Founder

• Feb 2019 - Present

Our founder is Shorouq Shatnawi, a gender and development executive. Shoura for Building National Consensus (Shoura BNC) is a non- governmental organization that led by women. Founded in (2019) as a consultative body to enhance the participatory approach among the national stakeholders working on youth civic engagement, peace building, and enhancing women's agenda. Building the national consensus and employing the participatory approach is what Shoura BNC prefer to employ when mapping the national priorities and urgent issues. What SHOURA means in Arabic? “Shoura” means in the pure Arabic Language, (the consultation, and seeking for other’s opinion, advices, guidance and decisions to agree upon an issue). That’s why Shoura comes with “Building National Consensus” since they are compatible with each other and closely attached in the language. -How we build the consensus: our local and national priorities and emerging issues will be defined through conducting national consultations and joint dialogues, and seeking strategic partnerships with local, national institutions, and Jordan- based iNGOs. -Consultations will include governmental bodies, local and international civil society organizations, youth and women led organisations and all stakeholders working to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and ambitious for developing their local communities. -As a civil society organisation, Shoura BNC seeks to be a great player in achieving a positive change in the Jordanian context and globally. Joint partnerships and looking for consensus are considered the spirit of the work of Shoura BNC organisation. -Our Master Keys to achieve our goals: 1- The Participatory Approach: 2-The Gender Mainstreaming as a cross cutting issue. - Vision: To enhance the participatory approach among the national stakeholders & to ensure that the gender equality is effectively mainstreamed. Show less

Certified Regional Election Observer

• Aug 2019 - Present

*Online Election Monitoring from a Gender Lens. (30 Aug, 2020): Submitted a regional report on monitoring the Egyptian senate elections that occurred on the 9th of august, 2020. *Related Regional Travel: (21 Oct 2018 - 23 Jul, 2019) •Morocco, Tunisia & Egypt: Specialized training courses on Monitoring the general elections. Funded by the Arab Women Organization (AWO) *Online Election Monitoring from a Gender Lens. (30 Aug, 2020): Submitted a regional report on monitoring the Egyptian senate elections that occurred on the 9th of august, 2020. *Related Regional Travel: (21 Oct 2018 - 23 Jul, 2019) •Morocco, Tunisia & Egypt: Specialized training courses on Monitoring the general elections. Funded by the Arab Women Organization (AWO)

Political Participation Trainer

• Mar 2022 - Mar 2022

*Delivering/ Conducting an online #training on #Women's political participation for number of #Yemeni women. It was a great training with great "Yemeni women" who work so hard for developing their #vulnerable communities for more #sustainability and #resilience. #ADALA Center for human rights studies. #Women_in_Conflict #Yemeni_Women #Political_Participation #Online_Training #UN Women #Shoura for Building National Consensus (ShouraBNC) *Delivering/ Conducting an online #training on #Women's political participation for number of #Yemeni women. It was a great training with great "Yemeni women" who work so hard for developing their #vulnerable communities for more #sustainability and #resilience. #ADALA Center for human rights studies. #Women_in_Conflict #Yemeni_Women #Political_Participation #Online_Training #UN Women #Shoura for Building National Consensus (ShouraBNC)

Democratic Development Consultant/ Trainer

• Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

*It was a pleasure to deliver the following training sessions: -(04-05 Jul, 2022: Trainer, advocacy for migrants’ rights. -(09 Feb, 2022): Trainer, Rights of people with disabilities. -(13-14 Dec, 2021): Trainer, human rights education and effective advocacy. -(16 Jun, 2021):Trainer, enhancement the voluntary work in Jordan. -(07 Apr, 2021): Trainer, women in political parties. *It was a pleasure to deliver the following training sessions: -(04-05 Jul, 2022: Trainer, advocacy for migrants’ rights. -(09 Feb, 2022): Trainer, Rights of people with disabilities. -(13-14 Dec, 2021): Trainer, human rights education and effective advocacy. -(16 Jun, 2021):Trainer, enhancement the voluntary work in Jordan. -(07 Apr, 2021): Trainer, women in political parties.

