Farah Maher Al-Basha

Mobile: Jordan +962-79-9324654

E-mail: Farahalbasha@gmail.com
SKYPE: Farahalbasha

Personal Information

Name : Farah Maher AL-Basha

Marital Status: Single
Nationality: Jordanian
Place Of Birth: Kuwait
Date Of Birth: 25/3/1985
Mobile: 079-9324654
Email: farahalbasha@gmail.com
Address: Amman Dahyet Al-Rashid

Career Objectives

Seeking a responsible and challenging position in Program management field

where experience and proven abilities may be fully utilized.

Education

(2016 2018) Masters in Project management - construction and Infrastructure ,

University of Liverpool , UK

(2002 2007) Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Hashemite University (Zarqa

Jordan).

Courses:

Do No Harm Training
Proposal writing and development
Core Humanitarian Standards TOT
Design and rehabilitation of wells / Boreholes.
Gender Mainstreaming.
Sphere standard, PHAST and CHAST Courses.
Project management Professional Course PMP.
Project cycle management course.
Protection Mainstreaming TOT.
Wash in emergencies.
Grants Management.
US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for
Contractors.
 US Army Corps of Engineers Quality Verification: Flexible Pavement.
US Army Corps of Engineers Quality Verification: Concrete.
US Army Corps of Engineers Quality Verification: Masonry.
Primavera 5.0 for projects planning-Engineering Training Center.
US Army Corps of Engineers EM-385-1-1 Hazard awareness training.
Research about Safety in Construction Projects in Jordan - Graduation Project

Personality

Self motivated and self learning.

Energetic, peak performer and highly motivated
Excellent communication skills both writing & oral.
Detail oriented, able to multi-task effectively.
Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively and tactfully with individuals
at all levels on local and international scene.
Excellent planning & project management skills.

Work Experience Full Time

Save the Children International

May,2017- Present
Iraq Response
WASH Program manager

Responsibilities:
- Designing and managing wash program in Hamam Al aleel camp and Mousel
city.
- Grant management ( OFDA,ECHO,OCHA )
- Strategy development.
- Capacity building.
- Prepare internal and external reports, ensuring compliance with donor and
affiliate requirements.
- Coordination with UN and other INGO's.

Oxfam GB
April,2017-May,2017
Jordan Development Response - Consultancy
Emergency cash for Protection consultant

June ,2015 April,2017

Syria Response Jordan Host Community
Humanitarian Project Manager

June, 2016-July 2017

Iraq Response Erbil
Emergency Wash Coordinator Secondment
 Responsibilities:
Plan, design and manage WASH , NFI and Protection programs in
Jordans Host community, supporting both Syrian refugees and
Jordanians , in collaboration with the wash and protection working
groups.
Design water conservation / Consumption awareness campaigns.
Design monitoring and evaluation tools.
Grants Management (ECHO, DFID, OCHA. Irish Aid , Comic Relief )
Provide effective leadership and support to the humanitarian project
team, ensuring the establishment/maintenance of a high performing
team, excellent coordination and collaboration between team members
and an environment conducive to team work.
Staff Management and capacity building.
Contribute in Proposal writings and development.
Prepare internal and external reports, ensuring compliance with donor
and affiliate requirements.
Coordination with other INGOs, national NGOs, CBOs and local
authorities.
Represent Oxfam to relevant donors and Municipal Authorities.
Technical support / Consultancy to Iraq response Wash Program.

International Medical Corps

December ,2013 January,2015
Syria Response Turkey Based
Wash Program Manager

Responsibilities:
Plan and manage WASH programs in a phased and prioritized manner
with full consultation and co-ordination with International Medical
Corps staff and other agencies both governmental and non-
governmental.
Conduct and design rapid and need assessments of current situation,
determining priorities and immediate activities and resources.
Ensure quality implementation of defined aims and objectives of the
overall WASH response program.
Ensuring appropriate operation of sanitation system (including excreta
disposal, vector control, solid waste disposal, drainage and medical
waste management) taking full account of local conditions, resources,
customs and cultural norms.
Defining in collaboration with other actors, a suitable hygiene
promotion strategy for camp and host community contexts.
Manage the wash program in Camps of Bab ALsalameh & Bab AlNour
through direct management and field visits , and remote manage the
wash programs for the host communities of Northern Syria.
Ensuring Sphere standards both qualitative and quantitative are
considered and any departures documented.
Developing letters of intent, concept papers, budgets and proposals in
respect of the above.
 Designing monitoring and evaluation system for wash interventions.
Representing International Medical Corps in coordination meetings
with other organizations.
Managing local national staff working under WASH program, ensuring
capacity assessment and capacity building process are in place ,
directly and remotely.
Providing regular reports, in weekly and monthly basis, including
donors reports.
Good Knowledge in designing and managing OFDA & ECHO grants.

