Al Jubiha, Amman- Jordan. Tel: +962 799699777, E: amertub78@gmail.

com

AMER TUBEISHAT
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Programme Development Consultant International Alert- UK-

Jordan, October 2016- present. Areas of Expertise
- Programme and strategy development, with relevant MENA colleagues,
Education
participate in the development of a programming strategy for the long
Livelihood
term development of the programming in and supporting the delivery
Syrian Crisis
of the outputs of the Annual Plan for Jordan 2016-2017.
- Stakeholder management and liaison; develop and maintain effective Youth
relationships with national and international stakeholders including: Civil Society
local and national government, local and national NGOs and CSOs, UN Organizations
agencies, INGOs and members of the international donor community. Capacity Building
- Project and Grants management; manage small-scale activity budgets in Public Policy Support
compliance with Alert and donor guidelines. Donor Relations
Local Governments
Local Consultant/ Advisor- Social Cohesion Project- UNDP, Jordan Local Economic
Office, April 2016- August 2016. Development
- Assessing the applications for the social cohesion component. Governance
- Conducting field visits for the qualified applications Project Management
- Conducting workshops for selected CBOs in the 3 governorates. Grants administration
- Preparing the final report for the steering committee. Community Engagement
- Preparing a presentation to be conducted for the steering committee. M and E
- Finalizing CBOs work plans and final report. Needs Assessment
Advocacy Strategies
Country Representative, FilmAid International, Jordan, February 2016-
Present
- Provide oversight of all program activities, including screenings and film-based workshops
- Collaborate with other FilmAid International senior leadership in New York and with program partners.
- Manage the programs budgets according to FilmAid Financial Policies and Procedures
- Hire and oversee the program staff in Jordan, based on each project need.
- Reporting on FilmAid Activities and partnerships in Jordan and the region.

Governance Advisor, Adam Smith International (TAMKEEN), May 2015- February 2016
- Manage and coordinate the mapping of relevant service-providing stakeholders with national team.
- Supporting recruitment and capacity building for Field Officers and Financial Officers
- Community prioritization and proposal development
- Support to Implementation - Monitoring and Evaluation
- Analysis and contribution to report writing
- Coordination

Public Policy Reform Advisor, ICMA, Amman- Jordan, 1st July 2014- June 2015
- Promoting policy and regulatory changes that result in better LED planning and implementation at a local
government level.
- Advise and help apply policy and regulatory changes with municipalities that improve the enabling
environment for the private sector and encourage local economic development.
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- Advise on implementation and impact of national legislation on the capacity of municipalities,

businesses, etc. to undertake reforms.
- Provide targeted technical assistance and management advice to local municipal officials.
- Building the capacity of local governments to develop and implement competitiveness strategies that
result in economic growth and increased investment, with a focus on growth outside of Amman.

Senior Program Officer, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), Amman, 23 rd
October 2011- June 2014.
- Develops program concepts and leads strategic discussions; manages proposal process and timeline for
proposal submissions; develops program objectives, results and indicators, as well as program strategy.
- Leads work plan discussions; manages process for work plan drafting and submission.
- Manages overall strategy and vision; handles all aspects of program management; anticipates and plans
for programmatic needs and takes action accordingly; provides guidance to staff in this area; oversees
programmatic progress and measures program performance, timing and results; conducts assessments.
- Recruits international trainers, volunteers and staff for numerous positions within the assigned regional
department; initiates and coordinates cross-team programming activities; directs collaboration within
the team and between teams.
- Ensures appropriate implementation of field office policies and handbook; interprets policies in field
office; supervises Program Officer; identifies development opportunities for Program and Senior Program
Assistants and Program Officers.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with international democratic development organizations, civic
organizations and NDI's network of volunteer trainers and experts; acts as back-up to team members not
present.

