Jamale Mady
Lebanon
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Professional Summary
Accomplished program and operations leader with 8+ years of experience managing high-impact projects in complex humanitarian, emergency, and economic recovery contexts. Skilled in strategy development, project management, budget optimization, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. Proven track record of driving measurable results under challenging conditions, with expertise in data-driven decision making, operational efficiency, and donor compliance. Seeking to leverage strong analytical and leadership skills to transition into management consulting.
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Key Skills
• Strategic Planning & Operations Management
• Program & Project Management (budget $1M–$5M+)
• Stakeholder Engagement & Donor Relations
• Data Analysis, Reporting & Metrics Tracking
• Team Leadership, Capacity Building & Training
• Market Assessment & Business Development
• Risk Management & Contingency Planning
• Process Optimization & SOP Development
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Professional Experience
Business management consultant-Operation – Top Green Agriculture-family business | Lebanon | May 2024 – Present
• Oversaw olive oil production of 10 tons annually, generating $150K in revenue.
• Negotiated supplier and client contracts, reducing costs by 12% while ensuring high-quality standards.
• Managed finance and operations, creating forecasts and budgets exceeding $300K.
• Implemented operational process improvements, increasing production efficiency by 20%.
• Led discussions with investors, resulting in 2 new strategic partnerships.
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Emergency Coordinator – IOM UN Migration Agency | Chad | Sept 2022 – Mar 2024
• Directed emergency programs benefiting 50,000+ displaced individuals across the Lake Region.
• Managed 12 staff members and coordinated with 3 implementing partners, improving operational efficiency by 20%.
• Developed donor-compliant budgets totaling $3.2M annually and ensured 100% on-time reporting.
• Designed SOPs and technical policies for emergency response (shelter, WASH, NFI), improving project compliance by 30%.
• Delivered analytical reports and dashboards to donors, enhancing situational awareness and response planning.
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Economic Recovery Project Manager – Danish Refugee Council | Iraq | May 2021 – Aug 2022
• Managed multi-sector projects supporting 3,500+ households, with budgets of $1.5M+.
• Implemented cash, agriculture, and business development programs that increased beneficiaries’ income by 25%.
• Coordinated with donors, local authorities, and partners, ensuring 100% donor compliance and timely reporting.
• Conducted market assessments and risk analysis, informing strategic program decisions.
• Trained and mentored 50+ staff and partner teams, enhancing program efficiency and quality.
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Livelihoods & Inclusion Project Manager – Humanity & Inclusion | Syria | Jan 2019 – May 2021
• Oversaw livelihood and inclusion programs reaching 50,000+ beneficiaries, including persons with disabilities.
• Managed budgets exceeding $3M and ensured on-time project delivery.
• Developed technical tools, SOPs, and training modules, improving program effectiveness by 20%.
• Facilitated multi-partner coordination, contributing to regional strategy development.
• Conducted field assessments, market analysis, and capacity building programs.
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Additional Roles in Humanitarian Sector
• Food Security & Livelihoods Team Leader – Premiere Urgence Aide Médicale | Lebanon | Mar 2018 – Sept 2018
• Program Officer / Assistant – DRC & IOM-AND | Lebanon | 2016 – 2018
Consultant – Chemical Engineering & Process Optimization – Total Energies, Directorate General of Oil, EDL | 2016 – 2019
• Optimized operations, logistics, and quality control for oil and energy projects.
• Delivered efficiency improvements valued at $100K/year.
• Supported cross-functional teams and compliance with safety & environmental standards.
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Education
MS, Chemical Engineering – University of Balamand | 2015
BS, Chemical Engineering – University of Balamand | 2014
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Languages
• Arabic: Native | French: Excellent | English: Excellent
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Skills and Expertise
• Strategy & Operations | Project & Budget Management | Stakeholder Engagement
• Process Optimization | Risk & Contingency Planning | Multi-Team Leadership
• Analytical Problem Solving | Donor Relations & Compliance
• Strategic Planning
• Market assessment and Program design
• Risk management and contingency plan
Technical: Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, MATLAB, Refining & Petrochemical Operations, PFD & P&ID interpretation
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Trainings & Certifications
• PMP & Budgeting in Emergency Context | Conflict Analysis (UNDSS) | Sphere Standards
• Proposal Development (DRC) | Financial Literacy TOT (DRC) | Cash Assistance Programs (IOM)
• Market Assessment & Emergency Shelter (Disaster Ready / IOM) | Inclusion Training (HI)
• Budget development (IOM)
• Negotiating and strategy development ( DRC)