Name : Rafeek Ismail El-Madhoun

Address permanent: Al- Maqousi area , Nasser , Gaza

Address current: S. Residence Bldg., Silicon Oasis , Dubai

Mobile: +971544090305
Email: elmadhounrafeek@gmail.com

Profile:

Leadership and management of development and humanitarian programmes , from design and formulation
to implementation and monitoring & evaluation at country level, focusing on planning, analysis,
assessment, management and evaluation in various area of interventions such as ; poverty reduction,
economic empowerment, job creation, Youth economic empowerment, private sector development,
education, marketing, business development, capacity building, training, emergency and food security.
In addition, public relations professional, public speaker, professional fundraiser and outstanding liaison
skills with an excellent network worldwide.

Education:

2017 Honorary Doctorate in Conflict Management , Yeshua International School in London

2001 Masters of Science in Management(MSM), Boston University, USA

1993 Bachelor in Community Rehabilitation, University of Calgary, Canada

Honorary Positions

December 2016

Ambassador of the World Peace with the International Conference for World Peace

February 2017

Change Ambassador for Peace and Humanity with YELI

(Youth Education and Leadership Initiative International)

April 2017

Ambassador for peace, humanity and human rights, by the Church of Living God, Divine
Government Alpha and Omega in Philippines

Professional Experience

August 2016- Present

Senior Researcher/ Programme Manager International Center for Biosaline Agriculture/ Dubai

Managing the collaborative programme Euphrates & Tigris CPET

Coordination among the riparian countries sharing the Euphrates and Tigris basin.
 Financial management of the CPET project.
Monitoring and Evaluation of the project implementation.
Coordination with the implementing partners organizations.
Drafting the required reports for the donor
Facilitating the Task Forces meetings among the country partners and implementing partner
organizations.
Facilitating meetings among the country partners to promote dialogue among them .

January 2014 July 2016

Freelance Consultant and Trainer

National consultant with UNICEF to manage Al Fakhoora project which is funded from Qatar and
it targets Palestinian youth and adolescents in schools to help them gain leadership skills,
advocacy and social dialogue. (August 2015- March 2016)
Referral system consultant for Help Age International , to create a referral system for old people
in coordination with all actors in Gaza strip. (2 months consultancy). May-June 2015
Quality assurance consultant with DVV ( German organization for adult education) training for
their 5 partner NGOs in Gaza strip and creating a quality assurance systems for each
organization. June-December 2014)
Team leader (study on representation of farmers in Gaza) within a project funded by Oxfam and
implemented by union of agricultural works committees, December 2014- January 2015.
Trainer for university graduates within American funded project through MEPI (middle east
partnership initiative) training 50 graduates on life skills and required skills to get in the labor
market , training of 40 female graduates on economic empowerment to start their own
businesses. Future Association for culture and development- Rafah. January- April 2015
Establishing RHVI company for consultancy , training and business development. June 2014
Founder of Innovative leadership academy- under registration

December 2010 - December 2013

Programme AnalystPoverty Reduction United Nations Development Programme

Co-ordinate and provide substantive contributions to UNDP/PAPP strategic discussions on the

