.
Coordinate the sub-grant activities and agreements and ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures
Coordinate and follow up activities related to setting up social safeguard approaches for targeted infrastructure sites.
Support cooperation, regular contact, and dialogue with partners assist with PR work and cooperate with local communities, relevant organizations, non-governmental agencies, and individuals in the project environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships
Organize the implementation process of all set targets planned for each project with respective supervisors, experts and other concerned staff working within program departments.
Prepare procurement plans and monitor procurement processes
Prepare various project narrative reports including monthly, quarterly and annual reports
Operate with integrity and assurance of confidentiality, commitment to excellence, and compliance with all GIZ rules, regulations, and contractual requirements.
Conduct regular data collection through implementing partners and ensure the quality of the data by random verifications and validations
Share evidence-based recommendations that contribute to the overall program adaptation.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Inclusive Livelihood Project Officer - Deputy Manager

June 2020 - January 2021

Humanity and Inclusion International

Amman, Jordan

June 2020 - January 2021

• Work closely with partners and programme staff to develop capacity strengthening plans for partners in Zarqa, Mafraq,
and Sahab.
• Assess skills gaps, information, and training needs utilizing HI performance evaluation tools to collaboratively develop and
implement the professional development plan of the internet and the implementing partners.
• Provide training, guidance, coaching and support to the interns to effectively perform their duties and promote a strong
team spirit
• Providing professional coordination to the implementing partners and liaising with important governmental, institutional,
and local stakeholders, including civil society and the private sector
• Organize awareness and information sessions for local stakeholders about inclusive employment and referral mechanisms
set up within the scope of the project
• Coordinate assistance to persons with disability including business and vocational training, work-based learning, in-kind
grants, and linkages to existing business owners, employers, and mentors.
• Liaise with logistics and finance department as per the procedures in place to coordinate the purchases and expenditures
as required for activities implementation (follow-up procurement and administrative works; and management of petty
cash)
• Provide professional advisory services to and cooperate with a broad range of target groups, including partner institutions
(public, private, and implementing partners)
• Monitor the implementation of activities and the expenditure of funds by partners, including by conducting regular
monitoring visits.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Learning and Development Coordinator

January 2018 - June 2020

Athar for Youth Development

Zarqa, Jordan

January 2018 - June 2020

Along with the team leaders and project staff, coordinate the development of the Project’s annual work plan with high-quality standards, following donor agreements and regulations.
Developing growth strategies project proposals, timeframes, schedules, and budgets.
Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities.
Facilitate productive relationships with cooperatives, CBOs, and other local civil society institutions in Zarqa and Amman.
Mentor and coach personnel as well as help team members develop their skills.
Contribute to design and curriculum revisions.
Organize regular lessons learned analysis with the project team for adjusting the tools and methodologies
Prepare weekly progress reports on all ongoing activities, with a focus on the achieved goals
Maintain and develop mechanisms to monitor and evaluate the impact of the running projects, and ensure learning is integrated into future project design
Develop and organize activities with team leaders and the Project Operations Manager to secure internal resources for the program and work with stakeholders to provide adequate documentation and support.
Work with the Project team to keep an updated compliance tracker, risk register and issues log
Work with project partners to ensure high-quality programmatic reporting requirements are provided on time.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Management

Livelihood Field Officer

April 2018 - January 2020

World Vision International

Amman, Jordan

April 2018 - January 2020

• Share feedback of beneficiaries Livelihood needs, skills, and suggestions for services with the Private Sector Engagement Officer and Livelihood Coordination terms of employment and economic development.
• Develop training plan, and training materials and deliver training for youth with the following titles (Life Skills/Emotional Intelligence/Work ethics/Business Planning and Entrepreneurship/Team Building/Creative problem-solving/Presentation skills) and in the areas of expertise and organize all capacity building sessions planned under the project.
• Contribute to and manage the production of program deliverables including reports, technical products, training materials, handbooks, templates, and guides, including content development, formatting, and proofreading
• Provide guidance and career counselling individual sessions for the project beneficiaries.
• Map the different livelihoods and protection service providers in the program implementation locations in close coordination with the project team. Recommend types of business for the participants based on the market assessment findings.
• Build and maintain relationships with local authorities, community representatives, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure strong and effective working relationships and program sustainability to maximize the financial and technical resources of the project.
• Follow up and monitor the technical training /internship provided by the private sector partners in line with the identified internship criteria.
• Contribute to the internal and external progress reports as well as the development of concept notes and proposals,
ensuring respect for deadlines.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Educator - Instructor

