Tamara Janho

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic planning and policy development for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
• Drafting and preparing SME-specific legislation to protect their rights and provide necessary facilitation.
• Managing and developing the SMEHub.jo platform and updating its services.
• Establishing training programs to build the capacities of project owners.
• Designing specialized support programs in areas such as financing, marketing, expansion, and export.
• Implementing a mechanism to enable SMEs to compete for government tenders.
• Conducting regular studies and research to measure the impact of programs and services provided by the institution, and offering recommendations to improve performance and effectiveness.
• Ensuring coordination with technical departments within the institution regarding SME-related priorities.
• Developing and implementing strategies and action plans to support and grow SMEs.
• Monitoring economic and commercial trends to identify emerging gaps and challenges in the external environment.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, including government entities, NGOs, and private sector companies to facilitate cooperation across various areas.
• Providing advice and guidance to SME owners on best practices in entrepreneurship and SME management.
• Organizing workshops and training courses to enhance the skills and knowledge of entrepreneurs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Led the development and execution of procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and national procurement regulations.
• Managed procurement budgets, supplier selection, and contract negotiations to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
• Implemented cost-saving measures, compliance frameworks, and digital procurement tools to optimize efficiency.
• Oversaw continuous process improvement, data analysis, and reporting to enhance procurement performance and transparency.

Key Achievements:

• Built strategic supplier relationships that improved delivery reliability and quality.
• Streamlined procurement workflows, reducing cycle times and operational errors.
• Introduced robust contract management systems enhancing compliance and risk mitigation.
• Successfully implemented procurement software, increasing visibility and efficiency across operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Led the preparation, negotiation, and management of government agreements involving financial aid, loans, and international funding obligations.
• Oversaw implementation and financial coordination of international cooperation projects.
• Collaborated with ministries and institutions to monitor budget spending procedures related to external financing.
• Managed budget provisions for grant-funded and co-financed projects.
• Fostered economic and financial cooperation with international institutions and donors.
• Executed additional strategic tasks as assigned by senior leadership.

Key Achievements:

• Strengthened stakeholder relationships and institutional partnerships.
• Enhanced internal and external communication flows.
• Ensured efficient management of foreign funding in alignment with national development priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessed SME project eligibility and compliance with donor-funded (EU) support programs.
• Delivered technical guidance, diagnostics, and tailored action plans to supported enterprises.
• Monitored implementation through field visits, reports, and direct coordination with beneficiaries.
• Resolved project challenges and facilitated industrial development support.
• Contributed to studies and coordinated service delivery under approved support programs.

Key Achievements:

• Built strong communication channels with beneficiaries.
• Resolved operational barriers to project success.
• Ensured the effective implementation of development action plans.

The Rural Economic Growth and Employment Project is a six year project with estimated financing of US$ 15.18 million, of which 75% is from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), with the remaining 25% financed by 5 national counterpart organizations, as well as project beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planned and executed procurement activities in coordination with project management.
• Managed bidding processes, contract negotiation, purchase orders, and supplier communications.
• Ensured compliance with IFAD and World Bank procurement guidelines.
• Tracked delivery schedules, maintained procurement records, and identified efficiency opportunities.
• Contributed to supplier base optimization and cost control efforts.

Key Achievements:

• Ensured full compliance with IFAD and World Bank procurement standards.
• Strengthened contract administration and reporting systems.
• Improved vendor payment processes through close coordination with finance.
• Delivered accurate monthly procurement reports for project oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversaw end-to-end planning for procurement, inventory control, logistics, and distribution to ensure efficiency and minimize delays.
• Managed stock levels to balance availability with cost-effectiveness and avoid overstock or shortages.
• Coordinated internal communications across departments to align operations and timelines.
• Led vendor relationship management and contract optimization to reduce costs and enhance service quality.
• Supervised and trained supply chain staff to ensure efficient, coordinated, and cost-effective operations.

Key Achievements:

• Reduced overstock, shortages, and product expiration rates.
• Achieved high inventory accuracy and reliability.
• Successfully implemented the FIFO (First-In-First-Out) system.
• Improved customer response time and overall supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managed raw material planning, procurement, and inventory for multiple industrial production lines.
• Determined reordering points based on sales forecasts and production plans.
• Handled supplier negotiations, shipping logistics, insurance, and quality control coordination.
• Supervised warehouse operations, inventory movements, and storekeepers.
• Maintained supplier databases and explored new sourcing opportunities.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully implemented a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system.
• Reduced overstock levels and optimized warehouse layout.
• Improved supply chain efficiency through enhanced planning and coordination.