RUBA AlZaben
@rubaalzaben
I coordinate donor-funded agriculture and sustainable development projects from field implementation through reporting.
JordanWhat I'm looking for
I've coordinated donor-funded agriculture and sustainable development projects with the Royal Scientific Society, Jordan River Foundation, and the Ministry of Agriculture-IFAD. My work spans implementation planning, budgets, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and field coordination.
At the Royal Scientific Society, I supported the FAO/GEF land degradation neutrality project in Northern Jordan, coordinating Farmer Field Schools, restoration activities, field assessments, stakeholder communication, and progress reporting.
I've also managed operations, import and export activities, agricultural research fieldwork, and hydroponics and post-harvest training. I bring Agricultural Science knowledge, PMD DPro certification, and practical skills in MS Project, advanced Excel, SPSS data analysis, technical writing, and budgeting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Coordinator
Royal Scientific Society
Jul 2025 - Oct 2025 (3 months)
Coordinated implementation of a GEF-7 project on land degradation neutrality, leading field coordination, stakeholder communication, and progress reporting.
Project Coordinator
Jordan River Foundation
Dec 2020 - Jun 2024 (3 years 6 months)
Coordinated and managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and objectives, and facilitated stakeholder communication.
Project Coordinator
Ministry of Agriculture
Oct 2018 - Nov 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Led planning, execution, and evaluation of the SIGHT project funded by IFAD, managing budgets, procurement, and stakeholder liaison.
Office Manager
Genome Seeds L.L.C.
Nov 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 1 month)
Managed daily office operations, developed policies, coordinated meetings and travel, and oversaw facility management and budgets.
Import and Export Manager
Elite Seeds for Agricultural Production
Jan 2015 - Nov 2015 (10 months)
Managed import and export operations, negotiated contracts, coordinated shipments, and ensured customs compliance.
Project Coordinator
National Agricultural Research Center
Mar 2012 - Apr 2013 (1 year 1 month)
Coordinated research-based fieldwork on gray water reuse and sustainable agriculture as part of the WLI initiative with ICARDA.
Trainer in Hydroponics and Post-Harvest Treatments
Freelancer
Delivered training sessions on hydroponic farming and post-harvest treatments, created educational materials, and provided hands-on demonstrations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Jordan
Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Agricultural Science
Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
JordanAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Skills
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