Jihad Fatchati
King Of Prussia,PA
Summary
Results-oriented Development Professional with a strong track record in managing complex projects across the MENA region. Proven expertise in cultivating donor partnerships, overseeing subaward implementation, and ensuring strict compliance adherence. Skilled in driving diverse project portfolios to achieve measurable outcomes. Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and deliver exceptional results. Proven experience leading programs focusing on social justice, human rights and media development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Program Officer
FHI 360
West Africa & Middle East Regional Office, US – Remote
07.2023 - Current
- Provides technical assistance and support to programs in Morocco and Tunisia
- Tracks performance against Financial Cost Objective, project timelines, budget, objectives, and deliverables
- Supervises and mentors staff and provides training on systems, policies, and regulations
- Provides support to program management teams, administratively and technically, such as troubleshooting, updates to work plans, travel coordination and program activities monitoring
- Lead and oversee the Subaward agreements
- Supports program/project to provide high quality deliverables to clients
- Provides technical input to projects, including monitoring and evaluation.
Project Manager
Internews Network
11.2020 - 07.2023
- Leading two DRL funded projects
- Coordinating and managing 'Aswatouna', a project focusing on sexual and gender-based violence
- Coordinating and Managing 'Horriyat Taabir', a Project focusing on Freedom of Expression and Right to access information
- Conducting and monitoring project activities to ensure project objectives are met
- Developing annual and quarterly workplans and monitoring the projects implementation and coordination with donor, partners, and project beneficiaries
- Leading on donor communication and representing the organization in donor meetings and conferences
- Leading and supervising the Quarterly and annual reports for donors
- Identifying potential new partners, supporting organizations in submitting grant applications, and coordinating the project's grants accounting, compliance, and risk management
- Managing project staff and overseeing distribution of small grants
- Working closely with the local partner organizations to design, implement, and monitor activities, including grants activities
- Working closely with Journalists and WHRDs to develop and implement advocacy initiatives to promote Gender equality and to fight Gender-based violence.
Gender Focal Point
United Nations Office for Project Services
Morocco Office
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Developed and monitored the implementation plan of the global strategy for gender mainstreaming for Morocco office
- Coordinated with institutional partners: CNDH, Ministry of Human rights
- Supervised and monitored the implementation of 80 local grants addressing gender issues and provided technical assistance and training for the UNOPS Morocco staff and local partners in Gender mainstreaming
- Successfully managed internal projects on the development of gender mainstreaming tools and knowledge products including technical guidance notes for mainstreaming gender in project management practices, e-learning modules, factsheets and other communications materials
- Coordinated with relevant stakeholders and provided support in development of technical document/content and resource management.
Gender and Social Inclusion Officer
Counterpart International
Morocco, US NGO-Democracy and Governance
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with key national and internationals stakeholders, key domestic political and civic actors, civil society organizations, international NGOs, USAID partners to facilitate and enhance contribution towards the implementation of the gender equality agenda
- Developed and executed an overall strategic action plan for gender mainstreaming at Counterpart International in consultation with USAID stakeholders and CSSP Grantees
- Developed and contributed to the basis of policy statements, frameworks, mandate, rationale and goals of the work of gender mainstreaming
- Conducted reviews of Counterpart partners’ strategies, proposals and grants and provided timely input and recommendations for gender integration and the inclusion of women in the implementation of programs and grants provided by USAID
- Coordinated training activities and developed a suite of tools for training on gender mainstreaming
- Developed and managed a set of grants to enhance gender equity in agricultural research, markets and policies complementary to USAID/ Counterpart programs
- Provided assistance in data collection, compiling lessons learned, establishing indicators to support knowledge sharing.
Public Policies Advocacy Program Officer
Counterpart International
Morocco, US NGO-Democracy and Governance
04.2016 - 09.2017
- Developed and maintained strategic working relations with key government agencies, local authorities, policy makers, and relevant organizations and stakeholders at local and national levels
- Established strategic partnerships with key national and regional institutions aimed at strengthening the capacities of elected representatives and civil society in terms of good regional, provincial and municipal governance
- Maintained and strengthened existing partnership networks and support joint actions, including developing new partners at national, regional levels
- Contributed to the visibility of USAID/Counterpart program activities in national and international media, as well as social networks
- Contributed to the writing of correspondence, speeches, presentations, activity reports or other documents produced by the Rabat Office
- Provided advice, training, and support to Moroccan CSOs, Parliamentarians, and Elected Officials
- Produced relevant policy and information briefs and advice for policy makers at national, regional levels
- Supported the Deputy Chief of Party on the Program management and work closely with the team to ensure consistency in overall strategies.
Program Manager
Driss Benzekri Foundation for Human Rights and Democracy
Morocco
11.2012 - 12.2015
- Led the 'Capacity Building for North African Activists in the International System of Human Rights'
- Developed project proposals, and their corresponding budget, and work plan
- Ensured the implementation of the project in accordance with the work plan and discuss adjustments according to context in which the program is operating
- Helped develop an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement
- Supervised data collection for Monitoring & Evaluation, including data collection methods, storage and analysis
- Developed of project proposals and partner identification
- Organized training sessions (proposals of themes, selection of participants, logistics, on-site monitoring).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in journalism and communication -
Higher Institute of Information and Communication – RABAT, MOROCCO
01.2012
Skills
- Budgeting and financial management
- Strategic Planning
- Monitoring and reporting
- Partnership Building
- Project Management
- Technical assistance
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Program Officer
FHI 360
07.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Internews Network
11.2020 - 07.2023
Gender Focal Point
United Nations Office for Project Services
04.2019 - 11.2020
Gender and Social Inclusion Officer
Counterpart International
09.2017 - 12.2019
Public Policies Advocacy Program Officer
Counterpart International
04.2016 - 09.2017
Program Manager
Driss Benzekri Foundation for Human Rights and Democracy
11.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor’s degree in journalism and communication -
Higher Institute of Information and Communication – RABAT, MOROCCO