September 2017 - April 2018

UNRWA

Zarqa, Jordan

September 2017 - April 2018

• Presenting lessons in a comprehensive manner and using visual/audio means to facilitate learning.
• Providing individualised instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
• Participating in arrangements within an agreed national framework for the appraisal of students performance
• Prepare various project narrative reports, including monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Providing guidance and advice to students on educational and social matters and on their further education and future
careers; providing information on sources of more expert advice
• Assessing, recording, and reporting on the development, progress, attainment, and behaviour of ones students.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School

Psych-Social Support Trainer (PSS)

March 2017 - February 2018

Mercy Corps – Athar for Youth Developmen

Amman, Jordan

March 2017 - February 2018

Develop and identify training content with supporting reference resources such as presentations, practical exercises, and
handouts to facilitate learning, utilising attunement principles in dealing with profound stress.
• Conduct pre-training, in-training, and post-training evaluations for feedback to address challenges to effective learning, document and share lessons learned
• Explores and promotes ways towards helpful use for social media, apps, the internet and other digital devices to strengthen psychosocial support of the target groups.
• Support the proper use of M&E tools and systems (including feedback mechanisms) and provide input to track indicators.
• Provision of mental health education and awareness sessions to reduce the community stigma of mental illness within communities.
• Provide group and individual psycho-social support sessions.
• Educate beneficiaries about stress, anxiety, depression, trauma-related mental health issues, etc., at the clinic/waiting room or in support groups in the community.
• Document all necessary feedback and provide regular progress monitoring reports to the project coordinator.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Project Coordinator

January 2016 - July 2016

Bait Al-hikmah youth foundation

Zarqa, Jordan

January 2016 - July 2016

Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information
Liaise with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives
Make certain that clients’ needs are met as the project evolves
Help prepare project proposals, timeframes, schedule and budget
Monitor and track project progress and handle any issues that arise
Act as the point of contact and communicate project status adequately to all participants
Use project management tools to monitor working hours, budget, plans and money spend
Issue all appropriate legal paperwork
Report and escalate to management as needed
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization
Job role:
Community Services

