Ibrahim Abu Shawareb
Program Manager
Gaza City,GZA
Summary
Experienced Program Manager and Education Specialist with over a decade of work in international NGOs across Gaza. Proven leadership in education recovery, project management, community outreach, and finance with a strong background in emergency and post-conflict settings. Fluent in Arabic and English with cross-cultural communication and coordination experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Education Specialist
Creative Associates International
GAZA
07.2024 - Current
- Lead and coordinate a team of technical staff, providing guidance, support, and supervision to ensure successful project delivery
- Contribute to a comprehensive assessment of the existing educational infrastructure, resources, and needs in the post-conflict, identifying priorities and opportunities for intervention and reconstruction
- In coordination with the BEA COP and Gaza Lead, lead the team in planning, designing, and implementing educational programs and curricula that address the unique challenges and needs of children, teachers and youth affected by war, including psychosocial support/socio-emotional learning (PSS/SEL), recreational activities, STEAM, and life skills development
- Engage with local communities, parents, and stakeholders, and CBOs/CSOs to promote the importance of education, encourage enrollment and retention, and foster a supportive environment for learning
- Coordinate with other sectors, such as child protection, health, and infrastructure, to ensure a holistic and integrated educational recovery and development approach
- Represent the organization in relevant meetings, conferences, and forums, advocating for the educational needs of children and youth in post-conflict settings
- Provide input to reports, updates, and proposals to inform stakeholders and ongoing educational initiatives
- Oversee the recruitment, training, and professional development of teachers, facilitators and educational personnel, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and resources to provide quality education in Gaza
Community Outreach Lead
World Center Kitchen
Gaza, Gaza
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Develop and implement community outreach strategies to engage with stakeholders and communities in need effectively
- Establish and nurture partnerships with local organizations, government agencies, and businesses to support WCK's mission
- Conduct assessments to identify community needs and tailor outreach efforts to address specific challenges
- Plan and execute outreach events, campaigns, and initiatives to raise awareness and mobilize support
- Monitor and evaluate outreach activities, collecting feedback to continuously improve community engagement efforts
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Programs Manager
Save Youth Future Society
Gaza, Gaza
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Responsible for the overall management of the projects, including timely implementation, budget management, staff management, capacity building, and staff career development
- Ensure that the scope of the projects is maintained in all phases
- Create and implement detailed work plans needed to successfully complete the projects
- Deliver timely and high-quality progress and technical reports on the projects for SYFS management, and donors in close collaboration with program staff and Executive Manager
- Conduct periodical field visits to verify projects activities are implemented according to contractual targets
- Ensure that all subordinates have clearly defined objectives and understand their responsibilities
- Encourage a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation
- Supervise documentation of all activities of the program and maintenance of an efficient program filing system including all program related documents
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential barriers to project success.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
- Championed best practices in project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Leveraged technology tools for enhanced project tracking, reporting, and information sharing among team members.
- Spearheaded innovative problem-solving techniques that addressed challenges head-on, resulting in effective resolution measures.
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
- Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
- Streamlined communication channels to facilitate efficient collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
- Increased customer satisfaction through effective communication of program goals and expectations.
Finance and Admin Officer
Theatre Day Productions
Gaza
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Compile and manage Office Budget;
- Ensure timely submission of Monthly, and Annual Financial Reports
- Prepare and submit Quarterly programmed reports
- Ensure efficient payments and disbursements according to approved policy and procedures
- Ensure internal control system is functional
- Review Budgets and financial reports from Partners and ensure these comply with TDP Handbook requirements
- Manage the audit assignment
- Ensure all staff benefits are managed according to Human resource handbook guidelines, e.g
- Medical, Staff Insurance, Pension, social security, travel insurance among others
Program Manager
Theatre Day Productions
Gaza
02.2016 - 04.2020
- Responsible for the company regarding relations with formal institutions, government institutions, educational institutions, NGO's
- Responsible for safeguarding all legal issues relevant to the company in cooperation with the steering committee
- Responsible for annual and multiple year budgets
- Network in the relevant donor community and organize donor visits to the company
- Head of fund-raising and reporting for the company
- In charge of personnel, including all contracts
- Participate in developing the year activity plan
