Abdulhalim Kawas
Aleppo
Summary
Operations and Programs professional with +9 years of experience in team supervision, budget management, donor compliance, and operational oversight within civil society organizations
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations & Administrative Development Consultant
Bait Al-Kul
Al-Bab, Aleppo
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Develop and implement finance, procurement, and HR policies.
- Train teams on budgeting, financial reporting, and cost allocation.
- Establish a clear administrative structure with defined roles.
- Oversee administrative operations in line with donor and organizational regulations.
- Coordinate communication with licensing authorities.
Communication & Coordination Manager
Syria Immunization Group (SIG)
Gaziantep
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Supervise the communication team in the social mobilization program in northwestern Syria.
- Establish and develop communication mechanisms with donors and local partners.
- Develop interdepartmental communication and coordination policies.
- Implement vaccine awareness campaigns and support the social mobilization.
Program Manager
Kesh Malek Organization
Gaziantep
01.2017 - 08.2023
- Managed multi-sector programs from planning through implementation, overseeing budgets, staffing, procurement, and logistics.
- Supervised field and office teams, strengthening coordination and operational performance.
- Led donor compliance efforts, including reporting and documentation.
- Supported grant management through budget tracking and financial monitoring.
Field Coordinator
Citizens for Syria (IMPACT)
Aleppo
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Implement assigned tasks and conduct required research in coordination with civil society organizations.
- Coordinate field operations, reporting, and data collection processes.
- Represent the organization in northern Syria (Eastern Aleppo).
Field Reporter
Rozana FM
Aleppo
11.2014 - 12.2016
- Collaborate with colleagues on special programming development projects.
- Work with the production team to produce engaging radio broadcasts.
- Conduct news reporting and create content for social media.
- Deliver live reports from multiple locations during major events.
Program Coordinator and Field Reporter
Orient TV
Aleppo
03.2013 - 11.2014
- Coordinate across departments to produce materials for a television program.
- Manage interdepartmental communication to streamline workflows and information sharing.
- Coordinate with the main partner (German channel DW) and ensure compliance with its requirements.
Education
Business Administration And Marketing (Public Relations Department) -
University of Aleppo
Aleppo, SyriaSkills
- Operations & Administrative Management
- Budget Oversight & Financial Compliance
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- Logistics & Procurement Coordination
- Donor Reporting & Documentation
- Policy Development & Institutional Strengthening
- Risk Management & Problem Solving
- Strategic Planning & Organizational Improvement
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
Project Management For Development Professionals (PMD Pro) Certification
Timeline
Operations & Administrative Development Consultant
Bait Al-Kul
02.2025 - 12.2025
Communication & Coordination Manager
Syria Immunization Group (SIG)
09.2023 - 02.2025
Program Manager
Kesh Malek Organization
01.2017 - 08.2023
Field Coordinator
Citizens for Syria (IMPACT)
02.2015 - 12.2016
Field Reporter
Rozana FM
11.2014 - 12.2016
Program Coordinator and Field Reporter
Orient TV
03.2013 - 11.2014
Business Administration And Marketing (Public Relations Department) -
University of Aleppo