Youth Projects Coordinator
Liwan Space For Youth Development
Total years of experience :7 years, 8 Months
• Provided technical support to develop and track project plans, including timelines, milestones, and budget, and ensured achievement of project objectives.
• Provided technical support and guidance to four community-based organizations (CBOs) in establishing three youth-centric spaces and one robotics club, considering local context and cultural sensitivities.
• Maintained continuous, effective, and timely communication and engagement with fifteen projects youth constituency and partners.
• Oversaw and followed up on the processes of establishing safe and comprehensive physical facilities that met the diverse needs of youth, ensuring accessibility and compliance with safety standards.
• Conducted fifty field visits and field follow up on implementation of the project through engaging with participants.
• Developed an outreach plan for the project and mobilized to deliver necessary interventions and capacity building.
• Coordinated and co - facilitated twenty capacity building workshops and events in collaboration with the project partners.
• Contributed to the design, review, and update of training material and trained the participants and counterparts.
• Oversaw three field coordinators and monitored progress of work, deliverables, deadlines and work plans.
• Prepared necessary data, information, and terms of reference to kick off eight consultancies required under the projects interventions.
• Validated key deliverables of three field coordinators, fifteen participants and the consultants.
• Conceptualized and produced public information products, including printing and promotional materials, social media content, and audio-visual materials including videos and photographs.
• Prepared monthly technical progress reports, based on work plans and project requirements.
• Managed and tracked budgets for petty cash and expenditures.
• Prepared monthly financial reports in accordance with guidelines.
• Set up and maintained all files and documents as per the project requirements.
• Organized operations of SEPJordan in coordination with Headquarter in Geneva, SEP is an international luxury fashion and lifestyle business with a social impact focused on economic empowerment of women refugee artists.
• Managed a local team of 10 employees and 50+ freelance artists at the workshop in Gaza refugee camp.
• Ensured compliance and continuity of operations by responsibly managing the annual renewal of licenses and contracts.
• Represented the company in official settings, including government bodies such as the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Amman Greater Municipality, Chambers of Industry and Trade, Tax Department, Social Security, Banks, Embassies, and Security Directorates in the Country.
• Facilitated supply chain and procurement activities and ensured timely delivery of services, industrial supplies, and office supplies to meet the companys requirements, and developed strategies to optimize the supply chain and issued purchase orders to vendors.
• Supported on the annual strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation needed to manage the companies operations, and sustainably developed the standard operating procedures for production and the defined the quality criteria for production.
• Managed and oversaw all logistical operations related to, visits, bookings, events, reservations, shipments, stock delivery to points of sale, transportation, and import/export activities, with values exceeding 50, 000 JOD, including the operations with relevant government bodies for trade nationally and internationally.
• Managed the companys facilities, including shops, workshops, and a training academy, with close coordination with the headquarters.
• Established a shop for the company and sourced IT systems, recruitment, training of shop manager on shops operations.
• Managed accounting affairs management including accounts management, payments settlements for procurements, incurring expenses, staff salaries, data and document preparation for tax reports and accounts closing.
• Asset management tasks including inventory, assets tracking recording in the accounts, and assets categorizing and maintenance.
• Managed the companys formal affairs with the lawyers, auditors and partners within the country and facilitated the mutual affairs including auditing, accounts management, contracts liaison, human resources contracts and official communication.
• Coordinated and achieved the companys annual sales plan within the country through strategic targeting of opportunities to upsell products to existing customers, and supported the external sales.
• Managed customer relations through building and maintaining relationships with clients, providing needed support, meeting their needs in a timely and satisfactory manner.
• Implemented marketing campaigns and created marketing content, managed photoshoots and provided logistic support for the models, brand ambassadors and maintained collaborations with international brands such as Arab bank, Mariot chain (Ritz Carlton Amman and W Amman) and Landmark Amman Hotel and Conference Center.
• Managed grants and collaborations, with international organizations such as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), Women Arab Fund, and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), overseeing the distribution of funding, coordinating joint projects, and building relationships to advance shared objectives in the fields of international development and humanitarian work.
• Initiated a partnership with Orange Money and SEP to facilitate mobile money transactions for freelance artists and promote financial literacy.
• See also: sepjordan.com
• Translated documents and transcripts from English to Arabic and vice versa.
• Managed office tasks such as scheduling appointments and meetings.
• Prepared reports and maintained records of office activities.
I completed a comprehensive business management course that delved into various aspects crucial for running a successful organization. The course kicked off with a foundational understanding of business management itself. We then delved deeper into the intricacies of operations management, which equipped us with the tools to optimize business processes. Next, we explored the strategic planning process, gaining valuable insights into crafting a clear roadmap for the organization's future. Building an Effective Team was another key module, focusing on fostering collaboration and maximizing team performance. The course also covered Performance Management, which equipped us with the skills to effectively evaluate and motivate employees. Additionally, we gained a solid understanding of Human Resources Management, a critical function for attracting, retaining, and developing top talent. Furthermore, the curriculum incorporated Negotiation Techniques, providing us with the tools to navigate business dealings and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Finally, the course emphasized the importance of Business Ethics for the Office, ensuring we operated with integrity and high moral standards. By the end of this comprehensive program, I was well-equipped with a well-rounded skillset to excel in the dynamic world of business management.