Animal protection and rescue activist
Shada Nemer Rida Malhas
Senior Community And Social Worker
Amman
Summary
Professional with background in social work, delivering impactful humanitarian assistance to diverse and cultural populations. Proven history of enhancing psychosocial and mental health well-being through effective resource management and advocacy. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in emergency environments, bringing organizational and interpersonal skills to drive positive outcomes and overcome challenges.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
15
15
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Community and Social Assistant Officer
United Nations for Higher Commissioner Refugees (UNHCR)
01.2007 - 01.2024
- Disability and Age Working Group (DASWG) and rehabilitation services.
- Co-Chairing the Disability and Age Sub-Working Group (DASWG) coordination and meetings among all national stakeholders in Jordan, in terms of rehabilitation services, livelihoods, health care and medical treatment, mobility aids and medial equipments, access to public transportation and accessibility in Jordan.; for disability and ageing.
- Disability and Ageism: established partnerships on people and children with disabilities, including children with specific needs and special education services, Elders at risks of abuse, violence, Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and the integration of a gender- sensitive approach into project planning and propose strategies to increase program impact on gender and disability inclusion and accessibility.
- Child Education Center Manager: Leading special education and rehabilitation centre in child protection policies in special education for children with disability rights, special education center for rehabilitation services children including autism, mental and physical disability, epilepsy, speech and learning difficulties.
- Women Empowerment and SGBV Establishing committees for women protection from Sexual Abuse, Exploitation and Harassment (PSEA), Child Protection, and Gender Justice Policy and coordinated the implementation of handling the protection of women's rights and special protection for children; provision of services for children who require special protection and shelter. Women's empowerment is crucial for preventing and responding to SGBV (by addressing its root causes and equipping women with the agency and resources to protect themselves. Key areas of empowerment, such as education and economic independence, shift power dynamics, while community engagement, legal frameworks, and support for women-led organizations provide comprehensive solutions. Empowering women through these means helps reduce their vulnerability, increase confidence, and foster societal change that Economic empowerment, Education, Community and psychosocial support, Legal and policy change, Leadership and decision-making: Cultural and structural barriers.
- Provided timely management reports to case management in emergencies, fund raising budget and recovery treatment plans for donors on sexual based violence, survivors of trauma PTSD, suicidal behavior includes completed suicide, attempted suicide, and suicidal ideation (thoughts and ideas about attempting suicide and victims of torture, elderly and disability in compliance with our emergency response team and any relevant donor requirements.
Community and Social Assistant
United Nations for Higher Commissioner Refugees (UNHCR)
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Leading Field visits for fundraising and donors, and prepare field visit programs, including logistical arrangements to visit refugees in the Camp and urban areas to raise fundings.
- Assisting in community initiatives with host communities to involve national civil society groups in the protection of persons of concern.
- Collecting data for information analysis and Media purposes.
- Leading and establishing community activities which address the social, cultural, and livelihood needs of populations of concern.
- Coordinating Disability and Age Sub-Working Coordination Group and correspondences among National and International members, documents and reports using word processing equipment and maintain up-to-date filing systems.
- Assisting in analyzing protection risks and capacity building of refugee and host communities.
- Effectively supporting the refugees and the host community to promote AGD sensitive analysis of community risks and capacities as the essential basis for all of UNHCR protection mandate.
- Supervising projects under implementing partners in the community and conduct monitoring and evaluation reports and joint field visits.
- Participating in The Disability projects which aims to ensure quality public and private services for hearing-impaired children in Jordan by strengthening the skills of technical and teaching staff of special schools for the deaf in the field of inclusive education, in coordination with the Ministry of Education. In addition, the project aims to improve the skills of technical and health personnel, tools and services for the hearing impaired child in the fields of diagnostics, audiology and speech rehabilitation, in order to create the conditions for the child's well-being to achieve full inclusion, in coordination with partners, Finally, the project worked with the families of children with disabilities Jordan, communities and institutions with training and awareness-raising on services and rights in the field of hearing disabilities, in accordance with Jordanian and international regulations.
