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Talal Marziq

Talal Marziq

Hebron

Summary

Senior development professional with 20 years of experience managing $80M+ in USAID-funded infrastructure and community development programs. Proven leader in strategic planning, MEL systems, and consortium management with expertise in WASH, health facilities, and institutional development. Bilingual (Arabic/English) technical expert with advanced degrees in Civil Engineering and Strategic Planning.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning, and Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting Manager (MEL & CLA Manager)

Tetra Tech Company
11.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview : American Company / USAID Funded Project
  • Project: Non Revenue Water Management Project (NRWMP)/ Hebron -West Bank.

Responsibilities :-

  • Managed the project's Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework by supervising M&E specialists and local research firms conducting sector surveys
  • Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs on MEL systems, AMELP indicators, and data collection methodologies for project partners and staff
  • Established rigorous data quality protocols—including on-site monitoring, routine spot checks, and rapid assessments—that ensured 98% accuracy in the Management Information System (MIS)
  • Streamlined reporting processes by consolidating field data from grantees and subcontractors, enabling timely production of annual implementation plans, progress reports, and performance analyses to inform strategic decision-making


Task Order Manager

Arab Brothers Company
01.2024 - 11.2024

Company Overview: Contracting Company - Palestine

Projects: Tulkarem and Tubas Youth Development Resources Center (YDRC) Funded by USAID.

Responsibilities :-

  • Overseeing all aspects of a construction project, ensuring that all activities are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
  • Key responsibilities include, Planning and Scheduling, Budget Management, Procurement and Subcontracting plan, Quality Control, Safety and Environment, Team Management: Stakeholder Management: Risk Management: Change Management (especially in the current security situation.

Part Time MEL Manager

Jordan River for Consultancy (JRC)
08.2021 - 11.2024

In house Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation Manger from (JRC) for : the Technical Assistance to the Project Management Unit (PMU /PWA / Gaza) project. (the project now is indole due to the current situation in Gaza

Technical Expert (Part Time)

Sustainable Change for Development (SCD)
01.2023 - 05.2024

Developed the Standard Operation Procedures for Yatta Municipality Water and Wastewater Department in join venture with Hydroconceil (French International consultancy Firm specialized in water utilities management).

Projects Manager / Director

Bayti Investment Company
03.2019 - 07.2021

Company Overview: The Developer of Rawabi City.

Responsibilities :-

  • Provide Projects and Contracts Management Services for Rawabi projects (24 residential buildings, Multi-function buildings, one office building, mosque and retails).
  • Leading the team from the design phase till completing all the construction activities, managing the procurement process (Pre-tendering, tendering, and post-tendering process), and assure full compliance with the company procurement plan and procedures
  • Managing the projects and contracts effectively for the good of the company all over the project duration
  • Support the Facility Management Department in operating the newly constructed projects – during the post-construction stage
  • The head of the steering committee established the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) process at Bayti Company by defining objectives and scope, developing a MEL framework, establishing roles and responsibilities, designing data collection methods, developing data management systems, setting performance indicators, developing the working procedures, and facilitating learning and adaptation


Program Construction Manager

ANERA
04.2017 - 02.2019

Company Overview: American Near East Refugee Aid - USAID Grantee

Program: PCID – Palestinian Community Infrastructure Development program- (Schools, Medical Centers, Women Centers, Roads, Water, and Wastewater networks)

Responsibilities :-

  • Provide Engineering, Safety, Contracting, Risk management, and Construction Management Services for the USAID PCID program
  • Participating in assessing the community needs
  • Evaluating and leading the contractors and consultants of the program
  • Provide leadership, and direction, has direct responsibility for planning, executing, and controlling the technical and financial aspects of new construction, quality, occupational safety, and health activities


Technical Expert - Free-lance Job (Part Time)

