Esraa Al-Ahmad
Amman
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished Project Manager with over 13 years of experience spanning project coordination, resource management, and strategic planning within international development, education, and community engagement sectors. As a Certified International Trainer and Higher Education Institution Technical Advisor, I excel in designing impactful training programs, leading performance improvement initiatives, and fostering cross-sector collaborations. With extensive expertise in monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and financial management, I have contributed to advancing sustainable growth, youth employability, and institutional innovation in diverse environments. Equipped with a strong foundation in program design, data-driven strategy, and capacity building, I continuously drive operational excellence and measurable outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Higher Education Institution Technical Advisor & Stakeholder Specialist
IREX
Amman
02.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: USAID-supported HEIG Program
- In my role as the Higher Education Institutions Stakeholder Relationship Officer- Technical Support at IREX in Amman, Jordan, I provided technical advisory support to universities to enhance academic and operational effectiveness
- Collaborating with university stakeholders, I designed tailored technical assistance to contribute to performance improvement efforts
- Delivered technical advisory services to universities, focusing on enhancing academic programs, operational efficiency, and institutional governance
- Designed and executed strategic performance improvement plans aligned with organizational objectives to drive long-term institutional growth
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments, identifying gaps and opportunities, and developed tailored capacity-building initiatives to address specific institutional challenges
- Spearheaded the development and delivery of training programs on project management best practices, operational optimization, and sustainable strategies, fostering continuous institutional improvement
- Established and nurtured strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including university leadership, government entities, and private sector collaborators, to enhance resource mobilization and ensure alignment with broader organizational goals
- Monitored and evaluated project interventions using advanced M&E frameworks, ensuring measurable impact, accountability, and the integration of lessons learned into ongoing and future initiatives
- Integrated mental health and psychosocial support components into training and development programs, promoting holistic capacity building and fostering well-being among beneficiaries
- Facilitated collaborative engagements and policy dialogues between stakeholders, ensuring shared vision, alignment of priorities, and enhanced project outcomes
- Create innovative, sustainable, mutually beneficial, public-private partnerships, to leverage solutions to improve quality of early grade education in Jordan
- Lead the private sector engagement activities throughout the project implementation cycle
- Manage a team of consultants to implement many aspects of program implementation to ensure timely and accurate completion of deliverables including technical assistance to Higher Education Institutions and the GOJ
- Develop a coherent private sector engagement strategy to support firms' relationships with the MOE and engage firms in innovative solutions that improve the quality of early-grade education
- Coordinate and manage the technical team and partners in the production of accurate and nuanced technical assessments with a particular focus on private sector engagement capacity
- USAID-supported HEIG Program
Programs Specialist
Al Hussein Technical University (HTU)
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Designed and delivered training programs addressing development needs and tracking their effectiveness
- Engaged with private sector stakeholders to improve employment outcomes for youth
- Conducted market research and developed work-based learning guidance for university partners
- Collaborated with partners to address psychosocial challenges affecting youth employability
- Developed work-based learning guidance for university partners, with handouts for youth and employers, with a focus on supporting people with disabilities
- Fostered positive relationships with private sector stakeholders and other involved parties, providing updates on progress and sharing achievements
- Contributed to and implemented capacity building initiatives for workers in higher education institutions
Learning Development Specialist
USAID YouthPower
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Led the design and implementation of the youth learning clubs component, establishing thematic learning hubs across 12 diverse topics in 60 communities within 12 governorates
- Engaged over 10,000 youth, fostering capacity building and knowledge transfer through innovative and impactful programs
- Collaborated with private, public, and donor sectors to create sustainable linkages that enhanced youth employability and community engagement
- Transformed challenges into best practices, ensuring the successful deployment of the Positive Youth Development approach
- Contributed to the program's overarching goals of youth empowerment and resilience through creative solutions and effective management under pressure
