Mayssoun Korban

Experience

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  INMA / SRI International

  Feb 2003 - Jun 2009

  Agro Industry Engineer & Project Coordinator

  Expanding Economic Opportunities Project in Lebanon1- Prepare and attend international trade shows. Market Lebanese Olive Oil; in close coordination with the Syndicate of Lebanese Food Industries. Gulfood Show – Dubai (2008 – 2007 – 2006 – 2005); ANUGA – Cologne Germany (October 2007 – 2005); Fancy Food Show – New York (2007 – 2006)2- Prepare, coordinate and implement the First Food Festival in Lebanon presenting a wide range of Lebanese food producers, companies, cooperatives, NGOs; in addition to the presence of the handicraft and artisan producers and heritages institutions (December 2007)3- Prepare and implement a National Extra Virgin Olive Oil Contest for best extra virgin olive oil – producers, commercial brand, and presentation (March 2006 & 2007)4- Develop six nature reserves tourism brochures. Prepare and implement site enhancement projects in 6 nature reserves (January – September 2005). 5- Prepare and implement the Kiwifruit and Seedless Grape production, North Lebanon project with 50 farmers. Write reports and coordinate with the Ministry of Economy and Trade (November 2007 – July 2009). 6- Conduct sectorial survey in 4 cities; write recommendations and strategies on the development of the Agro-Industry and Tourism sectors to positively affect both the cities and the surrounding and neighborhoods; participating in thematic workshops related to the sector (august 2007 – May 2008)7- Prepare and conduct workshops, social activities with students from different schools. Develop awareness materials (August 2005 - April 2008) in close cooperation with “Save the Children”8 -Prepare and attend workshops and trainings – write reports. Show less

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  ACDI/VOCA

  Jul 2009 - Sept 2013

  Developing Horticulture to Access Impactful Markets (DHAIM Project)1- Assess local market demand and opportunities (Wholesale, exporters, packinghouses, etc…)2- Develop harvest schedule and crop profiles (crops, varieties, harvest quantity / time, quality)3- Link farmers to potential identified markets4- Develop MIS system with the CCIAs (Data collection, data analysis, prices dissemination)5- Prepare and conduct trainings on Intelligent Export Management (GCC and EU)6- Conduct direct buyer engagement events.7- Follow on post-harvest management8- Prepare and attend several fresh fruits and vegetables international trade shows such as Fruit Logistica (Berlin) and WOP (Dubai).9- Develop an awareness campaign among farmers, general public, and agriculture stakeholders. 10- Engage the marketing team within project partners CCIAs in all marketing activities to insure sustainability. 11- Lead a team of marketing coordinators in the regions with extensive follow up. Show less Lebanon Business Linkages Initiative Project (LBLI) 1- Assist agro-processing firms understand the commercial benefits of concluding procurement agreements direct with domestic producers of fruits and vegetables.2- Assist firms and producers address challenges to set up viable procurement relations that likely include building capacity to conduct trainings and demonstrations, provide technical support, identify and contract with sources of additional technical expertise.3- Financial Support Agreements with food processing companies to support investments in their supply chains as a mean of building long-term sustainable relationships with farmers.4- Link farmers to food processing companies5- Conduct trainings and workshops with farmers in several areas on safe agricultural field practices6- Assist in mapping the production of glazed cherries with agro-food processing companies. Show less

  • Market Intelligence Manager

    Oct 2010 - Sept 2013

  • Business Development Advisor

    Jul 2009 - Sept 2010
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  Quality Assurance Advisor / Freelance

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2015

  Quality Assurance Advisor

  Carry out advisory Quality Assurance work for Pearson1- Asses the use of layout and graphical user interface and suggest any suitable changes 2- Assess the functionality of components and overall digital object3- Compare the digital object to the relevant final manuscripts provided by Pearson4- Liaise with the Pearson team for any queries on the quality of the digital learning objects.

