Amal Al Akoumi

Experience

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  SHIFT Social Innovation Hub

  Sept 2018 - Jul 2022

  • Acted as field coordinator for the emergency response in Beirut (coordinating between all sectors and with local authorities and other organizations)• Led the implementation and budget spending of the projects.• Led the programs team and the volunteers.• Lead on the coordination under Bab Rezeik Consortium• Designed the project tools and materials.• Recruited project teams and external consultants.• Organized programs in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.• Developed a budget and operating plan for the program.• Produced accurate and timely reports on the status of the program throughout its lifecycle to both internal and external stakeholders.• Designed and wrote new proposals and looked for new partnerships and opportunities. Show less

  • Program Manager

    Sept 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Project Officer

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2020
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  Makhzoumi Foundation

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

  Project Assistant

  Youths and Women Empowerment Program• Supported project coordinators and staff with daily activities.• Entered data into the organization's system.

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  Bright Leaders Hub

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2023

  Business Development Manager and Founder
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  Danish Refugee Council / Dansk Flygtningehjælp

  May 2022 - Jun 2024

  Project Manager / Team Leader

  • Manage seven field centers in the North and Akkar• Lead and manage the Economic Recovery team.• Lead and manage integrated programs (livelihood and protection) and graduation approach ones.• Strengthening the capacity of local partners in economic recovery through assessments, capacity- building plans, training, review of standards of operation, tools and materials, and evaluation.• Design standards of operation, deliver training of trainers for the staff and local partners on career guidance, life skills, soft skills, vocational training, work-based learning, cash for work and business development support.• Conduct labor market assessment in North Lebanon• Engage with partners on the coordination of projects and have a leading role in many consortiums.• Lead on projects’ work plans and ensure timely and proper implementation progress• Ensure proper management and tracking of the budget, with monthly forecasts and ensure that expenses have been allocated to the correct budget lines Show less

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  International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

  Jun 2024 - Nov 2024

  Cash and Market Specialist

  • Design and adjust data-collection tools, collect and enter data, perform qualitative and quantitative analysis, and produce data visualizations.• Contribute to market assessments, analyze and design response options for cash-transfer programs, and implement market-based interventions.• Carry out monitoring activities such as market-price monitoring, contribute to internal reporting, and analyze security, socioeconomic, cultural, and political environments.• Organize and provide capacity-building activities, supervise and support EcoSec staff, and provide administrative support.• Interact with delegation staff from all departments, engage with local contacts (beneficiaries, community leaders, NGOs), and represent ICRC professionally in all activities and meetings. Show less

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  Save the Children International

  Dec 2024 - now

  Food Security and Livelihood Coordinator