- Responsible for all administrative and PR material produced and disseminated
Capacity Building and Advocacy Coordinator
Save Youth Future Association
Gaza, Gaza
12.2015 - 02.2016
- Follow up with the students' capacity-building activities, including networking with training firms and the implementation of the training courses
- Follow up with the students' advocacy activities
- Participate in preparing for festivals, events, and selection camps
- Participate in students' activities such as the virtual majles
- Prepare training reports and evaluations
Project Manager
Save Youth Future Society
Gaza, Gaza
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Child-Friendly Spaces Project funded by USAID implemented by CRS
- Participate in the dissemination of monitoring and evaluation results and feedback into the planning of future projects and programs, including the preparation of special reports and lessons learned materials
- Supervise work of Project Coordinators
- Supervise administrative and technical program activities
- Follow up the implementation of the program activities
- Supervise technical and professional staff involved in the program activities under his/her responsibility
- Ensure all program activities are implemented in a timely manner and according to donors' rules and regulations
- Prepare and ensure timely input reporting as required (monthly, quarterly and/or annually)
- Child-Friendly Spaces Project funded by USAID implemented by CRS
Program Officer
World Vision
Gaza
10.2013 - 11.2014
- Prepare the projects log frames and the Detailed Implementation Plans
- Orient the project coordinators on the strategies, policies and the financial procedures of the organization
- Conduct the projects monitoring and follow up with the beneficiaries and the stakeholders
- Write the regular MOUs, Contracts, reports (Quarter, Semi Annual and Annual), achievement publications, success stories, and strategy alignment reports
- Keep up with the financial records, cash requisitions and expenses
- Follow up with the admin procedures and organize the orientation sessions for the new employees and stakeholders
- Network with partner civil society organizations and conduct cooperation meetings
Program Assistant
World Vision
Gaza, Gaza
07.2013 - 09.2013
- Assist in writing Contracts and MOUs and keeping a tracking sheet
Field Assistant (Emergency Project)
World Vision
Gaza, Gaza
12.2012 - 03.2013
- Assisted the Project Coordinators in completing the day-to-day work and finalizing the legal papers for the activities performed
- Received the awarded goods from suppliers, prepared GRNs and distributed the goods to the various departments
- Kept up with the CBOs to ensure the Emergency project delivers its goals
- File and archive the financial and administrative transactions for the finance department
Analyst and Assistant Auditor (Intern)
IPWatch Corporation
Florence , Alabama
12.2010 - 05.2011
- Helped set business plans for customers
- Managed a team of International Employees in two International Trade Projects
- Brainstormed and implemented Action Plans for opening new business markets in 5 countries
- Assisted in auditing the financial documents of two companies
- Helped in detecting financial and lawful fraud in litigation for the company
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
Education
Bachelor - Accounting
Al Azhar University of Gaza
Gaza, Palestine 03.2006 - 06.2012
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft office package
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 package
- Public and private Leadership skills
- Ability to coordinate events
- Ability to coordinate with other partners and companies
- Mature experience in cultures and cross-cultural interaction
Education Honors And Events
- Organized EU call for proposals sessions in Gaza, 05/01/13
- IELTS Certificate, Band 7 score, 04/01/13, British Council Gaza
- Instructor, Injaz Association, Economics for Kids
- Cultural Ambassador, NESA UGRAD Program, University of North Alabama, 2011
- TOEFL degree, AMIDEAST, Gaza
Training
- Security and Evacuation Training, World Vision
- Occupational Stress Management Education Training, World Vision
- How to be an Office Manager for an International Organization, Jump Start Training and Consulting, True
- Project Management Certificate, Jump Start Training and Consulting
- English Language Diploma (including Technical Writing), AMIDEAST, Gaza
- Youth Leadership Training, 120 training Hours in four training modules: Leadership and Constituency Building, Communication and Advocacy, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Employability, MercyCorps
Community Service
- Presented the ABB Association of the University of North Alabama in two states
- Completed a sum of 200 community service hours within 10 months in the USA
- Volunteered in the TaxFirst Project with Impact Alabama Association, helping low-income families to fill tax returns
- Former student leader at the University Campus UNA
Personal Information
- ID Number: 803027044
- Passport Number: 5470171
- Date of Birth: 03/03/88
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Palestinian
Timeline
Senior Education Specialist
Creative Associates International
07.2024 - Current
Community Outreach Lead
World Center Kitchen
02.2024 - 06.2024
Programs Manager
Save Youth Future Society
11.2021 - 06.2024
Finance and Admin Officer
Theatre Day Productions
04.2020 - 11.2021
Program Manager
Theatre Day Productions
02.2016 - 04.2020
Capacity Building and Advocacy Coordinator
Save Youth Future Association
12.2015 - 02.2016
Project Manager
Save Youth Future Society
03.2015 - 12.2015
Program Officer
World Vision
10.2013 - 11.2014
Program Assistant
World Vision
07.2013 - 09.2013
Field Assistant (Emergency Project)
World Vision
12.2012 - 03.2013
Analyst and Assistant Auditor (Intern)
IPWatch Corporation
12.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor - Accounting
Al Azhar University of Gaza
03.2006 - 06.2012
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