Michel Salameh, Project Manager

Michel Salameh

Project Manager

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY - UNRWA

Location
Lebanon
Education
Master's degree, Education Management
Experience
8 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :8 years, 4 Months

Project Manager at UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY - UNRWA
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • December 2013 to May 2014

Effective communication with students in their final year of secondary education to ensure that students are aware of the opportunities available to them, including those students at non-UNRWA schools;
Monitoring the student application process to ensure that it is handled in a way which is timely and transparent;
Monitoring and guidance of scholars, to ensure that the successful applicants to our general scholarship programme are enrolled only into courses at United Nations-recognized universities and which further their employment prospects;
Monitoring economic and political developments in the region, as they relate to the labour regulations governing Lebanon-registered Palestinian refugees;
Developing and maintaining close relationships with selected universities within Lebanon, to ensure clarify of admissions procedures, and that students eligible for scholarships administered by UNRWA are aware of the admissions, requirements at various selected universities within Lebanon;
Working with the selected universities to negotiate reduced level of tuitions fees for entrants eligible for scholarships from UNRWA;
Writing progress reports, for the donors to the on the progress of the scholars. This will be done in accordance with the donor’s specific requirements, and in close cooperation with UNRWA Lebanon’s Donor Relations Unit inBeirut;
Raising awareness of various contributions to the scholarship candidates and the successful scholars;
Ensuring the complementary and harmony of all of the various scholarships mechanisms which UNRWA Lebanon has in place, and the ability to expand the number and scope of these programmes;
In coordination with the UNRWA Finance Department in Lebanon, ensuring the sound financial management of any grants intended to be used towards scholarships grants;
Any other duties as determined by the Front Office, particularly those which might be related to UNRWA’s pre-university education programme in the Lebanon Field, or to issue pertaining to the employability of Palestinian Refugees;
Responsibility for the development and maintenance of the nascent comprehensive database covering essential information on individuals connected to the UNRWA scholarships programme;
Overall supervision of the work of 2 staff members who will assist in the management of data on applicants and scholars and liaising with schools, universities and within the structures of UNRWA

Senior Training Advisor at Educom Overseas
  • Lebanon
  • February 2006 to December 2013

Conduct and present a varied list of soft skills and hospitality trainings.
Work as the American Hospitality Academy recruiting partner.
Establish solid relationships with Universities and seek out opportunities for business development
Open Channels with new Educational and Technical Training providers worldwide.
Apply my administrative work experience in Business Administration, Customer Services
Work side by side with several US programs providers.
Implement and apply a body of regulatory rules to decision making.
Advise Students / employees on the best available Career Training and educational Path.

Education

Master's degree, Education Management
  • at Libanese International University
  • July 2016
Bachelor's degree, Human Resources
  • at C.A.B.A
  • September 2014

Chartered HR Consultant

Diploma, Certified Trainer
  • at American Hotles and Lodging Educational Institute
  • June 2010
Bachelor's degree, Business Economics/ Hospitality Management
  • at AUST
  • September 2006

Major GPA 4.0/ Cumulative 3.5 Dean’s honors list Distinguished list AHA blue star service pin- AH&LA designated proctor Lebanese Cultural Ambassador sc, USA SERVLEAD certificate with honors AHA Recruiting Partner

Specialties & Skills

Technical Recruiting
Soft Skills
Partner Programs
Identifying New Business Opportunities
Partner Relationships
Hardworking spitit motivated and energetic
Training

Languages

English
Expert
French
Intermediate

Memberships

American Hotels and lodging association
  • CHT
  • November 2010

Training and Certifications

SERVLEAD (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2005
Valid Until:
November 2005
IATC (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2012
Valid Until:
January 2013
Certified Hospitality Trainer (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2008
Valid Until:
November 2010
OEC (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2010
Valid Until:
July 2010