Bara'ah Batainah
Societal Transformation and Innovation
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented professional with a wealth of experience in youth development, community engagement, and project coordination. Proficient in fostering partnerships, cultivating stakeholder relationships, and spearheading sustainable growth initiatives. Eager to leverage my expertise in societal and innovation transformation, stakeholder engagement, and youth engagement to make meaningful contributions to the Green Growth and Youth Economic Empowerment .
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Youth Development Delegates in Jordan
UNDP
09.2021 - Current
- Supporting Innovation specialist at UNDP Jordan to utilize analytical tools to comprehensively assess youth stakeholder ecosystem, including development of stakeholder matrices, implementation work plans, monitoring and evaluation tools, project messaging, and communication plans, ensuring alignment with youth-centric objectives.
- Support innovation specialist and youth focal point in strengthening working relations and ensuring coordination and cooperation in strategic planning, developing innovative responses to emerging challenges and opportunities for youth in Arab region around SDGs.
- Working as focal point between youth regional portfolio and country office youth team and Publicly advocating for and speaking out on youth engagement in development (and pursuit of SDGs achievement) nationally.
- Actively participate in country-level coordination group and portfolio process comprised of partners to accelerate on-ground impact and collaboration.
- Enhance connections with the private sector, enterprise development initiatives, local investment landscapes, green growth strategies, innovation, and digital transformation efforts to promote inclusive youth participation and empowerment
- Contribute to developing comprehensive reporting, databases, and tools to measure performance of youth activities at UNDP CO.
Community Engagement and Networker
Oxfam IBIS -Youth Participation and Employment (YPE) project
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Conducting comprehensive research on youth participation and employment, focusing on identifying challenges, opportunities, and best practices
- Utilizing various research methodologies, such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, and literature reviews, to gather relevant data and information
- Collaborating closely with the research team to ensure the smooth implementation of research activities
- Sharing community insights and feedback enhances the research process's quality and relevance
- Supporting community empowerment initiatives based on the research findings
- Identifying strategies and recommendations to address barriers and promote youth participation and employment opportunities in collaboration with community members and relevant stakeholders.
Technical Researcher/ Tasamy for Impact
Consultancy Contract
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted research aimed at formulating legislation for the implementation of social investment tools
- Collaborated closely with Tasamy for Impact's management team and CEO to craft Investment Thesis, contributing valuable insights and analysis
- Provided strategic support to the Ministry of Environment in their transition towards facilitating social entrepreneurship and fostering impact investment within their services
- Conducted research on 'The Role of Youth Organizations and Youth Movements in Social Impact,' concentrating specifically on the Saudi Arabian context, to identify key insights and opportunities
- Assisted in the exploration of global case studies and examples concerning poverty alleviation and innovative impact investment practices for a collaborative mission between Tasamy and The General Authority of Awqaf.
Community engagement
Jordan Youth Hub Project- Liwanspace
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Develop a community engagement strategy for Liwanspace to foster positive relationships with the community
- Use Liwan community's feedback to develop an application and support the liwan youth space team to define the application scope, following the objectives and desired outcomes of Liwan
- Develop a plan for promoting and implementing the app, including specific milestones, tested and prototyped, and a timeline for delivery, as well as outlining roles and responsibilities for all parties.
Research Assistant/ sub-contract
Consultancy Contract
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Create the Migration Profile of the City of Irbid, inspired by the Amman profile (MEDITERRANEAN CITY-TO-CITY MIGRATION) and UN-Habitat
- Work with the researcher to ensure the Migration Profile of the City of Irbid is developed according to the Amman profile (MEDITERRANEAN CITY-TO-CITY MIGRATION)
- Provide desk review and data-segregated support to the head of the mission throughout the research, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to succeed.
Product Support Analyst/ sub-contract
MeemAin Edu - Saudi Arabia
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Create and develop the operation manual for the user of MeemAin Edu education solutions
- (Two applications)
- Identifying key stakeholders and conducting user testing to gather feedback and make necessary design adjustments before the final launch
- Create a community in Saudi Arabia and Jordan testing MeemAin Edu education solutions
- Supporting the developer and the designer team to use customer feedback to improve the application and communicate these improvements to the customers.
Co-Founder and Project Coordinator
Jordan Youth Hub Project- Liwanspace
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Coordination and Support: Collaborating closely with the Project Manager at Liwanspace to coordinate and provide support for various activities, including youth capacity building initiatives and youth learning paths
- Advocacy and Partnership Building: Engaging in advocacy efforts to promote the objectives and vision of the Jordan Youth Hub Project. Building strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders to enhance collaboration and support for youth initiatives.
- Development of Guidance and Operational Tools: Creating comprehensive guidance documents and operational tools to ensure effective and efficient operations of the youth space.
- Monthly and Weekly Progress Reports: Compiling and preparing regular progress reports on the activities, achievements, and challenges of the Jordan Youth Hub Project.
- Building Positive Working Relationships: Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with youth-led initiatives and organizations.
- Youth-Centric Approach: Ensuring that the activities and services provided by the Jordan Youth Hub Project are centered around the needs and aspirations of young people.
