Muntaser Al Adwan
Humanitarian Affairs Officer
Amman
Summary
Dedicated humanitarian professional with over 9 years of experience in emergency preparedness, inter-agency coordination, field operations, and humanitarian access. Recognized for leadership, field presence, and diplomatic liaison with government counterparts, UN agencies, and humanitarian partners. Passionate advocate for child rights and committed driver of UNICEF's humanitarian-development-peace nexus. Experienced in emergency relief, community development, and advocacy with a strong focus on collaboration and achieving measurable results. Skilled in project management, resource allocation, crisis response, needs assessment, and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Humanitarian Affairs Officer
UNICEF
Amman, Jordan Country Office
03.2023 - Current
- Supported coordination of UNICEF's emergency preparedness platform (EPP), including scenario planning, risk analysis, and operational response activation.
- Maintained field-level representation with line ministries, governorates, and UN agencies, ensuring operational continuity and program delivery.
- Led access negotiations and facilitated safe delivery of aid in coordination with national partners.
- Spearheaded coordination mechanisms between UNICEF and inter-agency actors, strengthening operational alignment and field performance.
- Ensured risk-informed planning and supported high-level coordination with the National Center for Security and Crisis Management (NCSCM).
- Led field-level assessments and outreach missions to inform programmatic priorities and operational planning.
Field Support Officer
UNICEF
01.2022 - 02.2023
Field Operations Officer
UNICEF
02.2018 - 12.2021
- Oversaw field-level implementation across multiple sectors in camp and host community contexts, ensuring timely delivery of humanitarian assistance.
- Led inter-agency collaboration, including facilitating donor visits and coordinating with sector leads for camp-wide planning.
- Coordinated logistics and supply distribution for cross-sectoral responses and emergency procurements.
- Conducted needs assessments and liaised with community-based organizations and local authorities to tailor interventions.
WASH Operations Planner
UNICEF
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Served as WASH operations lead for Zaatari and border influx response, managing supply quality and coordination with service providers.
- Designed contingency plans and monitored contractor performance to uphold UNICEF WASH standards.
- Flagged public health risks and coordinated with health and WASH sector leads to mitigate potential outbreaks.
Accountant
Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed financial reconciliations, bank deposits, and budgetary reporting for petroleum and media firms.
- Supported monthly and year-end financial processes, including salary, depreciation, and inventory reporting.
Education
Global MBA -
University of Bedfordshire
04.2001 - 04.2020
BSc - Accounting
The Hashemite University
Skills
- Emergency Preparedness & Response
- Humanitarian Access & Liaison
- Inter-agency & Government Coordination
- Operations & Logistics Management
- Stakeholder & Donor Engagement
- Risk-Informed Planning
- Child-Centered Humanitarian Action
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Programme Design & Monitoring
- Field Staff Leadership & Mentorship
- Programme Design & Monitoring
- Field Staff Leadership & Mentorship
Additional Trainings
- Humanitarian Response to Conflict and Disaster, Harvard University, 01/01/24
- Essential of Humanitarian Practice, RedR Australia, 11/01/22
- Humanitarian System in Emergencies Preparedness and Response, UNICEF, 11/01/21
- Certified Supply Chain Professional, Supply Chain Society (APICS), 03/01/21
- Humanitarian cash transfer, Agora, 10/01/20
- Operations management (intermediate), Jordan Pioneers, 08/01/20
- Disaster Risk Management, Jordan Pioneers, 05/01/19
Timeline
Humanitarian Affairs Officer
UNICEF
03.2023 - Current
Field Support Officer
UNICEF
01.2022 - 02.2023
Field Operations Officer
UNICEF
02.2018 - 12.2021
WASH Operations Planner
UNICEF
02.2016 - 02.2018
Accountant
Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company
01.2014 - 01.2016
Global MBA -
University of Bedfordshire
04.2001 - 04.2020
BSc - Accounting
The Hashemite University
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