Yousef Areiqat

Results-driven Projects Manager with over 14 years of experience in diverse sectors, from the UN to diplomatic levels. Proven expertise in project management, strategy execution, and team leadership. Skilled in aligning projects with organisational objectives, analysing complex ideas, and producing actionable recommendations.

Committed to enhancing project and programme performance, utilising best practices, and driving innovative solutions. MBA holder with certifications in project management and public relations.

Programs & Project Manager 

Baitulmaal – Chicago, USA / Amman, Jordan Office February 2020 – Present

• Works with other teams to support the progress processes in project management, incident & problem management in day-to-day operations. 
• Managing & reporting on the allocation of annual programs and projects budget, interacting & negotiating with vendors for cost-effectiveness. 
• Handling project assets & inventory management, project-related purchases. 
• Determine and characterise project scope and objectives, anticipate resources needed to reach goals, manage assets compellingly and proficiently, and prepare a budget dependent on the range of work and resource necessities. 
• Track project costs to meet budget, develop and manage a detailed undertaking timetable and work plan, and provide project updates & reports consistently to various stakeholders about strategy, changes, and progress. 
• Utilize best practices, methods, and standards throughout project execution, monitor progress and make adjustments as needed, and measure project performance to distinguish areas for development and improvement.

Continue experiences:

External Relations ManagerEthiopian Consulate in JordanAmman – Jordan

Nov 2017 – Nov 2018

Logistics & Procurement Officer7 Boys for Hotels & Restaurants SuppliesAmman - Jordan

Jan 2017 – Oct 2017

International Programs CoordinatorHuman Relief Foundation – UKNairobi - Kenya

Apr 2016 – Sep 2016

PR & Communications OfficerDeretna: satellite & electronic broadcastingAmman - Jordan

Mar 2015 – Dec 2015

Senior Administrative Field Assistant(UNHCR) United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesAmman - Jordan

May 2014 – Mar 2015

Program Assistant –

Field Coordinator

Human Relief Foundation – UKAmman - Jordan

May 2009 – May 2014

Master’s Degree in Business Administration

(MBA) Al–Ahliyya Amman University

Amman - Jordan

2020 – 2021

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

(BBA) Al-Ahliyya Amman University

Amman – Jordan

2008 – 2011 

High School Diploma

Information Technology Stream

Al Arqam Schools, Amman – Jordan

2006 - 2007