OXFAM GB
October 2013 January 2014
Jordans Development projects
Public Health Engineer team Leader

Responsibilities:
Planning & supervising the Non revenue water Project - Leakage detection
Project in Jordan.
Planning & supervising the rehabilitation projects in Jordans Host
community.
Modifying sanitation & water quality in Host community , by designing
and providing sanitation kits and distributing water Filters.
Representing OXFAM in the Wash Assessment in Jordan Governorates.
Representing OXFAM in coordination meetings with water authorities &
ministry of water & irrigation.

February 2013 October 2013

Syria Response - Zaatari Refugee Camp
Public Health Engineer Site Engineer

The Project contains 48 Wash blocks, Sanitation and water Networks.

Responsibilities:
Supervising the construction of the 48 wash Blocks.
Supervising the sewer line and the water network infrastructure in the
camp.
Preparing the method of statements as per the contract specifications and
drawings.
Preparing the Quality / Safety Inspection lists.
Representing OXFAM in the Coordination meetings with the other NGOs
& UNICEF.
Managing a team of Engineers and contractors.
Coordinating between the Staff , contractors and other NGOs.
Preparing and reviewing the payment certificates for the contractors.
Working Closely with the public health promotion team .
Designing monitoring and evaluation system for wash interventions.
Preparing weekly assessments / Reports.
 Preparing and conducting Maintenance Training Plumbing training for
Beneficiaries including women, and NGOs.
Representing Oxfam in Media & Fund raising campaigns.

ADECO , US Army Corps of Engineers

September 2011 February 2013

C4ISR Bunkers
Senior Quality Control Engineer

The project is the C4ISR Bunker Alternate main Bunker Yajooz

Responsibilities:

Inspection and supervision of site works.

Material and equipment inspection.
Preparing preparatory and initial inspection meetings.
Preparation of all QC meetings.

Hiba Engineering, US Army Corps of Engineers

February,2011 September 2011
Medical Clinics, Madaba & Shuna, Jordan
Quality Control Manager

The project contains 2 medical clinics in Shuna & Madaba; the project is
supervised by the US corps of engineers, and owned by the Royal Medical
Services.

Responsibilities:

Inspection and supervision of site works.

Material and equipment inspection.
Shop drawings review and approval.
Preparing preparatory and initial inspection meetings.
Preparation of all QC meetings.
Preparation of submittals.
Project Coordination.

Depa Ltd.

June, 2010- January, 2011

Abdali Boulevard Block A
Senior quality Control Engineer

The Boulevard (Abdali): consists of a total built up area of 224,000 sqm

divided into 118,000 sqm above ground and 106,000 sqm of parking and
service basement levels. Including more than 130 retail outlets,400 luxurious
serviced residences in addition to 27,000 sqm of office space.
 Responsibilities:

Interface with Engineering and Construction departments to ensure proper

initiation of new activities and that the shop drawings and site activities are
in accordance with the specification and up to the standards.
Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and
evaluation of site activities.
Preparation of method statements prior to the activities commencement on
site.
Review and approve material submittals prior to formal submittal to the
engineer.
Attending weekly progress meetings with the main contractor.

ID Architects and interior design

February, 2009 June 2010

Residential building
Project Manager

Responsibilities:

Supervision of all site works.

Project coordination.
Review and approval of shop drawings and materials.
Negotiate, prepare, review, & approve subcontracting and materials
purchasing agreements.
Review and approve subcontractors payment certificates.

American International Contractors Inc, (AICI-Archirdon , US Army Corps of

Engineers
Feb, 2008 Feb, 2009
King Abdullah Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC)
Yajooz & Aqaba, Jordan
US CENTCOM AOR Solicitation # W912ER-04-D-0001-0006
Civil Engineer Assistant QC Manager.

I was working in the capacity of Assistant QC Manager in KASOTC overseeing

all quality control matters.
The Project includes approximately 98 multistory buildings & training facades,
100 & 300 meters ranges, Storage Magazines, and all related electrical/mechanical
and infrastructure works.

Responsibilities:

Inspection and supervision of all civil site works.

Material and equipment inspection.
Shop drawings review and approval.
Participating in preparatory and initial inspection meetings.
 Project Coordination.
Final punch out inspections.

Engineering Skills:

Using Engineering Programs AutoCAD.

Using Primavera for projects planning.
USACE-QCS/RMS Quality Control System

Computer Skills:

Powerful knowledge of internet and search ability.

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & project)

Language

Arabic: Mother tongue.

English: Fluent
French: Beginner

Achievements:

Publishing articles about camps, refugees & Success stories from the fields.
Participation in glow Camp by Peace Corps &Taking part of the Jordanian
Women Professional Panel to talk about female engineers in the field, equality
& gender rights to the young girls (16-18 Years old).
Protection Focal Point Wash Cluster - Turkey

References :

- Davide Costa , Current Host community Program manager in Oxfam ,

Dcosta@oxfam.org.uk
- Karen Green , Former Host community Program manager in Oxfam
Kgreen2012@gmail.com
- Vikas Goyal Former Wash coordinator in IMC ,
Vpgoyal@gmail.com
- Bagus Setyawan Former PHE Team Leader in Oxfam ,
Bsetyawan@oxfam.org.uk