Senior Project Coordinator
Horizons for Green Development
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: Princess Alia Foundation
- As a Project Coordinator at Horizons for Green Development (HFGD) and the Princess Alia Foundation, I successfully managed the Sustainable Education Project funded by the Netherlands Embassy
- I was responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring the project's activities to ensure alignment with its objectives of promoting sustainability and education
- My role involved coordinating with stakeholders, including government entities, NGOs, and educational institutions, to foster collaboration and ensure smooth project execution
- I developed detailed work plans, managed budgets, and oversaw program deliverables, ensuring they were completed within scope and on schedule
- Additionally, I supervised infrastructure work, including the rehabilitation and renovation of facilities, and led initiatives to establish small businesses for women across various governorates, equipping them with income-generating skills to enhance their economic independence
- My efforts contributed to impactful outcomes that advanced the project's goals and promoted sustainable development and community resilience
- Designed and executed go-to-market strategies to enhance service delivery and drive new initiatives
- Conducted a Training of Trainers program for 200 teachers, improving instructional methodologies
- Ensured stakeholder satisfaction through effective communication and project execution
- Princess Alia Foundation
Project Coordinator
IREX Jordan
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with the Mission's technical teams to design and develop proposals for programs and activities
- Provided technical guidance for program implementation and resource mobilization
- Conducted monitoring and evaluation to ensure adherence to project timelines and objectives
Case Manager
International Rescue Committee
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Maintain current knowledge of the Women Protection & Empowerment Program
- Provide intensive case management to newly arriving refugees with medical urgencies
- Identify mental health needs
- Provide group and individual therapy sessions
Community Mobilizer
International Relief and Development
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Coordinated events for children and collaborated with NGOs to address refugee needs
- Conducted case management to provide support for individuals with special needs
- Oversaw the distribution of essential supplies and ensured proper verification processes
Project Coordinator
Jordan Health Aid Society
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed data entry and maintained databases for refugee assistance programs
- Translated official documents, contracts, and program proposals
- Supported field teams in program implementation and reporting
Program Development Manager
USAID | RANC | RSCN - Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature
- Developed and executed learning strategies, and designed training programs to enhance skill development
- Supervised and mentored teams, including Senior Learning and Development Officers and youth coordinators
- Integrated mental health considerations into training curricula to support community resilience
- Collaborated with stakeholders to institutionalize high-quality pre- and in-service reforms
Education
Global MBA - Global Business Management
University of Bedfordshire
UK03-2025
Bachelor's Degree - English - Translation
Jadara University
Jordan06.2012
Skills
- Instructional Design for Vocational and Technical Education (Certified by Alison)
- Curriculum Development for Vocational and Technical Training
- Training Needs Assessment & Learning Experience Design
- E-learning and Blended Learning Strategies
- Competency-Based Education (CBE) Development
- Strategic Planning and Program Design
- Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building
- Training and Curriculum Development
- Data Analysis and Evidence-Based Reporting
- Cross-Sector Collaboration
- Leadership and Team Management
- Proposal Writing and Fundraising
- Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies
Certification
- Proposal Writing, Pioneers Academy, 2020
- Project Management, Pioneers Academy, 2020
- Project Fundraising, Pioneers Academy, 2020
- KPIs in Power BI, Future to BI ,2025
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Exhibiting Leadership Award.
- Certificate of Recognition for Mentoring of Youth.
- Mentoring Youth Award.
- Recognition for Exhibiting Leadership.
Timeline
Higher Education Institution Technical Advisor & Stakeholder Specialist
IREX
02.2023 - Current
Programs Specialist
Al Hussein Technical University (HTU)
05.2022 - 02.2023
Learning Development Specialist
USAID YouthPower
06.2019 - 02.2022
Senior Project Coordinator
Horizons for Green Development
05.2018 - 05.2019
Project Coordinator
IREX Jordan
08.2017 - 05.2018
Case Manager
International Rescue Committee
01.2014 - 07.2015
Community Mobilizer
International Relief and Development
01.2013 - 12.2014
Project Coordinator
Jordan Health Aid Society
01.2012 - 01.2013
Program Development Manager
USAID | RANC | RSCN - Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature
Global MBA - Global Business Management
University of Bedfordshire
Bachelor's Degree - English - Translation
Jadara University
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