Jordan River Consultancy
09.2017 - 11.2018
  • Company Overview: Consultancy Services for Water Sector Regulatory Council (WSRC) of Palestine
  • Preparation of Service Providers Minimum Standards Requirements and Inspection Procedures in Palestine
  • Inspect and evaluate the implemented operation and maintenance procedures along with financial performance for 19 water and wastewater service providers
  • Develop minimum standards and key performance indicators for operation and maintenance activities for the water and wastewater service providers
  • Develop inspection procedures for WSRC to monitor and evaluate the performance of the service providers
  • The project aimed at providing WSRC with procedures and tools to monitor and evaluate the performance of the water and wastewater service providers
  • Consultancy Services for Water Sector Regulatory Council (WSRC) of Palestine

Project Manager

Trigon Associate / Black & Veatch
12.2013 - 03.2017

Company verview: Engineering and Construction Management Contractor

Projects: USAID Infrastructure Needs Program (INPII) - Water Projects (Wells, Booster, Stations, Reservoirs, Main lines, and Networks).

Responsibilities :-

  • Provide Contracting, Engineering, Safety, Risk management, and Construction Management Services for the USAID INP II projects
  • Have delegated responsibility for the proper performance of the Contractors services and for direct liaison with Client and Owner in executing the projects
  • Provide leadership and direction and has direct responsibility for planning, executing, and controlling the technical aspects of new construction, quality, occupational safety, and health activities
  • One of the projects I managed was rewarded the best project under INP II program
  • Engineering and Construction Management Contractor


Technical Manager

Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WSSA)
06.2011 - 12.2013

Organization Overview: Water and Wastewater Utility -Bethlehem – Palestine.

Responsibilities :-

  • As a Technical Manager of WSSA, I directed strategic water and sanitation operations, managing a €16 million AFD-funded portfolio encompassing water networks, wastewater collection systems, and innovative reuse projects
  • I established the utility’s governance framework by developing strategic plans, performance indicators, and sanitation standards while chairing committees to institutionalize operational policies
  • I strengthened donor relations through successful grant management, securing funding for sanitation infrastructure upgrades and reuse pilot programs
  • Overseeing all operations, I optimized maintenance protocols for water and sanitation assets, improved procurement processes, and led capacity-building programs for the technical department
  • My role as organizational representative at international forums assisted WSSA in sustainable water management.

Project Manager

Arab Brothers Contracting Company
11.2009 - 05.2011

Company Overview: Contracting Company Subcontractor for APCO/ArCon -Hebron – Palestine

Projects: USAID Infrastructure Needs Program (INPI) – Reservoirs, Main Lines, Networks, and Road Construction in Deir Samit, Beit Awwa, and Ithna villages.

Responsibilities :-

  • Responsible for the overall proper performance of the construction projects, procurement, commercial, etc
  • Provide leadership and direction and has direct responsibility for planning, executing, and controlling the technical aspects of new construction, quality, occupational safety, and health activities.

Quality and Safety Manager

International Relief Development (IRD)
02.2009 - 10.2009

Company Overview: American International Relief Development Ramallah – Palestine

Project: USAID Infrastructure Needs Program (INPI) – Schools Projects in Hebron.

Responsibilities :-

  • Responsible for the overall proper performance of the quality and safety of construction projects
  • Provide leadership and direction and has direct responsibility for planning, executing, and controlling the technical aspects of new construction, quality, occupational safety, and health activities.

Resident Engineer

Architects & Engineering Consultant (LACASA)
07.2007 - 01.2009

Company Overview: Dubai – United Arab Emirates Consulting Architects & Engineers

Projects: Lagoons II – Infra and Super Structure for the Flamingo Project at Lagoons Area with a total budget of 2.4 billion DHs.

Responsibilities :-

  • Participate in the design stage, responsible for leading and executing the project infrastructures (Dewatering systems, Dewatering Pump Stations, Waste Water Networks, Water Networks, and Pile Foundations)
  • Responsible for the overall proper performance of the quality and safety of construction projects
  • Provide leadership and direction and has direct responsibility for planning, executing, and controlling the technical aspects of new construction, quality, occupational safety, and health activities.

