Project Leader

• Dec 2017 - Present

Supporting the establishment of delivery capacity at the centre of government and in departments with responsibility for implementation. This support includes: • Building effective senior leadership-level relationships across government • Lead problem solving and analysis to support delivery of reforms and priorities • Lead the application and quality assurance of the delivery approach • Ensure timely, consistent, high quality delivery of outputs • Effectively influence and negotiate with stakeholders to drive progress on delivery • Build capacity through coaching and training on the delivery approach. Show less

Business Development Advisor

• Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

Director of Policy Support

• Oct 2015 - Sep 2016

Working with stakeholders from the government, the private sector and civil society on the development of Jordan’s National Entrepreneurship and SMEs Strategy 2016-2020. Developing a strategy implementation framework for the National Entrepreneurship and SMEs Strategy. Establishing Jordan SMEs Observatory at JEDCO which will undertake relevant SMEs research and studies, such as the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor study. Ensuring the organization has up-to-date robust evidence bases, informed by key stakeholders, on issues of relevance to SMEs and the business environment in Jordan. Advising the CEO on policy positions and ensure they are communicated effectively across JEDCO and to other stakeholders from the government and the private sector. Show less

Director of Employability and Entrepreneurship

• Dec 2013 - Sep 2015

Providing strategic leadership and vision on student employability and career support services across Jordanian universities, and on the delivery of high quality and innovative services through a nationwide Employability and Entrepreneurship Portal (ForUs.Jo). Championing student employability in Jordan through managing and developing (25) Career Centers in universities to provide career support services, and employability and entrepreneurship programs to university students and graduates. Building partnerships with the business and industry, the government and the civil society to ensure the successful implementation of employability and entrepreneurship programs in Jordan. Integrating entrepreneurship as a curriculum component in (8) Jordanian universities. Establishing a Project Management Unit (PMU) to undertake the implementation and management of a royal sponsored initiative of His Majesty King Abdullah II, The National Employability and Entrepreneurship Portal (ForUs.jo). Show less

Part-time Lecturer

• Feb 2010 - Sep 2013

Teaching business students Principles of Economics and Principles of Microeconomics through focusing on introducing economic theories and concepts in order to enable students to use these theories to explain contemporary issues and to have economic perspective on different events. Teaching business students Principles of Economics and Principles of Microeconomics through focusing on introducing economic theories and concepts in order to enable students to use these theories to explain contemporary issues and to have economic perspective on different events.

Advisor to the Director General

• Apr 2011 - Sep 2012

Developing SSC’s Strategic plan (2012-2016) in cooperation with internal and external stakeholders. Providing strategic direction and support to the SSC to help accelerate progress and implementation of social policies in Jordan through advocacy, policy advice and dialogue. Performing oversight of the SSC’s performance and operational capacity through establishing a monitoring and evaluation framework within the organisation. Analysing corporate policies and advising the Director-General on strategic, programmatic and operational matters. Developing and enhancing governance structures and mechanisms in accordance with the ISSA’s Good Governance Guidelines for Social Security Institutions and Pension Funds. Show less

Deputy Director of the Delivery Unit

• Dec 2009 - Apr 2011

Establishing the Government Program Delivery Unit at the Prime Minister’s Office. Designing and developing a government-wide performance monitoring and tracking system as a key accountability and management tool for the Prime Minister. The system has been implemented and adopted across 105 ministries and government agencies within 4 weeks. Measuring and evaluating the government programs/initiatives related to enhancing the business and investment environment in Jordan, and informing the Prime Minister of delays and barriers to the full implementation of government economic policies and programs. Participating in senior level meetings with Ministers from across the government about their ministries’ performance against agreed targets. Actively following-up with ministries and agencies across the government on the status of strategic initiatives related to enhancing the business and investment environment in Jordan. Participating in the development of the central government’s executive development program, budget and action plan for the years 2010-2013 Preparing policy briefs and talking points to the Prime Minister on issues related to the implementation of the government economic policies and initiatives. Show less

Project Manager

• Jun 2008 - Dec 2009

Working at the Special Projects Unit which works across all areas of the JIB and with external stakeholders developing, planning, managing and executing projects that enable the JIB to achieve its key objectives in supporting the government broader economic goals and enhance its efficiency. Had the role of managing and participating in various national and organizational level, and donor-funded projects: The National Investment Strategy Jordan Investment Map Enhancing the Investment environment in Jordan The FDI Intelligence Development of a Competitive Intelligence Framework Development and execution of JIB’s Strategic Plan Show less

Sales Executive

• 2005 - 2006