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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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