- The project also raised awareness among families on good practices for prevention and care of the hearing impaired.
- Policy and Advocacy: Supported the development of advocacy strategies for promoting gender equality within the organization and among stakeholders.
- Supported the leadership among all experts working on Women Protection, Gender Equality, Social Inclusion and Diversity for fighting against poverty and hunger and leaving no one behind through livelihoods.
- Gender Equality Being part of protection panel of gender equality, disability and social inclusion consultants providing advice on community development programs in Jordan, covering all nationalities from the MENA regions
- Gender Evaluations and Assessments: Leaded and contributed to gender-focused evaluations and assessments, including the design of research tools, data collection, and analysis, with a focus on gender equality and social inclusion.
- Technical Expertise: Provided advocacy on gender mainstreaming best practices and guidance on integrating gender-sensitive methodologies into evaluations, assessments, and research projects including epidemic outbreaks, nutritional crises, displaced populations and/or refugees’ camps, conflict contexts, natural disasters, exploratory missions, and internally displaced refugees.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyzed gender-related data, ensuring that findings are disaggregated by gender, and prepare comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations for improving gender-responsive interventions.
- Climate Change Collaboration: Worked very hard and collaboratively with technical experts, stakeholders, and include refugees to ensure environment considerations are embedded in their project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation from recycling materials up to decarbonization, and minimize the waste of humanity on the nature, environment, green zones and animals.
Administration officer
The Private Office of his Majesty the King Abdullah Jordan
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Provided administrative support to the Office of Private Office of his Majesty the King Abdullah Jordan focusing on achievements of the following results:
- Administered the office in collaboration with the CEO and personal assistant. Processed payment request and purchase orders in an electronic log.
- Assisted in general office administration and filing management system.
- Drafted translation for program documents and report.
- Provided support to event management services, logistical support, conferences, and meetings focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Ensured operational arrangements for key events such as high-level visits, conferences, and other events.
Guest relations manager
The Inter-Continental Hotels IHG
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Leading Logistical support, special room reservations, hotel management and hospitality services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BA in English Linguistics And Translation
Amman Private University
Amman, Jordan 04.2001 -
MA - Diplomacy and International Relations
Jordan University
Jordan09.2010
Skills
Strong Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet)
Creative thinking, management, and Leadership
Excellent communication skills, problem solving and negotiations
Humanitarian activist for Disability Sub-Working Group in UNHCR and an active member/ advocate of the sub-working group coordination
Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Leadership, managing performance, managing resource, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Stakeholder management, Strategic planning & visions, Teamwork & collaboration
Strong communication skills with an ability to guide and influence others
Strong strategic skills – evaluate issues and make tactical recommendations
Good judgment / internal moral compass
Certification
Leadership course on the Elimination of all Forms of Violence against woman and Children.
Interests
Yoga, meditaion, Gym sports and Pilates
A Yogi and big dreamer who loves to practice Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, playing tennis and gym, lifestyle, fashion and branding, beauty care and lifestyle as well as food nutrition to fight ageing. Animals and pets are my priority in life including green environment, rescuing pets and animals is not just a master of words but also a passionate advocate for the voiceless, my huge cultural experience, from teaching to insightful content creation, is underpinned by a profound love for animals . An ardent animal lover, who often finds solace in nature's tales and the gentle purrs of her beloved Persian cat.
Timeline
Senior Community and Social Assistant Officer
United Nations for Higher Commissioner Refugees (UNHCR)
01.2007 - 01.2024
Community and Social Assistant
United Nations for Higher Commissioner Refugees (UNHCR)
01.2007 - 01.2013
Administration officer
The Private Office of his Majesty the King Abdullah Jordan
01.2006 - 01.2007
Guest relations manager
The Inter-Continental Hotels IHG
01.2004 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - BA in English Linguistics And Translation
Amman Private University
04.2001 -
MA - Diplomacy and International Relations
Jordan University