Mohammad Saleh

Nabaa Street, Majdal Anjar, Lebanon

Mobile Number: +961 3 037139 Email: saleh.mohammad89@gmail.com

Career Profile
I am a high calibre Disaster Management graduate from Coventry University with banking and finance background and
hence on logistics background .I had experience working within the Syrian crisis response in Lebanon and liaising
with NGOs and public sector due to my experiences working with several NGOs and UN agencies.

Education and Qualifications

Jan 2014 Jan 2015 Coventry University (UK), MSc Disaster Management (Merit Degree)

Key Modules: Humanitarian Theory and Practice in Disasters, Integrated Emergency

Management, Management of Natural
and Environmental Disasters, Disaster Theory and practice, Risk
Safety and Governance, Development and Disaster Risk reduction,
Emergency and Disaster planning, Incident, Crisis & Continuity
Management , Research Design and Methods

Thesis: An Evaluation of Syrian Refugee Management Approaches in

, Lebanon (Upper Merit Degree)

Analyzed the key issues regarding refugees management and collected data
through different research methods skills.
Evaluated the Lebanese government and organizations approaches in managing
refugees through the use of international humanitarian law and sphere project
guidelines.

Gave recommendations for Lebanese government and future disaster management

practitioners regarding building capacities and increasing coordination efforts for a
better response and future recovery.

Jan 2014-Jan 2015 Coventry University, Global Leaders Programme certificate

Sept 2008- Jan 2011 Lebanese American University (Beirut), BS Banking and Finance

Senior Project: An Evaluation of Compass Records Balance Sheet

Training and Certificates

Sept 2016 Humanitarian Needs Assessment, Harvard University

Dec 2015 Evaluation in Humanitarian Settings (UNICEF)

Dec 2015 Strategic Time Management (Cegos)

Nov 2013 Protection Training, Norwegian Refugee Council

Relevant Professional Experience

Nov 2016-May 2017 UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Programme Associate

Assist in negotiating agreements with implementing partners and ensure that IP agreements are established in
conformity with UNHCRs financial rules and the latest Headquarters instructions.
Reviewing Implementing Partners project proposals, work plans, budgets, procurement plan, monitoring plan
and agreements and advice for changes when necessary.
Act as focal point for two international NGOs (IMC,IRC) and one national NGO (KAFA), by negotiating
agreements, ensuring that PPAs are established in conformity with UNHCR's policies and financial rules, and
continuously review their performance.
 Undertake proper collection, monitoring and use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and
analyse programme performance, trends and target interventions.

Review the implementation and performance of IPs agreements through appropriate physical monitoring to
evaluate the projects by reviewing work plans, progress reports, budget, financial reports and expenditures;
undertake field visits as required.

Use UNHCRs corporate tools (e.g. Global Focus, Focus Client) to assess the technical soundness of the
operation and generate data for evidence-based decisions at the country-level

Assist in keeping donor representatives briefed on developments and assist in the development of funding
submissions, appeals and reports.

Assist in ensuring compliance in issuance of audit certificates for Implementing Partners

March 2016-Nov 2016 Danish Refugee Council, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Supporting all monitoring and data collection activities at the Zahle Field Office (FO) level including the
monthly program monitoring schedule, regular field visits, and qualitative/observation-based data collection
activities.
Assist the M&E Manager in planning and implementing all M&E activities at the field level

Assist the M&E Manager with the daily/weekly/monthly work plan and all administrative/logistics aspects of
managing the M&E FO team

Provide direct assistance to the M&E Manager to design and implement M&E activities in CW Bekaa.
Liaise with the administration, logistics, and safety focal points to ensure M&E activities are correctly planned
and resourced
Ensure M&E activities are completed according to DRC standards and schedules, including timely reporting
and referrals of special cases to relevant programs/sectors or the HAP focal point
Track and compile progress reports on M&E activities and findings at the FO level;
Disseminate monthly M&E reports to the M&E Manager and the M&E Coordinator (Beirut)
With support from the M&E Manager (FO) and M&E Coordinator (Beirut), design and implement the training
and capacity development program for the Monitoring Assistant team.

Jan 2015-May 2015 Coventry University: Guest Speaker and Researcher

Responsible for delivering talks for 1st year and 3rd year for the module humanitarian relief and management at
Coventry University, Department of Geography, Environmental and Disaster Management.
Support the Lecturer in preparing education and lecturing materials for Response, Recovery and Preparation of
refugee management.
In process of writing a Journal article about the Syrian refugee response.
Perform research about disaster and crisis management using secondary, primary data and using the different
tools of research methods (qualitative, quantitative).
Undertake research based on the requirements and updates from the supervisor on different themes of crisis
and disaster response and support with the materials needed for lectures.

April 2013-Jan 2014 Norwegian Refugee Council, Information Field Assistant

I was responsible for working in this NGO humanitarian organisation helping to create a safer and more dignified life
for refugees. Project Data Collection and analysis : collecting field data and analyse the information based on needs
and vulnerability assessment

Teamwork - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely
valuing others ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda;
supports and acts in accordance with final group decision.
Planning and Organizing - Developed clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority
activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources
for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans
and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Evaluation, Review, and learning: Share and support teams to share relevant MEAL findings with country
team, project teams, partners and stakeholders in appropriate format to ensure the whole programme benefits
from and applies the learning.
 Coordination and Networking: Ensured proper coordination and streamlining structures between NRC and
partners are in place and represent NRC in coordination meeting when necessary.
Strategic Marketing: Inform beneficiaries with information regarding access to services provided by NRC and
their partners.
Time Management: managed complex pieces of work against agreed timelines and had the ability to plan
workload and demonstrated accountability.
Event Management: participated in organizing, planning and managing workshops in different locations for
the Information, counseling and legal assistance programme.

Jan 2011- Feb 2013 Customs Clearance Officer Saleh Customs Office

Responsible for collating all the information needed to complete the clearance, ensuring all information added is
correct and accurate, following Lebanon Customs requirements, daily contact with Lebanese customs, Agents and
Clients within various parts of the Middle East.
Follows all relevant Customs Clearance procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled consistent manner
Follows day-to-day operations related to own jobs in the Customs Clearance to ensure continuity of work.
Prepare and follow up Custom duty documentation requirements, such as permissions and exemptions
Key Skills
Communication: I have developed excellent English and Arabic communications skills (both oral and
written). At the NRC I successfully organized A workshop in Stateless and citizenship.
Team player: I held a meetings with my team to verbally communicate the latest updates
Computer literate and with excellent IT Knowledge.Good in Office Package: Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook Express
Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic
High Knowledge and professionalism of RAIS system (Refugee Assistance Information System).