Ahmad Najjar
Organizational Development (PgMP) (PMP) (MPH)
Gaziantep
Summary
Experienced programs and grants manager with over seven years of experience in grants and programs management and development. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving stakeholders' engagement and beneficiaries' satisfaction with strong organizational skills.
(PMP)® (PgMP)® certified by PMI (Project Management Institute) in the US.
A student at LJMU in the UK studying a master's in international public health.
Experienced Health Programs and Grants Manager with proper and efficient organizational and public health skills
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Grants & Partnerships Coordinator
MASAR HD (Humanitarian & Development)
Gaziantep
09.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous organizational improvement in terms of grants, partnerships, compliance procedures and practices.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings with donors and relations building for potential partnerships.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness organizational environment to support wherever needed.
Health Projects Manager
WATAN UK
Gaziantep
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Follow up all project’s activities, budget variance analysis, regular reports, suggest proposals and supporting writing concept notes, control all support departments tasks and activities to follow up finance, procurement, HR, compliance, communication, and MEAL activities with checking their reports regarding the project progress
- Communication with donors, as well as the project implementation team members to ensure building capacity and tracking of the project tasks in addition to donors relations.
- Documenting and archiving all project documents and lessons learned
- Developing health programs for more proper quality and Governance practices.
Health Program Officer
Syria Relief Development (SRD)
Gaziantep
04.2018 - 09.2021
- Preparing projects work plans, and follow-up project activities to ensure proper implementation of activities
- Managing and directing all knowledge areas in the project (Scope, Schedule, Resources, Procurement, Costs, Communications, and quality)
- Performance reviews and reporting about the project implementation with tracking indicators and measuring the indicators against the project objectives.
- Supervising the team members by defining tasks and measuring achievements to be aligned with the project plan and phases.
- (HIS) Health information systems management to ensure regular reports to Health clusters, WHO, and other health authorities.
Project manager
Concern World Wide (CWW)
Gaziantep
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Follow up on all project activities, prepare the project work plan, and monthly reports, lead and direct the team, monitoring and controlling activities, and track indicators against the project deliverables.
- Maintained relationships with stakeholders to diversify capabilities and increase quality.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
Project Assistant
DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL (DRC)
Kahramanmaras
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Directing and implementing project activities, communicating with beneficiaries, documenting project documents and achievements, and regularly reporting.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Produced letters and memoranda to inform stakeholders of performance rapports and outpusts.
Project Coordinator
AL AMEEN COMPANY
Gaziantep
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Directing and managing the project activities, Communication with stakeholders and keeping them informed about the project updates, monitoring and controlling the project activities to prevent any scoop creep or gold plating, and obtaining regular reporting with closing the project.
Project Coordinator
COSV ORGANIZATION
Gaziantep
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Needs assessment in the field, writing a proposal for the new project, following up the project implementation and managing the team and activities, tracking the project indicators, and monthly reports.
- Coordinated presentations for stakeholders and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.
- Tracked performance and achievment to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
Health Projects Senior Officer
THE LOCAL COUNCIL OF KAFARNAHA
Aleppo
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Communication with stakeholders, managing and directing project activities, ensuring that activities are within project scope and aligned with the needs, and obtaining regular meetings and reports.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Medical Project Officer
SARAJ COMPANY
Aleppo
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Follow-up project activities, tracking achievement indicators, supervision field team, archive logistic & financial documents.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
Education
Master of Science - International Public Health MPH
Liverpool John Moores University LJMU
Liverpool City, United Kingdom 05.2020 - Current
BBA - Projects Management And Accounting
Aleppo University
04.2010 - 04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Science, Health And Medical Sciences
Aleppo University
04.2006 - 04.2010
Skills
KoBoCollectundefined
Certification
Building a Better Response BBR by Humanitarian Academy at Harvard - 3 Weeks
References
• Dr. Abdulbaki Mahmoud, WHO Primary Healthcare Centres officer (Referral network supervisor)
amahmoud@who.int - 00905539307739
• Dr. Okba Doghim, SRD Health Program Manager (The direct manager)
odoghim@srd.ngo - 00905373586676
• Dr. Mahmoud Hajjar, WATAN Health Program Manager (Line manager)
mahmoud.hajjar@watan.org.tr - 00905396023194
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Grants & Partnerships Coordinator
MASAR HD (Humanitarian & Development)
09.2022 - Current
Certified PgMP, PMI - 3 years
08-2022
2022 HRP - Protection Risk Analysis by OCHA - 5 Days
03-2022
Health Projects Manager
WATAN UK
09.2021 - 09.2022
Building a Better Response BBR by Humanitarian Academy at Harvard - 3 Weeks
05-2021
Public Health in Humanitarian Crises Training - 2 Months
05-2021
Certified PMP, PMI - 1 year
12-2020
The Core Humanitarian Standard by Humanitarian Leadership Academy - 1 Week
06-2020
Master of Science - International Public Health MPH
Liverpool John Moores University LJMU
05.2020 - Current
Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems by Johns Hopkins University - 4 Weeks
02-2020
Health Program Officer
Syria Relief Development (SRD)
04.2018 - 09.2021
Project manager
Concern World Wide (CWW)
07.2017 - 01.2018
Project Assistant
DANISH REFUGEE COUNCIL (DRC)
11.2016 - 03.2017
Project Coordinator
AL AMEEN COMPANY
06.2015 - 10.2016
Project Coordinator
COSV ORGANIZATION
01.2015 - 06.2015
Health Projects Senior Officer
THE LOCAL COUNCIL OF KAFARNAHA
01.2014 - 08.2014
Medical Project Officer
SARAJ COMPANY
01.2013 - 01.2014
BBA - Projects Management And Accounting
Aleppo University
04.2010 - 04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Science, Health And Medical Sciences
Aleppo University
04.2006 - 04.2010
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