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Maha Al-kowmi

Maha Al-kowmi

Amman

Summary

I have been working in the humanitarian field since 2014, with a solid background in protection and psychosocial support. Over the past 10 years, I have demonstrated a commitment to serving vulnerable populations in various capacities. I have held positions as a Protection Officer at "DRC" in the Azraq camp and East Amman, as a Protection Team Leader at "JHCO" under a project aimed at the psychological and economic empowerment of abused women, and as a Psychosocial Counselor for 7 years at "JRF". During my previous experiences, I have honed my skills in facilitating structured group psychosocial support sessions, conducting art therapy sessions for children, and providing life skills training to refugees. I possess a proven ability to coordinate multi-sectoral programs, manage project logistics, and deliver impactful training sessions. I have dealt with individuals who were experiencing violence, as well as with the empowerment aspect of abuse and rehabilitation of families and children who have lost family bonds. Additionally, I have managed project activities and ensured that they were going according to plan and budget. I was responsible for preparing purchase requests for projects as well.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Protection officer - PSS

DRC- Danish Refugee Council
02.2023 - Current
  • Structured group PSS sessions for adult and child beneficiaries, "Stress management & Art therapy"
  • Maintain quality of PSS components within a remarkably brief period
  • (Procurement plan, implementation referring to the SOPs and outreach mapping)
  • Focal point of Gender Mainstreaming Training for Staff
  • Coordination other programs (finance, M&E, Logistics, and Technical unit)
  • Conducting art therapy training for all staff bases
  • Convening and reporting monthly on the status of the project to the management
  • Collaborate and provide information monthly, quarterly, and end-of-the-project reporting to management
  • Manage project activities and make sure that they are going according to plan and budget
  • Responsible for processes preparing purchase requests for refreshments, materials, and transportation.

Protection Team Leader " Fixed Term "

JHCO partnership with the Ministry of Social Development
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Worked under the project on Psychological and economic empowerment of abused women at care homes for abused women
  • Supervision of trainers for abused women at care homes
  • Ensuring the quality of qualitative and quantitative work
  • Review the training and treatment plans of the trainers and confirm their goals and procedures
  • Coordination with the administration of abused women at care homes
  • Follow up on monthly and weekly plans
  • Writing monthly reports for senior management.

Protection officer - Therapy provider

Danish Refugee Council
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Conducted art therapy sessions for male and female (12-16) in the camp
  • Conducted group sessions for women refugees to develop their life skills and adaptability
  • Conducted awareness sessions about GBV
  • Implemented all necessary MEAL tools, including pre- and post-tests
  • Supported the line Manager in planning project work plans
  • Issuance of purchase orders for project requirements
  • Trained Syrian women to acquire facilitative skills and obtain employment
  • Focal point for center DRC at one village at Azraq camp
  • Media focal point for all activity in the camp at DRC
  • Conducted self-care for the team through group sessions.

Psychosocial counselor

Jordan River foundation
08.2015 - 08.2021
  • Conducted a comprehensive psychosocial assessment to identify clients' needs and needed services
  • Developed an intervention plan to achieve clients' needs and service objectives
  • Provided individual and group psychosocial support and counseling for clients in the context of violence, abuse, or difficult circumstances
  • Conducted home visits to cases, schools, or other parties as may be required.

Psychosocial counselor

Jordan River foundation
09.2014 - 08.2015
  • Volunteering psychosocial at "110 for families and children" / Jordan River Foundation
  • Received calls from cases and provided psychological counseling through the phone
  • Provided support to supervisors at 110 help line for supervision duties.

Education

Master's degree in Psychological and Educational Counseling -

Amman Arab University

Bachelor in Psychology -

University of Jordan

Skills

  • Certified trainer
  • Deep commitment to humanitarian principles and values
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and communicate effectively with team members of varied work styles, follow procedures
  • Effective communication (written and oral) skills
  • Computer proficiency (word, Excel, power point)
  • Precision and perfection in the work
  • Participatory skills
  • Manages, prioritizes and organizes self, relating to additional tasks
  • Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills
  • Participatory skills
  • Manages, prioritizes and organizes self, relating to additional tasks
  • Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills

Training

  • Training of the Safeguarding.
  • Training of trainers (TOT).
  • Sign Language Course.
  • SGBV Safe Referral trainings at UNHCR
  • Diploma of Psychosocial Support for Syrian Refugees, in cooperation (GIZ) & (University of Jordan).
  • Kid’s power participated in a five-day workshop on Kid Power Safety Skills between 10-14 November 2018 Zeina Hobeish.
  • Psychodrama (part One & two), By Prof. Maurizio Gasseau.
  • Art Therapy, By Ola Khorshid (Maria Den Braven Center).
  • Advanced psychosocial interventions, By Sirsa Qureshi.
  • Psychosocial interventions basic by Shadi Bushnaq.
  • Play therapy by Amjad Abu jade (Bana Center).
  • Clinical interview, Mental, illness, Psychotherapy, Community Mental Health) by Dr. Ahmad Rababah.
  • Communication skills (Queen Rania Center)
  • School counselor at University of Jordan

Certification

· Training of the Safeguarding.

· Training of trainers (TOT).

· Sign Language Course.

· SGBV Safe Referral trainings at UNHCR

· Diploma of Psychosocial Support for Syrian Refugees, in cooperation (GIZ) & (University of Jordan).

· Kid’s power participated in a five-day workshop on Kid Power Safety Skills between 10-14 November 2018 Zeina Hobeish.

· Psychodrama (part One & two), By Prof. Maurizio Gasseau.

· Art Therapy, By Ola Khorshid (Maria Den Braven Center).

· Advanced psychosocial interventions, By Sirsa Qureshi.

· Psychosocial interventions basic by Shadi Bushnaq.

· Play therapy by Amjad Abu jade (Bana Center).

· Clinical interview, Mental, illness, Psychotherapy, Community Mental Health) by Dr. Ahmad Rababah.

· Communication skills (Queen Rania Center)

· School counselor at University of Jordan

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/25/91
  • Nationality: Jordanian

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2

Timeline

Protection officer - PSS

DRC- Danish Refugee Council
02.2023 - Current

Protection Team Leader " Fixed Term "

JHCO partnership with the Ministry of Social Development
11.2022 - 02.2023

Protection officer - Therapy provider

Danish Refugee Council
08.2021 - 09.2022

Psychosocial counselor

Jordan River foundation
08.2015 - 08.2021

Psychosocial counselor

Jordan River foundation
09.2014 - 08.2015

Master's degree in Psychological and Educational Counseling -

Amman Arab University

Bachelor in Psychology -

University of Jordan
Maha Al-kowmi