Abdallah Abutailakh
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic leader and youth activist with 10+ years experience in youth work, adept in Translation and Team Collaboration. Spearheaded youth initiatives, securing international and local sponsorship, and elevated organizational profiles through international presentations. Experience in working with youth and refugee populations, facilitation, management, and leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Knowledge Management and Facilitation Researcher
Tammy For Youth Development
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding youth refugees in Jordan and Jordanian youth.
- Facilitated youth and youth worker sessions to know the problem, their solutions, and resources needed to enable them to make change.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Composed the training manuel for the youth and youth workers at different levels.
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences, raising the profile of the institution.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
Team Leader for Youth
Royal Health Awareness Society
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Lead a team of 15 youth volunteers with the goal of spreading health awareness for human and women's health to local communities.
- Facilitated communication between the team and the organization to ensure that all goals were met.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote a productive working environment.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
Youth Space Coordinator
Liwan Youth Space
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Planned the yearly calender of events and activities for Liwan Youth Space.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Contributed to strategic planning and work plans.
- Ensured all space regulations and rules are intact.
- Responsible for data entry of attendance sheets, registration forms, pre and post assessments, and other ME documentation.
- Planed and managed team goals, project schedules, and new information.
- Communicate with NGOs to identify and define project requirements, scopes, and objectives.
Founder
The Community Is My Home Initiative
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Pitched an idea for a youth-led initiative against domestic violence and gender-based violence to the UN 2250 Youth Coalition.
- Obtained sponsorship from UN Women, UNDP, Generation for Peace, and the Jordanian Government.
- Established organizational mission statement through extensive collaboration and review.
- Created a social media campaign to raise awareness of the issue of domestic violence and gender-based violence.
- Represented the initiative in 4 conferences, including one with the UK Government.
- Promoted awareness through interviews with Amman TV and Amman Radio.
Internal Research Report Writer Assistant
UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Represented the Youth Refugees in Jordan at the Jordan Youth Peace and Security 2250 National Coalition.
- Supported several initiatives and interventions.
- Assisted in publishing a review of "Internal Research Report on YPS Coalition in Jordan," as a member of the Technical Committee.
- Conducted interviews with representatives of organizations.
- Kept meticulous notes on interviews, facilitation sessions, and all communications during the research.
- Translated key documents from Arabic to English.
- Moderated a discussion with Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement and former UN Youth Envoy about high level youth policies and the future of the UN Security Council Resolution 2250 (2015).
Founder
Youth Initiative
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Obtained sponsorship from UNRWA.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for the Youth Initiative.
- Built an organizational culture that was aimed at fostering positive identity formation, assisting refugees in attaining their goals, and making generational change through youth initiatives.
- Planned and executed organizational training, fundraising, and social activities.
- Promoted volunteer work, community service activities, and changing the view of social work within the refugee camps.
Youth Specialist
UNRWA Women's Program Center
03.2017 - 09.2020
- Facilitated opportunities for participants to showcase their talents and achievements through art exhibitions, performances, and public speaking engagements, boosting self-confidence and personal development.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development for youth refugees.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Collaborated with other social service agencies to refer youths for additional support services as needed, ensuring holistic care for each individual''s needs.
- Developed the youth initiatives using roadmaps, persona for the target audience, and planned for work progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Servant Leadership Non-Profit Management
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Translation
Jerash University
Jerash, JO05.2021
Skills
- Translation
- MS Office
- Data Analysis
- Team Collaboration
- Leadership
- Program Coordination
- Research
- Public Relations
- Communication
- Management
- Critical Thinking
- Organization and Time Management
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Youth Leadership Program [UNDP] [1/2019-12/2019]
- Organization and Leading Collective Action for Change Graduation Certificate [Ahel Organization] [2/2020 - 7/2020]
- Leadership Journey Graduate Certificate [German International Cooperation] [11/2020 - 10/2021]
- UN 1325 Resolution Course [Jordanian National Commission for Women] [2/2021-5/2021]
- Youth Policies in the Arab Region Course [Arab League and UNFPA] [9/2021-3/2022]
Timeline
Team Leader for Youth
Royal Health Awareness Society
11.2021 - 07.2022
Knowledge Management and Facilitation Researcher
Tammy For Youth Development
11.2020 - 08.2022
Founder
The Community Is My Home Initiative
10.2020 - 06.2022
Internal Research Report Writer Assistant
UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund
10.2020 - 05.2021
Youth Space Coordinator
Liwan Youth Space
08.2020 - 07.2022
Founder
Youth Initiative
04.2019 - 02.2020
Youth Specialist
UNRWA Women's Program Center
03.2017 - 09.2020
Master of Arts - Servant Leadership Non-Profit Management
Viterbo University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Translation
Jerash University
- Youth Leadership Program [UNDP] [1/2019-12/2019]
- Organization and Leading Collective Action for Change Graduation Certificate [Ahel Organization] [2/2020 - 7/2020]
- Leadership Journey Graduate Certificate [German International Cooperation] [11/2020 - 10/2021]
- UN 1325 Resolution Course [Jordanian National Commission for Women] [2/2021-5/2021]
- Youth Policies in the Arab Region Course [Arab League and UNFPA] [9/2021-3/2022]
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