Dalya Abuomar
NC
Summary
Results-driven International Development professional with a decade-long record in programs and projects management, with focus on the MENA region. Specialized in health care access and quality projects, community mobilization, economic empowerment, peacebuilding, gender equality and social analysis. Proven success in securing grants, managing budgets, and cultivating partnerships with various national and international stakeholders including, INGOs, private and public sectors.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
07.2021 - Current
- Oversee and manage The British govorment development and humanitarian projects in Palestine & Israel, throughout their lifecycle, from planning and design, to leading the full procurement process, and ensuring appropriate monitoring and evaluation.
- Develop financial and narrative reports, results frameworks, and regular reports (monthly - quarterly) for PMO and relevant stakeholders.
- Create and maintain relationships with suppliers and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts and MoUs.
- Conduct research and market assessments to inform the UK mission development and humanitarian programming and liaise with potential delivery partners and build partnerships.
- Acted as the Gender Focal Point for UK Gov. in country; ensured compliance with the International Development Gender Equality Act (2014) while supporting the UK’s Women, Peace, and Security objectives.
Projects Officer
British Consulate General
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Successfully procured and managed projects with a budget of $2m-$3m in the areas of political stability, Gender Equality and inclusion, Civic Engagement, Conflict Sensitivity, Cash Assistance and Health Accessibility to vulnerable in Palestine among other projects.
- Conduct assessments, political research, and Gender Social Inclusion Analysis to inform potential UK interventions in Occupied Palestinian Territories
- Rigorously monitor and manage risks in the projects, including through conducting detailed and ongoing due diligence of project implementers and activities.
Advocacy and Campaigning Officer
MA'AN Development Center (National NGO)
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Led on the advocacy component within the project entitled “Developing Equitable Agricultural Production and Market Systems for Resilient Economic Development in partnership with OXFAM
- Conducted research and assessment of the legal framework of the agriculture sector to identify gaps related to the legal and regulatory environment and investment mechanisms
- Designed and delivered advocacy and lobbying campaigns to address the identified gaps to relevant stakeholders including small-scale farmers
Public Relations and Fundraising Officer
Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children (NGO)
10.2010 - 10.2017
- Fundraising and Grants Writing
- Secured various grants and awards for maintaining formal education for deaf children and adults
- Secured a grant for and managed a first of its kind livelihood project for PwDs in MENA.; a restaurant entirely staffed with deaf employees
- Managed projects related to creation job opportunities for economically disadvantaged youth with disabilities. Project funded by USAID
- Successfully contributed to the employment of 120 youth with disabilities in the private sector
- Developed media relations strategy
- Prepared presentations and reports to communicate project status, findings, and outcomes
- Organized and delivered Advocacy Campaigns and communication activities
Education
Master of Science - International Development
University of Birmingham, UK
Birmingham, UK 10-2016
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature (French Minor)
Al-Azhar University Gaza
Palestine07-2011
Skills
- Networking Professional
- Problem-solving
- Work coordination
- building partnership
- Innovative thinking
- Fundraising
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
February, 2025
Fellowships
International Leadership Program (NGOs Management)
U.S Department of State, USA| February 2020
Leaders for Democracy Fellowship
Syracuse University, NY, USA 2014
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Program Manager
Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)
07.2021 - Current
Projects Officer
British Consulate General
08.2018 - 07.2021
Advocacy and Campaigning Officer
MA'AN Development Center (National NGO)
11.2017 - 07.2018
Public Relations and Fundraising Officer
Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children (NGO)
10.2010 - 10.2017
Project Management Professional (PMP)
February, 2025
Master of Science - International Development
University of Birmingham, UK
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature (French Minor)
Al-Azhar University Gaza
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