Civil Consultant Engineer

Design & Architecture Bureau (DAR)
10.2004 - 06.2006

Company Overview: Dubai – United Arab Emirates Consulting Architects & Engineers

Projects: Eleven (11) Towers at Business Bay and Sheikh Zayed Road with a total budget of 3.2 billion DHs.

Responsibilities :-

  • Responsible for the overall proper performance of the quality and safety of construction projects
  • Provide leadership and direction and has direct responsibility for planning, executing, and controlling the technical aspects of new construction, quality, occupational safety, and health activities
  • Dubai – United Arab Emirates Consulting Architects & Engineers
  • Projects: Eleven (11) Towers at Business Bay and Sheikh Zayed Road with a total budget of 3.2 billion DHs

Project Engineer

Midmac Construction Company
09.2003 - 09.2004

Company Overview: Ramallah – Palestine

Project: Ramallah Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) -Ramallah / West Bank.

Responsibilities:-

  • Responsible to provide quality control, engineering, and field supervision for the project
  • Ramallah – Palestine
  • Project: Ramallah Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) -Ramallah / West Bank.

Education

MS - Strategic Planning (Thesis Is in Progress)

Arab American University
03-2025

B.Sc. - Civil Engineering

Birzeit University
01.2003

Skills

  • USAID Program Leadership & Compliance
  • Infrastructure & WASH Program Management
  • MEL Framework Development & CLA
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Donor Relations
  • Risk Mitigation & Security Management
  • Team Leadership & Capacity Building
  • Institutional Development & Governance
  • Program & Project Management

Accomplishments

  • Recognized as top-performing project manager under USAID’s INP II program.
  • Reduced non-revenue water by 16% through innovative monitoring systems.
  • Trained 100+ professionals in water governance and project management.
  • Secured €16M in AFD funding for critical water infrastructure.

Languages

Excellent in Arabic
Excellent in English

Years Of Experience

21

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/03/80
  • Nationality: Palestinian
  • Marital Status: Married

Training

  • Organization Management
  • Procurement Management
  • Advanced Management and Administration of Contracts under FIDIC
  • FIDIC Claims Management & Disputes Resolution
  • OSHA 10 Hours – Safety Training
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Business Language, British Council, Dubai
  • Practical Use of the 1999 FIDIC Condition of Contract
  • Construction Claims & Disputes
  • Water Safety Plan

Core Expertise

  • Water & Sanitation Sector Leadership
  • Institutional Development & Governance
  • Program & Project Management
  • Monitoring & Technical Advisory

Timeline

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning, and Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting Manager (MEL & CLA Manager)

Tetra Tech Company
11.2024 - Current

Task Order Manager

Arab Brothers Company
01.2024 - 11.2024

Technical Expert (Part Time)

Sustainable Change for Development (SCD)
01.2023 - 05.2024

Part Time MEL Manager

Jordan River for Consultancy (JRC)
08.2021 - 11.2024

Projects Manager / Director

Bayti Investment Company
03.2019 - 07.2021

Technical Expert - Free-lance Job (Part Time)

Jordan River Consultancy
09.2017 - 11.2018

Program Construction Manager

ANERA
04.2017 - 02.2019

Project Manager

Trigon Associate / Black & Veatch
12.2013 - 03.2017

Technical Manager

Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WSSA)
06.2011 - 12.2013

Project Manager

Arab Brothers Contracting Company
11.2009 - 05.2011

Quality and Safety Manager

International Relief Development (IRD)
02.2009 - 10.2009

Resident Engineer

Architects & Engineering Consultant (LACASA)
07.2007 - 01.2009

Civil Consultant Engineer

Design & Architecture Bureau (DAR)
10.2004 - 06.2006

Project Engineer

Midmac Construction Company
09.2003 - 09.2004

B.Sc. - Civil Engineering

Birzeit University

MS - Strategic Planning (Thesis Is in Progress)

Arab American University
Talal Marziq