obada Hijazi

MEAL Manager

International Rescue Committee

Oversaw MEAL data accuracy, reliability, and timeliness. Provided technical leadership for surveys, evaluations, and assessments, and led evaluations for various donors.

MEALData QualitySurvey DesignEvaluationDonor Reporting

Acting MEAL Coordinator

International Rescue Committee

Championed data design, access, and use for evidence-based decision-making. Provided technical guidance for MEAL systems throughout the project cycle.

MEALData AnalysisProject Cycle Management (PCM)Technical guidanceStakeholder Engagement

Technical Reviewer

Evaluated international grant applications for the Annual Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge. Conducted rigorous technical reviews of nearly 1,600 submissions from 112 countries.

Grant ReviewTechnical EvaluationFood SystemsProject Analysis

Senior MEAL Manager

International Rescue Committee

Provided strategic leadership for MEAL activities across multi-sectoral programs. Led remote management of MEAL operations and spearheaded departmental restructuring.

MEALStrategic LeadershipRemote ManagementBudget ManagementTeam MentoringEmergency Response

Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

International Rescue Committee

Led design and implementation of M&E systems across Syria and Türkiye. Provided strategic and hands-on technical support throughout the project lifecycle.

M&ESystem DesignTechnical SupportRemote MonitoringCapacity BuildingPartner Collaboration

Senior MEAL Officer

Oversaw MEAL department activities in the emergency response to the Turkey Earthquake. Developed and implemented appraisal, monitoring, and evaluation systems.

MEALEmergency ResponseData CollectionData AnalysisCapacity BuildingStaff Management

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Managed all aspects of the MEAL cycle, including needs assessments, data collection, and reporting. Ensured ethical data collection and quality assurance.

MEALData CollectionData AnalysisReportingQuality AssuranceField Research

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

World Vision International

Carried out MEAL data collection processes and reviewed data from partner systems. Managed the complaints and response mechanism and conducted spot-checks.

MEALData CollectionData QualityAccountabilityComplaint HandlingReporting

MEAL Officer

Developed monitoring and evaluation plans and tools for cross-border projects. Coordinated and managed a team of 8 in Syria.

MEALData AnalysisDashboardingTeam Coordination

MEAL Assistant

Concern Worldwide

Monitored program implementations and assisted with data analysis and dashboards. Supported accountability mechanisms and other departments.

MEALData CollectionData AnalysisReportingAccountability

Volunteer

Provided communication between SPARK and Harran University. Offered interpretation services and monitored progress of funded courses.

Communication SkillsInterpretationMonitoring

Student Affairs Officer

Provided registration services for students and managed incoming calls and inquiries. Monitored and maintained computer systems and networks.

Student ServicesInterpretationCommunication SkillsIT Support

Admin Officer

Edited brochures and managed the NGO's social media. Handled communication with the public audience.

Social Media ManagementCommunication SkillsEditing

Volunteer

Taught English to youth aged 8 to 17. Contributed to various volunteering actions including food distribution and social cohesion activities.

TeachingEnglishVolunteering