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Mahmoud Matar Awad

Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq


+964(0)7811 5364 42 (Zain); +964(0)7905 5746 39 (Iraqana)
mahmoud73@gmail.com , mahmoud_matar2003@yahoo.com

SKILLS A self-motivated and hard working manager with experience in all aspects of personnel work. Able to use own
SUMMARY initiative and work as part of a team. Proven leadership skills, including managing and motivating other staff to
achieve organization objectives. An effective communicator at all levels within an organization. Good problem solving
and analytical skills. Computer literate. Financial expertise budget design. Good trainer, expert in designing
workshops according to the needs and requirements of the organization.

ACHIEVEMENTS • Served as part of the unit tasked with establishing the first ever Ramadi Business Center. I collaborated
with Government of Iraq officials, including the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MOLSA), Chamber of
Commerce, and other USAID implementing partners to establish the center. It is now providing services to
MSME and community members to more than 1,000 persons a week and is completely self-sustaining.
• Direct implementation of Business development Training Skills as we do not have qualified local NGOs in
Business I developed the entire forms and procedures for this method including but not limited to the
budget design and financial aspects.
• Developed Agribusiness curricula that was approved by BDP Iraq Wide team and utilized by BDT in Al
Anbar.
• Rolled out the CSP grants program to some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Ramadi.
• Created a strategy for setting up sub-offices in each of the neighborhoods to ensure local involvement in
and rapid expansion of the program.
• Helped the ceramic factory in Al Anbar to sale the ceramic products by encouraging ceramic vendors to
sale the factory products through MSME grants.
• Enhanced the Human resources Unit in IRD/CSP Ramadi by distributing duties among staff.
• Took the initiative by developing Personnel file checklist to organize files as a step towards closing down
the CSP.

EMPLOYMENT Regional Manager September 2009 – Up to Present


National Capacity Building Project (Tatweer)
Management Systems International
Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq

My Role is to oversee the effective implementation and operations of USAID Tatweer activities in the Anbar
provinces. I act as a link between the regional office and the director of provincial rollout in Mansour -HQ. This
requires regular visits as well as regular interaction in Anbar province. I have regular interaction with the Director of
Provincial rollout and other staff and management of Tatweer to follow up on support services related issues.
Specifically, I carry the following responsibilities and tasks:

Administrative level Responsibilities:

• Oversee the regional offices to make sure of the effective utilization of resources and the smooth
implementation of activities as planned by the ministry team leaders and core area team leaders.
• Provide the necessary logistical support for regional office to make sure that the office is well organized and
effectively run.
• Develop control measures and anti corruption tools that will prevent misuse of the available resources in the
regional office and to prevent fraud.
• Review financial expense reports and procurement and maintenance requests, after admin/finance officer
submitted as per the established procedures.
• Review the requests for annual and sick leaves after that the director of roll out is authorized to
approve/disapprove the request according to the established procedures.
• Follow through the instructions given by Director of provincial roll out on improving the administrative
procedures and functions of the provincial offices and staff.
• Report directly to the director of provincial roll out on administration and technical issues.

Technical Level Responsibilities :

• Discuss with the director of provincial rollout the most appropriate technical approach that is necessary to
achieve task number 9 and 10 in the amended project document of USAID/Tatweer.
• Provide leadership and necessary skills and tools to the provincial office and staff to enable them to
implement their projects effectively.
• Receive the monthly work plan from the roll out HQ office and plan with each staff an effective operational
plan for that month.
• Review the periodic reporting on the accomplished activities in the province that are provided by the regional
staff to make sure that they are done according to the plans and in an effective manner.
• Manage the relationship with other donors such as the PRTs and other USG implementers in the provinces.
This has to be coordinated closely with the Director of rollout.
• Review and assess progress achieved in the provinces with regard to the results framework and according
the project performance indicators.
• Solve problems in the field and provide solutions through coordination with the Director of rollout to make
sure of smooth implementation of programs.

Regional Technical Advisor (Regional Director) April 2009 – September 2009


National Capacity Building Project (Tatweer)
Management Systems International
Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq

As part of a broader effort to strengthen the Government of Iraq’s public management and professional training
capabilities and under the direct supervision of Provincial Rollout Team Leader the Regional Technical Advisor
(Regional Director) is working in a team to provide technical assistance in a number of areas including general
management, financial management, as well as management of administrative systems and processes as part of a
general capacity building effort for key service ministry directorates in Iraq. I am delivering workshops as and when
required to Iraqi civil servants. My main duties and responsibilities are as follows :

• Manage Anbar regional office.


• Serve as the lead contact for Provincial Ministry officials.
• Implement training workshops and provide technical assistance to Iraqi civil servants.
• Provide technical expertise and solutions to ministries on financial, general, and administrative management
issues.
• Work with other Tatweer team members and Iraqi ministry officials to ensure that proper management
diagnostics and processes are incorporated in training workshop.
• Build good working relationships with all key stakeholders in their respective regions.