Gaza context;
Promote thematic and sectoral synergies and coordination of programme activities and
implementation in the area of Poverty Reduction/Livelihoods;
Lead in programme formulation and networking to ensure a Poverty Reduction/Livelihoods
programme which is relevant and responsive to changes in the post crisis context of Gaza;
Advise management on Poverty Reduction programme development and delivery within the
context of Gaza and;
Identify approaches and modalities to achieve identified results.
Conduct research and analysis of the post crisis situation in Gaza in order to identify priorities to
inform the design of programmes and projects for Poverty Reduction/Livelihoods and early
recovery;
Formulate programmes and projects that fully reflect a results-oriented approach and
benchmarks to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation and;
Assist in training and capacity building support for UNDP staff and counterparts on programme
implementation issues.
 Reach out to all international and national partners to develop common approaches and joint
strategies on livelihoods recovery in Gaza. Provide support to the Livelihood sub-cluster to
ensure sustainability of livelihoods initiatives;
Development of strong partnerships with civil society organizations, donors ,other UN Agencies,
private sector in the implementation of Poverty Reduction/Livelihoods initiatives and early
recovery;
Advice on possible areas for UNDP support and/or adjustment of on-going projects/programmes
to ensure that UNDP projects/programmes are in line with UNDP/PAPP policies and priorities;
Support overall resource mobilization of Management with a focus on the Mid Term Strategic
Framework and;
Explore opportunities for joint programming within the Poverty Reduction portfolio and possible
areas of cooperation
Promote pro-poor policy advocacy and awareness campaigns and priorities in favor of poverty
reduction strategies within the ER cluster and network;
Compilation, analysis and interpretation of poverty reduction and economic and statistical data,
thorough research of the economic and development issues in Gaza and preparation of top
quality analysis and reports such as the Poverty Monitor.
Advice on possible areas for UNDP support and/or adjustment of on-going programmes to ensure
that UNDP Gaza projects/ programmes are in line with UNDP/PAPP strategic framework and
priorities.
Assist in identifying policy options, particularly from Pro-poor perspectives, on macroeconomic
and development issues to UNDP and other development actors in Gaza;
Public advocacy to promote UNDPs mandate and mission in the area of Poverty
Reduction/Livelihoods.
Manage UNDPs Poverty Reduction/Livelihood projects and programme in Gaza within the
context of UNDP/PAPP strategic framework and priorities;
Monitor Poverty Reduction/Livelihood work plans in Gaza, programme effectiveness and
achievement of results;
Maintain regular contact with project and programme counterparts and with the programme unit in
Jerusalem and the West Bank;
Financial management: the Programme Management Officer performs the functions of Manager
Level 1rights in ATLAS for projects transactions approval and;
Ensures the integrity of financial systems, review budget requirements, implementing and
monitoring of the programme, tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules
and regulations.
Facilitation of policy dialogue on Poverty Reduction/Livelihood and early recovery issues with civil
society, private sector and contributions to development of policies as relevant.
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice through identification of
best practices and lessons learned.
Training and capacity building support for UNDP staff and counterparts in Gaza on Poverty
Reduction/Livelihood issues.

February 2011 - December 2012

Al Fakhoora Scholarship programme United Nations Development Programme

Developing, reviewing, and updating the programs work plan, and all other program-related
documents, in consultation with UNDP/PAPP and with the approval from the advisory committee.
Supervise all program-related outcomes and outputs.
Ensure program activities are implemented in accordance with approved time lines and
procedures.
 Draft all program related terms of reference, and carry out the necessary selection and
recruitment procedures in coordination and consultation with UNDP/PAPP and with the approval
from the advisory committee.
Supervise the performance of locally and internationally recruited program staff.
Compile surveys and studies reports prepared by the consultants at each stage of the program
and undertake a detailed final report outlining the findings and recommendations for presentation
and approval by UNDP/PAPP and the advisory committee.
Coordinate with, and between, the hired consultants and various organizations involved in the
required surveys and studies for the identification of employment sectors in the country, the
identification of the empowerment/leadership training programs, and the design and development
of the empowerment/leadership training curricula.
Organize and steer workshops to present findings of the studies and surveys carried under the
program and strategize for the programs effective implementation.
Formulate in cooperation with the technical program task force and the program and curriculum
advisory committees, the employment and internship programs for the students.
Coordinate and assist in the design of new empowerment/leadership training curricula and
instruction manuals for the program.
Supervise the design and implementation of the public awareness, advocacy multi-media
campaigns and programs branding.
Supervise and mange resource mobilization efforts to ensure the sustainability of the program.
Supervise the carrying out and organizing of training and information workshops.
Monitor and evaluate the progress of all program activities and expenditures on an ongoing basis
(i.e., quarterly), and fulfilling the subsequent reporting requirements such as the financial reports
and progress reports, and presenting them to UNDP.

May 2007 - February 2011

Deep ProgrammeCoordinator United Nations Development Programme

Carrying the functions of UNDP's official DEEP Representation and Liaison in the Gaza Strip.
Supervising the DEEP's Operations, Staff and Assets in Gaza under the overall Leadership and
guidance of Project Manager.
Participating in the identification, revision and selection of proposals submitted by Gaza NGOs
and MFIs.
Managing the Gaza Intellectual Forum on Poverty Alleviation.
Developing innovative project ideas and solutions to better meet the poverty problems of oPT in
General and the Gaza Strip in particular.
Contributing to the development of DEEP as a Path Finder for poverty solutions must be
noticeable and reflected in frequent products, activities and events.
Monitoring and supervising the day-to-day project management activities mainly those related to
contracts financial and procurement procedures and the overall upholding of UNDP's roles and
regulations.
Playing the role of the UNDP advisor for poverty alleviation issues for UNDP programs, UN sister
agencies, Partner civil society organizations, and relevant public servants: decision makers and
practitioners.
Contributing to all planning elements relevant to Gaza and participate in integrating these inputs
into the overall program plans.
Participating in the overall project decision making including the physical and intellectual
presence in Monitoring, meetings and project events.
Carrying the functions of finalizing and evaluating the project outputs and products and make
sure to mainstream these products and outputs with relevant partners systems of work as
capacity building.
Contributing in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
September 2001 May2007

