Mohammed ELFARRA
JOHANNESBURG
Summary
Results-oriented professional with expertise in program and project management, emphasizing humanitarian initiatives. Proactive project coordinator with a proven track record in crisis communication and donor relations. Expertise in coordinating humanitarian projects and leading proposal writing efforts to secure funding and ensure transparency. Detail-oriented project coordinator experienced in humanitarian relief efforts across challenging environments. Proficient in budgeting, donor reporting, and stakeholder engagement, contributing to successful project outcomes and strong community partnerships.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Project Coordinator
Wings of Mercy Foundation
JOHANNESBURG
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated humanitarian relief projects including empowerment projects, food parcel distribution, orphan sponsorship, winter aid across Gaza, Lebanon, and Syrian refugee camps.
- Led project proposal writing, budgeting, and donor reporting, ensuring transparency and alignment with donor requirements.
- Supported governance and strategic planning initiatives with the South African office management.
- Represented the organization in stakeholder meetings and coordinated inter-agency efforts on the ground.
Public Relations Manager
Wings of Mercy Foundation
JOHANNESBURG
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with team members to organize fundraising events and awareness campaigns.
- Managed social media platforms to engage with supporters and stakeholders effectively.
- Fostered relationships with local organizations to promote partnership opportunities.
- Managed crisis communications and emergency response strategies and implementation.
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image by engaging with community members and addressing issues head-on.
- Maintained a database of contacts from the media and other industry players which can be used in future campaigns.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management - Business Management
Richfield
Durban 10-2023
BBA - Business Administration
Islamic University of Gaza
Palestine, Gaza Strip 06-2018
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Management College of Southern Africa
Durban Skills
- Program and project management
- Governance and public sector oversight
- Monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
- Donor relations and fundraising
- Stakeholder engagement
- Humanitarian coordination
- Report writing and proposal development
- Budgeting and financial oversight
- Budgeting
- Donor reporting
- Proposal writing
- Crisis communication
- Social media management
- Relationship building
- Fundraising strategy
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Meeting facilitation
- Project feedback data
- Project coordination
- Remote team management
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Cultural sensitivity
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Junior Project Coordinator
Wings of Mercy Foundation
08.2024 - Current
Public Relations Manager
Wings of Mercy Foundation
06.2021 - 07.2023
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management - Business Management
Richfield
BBA - Business Administration
Islamic University of Gaza
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Management College of Southern Africa
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