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Jude Khalaf

Amman

Summary

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Bringing 9+ years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle East SBC Programme Manager

MAGENTA Consulting
02.2023 - Current
  • Delivering outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities
  • Renegotiating outsourcing contracts to save considerable costs.
  • Analyzing problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
  • Preparing presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
  • Organizing and analyzing primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.
  • Managing the relationship with clients such as WFP, USAID, World Bank Group, and TetraTech
  • Creating and implementing Social Behavioral Change strategies and campaigns for governmental and non-governmental clients
  • Providing SBC trainings and strategies to clients in Iraq, Jordan, Oman, and Lebanon
  • Meeting with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Addressing and resolving technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Developing and implementing social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
  • Leading on SBC analysis and research tasks

MENA Program Officer

Internews
03.2021 - 02.2023
  • Established Internews' first office and team in Jordan
  • Successfully worked on and won a $75 million bid with USAID (SAWT)
  • Created plans and communicating deadlines to ensure projects are completed on time
  • Assisted Regional Director, Senior Program Officer, Project Managers, Senior Business Manager, Regional Impact Manager, and Subgrants Officer with project oversight, including financial tracking and progress towards program deliverables;
  • Developed tracking systems and monitoring project's subgrants, contracts, and funding pools for local partners;
  • Prepared and reviewed programmatic reports to donors and stakeholders as required;
  • Represented Internews at conferences and events, with donors and policy experts, as well as local partners at high-level events;
  • Being in direct contact and negotiations with project and program donors, such as, but not limited to; USAID, IRI, DRL, and Freedom House.
  • Represented company at multiple public forums and conferences.
  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders to design strategies for messaging and communications.
  • Coordinated and directed public relations activities to align with strategic goals.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with members of media in order to promote positive coverage.
  • Established and managed relationships with key media contacts to determine optimal coverage of project initiatives.

Program Manager

Un Ponte per... UPP Jordan
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Monitored and created reports showcasing program outcomes to communicate results with stakeholders
  • Developed and applied for programs and funding opportunities from donors such as Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), Office of Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and USAID
  • Represented UPP at different working groups such as, but not limited to; ESWG, SGBV WG, and Cash for Protection
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various organizational programming
  • Delivered training for staff development, change management and materials, process and technical controls
  • Lead design and implementation of program policies, frameworks and toolkits for comprehensive and well-controlled change management process
  • Tracked progress by employing program documentation, directives, funding information and other vital program materials
  • Developed programmatic and project specific work plans and ensured timely and efficient implementation of work plans
  • Developed communications strategies to drive forward progress in public relations.
  • Built and maintained relationships with key clinicians, spokespeople, advocates and opinion leaders.
  • Coordinated advocacy relations meetings and prepared necessary materials in advance.

Program Officer

Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD)
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Ensured timely implementation of all programs in relation to gender justice
  • Contributed to creating, reviewing and updating policies and reports such as country policies, annual plans and trimester reports
  • Tracked project and programs expenditure
  • Supported Head of Programs in attending Government, partners and NGO meetings related to program activities
  • Carried out monitoring activities and end of projects evaluations
  • Conducted programs needs assessment
  • Conducted risk assessments prior to proposal writing of any program to streamline and maintain Do No Harm and humanitarian assistance
  • Trained and mentored field team and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas and opportunities for staff development and improvement

Program Officer

United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
10.2017 - 09.2019
  • Conducted risk assessments to advise on security measures in Iraq
  • Provided regular bi-weekly reports on programmatic, security and contextual matters; with focus on situational analysis
  • Acted as focal point for USIP in Iraq, and ensuring all relationships with stakeholders including government entities are maintained
  • Oversaw, and delivered monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to both internal and external program stakeholders
  • Maintained and streamlined Do No Harm and humanitarian principles in all programs
  • Provided technical support to key partners in Iraq including Kurdistan Regional Government, Alliance of Iraqi Minorities, and Sanad for Peace-building
  • Oversaw peace dialogues between Iraqi minorities and tribal leaders to stabilize peace post-ISIS
  • Lead on developing five-year country strategy for Iraq taking into consideration changes to political and environmental context
  • Coordinated media interviews with organization staff, board members and volunteers.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with media representatives to secure widespread coverage and feature stories.
  • Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image, and worked with news media to spread positions.
  • Developed comprehensive media outreach plan to increase visibility of organization in local, regional and national markets.

Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Officer - Sustainable Development Program

CARE International
11.2015 - 10.2017
  • Prepared and delivered narrative and financial reports from projects by collecting all necessary data and annexes to be submitted to management and donors
  • Developed concept notes and proposals to be sent to donors such as GAP Foundation, H&M Conscious Foundation, GAC, and EU
  • Used qualitative and quantitative indicators and tools to measure impact on civil society and beneficiaries
  • Carried out periodic internal monitoring activities, and end of project evaluations
  • Generated recommendations and suggestions based on findings from M&E activities and reporting feedback to donors
  • Worked with civil society and local authorities to develop advocacy strategies in local communities and to finalize needs assessments and baseline studies before commencing new projects
  • Developed and conducted risk assessments and analysis prior to implementation of any program to maintain Do No Harm principles
  • Supported CARE International with distributing cash for winterization, emergency cash assistance, and humanitarian development of Azraq refugee camp

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Peace and Conflict Studies, Human Rights, and Arabic

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley
2015

Skills

  • Program Development and Management
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Program Leadership
  • Budget Coordination
  • Partnership Development
  • Data Collection & Research

Languages

  • Bilingual Arabic and English

Publications

  • The Political Subject and Constituent Power in Israel-Palestine: A Ruptured Closure and an Open People. University of California Library. 2015.

Certification

  • Designing Strategy

IDEO U in October 2023

  • USAID Rules and Regulations

Certified by USAID on USAID rules & regulations in March 2022.

  • Gender in Humanitarian Aid

Certified by OCHA in November 2019

  • Monitoring and Evaluation

Certified by CRS on M&E in project implementation in 2017

Additional Information

  • Dual citizen of the United States of America and Jordan

Timeline

Middle East SBC Programme Manager

MAGENTA Consulting
02.2023 - Current

MENA Program Officer

Internews
03.2021 - 02.2023

Program Manager

Un Ponte per... UPP Jordan
07.2020 - 03.2021

Program Officer

Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD)
10.2019 - 06.2020

Program Officer

United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
10.2017 - 09.2019

Monitoring and Evaluation Senior Officer - Sustainable Development Program

CARE International
11.2015 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Peace and Conflict Studies, Human Rights, and Arabic

University of California, Berkeley

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