Deputy Project Director, Social Media I Social Action, International Research and Exchanges Board,
01.12.2010- 20- October- 2011:
- Provide support in managing the Social Media | Social Action Program, including overseeing office
operations and overseeing the production of publications and quarterly fiscal and program reports on
program activities that targets youth.
- Assess the landscape of NGOs, businesses and government-funded educational institutions in each
country and identify opportunities for partnership to improve the capacity of sub grantees and increase
program effectiveness
- Work with local partners, identify relevant government agencies in each country and assess how the
program's goals intersect with their missions
- Provide oversight to program partners throughout the Middle East
- Under the supervision of the Program Director, maintain the quality, cost, and timeliness of all work
performed
- Professionally manage relationships with government, program partners, other international
organizations, and the donor as needed
- Oversee program Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) efforts and reporting.

Senior Programme Associate, Center for International Development/ State University of New York,
Legislative Strengthening Programme, Amman- Jordan (15.06.2009- 30.11.2010)
- Focal point for cooperation with Ministry of Interior in decentralization and governance project.
- Project evaluation and monitoring supervisor.
- Responsible for program office drafting of several activities scopes of works and documents.
- Coordinating research team efforts, reviewing and amending research papers and policy analysis papers.
- Keeping track of project documentation process, reviewing and mending activities reports.
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- Drafting project monthly and quarterly reports and staff efforts trackers.

Community Development Programme Coordinator, Relief International- Schools Online, Amman-

Jordan, (01.04.2008- 15.06.09)
- Responsible for coordinating Community Development Team efforts in Jordan targeting youth, kids, and
families in Community Learning and actions centres.
- Managing the programme different donors budgets according to different allocations.
- Managing Community based organizations grants, capacity building programme, coordination meetings
and networking.
- Delivering trainings for target groups and beneficiaries.
- Building team members capacities in fields of communication, civic engagement, project planning, and
management and reporting.
- Designing programme plans to achieve desired goals and deliverables.
EDUCATION

Master of Science in Soil, Water and the Environment/ Environmental Soil Chemistry, Jordan University
of Science and Technology, Jordan, 2001-2003.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan, 1996-
2000. GPA 76.5 % on a percentage scale, 2nd Rank on Department.

TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND PARTICIPATIONS (SELECTED):

Training on Integrated Water Resources Management, 19-28 January, 2016. By REC within the WATER
SUM Project, supported by the Government of Sweden. Budapest- Hungary.
Towards shaping and communicating a political "Brand": the marketing of and campaigning with political
ideas", 29 Nov-11 Dec 2015, implemented by the International Academy for Leadership in Germany
American Council for Young Political Leaders, Jordan Delegates Visit, Washington DC, 7-20 Sept. 2012.
Governance- accountability strategies, mechanisms, and methods, by MS Action Aid Development
Training Center, Arusha- Tanzania, 31.05-11.06.2010.
Advanced Research and analysis training, Congressional Research Service, Amman- Jordan. March 2010.
Financial Programming and analysis, Sanaya Human Capital Academy, Dead Sea- Jordan (10-15 Feb
2010)
USAID Rules and Regulations for Senior Management level, Inside NGO, Amman- Jordan (15-19
November 2009)
Conflict Prevention in Practice Facilitation of Dialogue Processes and Mediation Efforts and, The Role
of Economic Actors in Conflict Prevention, organized by RCCP, Institute of Diplomacy- Amman Jordan- October
2008.
Regional Training on Child Protection in Emergencies, organized by UNICEF, 24-28 August 2008, Jordan.
Domestic Election monitoring training of trainers, National Democratic Institute, Amman- Jordan,
September 2007.
Domestic Election media coverage monitoring training of trainers, National Democratic Institute,
Amman- Jordan, September 2007.
Regional Training Course "Efficient Management of Wastewater its treatment and Reuse in the MEDA
Countries", organized by ENEA (Italy) and InWEnt (Germany), Bologna- Italy, 10-23/06/2007.
EU- Mediterranean Youth Exchange "Water Rights", organized by the EU-MEDA Countries Youth
Exchange Initiative, Lisbon- Portugal, July 2006.
Public Awareness of Recycling Workshop, Jordan University of Science and Technology, organized by
Youth Exchange Program/ Euro Med, June 30- July 8, 2002.