Director/Procurement/Fiscal Management / Anbar province January 2009 – April 2009


National Capacity Building Project (Tatweer)
Management Systems International
Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq

As part of a broader effort to strengthen the Government of Iraq’s public management and professional training
capabilities and under the direct supervision of Provincial Rollout Team Leader I am working in a team to provide
technical assistance in a number of areas including general management, financial management, as well as
management of administrative systems and processes as part of a general capacity building effort for key service
ministry directorates in Iraq. I am delivering workshops as and when required to Iraqi civil servants. My main duties
and responsibilities are as follows :

• Manage Anbar regional office.


• Serve as the lead contact for Provincial Ministry officials.
• Implement training workshops and provide technical assistance to Iraqi civil servants.
• Provide technical expertise and solutions to ministries on financial, general, and administrative management
issues.
• Work with other Tatweer team members and Iraqi ministry officials to ensure that proper management
diagnostics and processes are incorporated in training workshop.
• Build good working relationships with all key stakeholders in their respective regions.

Human Resources Unit Manager October 2008- January 2009


Community Stabilization Programs CSP
International Relief and Development Inc. IRD
Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq
Under the supervision of the Program Operations Director (POD), I am responsible for all Human Resources issues
by applying the policy of IRD and USAID; below are the major duties:
• Implementation of Performance Management process
• Learning and Development
• Administration of Recruitment and selection
• General Human Resources Administration
• Implementation and policy dissemination
Business Development Program Deputy Unit Manager August 2008-October 2008
Community Stabilization Programs CSP
International Relief and Development Inc. IRD
Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq
Under the supervision of the Business Development Program Manager, I was Responsible for developing and
implementing strategies aimed at increasing economic development opportunities through grants and business skills
training; below were the major duties:
• Provide leadership and guidance to the CSP Ramadi BDP Team on the implementation of Micro-Small-
Medium Enterprise (MSME) Grants Program and business skills training in the focus communities.
• Promote the MSME Grants Program through the establishment of local Grant Endorsement Committees
(GEC) comprised of community and business leaders.
• Conduct business skills training needs assessments of focus communities and develop strategies for
supporting skills training to address these needs.
• Analyze all feasibility studies conducted to support approval or disapproval of MSME Grants.
• Liaise with Ramadi and Al Anbar municipality, city council, and governorate level officials as well as local
NGOs to develop new or expand existing MSME development and training programs.

Business Development Training Skills Manager


Community Stabilization Programs CSP January 2008-August 2008
International Relief and Development Inc. IRD
Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq
Under the supervision of the Business Development Program Manager, I Assisted in day-to-day management of BD
services projects/proposals that includes:
• Preparing, organizing and Writing training proposals including but not limited to the budget, trainers, other
staffers, and logistics.
• Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports on the progress of the BD training including all the activities
done and the activities occurred.
• Provide development and technical oversight of all training programs, including all training program content,
participant training and logistics support.
• Monitor and evaluate training programs and participants and provide feedback for follow-on programs and
project planning.
• Facilitate the development of the staff skills and knowledge.

Grants Officer August 2007-January 2008


Community Stabilization Programs CSP
International Relief and Development Inc.
Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq
Under the direct supervision of the grants Manager, I was responsible for providing the Business Development pillar
with administrative and technical support including, but not limited to, implementation support, employment tracking,
proposal management, analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Conducting business plans and feasibility studies to determine feasible applications submitted by the
proposed grantees.
• Visiting project sites and ensuring the up to standard implementation of projects upon program regulations
and guidelines.
• Maintaining the short term and long term technical assistance files & maintain up-to-date contact
information.
• Facilitating meetings with the community and grantees were applicable.
• Track project/proposal status within portfolio.
• Communicate progress and/or delays with community contact person to ensure a positive relationship
between the community and IRD after a project is identified.
• Assure the positive progress of implementing the SME projects in cooperation with the supervisor.

Administration and Human Resources Unit Manager July 2006 - July 2007
College of Dentistry
University of Al Anbar
Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq

Chief of Library January 2005 - July 2006


College of Dentistry
University of Al Anbar
Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq

Internet Unit Manager October 2003 – January 2005


University Headquarter
University of Al Anbar
Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq

Governor’s Interpreter April 2003-Septmeper 2003


Al Anbar Government Center
Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq
Teacher of English February 1997-Feburary 2002
Directorate of Education
Ramadi, Al Anbar, Iraq

EDUCATION B.A. in Education- The English Language


University of Al Anbar, Ramadi, Iraq (1992-1996)

TRAINING/ Microsoft Windows Al Quds Office/ Ramadi 1997


COURSES Microsoft Office Al Quds Office/ Ramadi 1997
Internet and Network SCIS/ Baghdad 2002
On-off Job Train the Trainer (ToT) ICTN/ Beirut 2007
Business Development IRD/ Erbil 2008
Business Management IRD/ Ramadi 2008
Human Resources Management IRD/ Baghdad IZ 2008
Budget Preparation and Execution Competency Tatweer/ Hilla 2009
Procurement Competency Tatweer/ Baghdad 2009
Project Management Competency Tatweer/Baghdad 2009
Procurement Plus Tatweer/Baghdad 2009
ISO 9001:2008 Awareness Tatweer/Basrah 2009
ACTIVITIES/ • Member, Iraqi Teachers Union
MEMBERSHIPS • Member, Ramadi Business Center

OTHER SKILLS Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)


English (Very Good) Arabic (Mother Tongue )

REFERENCES Available on Request

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