(GBV & HIV) Trainer/ Consultant

• Sep 2019 - Nov 2021

-Since 2019, I had the pleasure to conduct number of HIV/ GBV training sessions that aimed to: -Seeking gender equality promotion and awareness to prevent and respond to GBV and HIV contexts in Jordan. -Seeking to integrate, address, and tackle the HIV within the GBV prevention programs, policies and efforts among the national stakeholders. -Raise awareness and increase institutional capacities among HIV/ GBV stakeholders. -Building the participants’ capacities to identify, report and refer cases of HIV and GBV. Also, to mobilize respective communities, friends and peers' groups around relevant issues, -Shifting community attitudes on HIV, GBV and gender equality. And enhance the mutual understanding and tolerance with others. -Address the prevalence of GBV and harmful gender norms, combined with the rising of HIV incidence among women in the region, poor access to services, and the limited understanding of GBV-HIV dynamics. -Enhance protection and empowerment for the most vulnerable and marginalized and at-risk groups, those living with HIV, and those victims of sexual exploitation, and domestic violence. -Present and highlight the efforts of some civil society organizations working on HIV and women’s rights/gender equality that can support the work forward. -Highlight the linkages between HIV and gender-based violence when conducting any future GBV advocacy campaigns by the participants. -Implement and embed the (ALIV [H] E) framework methodology and approach. -Build the technical capacity of participants regarding the (ALIV [H] E) framework for future trainings. -Initiate/strength the collaboration and networking on women’s rights and GBV agenda and service providers to integrate HIV & GBV overlaps/ linkages into their work. -Mobilize and train the GBV affected women to advocate for their rights and the rights of affected women with all their diversity; and build a network of allies and partners. Show less

Regional Trainer/ Consultant

• Oct 2021 - Oct 2021

*Delivering a regional training on leadership in politics. -As a regional trainer/ consultant on empowering women in leadership positions in CSOs, political parties & other leading political positions to enable them taking leading roles in their local communities and on a national level as well. -The training targeted number of leading Kurdish women from the four regions of Kurdistan. *Delivering a regional training on leadership in politics. -As a regional trainer/ consultant on empowering women in leadership positions in CSOs, political parties & other leading political positions to enable them taking leading roles in their local communities and on a national level as well. -The training targeted number of leading Kurdish women from the four regions of Kurdistan.

SGBV Consultant/ Trainer

• Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

-I had the pleasure to conducte number of training sessions on "SGBV" in four governorates, over two different phases from (23rd Jan – 03rd Aug, 2021). -The first training phase had taken place in Al-Karak and Amman governorates from (23 Jan – 10 Apr, 2021). While the second phase had taken place in Irbid & Jerash from (05 Jul- 02 Aug, 2021). -The training sessions were based on the need to support underprivileged, orphaned, and abandoned women in Jordan, aged (16 and over). -The training focused on female empowerment, self-development, communication, physical health, mental health and psycho social support, counselling, SGBV Awareness, and Legal Awareness. -The training has also sought to focus on providing women and young girls including schoolgirls in rural areas with formal and informal education and skills development. And that to improve their personal skills in the first place to overcome the challenges that may limit their access to employment opportunities. -Moreover, the training sessions focused on addressing the specific issues related to eliminating sexual & gender-based violence (SGBV) against women through a survivor centered and rights-based approach. Also contributed in creating awareness regarding the SGBV risks in relation to the access to economic resources & employment opportunities for women in impoverished areas. -The training also aimed to the empowerment of the beneficiaries who are considered as vulnerable young girls and woman aged (14-30). They were belonging to the following target group: A- Orphaned and abandoned girls B- Single mothers. -The training sessions had covered topics like Identify sexual harassment / sexual violence, Legal rights/Awareness of legal redress and the legal process, support mechanisms available to beneficiaries in care and out of care, overcoming the social/cultural stigma of reporting, reproductive health and personal space, overcome social and cultural stigma. Show less

