Reem Sahawneh, Procurement Officer for GIZ Education cluster Projects

Reem Sahawneh

Procurement Officer for GIZ Education cluster Projects

giz│Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Location
Jordan
Education
High school or equivalent, Business Administration
Experience
13 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :13 years, 8 Months

Procurement Officer for GIZ Education cluster Projects at giz│Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
  • Jordan - Amman
  • My current job since June 2020

Focal Point for processing procurements of goods and services and contracts between the projects and GIZ Country office contracting and procurement division.

• Responsible for tendering procedures and updating the suppliers list, ensuring that the prices are market relevant.

• Organizing and coordinating the logistical aspects for planning, holding and documenting meetings, workshop, seminars and other events in cooperation with the respective team members (preparing participant lists, coordination with hotels on ID, etc.)

• handling all logistical responsibilities (Travel Management, vehicles management and inventory files and their preparation for internal control sessions).

Event project Manager at EXTREME PRODUCTIONS LLC
  • United Arab Emirates
  • October 2019 to November 2019

Managed the Middle East & Africa leadership Summit by Marriott International. The event took place
in 3 hotels for over 500 people, I was responsible for the events held at the St. Regis hotel (part of
Marriott group) which included the main Conference, cocktail receptions, breakout sessions and the
Gala dinner. I have Successfully led the team responsible for planning and organizing the event
(Technical team, production team and the creative team) and worked closely with them and the client
to assure that the event branding, setup, agendas, installation and rehearsals schedules are cleared and
implemented on time.
USAID Jordan Local Enterprise Support Project (LENS), FHI 360

Events Manager at USAID Local enterprise support project -FHI360
  • Jordan - Amman
  • April 2014 to July 2019

In charge of planning and organizing all USAID LENS events and activities, which includes the
development of event concept and RFPs, recruiting vendors and marketing agencies, supporting events
communications (marketing and branding) and logistics functions. USAID LENS is a USD 65 million
project that aim at supporting micro and small enterprises (MSEs) and developing an inclusive business
enabling environment
● Designed and managed the project’s launch events in 2 governorates in cooperation with
national and local stakeholders, key parties and beneficiaries.

Senior Events specialist at King hussien cancer foundation (KHCF)
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2010 to March 2014

Digital Financial Services (DFS) Forum”. the forum was held under the patronage of the
Central Bank of Jordan and aimed to facilitate the dialogue on how Jordan can harness digital
technologies to support the financial inclusion of MSEs. Total Budget JOD 45K.
● Organized a series of community-based events; “MSE Festivals and Finance Fairs”; in cooperation
with partner municipalities, governorates, local NGOs, BSPs to support the growth of MSEs. The
events reached 2, 269 micro businesses and startups.
● Worked closely with the technical and grants team on designing and launching more than 50
activities and series of awareness events to promote the project’s initiatives, publications and
tools.
● Organized events related to the women owned home-based businesses; including training
workshops and bazaars, large exhibitions to showcase their products and help them create
market linkages.
● Worked closely with the Project’s Director on Organizing several internal events including project
retreats, work planning workshops, internal (staff) training programs.
● Developed and maintained a comprehensive database of local venues, vendors, and business
service providers (BSPs) for 6 governorates across Jordan.
● Assisted the communications team in the development of project publications and promotional
material, PR, as well as reviewing proposals and provide feedback and enhancements to gain the
best outcomes.
REEM SAHAWNEH
Jordan +962 799800976
Reemsahawneh87@gmail.com • Skype: reemsahawneh87_1
Nationality: American - Jordanian
King Hussein Cancer Foundation & Center

Fundraising Officer
  • March 2010 to February 2011

Create, organize and plan a variety of small to large-scale fundraising events at the King Hussein
Cancer Foundation and Center, including Marathons, Gala Dinners, signing ceremonies, VIP tours,
workshops and launching events.
● Manage and organize patient support events, projects and activities such as the annual Summer
Camp for pediatric cancer patients at the King Hussein Cancer Center.
● Coordinate every aspect of an event from a logistical perspective, including venue inspection
organizing the agenda and running order of the event.
● Organize travel logistics and handling event protocol issues for the Chairperson and Director, in
addition to accompanying them on visits and events as assigned.
● Managed sensitive detailed protocol arrangements with their Royal highnesses and VIP donors
(security, Seating, Speeches…etc.)
● Assist in developing event management strategies and objectives for the Foundation.

Education

High school or equivalent, Business Administration
  • at Franciscan Sisters School
  • February 2021

Events Management •Procurement and contracting •PR & Communications •Marketing & advertising strategies •Time Management •Teamwork & Coordination

High school or equivalent,
  • at SAE Institute
  • April 2016

courses: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign /

Bachelor's degree,
  • at University of Jordan
  • January 2009

courses: Secondary general education

Bachelor's degree,
  • at University of Jordan
  • January 2009

courses: Secondary general education

Specialties & Skills

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
WORKSHOPS
BRAND MANAGEMENT
MARKETING
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
LOGISTICS
MEETING FACILITATION
MICROSOFT OFFICE
PROCUREMENT
SEMINARS