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Ala'a Khtoum

@alaakhtoum

I’m a partnership program management and compliance leader driving programme quality, localisation, and evidence-based humanitarian impact.

Jordan

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a humanitarian role where I can lead partnership and localisation strategy, manage compliance and incident risk, and strengthen programme quality through evidence-based, cross-thematic approaches with donors and local actors.

I’m a humanitarian professional with over nine years of experience leading programme management quality, strategic partnerships, localisation, and compliance across multi-country contexts (Syria, Jordan, Türkiye, Sudan, Ukraine). I provide strategic support and oversight for country portfolios while delivering demand-driven technical support.

I’ve built and led partnership program management and compliance functions, including creating the first compliance and partnership department at World Vision International (WVI) and setting a global benchmark. In crises, I coordinate programme incident management, risk escalation, and compliance reporting, including support during the Türkiye Earthquake Response, Beirut explosion, Yemen and Syria crises, Sudan conflict and Burkina Faso.

Across my roles, I integrate programmes with advocacy, campaigns, and cross-thematic Nexus programming to maximise impact through evidence-based approaches. I’m also recognised for visionary leadership and high-level representation, strengthening strategic partnerships with donors, governments, and local actors.

From workforce planning to capacity building, I strengthen sustainability by supporting local partners and technical teams. I’m committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, embedding locally led and inclusive approaches across recruitment, professional development, and programme delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Partnerships Advisor

Save the Children International

Mar 2024 - Mar 2025 (1 year)

Led Partnership and Localisation Strategy delivery aligned to SCI’s Program Quality and Impact Agenda, supporting country portfolio needs and technical programme design. Managed programme incident management, risk escalation, compliance reporting, and represented SCI to donors, governments, and regional partners.

Partnership Strategy Localisation Program Quality Compliance Reporting Incident Management Technical Backstopping Workforce Development Humanitarian Nexus Integration

Consultant - Education (CARE)

CARE Jordan

Jan 2024 - Jan 2024 (0 months)

Provided consultancy support for CARE Jordan education-related programming during 2024, supporting delivery and quality/accountability needs. Contributed to planning and programme oversight for effective implementation.

Educational Support Program Quality Capacity Building Accountability

Partnership and Compliance Manager

World Vision International

Nov 2018 - Jan 2024 (5 years 2 months)

Built and led World Vision’s first compliance and partnership department, establishing global benchmarks for partnership compliance. Coordinated multi-country technical support and incident management across crisis operations, including the Türkiye Earthquake Response, while representing WVI at high-level coordination forums.

Compliance Management Partnership Management Incident Management Stakeholder Management

Consultant - Ukraine Response

World Vision International

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Delivered consultancy support for the WVI Ukraine response, contributing to programme quality and coordination needs across the response. Supported accountability and planning through structured monitoring and reporting.

Monitoring Stakeholder Management

Consultant - Sudan Response

World Vision International

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Provided consultancy support for the WVI Sudan response, contributing to partnership and compliance-related programming work within the response context. Supported delivery requirements through evidence-based coordination and reporting.

Compliance Support Partnership Coordination Incident Risk Awareness Reporting

Programme Coordinator

Mercy Corps

Sep 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 1 month)

Oversaw livelihood programming in conflict-affected communities, ensuring programme quality alignment with Mercy Corps strategy. Led donor reporting and monitoring to strengthen accountability, coordinating with humanitarian actors to improve coherence and impact.

Programme Management Monitoring Donor Compliance Quality Assurance

Education Programme Manager

Auranitis Lifeline

Nov 2016 - Aug 2017 (9 months)

Directed education programming focused on adolescent girls and protection needs, ensuring programme quality, compliance, and accountability to donors. Facilitated training and capacity building for staff and local actors to strengthen delivery.

Education Programs Adolescent Girls Programming Program Quality Capacity Building Accountability

Programme Monitoring Supervisor

Unicef

Feb 2016 - Nov 2016 (9 months)

Led a monitoring team at Azraq Camp to ensure programme quality and compliance with UNICEF standards. Provided oversight to support delivery alignment with programme requirements.

Quality Assurance Compliance With Standards Humanitarian Operations

Water Monitoring Team Leader

Unicef

Sep 2013 - Jan 2016 (2 years 4 months)

Managed programme delivery, monitoring, and reporting for large-scale water distribution systems at Zaatari Camp. Ensured ongoing oversight to maintain programme quality and effective reporting.

Water Programme Monitoring Quality Assurance Humanitarian WASH Support Compliance Tracking