Gender Mainstreaming Consultant/ Trainer

• Feb 2021 - Mar 2021

*Training / Consultancy sessions on mainstreaming gender & tackling gender discriminations when producing media materials/ Gender sensitive digitalized media productions (Videos). The training sessions related to the "Empowering Women for Leadership Roles" project that funded by the Canadian government. -I had the pleasure to deliver a gender mainstreaming training within media outlets for female students at Yarmouk university. The training had targeted the media and mass communication faculty that taken place from (08 Feb – 04 Mar, 2021). -The training had two phases. 1- the theoretical aspect on gender mainstreaming and tackling gender discrimination in the media. 2- the Practical aspect on how to mainstream gender when producing the media materials. -The female students were trained on the most important gender standards to be taken into account when producing responsive and gender sensitive media reports, videos or any other media content. -All media reports (videos) that were produced were evaluated, reviewed and revised from a gender sensitivity perspective. Evaluation process focused on the idea & the content to reinforce the gender balance (specially that tackling the political violence and the social norms that hinder women from occupying a decision -making positions). -During the months of February and March 2021, six gender responsive media reports were accomplished to raise the awareness on the importance of supporting Jordanian women and young girls in tackling gender inequality in this regard. Show less

Community Development Trainer

• Feb 2021 - Feb 2021

As a trainer on enhancing the community dialogue among young women & men who work to develop their local communities for more sustainability & resilience. *The training was conducted in Ajloun Governorate. As a trainer on enhancing the community dialogue among young women & men who work to develop their local communities for more sustainability & resilience. *The training was conducted in Ajloun Governorate.

Leadership & Empowerment Trainer/ Consultant

• Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

*Training / Consultancy sessions on “Personal Advancement & Career Enhancement”. Targeting number of the school’s students whose ages range from (13-19). The trainings had targeted both Irbid & Zarqa governorates. -I had the pleasure to be assigned as a consultant/ trainer on Personal Advancement & Career Enhancement for young girls (13-19 age). -As at trainer with CARE International in Jordan, I had the chance to conduct a 14-day (P.A.C.E.) training course. The training sessions had targeted (50) school girls aged from (14-19). -(25) students were selected from Zarqa Governorate, and other (25) from Irbid Governorate. The sessions aimed to educate and empower young students on topics that could allow them to enhance their career path and better access to job opportunities. Such as; CV writing, job interviews, seeking professional resources & connections, self-sharpening and marketing, employability, etc. Show less

GBV Trainer/ Consultant

• Mar 2019 - Mar 2019

-It was a pleasure to deliver a capacity building training/ sessions on tackling "Gender Based Violence". Targeting the Syrian Refugees for (4) of Women's Leadership Councils (WLCs) that founded by CARE International - Jordan office. -The training introduced (48) selected members of the Zarqa, Mafraq, Irbid and Amman WLCs to the concept of violence and GBV, including the needs of children and people with disabilities, the key approaches for addressing and preventing GBV, engaging men and boys in preventing GBV, and advocacy campaigns that address GBV in Jordan. -Women’s Leadership Councils (WLCs) had enabled Syrian women to take part in activism, promote gender-responsive and participatory monitoring practices, and participate in key decision-making processes within their local communities in Jordan. -Each council is made up of twelve members between the ages of (18-55), with exceptions to qualified and committed women over (55). -WLCs helped raise the voices of Syrian women and girls by including them in policy making and providing support to the women and girls in their communities. The training had taken place from (21-23 Mar, 2019). Show less

Gender Inclusion Trainer

• Nov 2018 - Feb 2019

*The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) & North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Course Facilitator/ Trainer: UNSCR 1325; Women, Peace & Security, Gender mainstreaming in peace operations within the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF). 1. JAF Gender Focal Point Program- 1st course, (5 -10 Nov, 2018). 2. JAF Gender Focal Point Program- 2nd course, (17 -21 Feb, 2019). *The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) & North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Course Facilitator/ Trainer: UNSCR 1325; Women, Peace & Security, Gender mainstreaming in peace operations within the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF). 1. JAF Gender Focal Point Program- 1st course, (5 -10 Nov, 2018). 2. JAF Gender Focal Point Program- 2nd course, (17 -21 Feb, 2019).

WPS Lecturer

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

Lecturing on UNSCR 1325; Women, Peace & Security and its subsequent resolutions, (2017-2018) Giving number of lectures over two years while working as the national advisor on WPS in Jordan. Lecturing on UNSCR 1325; Women, Peace & Security and its subsequent resolutions, (2017-2018) Giving number of lectures over two years while working as the national advisor on WPS in Jordan.