Education

Mutah University

January 2024

January 2024

Bachelor's degree, English language and Literature

Jordan

GPA (percentage): 72.36%

GPA (percentage): 72.36%

Good

Skills

Strong management skills
Expert
Strong management skills
Expert
Excellent communication skills, Strong team player with high team spirit and positive attitude
Expert
Excellent communication skills, Strong team player with high team spirit and positive attitude
Expert
Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems
Expert
Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems
Expert
Dynamic personality
Expert
Dynamic personality
Expert
Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office
Expert
Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office
Expert
Analytical thinking
Expert
Analytical thinking
Expert
Capable to work both individually and as part of a team
Expert
Capable to work both individually and as part of a team
Expert
Self-Motivated and able to take the initiative
Expert
Self-Motivated and able to take the initiative
Expert
Able to persuade and motivate colleagues and partners to take action
Expert
Able to persuade and motivate colleagues and partners to take action
Expert
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Expert
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Youth Programs
Expert
Youth Programs
Expert
Field Experience
Expert
Field Experience
Expert
Capacity Building
Expert
Capacity Building
Expert
Ability to work with partners, civil society organizations, public and private services providers
Expert
Ability to work with partners, civil society organizations, public and private services providers
Expert
BUSINESS PLANNING
Expert
BUSINESS PLANNING
Expert
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Expert
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Expert
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Expert
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Expert
Practicing accountability and integrity
Expert
Practicing accountability and integrity
Expert
Building collaborative relations, and Supports Diversity
Expert
Building collaborative relations, and Supports Diversity
Expert
Committed to humanitarian principles and values.
Expert
Committed to humanitarian principles and values.
Expert
Diplomatic and sensitive to humanitarian needs
Expert
Diplomatic and sensitive to humanitarian needs
Expert
Excellent organizational skills, ability to determine priorities and pay attention to details
Expert
Excellent organizational skills, ability to determine priorities and pay attention to details
Expert
Ability to collect, enter and analyze data against project indicators
Expert
Ability to collect, enter and analyze data against project indicators
Expert
Adaptive, creative, and solution-oriented
Expert
Adaptive, creative, and solution-oriented
Expert
Project Managment
Expert
Project Managment
Expert
Result-oriented with the ability to multitask and adjust priorities in a fast-paced environment
Expert
Result-oriented with the ability to multitask and adjust priorities in a fast-paced environment
Expert
COMMUNICATIONS
Expert
COMMUNICATIONS
Expert
DATA COLLECTION
Expert
DATA COLLECTION
Expert
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Expert
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Expert
COOPERATION
Expert
COOPERATION
Expert
LIVELIHOOD
Expert
LIVELIHOOD
Expert
CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK
Expert
CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Artificial Intelligence
Expert
Artificial Intelligence
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Social Media Marketing
Expert
Social Media Marketing
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Youth Programs
Expert
Youth Programs
Expert
Field Experience
Expert
Field Experience
Expert
Capacity Building
Expert
Capacity Building
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
French
Intermediate

Memberships

Y-Peer

Focal Point

November 2017

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Community Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Customer relationship management
Proposal Writing
Strategic Planning
Project Management Development (PMD)
English Resilience
Building a Better Response

Training
Diploma in Project Management
XSIQ
Apr 2024
Capacity WORKS – Overview Competences for the Consulting Sector (PMP)
Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ)
Dec 2021
Injury Assessment, Basic First Aid and CPR
Jordan Paramedic Society
Sep 2022
Roles and Competencies in Consulting
Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ)/Germany
Nov 2022
Effective Workshop Design and Moderation Techniques
Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ)/Thailand
May 2023
PMP Project Management - Fundamental Concepts
Exoexcellence Consultants
Mar 2024
Introduction to Research
Humanity and Inclusion International
Aug 2020
Inclusive Employment In Jordan And working with Employers
Humanity and Inclusion International
Jul 2020
Introduction to Disability and Inclusive Employment
Humanity and Inclusion International
Jun 2020
Managing Gender-Based Violence Programmers in Emergencies (online course )
UNFPA
Safeguarding and child protection
World Vision
Jul 2019
Igniting workplace enthusiasm
Dale Carnegie
Mar 2017
English Resilience
Britch Counsel
Apr 2018
Self-Care and Stress Management
International Association for Human Values
May 2018
Career Counseling
World Vision
Oct 2018
Training of Trainer
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization
Dec 2018
Training of Trainer
Institute of Leadership and Management
Mar 2019
Training of Trainer
Y-Peer
Nov 2017
Business Planning - Proposal Writing
Wise Zone
Feb 2018
Business Planning - Strategic Planning
Wise Zone
Feb 2018
Project Management Development PMD
Wise Zone
Feb 2018
Advocacy
Mercy Corps
Jul 2017
Problems solving skills
Al-Thuraya Center for Studies
Sep 2009
Teamwork skills
Al-Thuraya Center for Studies
Aug 2009
Communication skills
Al-Thuraya Center for Studies
Jul 2009
Leadership skills
Al-Thuraya Center for Studies
Jun 2009
Advocacy
National Democratic Institute
Jan 2013
TOT on basic life skills
Princess Basma Youth Resource Center
Dec 2015
Social Entrepreneurship
Actionaid
Aug 2015
Community Leadership
Actionaid
Apr 2016
Responsible of project and mentor
European Union
Oct 2015
Entrepreneurship
Business development center
Mar 2017
Customers relation management
Business development center
Feb 2017
Social Entrepreneurship
Actionaid
Utilizing attunement principles in dealing with profound stress and creative facilitation
Mercy Corps
Apr 2017

Hobbies

  • Focus groups Facilitation
  • Event planning and coordination
  • Psychology