Alaa Darwish

Experience

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  ICT Unit - (Youth Development Resource Center (YDRC))

  Nov 2009 - Apr 2010

  Trainer Intel Learn and Microsoft Unlimited Potential Program

  Preparing and developing instructional training material and aids such as handbooks, visual aids, online tutorials, demonstration models, and supporting training reference documentation

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  Consulting Services Group

  May 2010 - Sept 2010

  Marketing

  Improves product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities; improving product packaging; coordinating new product development.

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  Birzaet

  Sept 2010 - Oct 2011

  Administrative Coordinator

  Maintains administrative workflow by studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures.Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices; studying utilization of micro-computer and software technologies; evaluating personnel and technological requirements; implementing changes.Develops administrative staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and coaching.Resolves administrative problems by analyzing information; identifying and communication solutions.Maintains rapport with customers, managers, and employees by arranging continuing contacts; researching and developing new services and methods; setting priorities; resolving problem situations.Maintains suggestion system by directing and controlling administrative technical aspects in accordance with management directives.Provides information by answering questions and requests. Show less

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  El-Lid Charitable Development Society - Nablus

  Nov 2011 - Feb 2016

  Program Manager acting as CEO

  Responsible for the Organization regarding relations with formal institutions, government institutions, educational institutions, NGO’sResponsible for safeguarding all legal issues relevant to the company in cooperation with the steering committeeResponsible 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.Responsible for procurement.Participates in making the year activity plan.Responsible for all administrative and PR.material produced and disseminated Show less

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  Freelance training consultant

  Mar 2016 - now

  Consultant

  Develop project estimates and project plans with support of more senior members of the Project Management team as needed

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  An Najah National University

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2017

  Project Coordinator

  • Responsible for the overall implementation of all activities for a project that aims at upgrading of the Auto Mechatronics Diploma Program, funded by the World Bank through the Quality Improvement Fund- MoEHE. • Carrying out all administrative issues related to the QIF project. • Follow-up all procurement and financial issues related to the project in accordance with the World Bank procurement procedures and guidelines.• Writing the quarterly, semi, final reports and any other reports requested by HHCT, QIF/PCU and at MoEHE and the world Bank.• Update all related documents (Grant Implementation Plan, Procurement Plan, Financial Documents, etc), • Coordinate, attend, and prepare minutes of the project various committees, meetings, workshops and activities.• Preparing technical reports regarding the purchased equipment, and in procedures relating to receiving and installing equipment.• Preparing terms of references for hiring project consultants and following up the recruitment process. • Creating communication channels with various stakeholders towards cooperation, and communication in issues related to the project.• Collect the project documentation, and feed its Web Page with its data.• Insure the implementation of the project work plan and report every stage to the steering committee.• Monitor and Assist in field studies, data gathering and analysis.• Follow up and coordinate with the consultants in relation to their duties. Show less

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  An-Najah National University

  Oct 2017 - May 2018

  Development Coordinator

  • Conduct needs assessment.• Write and draft project proposals and budget to fundraise them. • Research and follow developments in donor strategies and policies.• Monitor and evaluate projects.• Prepare administrative, financial and evaluation reports.

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  Hisham Hijjawi College of Technology

  Jun 2018 - now

  Head of Projects and Studies Unit and An-Najah Center for Training and Rehabilitation

  • Plan, develop and administer Hisham Hijjawi College of Technology fundraising activities.• Prepare and update a fundraising strategy, identifying objectives and partners.• Research funding opportunities and raise funds for Hisham Hijjawi College of Technology programs.• Develop and maintain good working relations with donor and local organizations.• Write proposals, concept papers, letters of inquiry and presentations.• Write grant reports to related donors, acknowledgment letters and other correspondences as necessary.• Keep all donors informed on supported projects through timely and relevant reports and updates as required.• Network links with relevant stakeholders and organizations to ensure continued support for existing and new initiatives.• Coordinate with the Academic, Programs, and Administrative and Financial departments on matters related to each for developing proposals and reports.• In charge of daily follow-up for monthly and weekly planning of activities in coordination with partner and Project Manager.• Ensure the project implementation is in line with its planned outputs, indicators set and timeframe. Show less