Consultant: National Advisor and Project Manager on UNSCR 1325; Women, Peace & Security in jordan.

• Mar 2016 - Dec 2018

*I had the chance to lead a dream team and a great 1325 national coalition to effectively promote peace and security agenda in Jordan. I was privileged to lead the national efforts (government, security sectors & CSOs) to implement UNSCR 1325; Women, Peace and Security in Jordan. *In-depth engagement to lead the participatory processes that made the JONAP a global success story. *Leading the national consultations with “Women, Peace and Security” stakeholders. *Leading the drafting process of the Jordanian National Action Plan, including the drafting of the NAP narrative. *Leading the process of building the monitoring and evaluation framework for all women, peace and security-related projects. And provide the WPS international stakeholders with M&E questionnaires progress reports. *Leading the JONAP costing process. *Leading the NAP implementation process; *Engaging in a high level of communication with governmental officials to advocate for NAP adoption process. And with donor community and international partners and stakeholders for the NAP implementation process. *Conducted several trainings on gender mainstreaming in peace operations including UNSCR 1325 & UNSCR 2250, etc. *Supervising all administrative, logistical and financial affairs in the project. *Furthermore, I had the chance to engage in several trainings, consultations, exchange of expertise with diverse regional and international WPS stakeholders. *According to my effective efforts in leading the drafting and implementation processes of the Jordanian National Action Plan (JONAP), The US department of state has nominated me as a peace and security leader in 2019. Accordingly, I have participated in the IVLP program, "Women Leaders- Peace and Security" in the United States of America. Show less

Course Facilitator/ Trainer

• Nov 2018 - Nov 2018

A comprehensive approach to gender in peace operations. A comprehensive approach to gender in peace operations.

Consultant & Project Manager on “Gender Audit for the Jordanian Security Sectors".

• Oct 2017 - May 2018

*I had the pleasure to lead the national efforts to support the Jordanian government in implementing women, peace and security activities. Especially those related to the security sectors’ reform, by leading the gender audit/ assessment for the Jordanian security sectors and building the national WPS stakeholders’ capacities in this regard. -Defining the needed and the appropriate gender assessment methodology and approaches. The "ILO" assessment methodology was applied. -Guiding & train the audit team to apply the PGA assessment methodology when conducting the gender audit assignment. -Providing the advisory guidance and consultancy for the gender audit staff/ team on using the “Gender assessment methodology”. -Leading, managing, and facilitating the Gender Audit Process: (Interviews & focus groups, and collective workshops) which is related to the gender audit assignment. -Review the gender audit questionnaires and the final audit reports by giving inputs and final approval. -Draft the summary of recommendations for the three security sectors (PSD, CDD, GD) in a way that matching the Jordanian National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325; Women, Peace and Security. -Leading the communication and the advocacy process while conducting the gender audit assessment. Show less

Assistant Consultant: Gender Auditor

• Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

Conducting two Gender audits for two private companies in Jordan. 1- Umniah Telecommunications Company 2- BIO-LAB Laboratories * I was was the Assistant Auditor for the main consultant who contracted with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization to conduct those two studies Conducting two Gender audits for two private companies in Jordan. 1- Umniah Telecommunications Company 2- BIO-LAB Laboratories * I was was the Assistant Auditor for the main consultant who contracted with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization to conduct those two studies

Consultant: Certified Gender Auditor (ILO)

• Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

Gender assessment for two Jordanian municipalities. 1- The Great Madaba municipality in Madaba. 2- Sama AL-Sarhan municipality in AL-Mafraq. *This project was funded by (GIZ) under the regional project; strengthening women in decision making in the Middle East- (Lead). Gender assessment for two Jordanian municipalities. 1- The Great Madaba municipality in Madaba. 2- Sama AL-Sarhan municipality in AL-Mafraq. *This project was funded by (GIZ) under the regional project; strengthening women in decision making in the Middle East- (Lead).

