Zaid Al Shami
Programs Manager
Highest degree :
Bachelors
Field of study :
Management Information Systems
Location :
Jordan
Citizenships :
Jordanian
Experience :
13 Year(s)
Countries :
Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
Gender :
Male
Sectors :
Non-profit / NGO
Non-profit
Management
Project Management
Budgeting
A professional humanitarian and development worker with 12 years of experience in post-emergency response and support for war-affected populations. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and began my career in the humanitarian field in 2013. Over the years, I’ve held key roles with esteemed INGOs and NGOs, driven by a deep passion for serving vulnerable communities. In addition to project management, I have a strong background in communications and content creation, including photography and digital storytelling to document field impact and amplify the voices of those we serve. I’ve led social media campaigns, supported media relations, and produced impactful visuals and messaging across multiple platforms. Most recently, I expanded into the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) space, designing and implementing strategies that align social impact with business goals—bridging the private and nonprofit sectors to promote sustainable development and community engagement.
Accounts Manager
Jordan
Backaldrin
March 2025
-Present
• Developed and launched Backaldrin’s first CSR and communications strategy, aligning social impact with business goals. • Led initiatives on food security, youth training, and refugee support, promoted through engaging social media content. • Built partnerships with NGOs and community groups to co-implement sustainable programs. • Managed digital storytelling and social media to highlight CSR efforts and boost brand engagement. • Produced reports, videos, and content for internal and external stakeholders. • Advised on CSR-related compliance, tax benefits, and sustainability practices. Key Achievements: • Established CSR and communications as strategic functions within the company. • Strengthened Backaldrin’s social impact, employee engagement, and public visibility across key markets.
Projects Manager
Jordan
Mateen
February 2023
-March 2025
As Project Manager, I led four donor-funded projects across education, protection, WASH, and cash assistance, ensuring quality implementation, donor compliance, and measurable impact. Key Responsibilities: • Project Coordination: Oversaw daily operations of multi-sectoral projects, aligning activities with strategic goals. • Donor Engagement: Acted as primary liaison with donors, ensuring compliance and transparent communication. • Budget Management: Managed budgets, monitored spending, and ensured cost-effective resource use. • Monitoring & Evaluation: Led M&E efforts, aligning with JORISS and reporting standards to track progress. • Cross-departmental Collaboration: Coordinated with HR, finance, logistics, and field teams to streamline implementation. • Team Leadership: Supervised staff, fostering collaboration and guiding performance. • Training & Empowerment: Delivered training to staff, volunteers, and facilitators to strengthen program delivery. • Reporting: Produced timely and accurate narrative and financial reports for stakeholders. • Risk Management: Identified and addressed risks to maintain project integrity and timelines.
Senior Project Coordinator - Child Protection, Social Innovation & Outreach
Jordan
Jordan River Foundation
December 2017
-February 2023
• Led components of the UNICEF-funded Makani project, overseeing planning, team management, and progress tracking. • Managed budgets for child protection, GBV, and social innovation initiatives. • Supported innovation teams and startups, while supervising volunteers and field staff. • Maintained partnerships with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation. • Oversaw awareness campaigns and media relations, coordinating with PR firms and creative teams.
Field Officer
Jordan
Save The Children Jordan
August 2017
-December 2017
Supervising the education project “funded by UNICEF” at Azraq, Zaatari and EJC, follow up on budget, project implementation, case managers, information assistants & psychologists, donors’ indicators, project budgets and procurement.
Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting
Project Management
Management
Leadership
Microsoft 365 Administration (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
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