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  ANERA

  Nov 2013 - Sept 2016

  Project Manager

  Support to Rural Hospitality Businesses in Lebanon 1- Lead the implementation of project in coordination with a group of consultants and experts 2- Insure proper planning, organization, continuous follow up on activity implementation3- Conduct extensive field visits and coordination with guesthouses all over Lebanon 4- Network and coordinate with different stakeholders, public and private tourism and rural institutions5- Develop quality standards and application standards with group of consultants for proper quality and professional services at all guesthouses6- Conduct training to more than 80 staff and members of guesthouses in 5 different regions in Lebanon.7- Prepare and follow up on assessment and mapping of 60 rural hospitality services in Lebanon identifying their weak and strong points. 8- Assist in the foundation of DIYAFA association as a legal framework for all guesthouses in Lebanon. 9- Maintain effective coordination and communication with donor, technical experts, consultants and other stakeholders operating in the same region10- Ensure proper monitoring, evaluation and documentation of program implementation against indicators. Show less

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  Acted

  Sept 2016 - Mar 2022

  1- Responsible for project planning, implementation, developing work plan, managing team work and coordinating with donor, municipalities and relevant stakeholders.2- Organize and conduct consultative workshops with the municipalities and identified stakeholders and local community to assess key priorities and challenges.3- Conduct validation and development of socio-economic briefs in close coordination with municipalities.4- Organize coaching and training capacity building on proposal writing and monitoring and implementation of grants.5- Create steering committees as advisory body in the villages with the municipalities and experts through transparent call for interest to join these committees.6- Review proposals and monitor implementation. Show less 1- Responsible for program planning, implementation, developing work plan with project partners, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders (project partners, local and national authorities, targeted community beneficiaries such as municipalities and CSOs.) 2- Develop community assessment methodology in coordination with the AME department – conducting preliminary interviews with municipalities and sign MoUs with selected ones.3- Capacity building for CSOs in collaboration with technical team on customizing curricula as per capacity assessment results – Coordinate to conduct training for both CSOs and municipalities – Develop transparency ranking and online display of CSOs.4- Develop local development strategies in response to identified needs – Hold a series of conferences, dialogue tables, and workshops at the local level to ensure all stakeholders agree on priorities and needs. 5- Draft and launch call for proposals to respond to priority actions; select of most appropriate projects. 6- Implement community development projects and develop details project framework for all sub grants and oversee the implementation of activities; including identification of technical specifications and quantities needed.7- Responsible for internal and external representation with relevant stakeholders to avoid duplication of activities including other agencies, partners, and NGOs. Show less

  • Projects Coordinator

    Dec 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Economic Development Project Coordinator

    Sept 2016 - Dec 2020
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  Chemonics International

  Apr 2022 - now

  Capacity Building Manager

  1- Responsible for the assessment, design, and implementation of CSP’s technical assistance and capacity building activities with municipalities, Water Establishments, Agriculture Cooperatives, and others; activities that are appropriate to respond to the established program goals, purpose, and strategic priorities.2- Design scope of work of short-term technical assistance, and oversee the work of experts, consultants, and service providers to ensure capacity building goals are being met.3- Design and monitor the technical assistance activities budgets per community (experts, service providers, procurement, logistics, etc.) 4- Responsible for the analysis of the achievements, results, and identification of success stories. 5- Supervise the work of office and field-based capacity building coordinator and officers and ensure that technical assistance interventions are being implemented according to their design and purpose. Develop and manage weekly and monthly priorities to ensure timely delivery.6- Actively engage with the communication, monitoring and evaluation teams to ensure new activities incorporate best practices and adaptive learning.7- Provide oversight of the delivery of technical assistance and capacity building approaches to beneficiaries for the sustained delivery of essential services and enhanced economic opportunities. Technical assistance includes, but not limited to, development of financial systems, governance, management, bookkeeping, grievance mechanism, operation and maintenance of provided equipment, marketing strategies, market linkage, food safety and safety measures, and others. 8- Conduct frequent field visits to CSP’s target regions to directly communicate and coordinate with the respective regional teams, provide management inputs and technical guidance as needed. Show less