Ahmad ASHOUR

Experience

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  American Friends Service Committee

  Feb 2007 - Jan 2008

  Animator

  Injaz Program for popular education

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  Tamer Institute for Community Education

  Jul 2008 - Sept 2024

  • Led operations, managed resources, and oversaw program development in alignment with the organization’s values and strategic objectives.• Represented Tamer Institute to community partners and local authorities, fostering collaboration and partnerships.• Supervised a dedicated team and volunteers to enhance learning experiences and program effectiveness.• Coordinated programs with international partners and donors in community mobilization, education, arts and culture, and child protection. Show less • Mobilized the community by implementing national campaigns, coordinating the network of children’s libraries, and spearheading the National Reading Campaign.• Led initiatives such as National Reading Week, the "Read to Me PAPA" Campaign, and the "I Donated a Book" Campaign to promote literacy and a love for reading.• Guided youth groups at Tamer Institute, ensuring that all activities contributed to creating safe and supportive environments for children and fostering their well-being.• Coordinated various educational projects, including Informal Education, Remedial Education, and participatory learning approaches. Show less

  • Office Manager

    Jul 2011 - Sept 2024

  • Projects Coordinator

    Jul 2008 - Jun 2011
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  UNESCO

  Mar 2011 - Jul 2011

  INEE Trainer: "Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies"

  To enable quality, safe, and relevant education for all in emergencies and crisis contexts through prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery through conducting trainings in INEE in the local institutions and the ministry of education schools including designing of emergency plans for the schools in ARA (access restricted areas).

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  Internationales literaturfestival berlin

  Sept 2014 - Oct 2014

  Cultural Manager

  Coordinated through Goethe Institute, an internship in “ILB” International Literature Festival organization in BERLIN which is a multifaceted cultural institution. The internship job included remarkable closeness to artistic processes, along with the main goal of the internship which is gaining experience, skills, and knowledge about operating and organizing international festivals.

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  The Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network (PNGO)

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2024

  Education Sector Coordinator

  Coordinates between educational institutions to harmonize response activities and ensure alignment with relevant minimum standards, policies, and guidelines.Leads advocacy campaigns and facilitates meetings with local authorities and donors to address educational needs in the Gaza Strip.Represents national NGOs, including participation in the Strategic Advisory Group and both Advisory group and vetting panels for the OCHA HF fund.

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  Acted

  Oct 2024 - now

  Senior Office Manager

  "I lead Acted’s team and overseeing the support departments in Gaza, including Administration, HR, Logistics, Finance, Transparency and Compliance, and MEAL, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with internal policies and local regulations to facilitate the successful implementation of humanitarian projects."