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Safa Alqudah

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Programme delivery professional at UNESCO Jordan coordinating national education plans and EMIS training of trainers.

Jordan

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At UNESCO Jordan, I lead programme delivery and coordination for the System Strengthening Programme, supporting national education planning and institutional strengthening. I coordinate the National Education Strategic Plan (2026–2030) and lead EMIS capacity development and training of trainers.

Previously, I managed education and scholarship programmes at Education Development Trust, IREX and the British Council, including Chevening, Said Foundation and Open Society Institute scholarships. I’m PMP-certified and hold a master’s degree in education studies from the University of Southampton.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

National Officer – System Strengthening Programme

Current

UNESCO

Aug 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Lead programme delivery and strategic coordination for UNESCO's partnership with the Ministry of Education, supporting national education planning, institutional strengthening, and digital transformation. Coordinate donor engagement, training of trainers, and service provider management.

Program Management Stakeholder Coordination Training Of Trainers EMIs Education Data Systems Budget Management Risk Management Quality Assurance Donor Reporting Policy Dialogue

Senior Partnerships and Projects Lead

Education Development Trust

Nov 2021 - Aug 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Managed the Jordan portfolio of education projects and programme partnerships, providing strategic, operational, and delivery leadership. Led end-to-end programme delivery, training delivery, and accreditation processes.

Program Management Partnership Management Training Delivery Training Of Trainers Quality Assurance MEAL Stakeholder Engagement Accreditation Budget Management

Program Manager

IREX

Oct 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year)

Led end-to-end programme delivery and operational management of a donor-funded education and media literacy programme for school-aged learners. Managed sub-grants, budgets, training of trainers, and online learning resources.

Program Management Donor Reporting Budget Management Training Of Trainers Stakeholder Coordination Online Learning Digital Curriculum Quality Assurance Subgrant Management

Partnerships Manager – Jordan Portfolio

International Rescue Committee

Mar 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 3 months)

Managed the Jordan portfolio of programme partnerships and sub-awards, covering partner selection, due diligence, contracting, and monitoring. Provided technical assistance and capacity-strengthening support to partners.

Partnership Management Subaward Administration Due Diligence Budget Reviews Financial Reporting Capacity Building Monitoring and Evaluation Risk Management

Partnerships Coordinator

World Vision

Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 (1 year)

Managed a portfolio of education and youth development projects and partnerships from planning through delivery and close-out. Monitored project performance, budgets, and risks, and provided technical guidance to partners.

Project Management Partnership Management Budget Monitoring Risk Management MEAL Training Donor Compliance

Education Officer

UNICEF

Sep 2014 - Sep 2016 (2 years)

Managed and strengthened partnerships supporting education, non-formal education, and informal education programs for vulnerable and out-of-school children. Oversaw programme delivery, partner selection, and monitoring.

Education Programme Management Partnership Management Educación No Formal Stakeholder Coordination Budget Reviews MEAL Proposal Development Policy Dialogue

Projects and Scholarships Manager

British Council

Aug 2008 - Aug 2014 (6 years)

Managed international scholarship programmes including Chevening, Said Foundation, and Open Society Institute scholarships, coordinating with the British Embassy and partner institutions. Led education, skills, and cultural exchange programmes.

Scholarship Management Stakeholder Coordination Participant Support Event Management Program Management Budget Management Team Leadership Policy Dialogue