Ghassan K•••

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Expert knowledge of the development context in Palestine, international cooperation and humanitarian response programs. • Senior management experience in leading the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and impact assessments of various programs including social services delivery, employment generation, human rights, good governance and social accountability in the West Bank and Gaza. • Financial analysis and management of cooperation programs. • National Planning, strategic development, organizational development and capacity building. • Professional grant-making skills; grants application procedures and guidelines, appraisal and assessment of grants proposals. • Comprehensive expert knowledge of donors’ policies, fiduciary requirements, financial and procurement procedures, environmental safeguards and management. • High level coordination and compliance requirements with international donors including the World Bank, EU, Islamic Development Bank, Arab Funds, and European donors (Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, France, Switzerland and DED) • Expert knowledge in the NGO sector in Palestine, managing one of the largest mechanisms to provide technical and financial support to NGOs in a multi-stakeholders approach. • High level coordination with the government; estavlished experience working with local government units, including physical and master planning and joint programming. • Coordination and management of major researches and leading innovative initiatives. • Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skill; production of high quality technical and analytical reports in English and Arabic. • Successful track record of recruiting and retaining a diverse team; team management and leading professional and multi disciplinary teams. • A network of professional contacts locally and internationally.