Intern, Project Management Unit

• Sep 2015 - Nov 2015

-Monitoring the projects and the related activities of the project management unit / MOPPA. -Liaison officer of the Euro-Med Youth Project. -Respond to inquiries that relate to the projects' grants in the project management unit/ MOPPA. -Following-up and monitoring the activities, projects and workshops implemented by the civil society institutions working under the ministry's umbrella. -Assist in coordinating the meetings and workshops in coordination with the donor's community. -Attend the meetings of "Projects Assessment Committees'". Show less

Intern, Research Assistant

• Sep 2014 - Feb 2015

-Mapping related data on women's participation in the public sphere. -Assisting in researching about projects, programs and policies related to women's role in the sustainable development in their local regions. -Mapping organizations, activities and event that have relation to sustainable development agenda in Jordan. -Collect and analyze data. -Summarizes articles and reports. -Prepare the presentations. -Summarize interviews. -Assist the senior researcher in giving research inputs. -Audio notation (recorded audio data): document, organize, interpret, and analyze the audio data into significant written information. Show less

Intern, Project Assistant

• Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

-Assist the project coordinator based in Amman dealing with the thematic project: Women's Rights & Gender Equality in the Euro Med Region. -Assisting with monitoring the situation pertaining to violence against women in the Euro-Mediterranean region, researching, gathering and compilation of information in this regard, as well as ad hoc tasks related to the EMHRN project on violence against women in transitions in the Euro-Mediterranean region. -Monitoring the situation of violence against women in the Euro-Med region by actively seeking and keeping updated information on the situation through the identification of publications, studies as well as contacts with institutions, civil society organizations, Etc. in the region. -Establish a calendar of events related to violence against women in the region. -Drafting periodic Newsletters compiling relevant information in relation to the situation of violence against women in the Euro-Med region -Assisting in the preparation of the EMHRN 2013 Report on women’s rights and gender equality. This will include: mapping out initiatives on violence against women by different actors including the European Union, establishing a calendar of important events in relation to violence against women, supporting the report researchers with information and contacts, editing of first drafts etc. -Ad hoc activities. Show less

Editor

• Sep 2012 - Sep 2012

Learning environment: technical support project for the ministry of education. Short Assignment: (2 weeks - 2nd -13th /9/2012). -Editing the attained questionnaires and documents of Jordanian teachers, staffs and schools. -The editing targeted (40-50) Jordanian schools in various governorates of Jordan. -(200) questionnaires were revised. Learning environment: technical support project for the ministry of education. Short Assignment: (2 weeks - 2nd -13th /9/2012). -Editing the attained questionnaires and documents of Jordanian teachers, staffs and schools. -The editing targeted (40-50) Jordanian schools in various governorates of Jordan. -(200) questionnaires were revised.

Researcher & International Relations' Officer

• Dec 2009 - Mar 2012

Office Manager & Marketing Assistant

• Nov 2008 - Aug 2009

-In 2008, "SHARK for Security & Armed Protection Co" was a new established company that provide security services. -One of my most important responsibilities as an office manager and marketing assistant was to ensure that both men and women are equally targeted when promoting for the company's security, safety and protection services. -This is to provide an equal opportunity for women to join the cadres of workers wishing to provide security, protection and public safety services to contractors, international agencies investors, etc. -Since the company establishment, the number of women holding administrative positions at that time was equal to the number of men, due to the founding senior management's belief in the importance of the presence of women in sectors that were and are still considered more socially suitable for men. Show less

Divan Officer

• Oct 2007 - Nov 2008

The company specializes in the design and manufacture of the NIMR 4x4. An off-road extreme utility military vehicle. Special composite Ceramic Armor system protects the vehicle against the deadliest weapon threats. Nimr 4x4 is the first ever vehicle which has been designed as per the regional climatic conditions of Middle East. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of the NIMR 4x4. An off-road extreme utility military vehicle. Special composite Ceramic Armor system protects the vehicle against the deadliest weapon threats. Nimr 4x4 is the first ever vehicle which has been designed as per the regional climatic conditions of Middle East.

Supervisor

• Jul 2005 - Jan 2007

English Language Teacher

• Sep 2004 - May 2005

-Teaching the English language to the male & female students of the primary stages. (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades) -Teaching the English language to the male & female students of the primary stages. (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades)