Dalia Hijjo
Gaza
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Project Coordinator with a passion for transforming innovative ideas into actionable strategies that deliver meaningful impact. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects across diverse sectors, consistently driving performance and achieving exceptional outcomes. Proficient in balancing strategic vision with meticulous day-to-day execution, ensuring timely project completion within budget while exceeding expectations. Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and navigating fast-paced environments with agility and focus contribute to a proven ability to foster collaboration and drive success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Youth Vision Soc
02.2025 - Current
- Assist in the execution of project activities as per the approved plan and timeline.
- Coordinate with local implementing partners, suppliers, and community representatives.
- Act as a communication bridge between field teams and the donor/lead organization (Aid Qatar and WFP)
- Coordinate logistics for distributions, training sessions, or construction activities.
- Collect data, photos, and beneficiary feedback for reports.
- Monitor project indicators and outputs on the ground.
- Help manage procurement processes in line with organizational and donor policies.
- Maintain documentation (receipts, attendance lists, distribution records, etc.).
- Coordinate transportation, delivery of aid materials, and warehousing.
- Monitor the local context and report security incidents.
- Coordinate safe access for teams in coordination with security focal points.
- Ensure staff and beneficiary safety during all activities.
Nutrition Supervisor
International Medical Corps
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Preparing weekly reports and attending meetings in the cluster.
- Monitor updates on the status of displaced persons' movement and track the latest numbers for the cases being studied in the field.
- Precisely assess the needs of the target group and deliver a prompt response.
- Work on WHO Protocol for managing SAM with complications.
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition programs, including CMAM (Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition), IYCF (Infant and Young Child Feeding), and general nutrition interventions.
- Monitor program activities to ensure compliance with national and international standards.
- Manage and mentor a team of nutritionists, dietitians, and support staff, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide training and professional development opportunities for staff.
- Facilitate team meetings and ensure effective communication within the team.
- Ensure that nutrition assessments, counseling, and interventions are carried out in accordance with best practices and guidelines.
- Conduct regular field visits and audits to monitor the quality of nutrition services and identify areas for improvement.
- Address and resolve any issues or concerns related to nutrition services.
- Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to program performance, including nutritional outcomes and service coverage.
- Prepare regular reports, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of program activities and client information.
Project Coordinator
Al-Fajr Palestinian Youth Association
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Assist in developing project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Coordinate schedules and resources to ensure project milestones are met.
- Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and external partners to ensure alignment and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support team members in task management, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are adhered to.
- Serve as a point of contact for all project-related communication.
- Prepare and distribute regular project updates and reports to stakeholders.
- Monitor progress and escalate issues or delays to the project manager.
- Maintain detailed project documentation, including contracts, meeting notes, and project timelines.
- Ensure that all relevant project files are properly stored and accessible.
- Track project expenditures and assist in managing project budgets.
- Monitor resource allocation and ensure optimal use of team members and other resources.
Content Writer
Al-Fajr Youth Association
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Writing website content and writing email content.
- We prepared a website for the association to display all its activities and administrative and financial files for donors.
- Writing news content about the activities carried out in the association.
- Content publishing management.
- Preparing plans to publish information about the association, its activities and projects, and sending it to international institutions outside Palestine.
Social Auditor Part Time
Civitas Institute
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Monitoring societal problems and issues.
- Conduct interviews with stakeholders.
- Writing reports explaining the studied issue.
Trainer
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Concluded five training courses on 'Child Rights and Climate Change'. The courses were attended by 141 male and female children from the General Assembly of Palestine's Children Council - Gaza Strip that is under PCHR's supervision.
- Training Outlines: Concept of climate change, Reasons of climate change, Climate change factors, International agreements related to climate change, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate change issues in Palestine, Agreement on the National Plan for Environmental Adaptation to Climate Change in Palestine, Solutions to climate change issues in Palestine.
Workshop Facilitator
Graduates Association
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducting awareness workshops on women's political participation in the North Governorate.
- Writing a workshop report.
- Ensure that the hall is ready before starting.
Trainer
SYF
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Training a group of young men and women on establishing an innovative pilot project related to the goals of sustainable development and climate change.
- Training duration is 8 hours.
Volunteer
Islamic Relief France
01.2015 - 12.2021
- Fieldwork in all governorates.
- Distribution of vouchers in malls and sacrificial meat.
Workshop Facilitator
Al-Fajr Youth Palestinian Association
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Awareness workshops in the 'Insaf' initiative.
- The workshops targeted the women of Al-Mawasi area to educate them about personal hygiene and chronic diseases.
- 20 awareness sessions.
Administrative Assistant
Sumod Association for Child and Women Support
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Reports writing.
- Administrative and technical supervision and follow-up of the implementation of activities.
- Supervise the team of projects involved in activities.
- Monitoring and evaluation, including the preparation of periodic reports on request.
- Maintaining the preservation of project documents.
- Management of internal and external communications related to the project.
- Monitor the expenses of project activities.
- Perform any other tasks as requested by the direct supervisor.
Education
Diploma - Project Coordinator
SMET/ UNRWA
12.2019
Master - Msc Biotechnology
Jamia Malia Islamia - Delhi
04.2025
Diploma - Diploma in General educational
Al-Aqsa University
12.2019
Bachelor - Microbiology
Al-Azhar University
12.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Advanced
- English Intermediate
- Soft Skill Advanced
References
- Saleh Al- Astal, 0599454480
- Dr Ahmad Hilles, 0599302374
- Raghda Qeshta, rqashta@internationalmedicalcorps.org, 0562010536
- Dr. Wafaa Al-Dirawi, MECA Manager in Gaza, 0597121556
- www.linkedin.com/in/dalia-hijjo
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Youth Vision Soc
02.2025 - Current
Nutrition Supervisor
International Medical Corps
05.2024 - 01.2025
Project Coordinator
Al-Fajr Palestinian Youth Association
03.2024 - 05.2024
Trainer
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights
06.2023 - 06.2023
Workshop Facilitator
Graduates Association
01.2023 - 04.2023
Content Writer
Al-Fajr Youth Association
01.2022 - 05.2024
Workshop Facilitator
Al-Fajr Youth Palestinian Association
06.2021 - 07.2021
Social Auditor Part Time
Civitas Institute
01.2021 - 10.2023
Trainer
SYF
01.2020 - 12.2021
Administrative Assistant
Sumod Association for Child and Women Support
04.2019 - 10.2019
Volunteer
Islamic Relief France
01.2015 - 12.2021
Master - Msc Biotechnology
Jamia Malia Islamia - Delhi
Diploma - Diploma in General educational
Al-Aqsa University
Bachelor - Microbiology
Al-Azhar University
Diploma - Project Coordinator
SMET/ UNRWA