Niveen Abu-Nijmeh, Project Coordinator

Niveen Abu-Nijmeh

Project Coordinator

Misk Foundation

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Master's degree, International Cooperation & Development
Experience
22 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :22 years, 8 Months

Project Coordinator at Misk Foundation
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since May 2018

- Worked with the Advisory team to provide consultation services to a number of projects and initiatives within the Foundation.
- Coordinated a variety of projects in different topics at MIC - Misk Initiatives Center where many departments were involved such as partnerships, fellowships, innovation…
- Coordinated Strategy, Management Reporting & Board related projects for Misk Academy, Misk Art, Misk Schools, Misk City and other subsidiaries
- Prepared power point presentations, memos, minutes, projects’ tracking sheets and research in various topics
- Coordinated the recruitment process & interviews with major recruiting companies for the Foundation and its subsidiaries.

Executive Assistant to Chairman & CEO at Kingdom Real Estate Development Co.
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2011 to August 2015

- Prepared and typesetting of reports, memos, letters, and other documents
- Screened Calls & Handled Daily Requests and Queries from clients
- Prepared Correspondence and business letters
- Managed Meetings, Contacts & Chairman appointments
- Liaised with KHC and KRED subsidiaries; Kingdom Schools, Kingdom City, Kingdom Hospital, Kingdom Centre, JEC, Fashion Village Trading & Four Seasons Hotel.
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Executive Assistant & Consultant at Swicorp
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 2008 to March 2011

- Assisted the Executive Director & handled various duties in Office Management and the Company’s internal projects (ex. Papyrus & Academic Research Projects)
- Worked with the Financial Advisory Team to follow up many related tasks to their business i.e. research, travel, public info books, expense reports…etc
- Provided best deals of corporate travel arrangements & Accommodation
- Provided professional translations to the company & clients
- Administrative and Business Support Consultant; Provided day to day business support & solutions in many fields i.e. handled demanding situations as needed

Administrative Assistant at Embassy of Sweden (Temporary Post)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2008 to August 2008

- Handling correspondence with local authorities
- Coordinating the Embassy logistics
- Handling the Embassy's Petty Cash, Translations, courier
- Writing Diplomatic Notes in Arabic & English
- Handling matters related to business trips i.e. hotel and flight
bookings & receptions i.e. invitations
- Handling other Administrative tasks assigned by the Consul

PA to the Ambassador at Embassy of Switzerland (Maternity Leave Cover)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2007 to February 2008

- Preparing the Ambassador & Counselor invitations
- Organizing the Ambassador's Agenda, Contacts, rendezvous
- Arranging travel plans, tickets, hotels reservation ...etc
- Writing Diplomatic Notes in both Arabic & English
- Translating incoming documents
- Organizing business trips & social and business events.
- Prepare letters & correspondence to the Ambassador.

Office Manager at The Palestinian Embassy (Temporary Post)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2007 to June 2007

- Directing Ambassador's Office, contacts, appointments...etc
- Follow-up political articles and issues in the press.
- Prepare invitations, reply to faxes and schedule meetings.

Public Relations Director at The Jerusalem District Electricity Co.
  • Palestine - Jerusalem
  • December 2005 to August 2006

1. Directing all public relations duties.
2. Update the company website for any new activities and news.
3. Prepare questionnaires and brochures.
4.Translate internal documents (Arabic-English and vise versa).
5.Follow-up recent occasions to send cards to associates.

Member/Volunteer at Palestinian Vision Institution.
  • Palestine - Jerusalem
  • March 2004 to August 2006

Participated in "The European Role in the I/P Conflict" Conference which was held in Amsterdam-Holland, 29.02.2004-10.03.2004.

International Student at Peace Boat around the World Cruise.
  • Japan
  • June 2005 to August 2005

Selected to be part of the IS program (International Student program) on peace boat, to join the 2005 cruise starting from Aqaba in June 15th - Until New York, July 22nd and passing by a number of European countries.
Onboard, gave many lectures about the conflict in Palestine, and took part in many activities.
On land, had exchanges with NGOs like, Oxfam-Dublin, Amnesty International and finally participated in GPPAC conference which was held in the UN headquarters in New York City.

Transfer Teller at Arab Bank
  • Palestine
  • December 2002 to June 2005

1. Working in the Customer Service Department.
2. Issuing local and international transfers.
3. Issuing Bank Checks for customers.
4. Handling the Western Union Transfers.
5. Working in the Clearing Department (following up with local banks).

Participant at The Fifth Mediterranean Social and Political Research Meeting.
  • Italy
  • March 2004 to March 2004

Participated in the conference above which was held in Italy- Montecatini Terme, in the period of; 24.03.2004 - 28.03.2004.
Took part in workshop no. (9) entitled: " New Technologies, International Fragmentation of Production, Migration of Competences, and Development".
I presented a paper entitled: "Constraints facing the development in the Middle East"

Translator / Interpreter at Oxfam GB
  • Palestine - Jerusalem
  • October 2002 to November 2002

1. Translator /Interpreter.
2. Traveler to all Palestinian destinations to cover and maintain Human Need in poor areas.

Member at Ministry of Youth & Sports
  • Palestine - West Bank
  • August 2001 to September 2001

Participated in a youth exchange program held in Germany - Bonn in August 2001.
Successfully came back with new experiences in youth work. Besides, getting the leading experience and new methods of progressing international camps.

Administrative Assistant at Civic Forum Institute
  • Palestine - Jerusalem
  • June 2000 to September 2000

1. Filing, Typing & Arranging Appointments.
2. Note Taker, Book Keeper & Correspondence.

Volunteer at Tamer Institution for Community Education
  • Palestine - West Bank
  • August 1996 to August 2000

Represented Palestine in Young Voices Conference in South Africa, Cape Town.
Also worked on Child Care Project handling the dangerous phenomenon threats the Palestinian Society.

Education

Master's degree, International Cooperation & Development
  • at Bethlehem University
  • August 2017

Graduated with Dean's list 3.71 out of 4

Diploma, IELTS
  • at British Council
  • March 2011
Diploma, Translation
  • at Cambridge International College of Canada
  • July 2006

Translation :- English - Arabic Arabic - English

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at Bethlehem University
  • August 2002

BA in Business Administration Minor: Psychology

Specialties & Skills

Management
Administration
Public Relations
Creative Writing
Translating Arabic/English - English/Arabic
Radio Media Skills & Journalism
Typing Arabic & English 60 w/m
Banking Skills
Writing Skills in both Arabic & English
Computer Skills; Microsoft Office & Internet
PA & EA
Tickets & Hotel Bookings

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

Toastmasters International
  • Served as President, VP Education & Currently the Assistant Division Governor - Marketing
  • May 2012

Training and Certifications

Board Secretarial Practice (Training)
Training Institute:
Informa Dubai
Date Attended:
December 2019
Duration:
24 hours
Yes (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2013
Valid Until:
April 2013

Hobbies

  • Listening To Music, Watching Football
    With Volunteering I was able to represent my country abroad in different conferences Young voices conference - South Africa - Cape Town European University Institute Conference - Italy Around the world cruise with Peace Boat Ministry of Youth & Sports - Germany Bonn Palestinian Vision Institute - Youth Exchange Program in Holland