- Alignment with Project Goals and KPIs: Ensuring that all services and activities of the Jordan Youth Hub Project are implemented in line with the project's goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Project Assistant and Trainer
Consultation mission between Tammey and UNESCO
- Peer education on sustainable development goals
Project Coordinator and Trainer
Consultation mission between Tammey and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
- Enhance youth participation in the public sphere- Participatory Action research
Project Assistant and Trainer
Consultation mission between Tammey and Mercy Corps
09.2018
- Building leadership skills and community development
Program and Administrative Assistant
United Nations Volunteers
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Advocacy and Partnership Building: Engaging in advocacy efforts to promote the mission and objectives of UNV
- Building strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including government entities, civil society organizations, and other UN agencies, to enhance collaboration and support for volunteer initiatives
- UN Volunteer Mobilization and Management: Assisting in recruiting and mobilizing UN volunteers for various assignments
- This involves identifying potential candidates, reviewing applications, and coordinating the selection process
- Additionally, I provide administrative support in managing volunteer assignments and ensuring their smooth integration into their respective roles
- Capacity Building and Volunteer Support: Facilitating capacity-building initiatives for UN volunteers to enhance their skills and competencies
- This includes organizing training programs, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions to support their professional development
- Moreover, I provide ongoing support and guidance to volunteers during their assignments, ensuring their well-being and practical contribution
- Using VMAM and ATLAS for Daily UNV Work: Utilizing the Volunteer Management and Reporting System (VMAM) and the ATLAS system for efficient management and documentation of UNV activities
- This includes updating volunteer profiles, tracking assignments, generating reports, and maintaining accurate records.
Research Assistant
Subcontracted by a lead consultant - UNDP Project
- Supporting youth component within the Regional Electoral Support Project.
Research Assistant
Subcontracted by lead consultant on UNDP project
- Skill Exchange of Vulnerable Hosting Communities and Syrian Refugees for Enhancing Livelihoods and Social Cohesion project.
Research Assistant
Subcontracted by a researcher -UNRWA project
03.2016
- (UNRWA) United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees to survey diabetes patients at one of UNRWA health centers.
Junior Project Coordinator Assistant
Tammey for youth development organization
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Assessing the broader youth environment Project
Junior Project Coordinator Assistant
Al-Hayat Center for Civil Society
06.2016 - 11.2016
- From Principle to Practice Project Women and youth Participation in Parliamentary Election.
Interns in UN Volunteers
UN Volunteers
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Arab Youth Volunteer for Better Future Project
Intern -Field coordinator
IUCN- International Union for Conservation of Nature
08.2015 - 01.2016
- MEET project (Mediterranean Experience of Eco-Tourism) - IUCN
Intern- University Program Assistant
NDI- National Democratic Institute
12.2013 - 05.2014
- Ushark + Program
Education
Master of Science - Economy, Management And Innovation
Università Degli Studi Di Roma Unitelma Sapienza
Italy 10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Surveying And Geomatics Engineering
Al-Balqa' Applied University
Jordan 09.2011 - 02.2016
Skills
Resource and Community Mobilization
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Accomplishments
In 2019, I published policy Paper with German Council on Foreign Relations' (DGAP); Think Tank Work on Socio-Economic Reforms and Jordan's Foreign Policy ”Title Promoting Flexible Work Regulation in Jordan to Achieve Comprehensive Youth Economic Empowerment
Timeline
Master of Science - Economy, Management And Innovation
Università Degli Studi Di Roma Unitelma Sapienza
10.2023 - Current
Youth Development Delegates in Jordan
UNDP
09.2021 - Current
Technical Researcher/ Tasamy for Impact
Consultancy Contract
01.2021 - 01.2022
Community Engagement and Networker
Oxfam IBIS -Youth Participation and Employment (YPE) project
08.2020 - 09.2021
Community engagement
Jordan Youth Hub Project- Liwanspace
08.2020 - 09.2021
Research Assistant/ sub-contract
Consultancy Contract
08.2020 - 09.2021
Product Support Analyst/ sub-contract
MeemAin Edu - Saudi Arabia
08.2020 - 11.2020
Project Assistant and Trainer
Consultation mission between Tammey and Mercy Corps
09.2018
Co-Founder and Project Coordinator
Jordan Youth Hub Project- Liwanspace
05.2018 - 07.2020
Program and Administrative Assistant
United Nations Volunteers
07.2017 - 04.2018
Junior Project Coordinator Assistant
Tammey for youth development organization
12.2016 - 06.2017
Junior Project Coordinator Assistant
Al-Hayat Center for Civil Society
06.2016 - 11.2016
Research Assistant
Subcontracted by a researcher -UNRWA project
03.2016
Interns in UN Volunteers
UN Volunteers
01.2016 - 03.2016
Intern -Field coordinator
IUCN- International Union for Conservation of Nature
08.2015 - 01.2016
Intern- University Program Assistant
NDI- National Democratic Institute
12.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Surveying And Geomatics Engineering
Al-Balqa' Applied University
09.2011 - 02.2016
Project Assistant and Trainer
Consultation mission between Tammey and UNESCO
Project Coordinator and Trainer
Consultation mission between Tammey and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
Research Assistant
Subcontracted by a lead consultant - UNDP Project
Research Assistant
Subcontracted by lead consultant on UNDP project
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