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Aya Hijjawi

Aya Hijjawi

Amman

Summary

Specialist in Wellbeing with experience in employee wellbeing, psychological support, program development, and workplace mental health. Currently working at Concentrix, collaborating with HR and management to enhance employee wellbeing through wellness programs, SOP development, counseling sessions, workshops, and data-driven initiatives, including a dashboard linking workplace factors with wellbeing. Previously worked with Quest Scope, contributing to research and developing training manuals focused on support groups. Experienced in clinical and hospital settings, with a strong commitment to providing psychological support to underserved communities. Over seven years of community service and volunteering have strengthened my leadership, communication, research, and interpersonal skills, with a continued commitment to creating meaningful social impact.

Overview

2
2
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Specialist, Wellbeing

Concentrix
Amman
2023.12 - Current

Provide individual and group wellbeing counselling across the EMEA region, supporting employees in high-stress work environments.
Deliver crisis intervention and emotional support, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate escalation.
Design and facilitate workshops on stress management, burnout prevention, resilience, and mental health awareness.
Serve as Wellbeing POC for Amman, coordinating employee support, wellbeing initiatives, and access to resources.
Collaborate with HR, Operations, and management to strengthen workplace wellbeing and employee engagement.
Lead wellbeing events and engagement initiatives, including 20+ wellbeing sessions and activities, to improve employee morale and connection.
Track wellbeing data, documentation, and feedback to identify trends and drive program improvements and decision-making.
Act as EMEA Overall Project Manager for the Tech Pillar, coordinating assignments, quality, and delivery across regional initiatives.

livelihood and trainer

Islamic relief
Amman
2023.08 - 2023.12
  • Assisted project officers in implementing vocational training and project activities to enhance participant outcomes.
  • Facilitated beneficiary selection, contracting, and home visits to ensure effective programme engagement.
  • Managed beneficiary records and databases to uphold data accuracy and integrity.

Research and writing manual Intern

Quest scope
Amman
2023.06 - 2023.09
  • Researched support groups and developed comprehensive training manual for facilitators to enhance their effectiveness.
  • Conducted in-depth market research to understand consumer behaviour.
  • Coordinated effectively with diverse teams for successful project execution.
  • Responded to incoming calls promptly to assist customers with inquiries. and emails, ensuring prompt responses.

Project leader

Joz Hind
2015.08 - 2023.08
  • Oversaw staff operations and service delivery, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards.
  • Managed operations and public relations to enhance business engagement and visibility.
  • Conducted marketing and market research on organic farms in Jordan, facilitating collaboration between local farmers and Italian restaurants.

Facilitator and documented

Plan International
2022.10 - 2023.05
  • Facilitated consultation meetings with 25 network members, gathering input to align priorities and strengthen network cohesion.
  • Drafted final strategic plan and comprehensive project report, summarising key insights and outlining actionable steps for implementation.
  • Developed three-year strategic plan for Sham’a Network in Jordan, collaborating with NCWA, Plan International, and local organisations to enhance regional impact.

Assistant Psychologist for Addiction Cases

Dr. Ashraf Al Salhi clinic
2022.03 - 2022.10
  • Provided Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to patients, enhancing their coping strategies and therapeutic outcomes while also delivering lectures and training on psychology and therapeutic approaches for diverse clinical conditions.
  • Monitored client interactions during therapy sessions to gather insights, supporting diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Developed comprehensive case reports for patient progress tracking.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development activities, staying abreast of the latest trends in psychology.

AAU researcher

Al Istiqlal Hospital
2022.03 - 2022.06
  • Conducted research on addiction and bipolar disorder during practical training and graduation thesis, contributing to understanding of mental health issues in collaboration with Al-ahliyyah Amman University.
  • Streamlined data collection processes through tailored survey design and implementation tools.
  • Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary team members for effective project coordination.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends via continuous professional development opportunities.

Coordinator of Youth Projects & Initiatives

Action Aid (NGO)
2015.01 - 2017.12
  • Developed and implemented transition programmes that enabled students to achieve leadership, employment, and educational goals.
  • Contributed to community campaigns that raised awareness of extremism and fostered social cohesion.
  • Maintained all project documentation, guaranteeing accuracy and accessibility.
  • Managed logistics of company events, resulting in smooth operations.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favourable terms.

Education

Bachelor's - psychology

AAU (Al Ahliyah Amman University)
Salt, Balqa
2018.01 - 2022.01

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Training & Facilitation
  • Data Analysis
  • Organisation & Coordination
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
  • Communication and Active Listening
  • Public Speaking & Debate
  • Resilience & Working Under Pressure
  • Trainer certification

language

Arabic
Native
English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Specialist, Wellbeing

Concentrix
2023.12 - Current

livelihood and trainer

Islamic relief
2023.08 - 2023.12

Research and writing manual Intern

Quest scope
2023.06 - 2023.09

Facilitator and documented

Plan International
2022.10 - 2023.05

Assistant Psychologist for Addiction Cases

Dr. Ashraf Al Salhi clinic
2022.03 - 2022.10

AAU researcher

Al Istiqlal Hospital
2022.03 - 2022.06

Bachelor's - psychology

AAU (Al Ahliyah Amman University)
2018.01 - 2022.01

Project leader

Joz Hind
2015.08 - 2023.08

Coordinator of Youth Projects & Initiatives

Action Aid (NGO)
2015.01 - 2017.12
Aya Hijjawi