Senior Programme / Logistics Assistant United Nations-World Food Programme

Ensuring smooth implementation of relief and humanitarian food aid to poor and vulnerable
people in Gaza strip via targeting and mapping the beneficiaries, planning interventions either
food distribution, food for training, food for work, food vouchers and ensure the smooth supply
chain to end destination and monitoring distribution to beneficiaries .
Organizing and providing training for the local partners staff on programming, monitoring and
follow up, surveying, warehouses management, reporting, financial reporting, commodity
tracking.
Participate in preparing annual work plans of WFP office in Gaza , budget preparation and budget
control.
Designing and implementing the monitoring and evaluation database. Assessing the impact of the
intervention on beneficiaries .
Review and approve the narrative and financial reports of implementing partners (Ministry of
social affairs and NGOs).

July 1999- August 2001

Regional Field Officer Welfare Association Consortium

Identifying the potential NGO recipients based on the results of the needs assessment.
Carrying out an initial institutional training needs assessment and recommending the training
needs of the recipient's organizations, providing training packages for recipient organizations.
Monitoring the implementation of the sub-grants and ensuring the adherence to the
consortiums policies and regulations.
Reporting on the recipient NGOs activities during the implementation of the projects.
Checking and approving the financial reports and the payment requests of the recipient.
NGOs and endorsing them to the financial department.
Assisting the recipient NGOs in the bidding and purchasing process.
Representing the consortium ( Palestinian NGOs Project ).
Training of the local NGOs grant recipients on project management and implementation

March 1998- June 1999

Deputy Executive Director Terre Des Hommes/ Ard Al Insan

Supervision of multidisciplinary staff of 51 health and nutrition professionals.

Staff development and task force planning.
Capacity building by coaching and training of staff on various administrative and financial issues.
Designing an on-going plan for the implementation and the management of services.
Budgetary planning and monitoring, in addition to fiscal control.
Overall responsibility for fundraising and public relations.
Responsible for programs evaluation

March 1996- February 1998

Community Social Worker United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
 Enhance the capacity of the UNRWA related youth activity centers in the refugee camps through
training and coaching.
Conducting Needs assessment, project design and fundraising.
Fundraising and resource mobilization for community projects in the Gaza Strip.
Management of community training courses.
Project evaluation and monitoring for donors.
Design and implementation of inter-organizational community network.

February 1995 - February 1996

Employment Advisor Ex-Prisoners Rehabilitation Programme

Enhance the capacity of Palestinian released prisoners as to contribute to civil society

Facilitating access to education in coordination with higher education council and
universities.
Managing job retraining programs to improve employment possibilities.
Coordination of information and referral services for the ex-prisoners.
Design and coordination of joint training projects with International organizations.

January 1994 January 1995

Rehabilitation Practitioner Society for the Care of Handicapped

Planning and implementing programs in daily skills for the disables individuals.
Preparing teaching materials for the lectures.
Training handicapped adults for vocational training.
Integrating graduates of the vocational training program into the community.

Special Skills

Computer skills ( Microsoft professional user)

Languages: Mother tongue Arabic, English fluent

Volunteer and Community Involvement:

3 years consultant volunteer with Embassy of Japan in identification of projects needed in Gaza
and Monitoring 1996-1999
Consultant Volunteer with the Finnish Embassy in identification of projects in Gaza 1997-1999
Member of Alumni in the University of Calgary
Member of Alumni in Boston University
Facilitator in organizational development with Arab League in Jaffa- 1999-2001

Publications:

A Paper on The Role of NGOs in Poverty Reduction and Unemployment, in a conference

Developmental Vision to face the impacts of the siege and war on Gaza Strip Organized by
Islamic University on 23rd and 24th of May 2010.
 DEEP: New Approach to Poverty Reduction Lead Writer; An Article published by the
Humanitarian Practice Network at Overseas Development Institute (ODI), UK, Issue 44,
September 2009.

Deprived Families and Development in Gaza; An Article published by the Palestinian Network
for Small and Microfinance,), oPt, Issue 6, March 2009

References
Available upon request