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Mohamad J. Shardob

International Cooperation & Humanitarian Grants Specialist

More than 9 years of specialized experience in programme management, grants management, and international partnerships across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. I support the design and follow-up of donor-funded projects, with a focus on compliance, multi-stakeholder coordination, and practical digital solutions that improve institutional efficiency.

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Grants & Programme Management
Experience with the EU, ECHO, KfW, and UN agencies
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International Coordination
Multi-stakeholder coordination across regions and contexts
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Digital Solutions & AI
Practical use of technology to improve institutional efficiency

About Me

Background & Experience

I hold a master’s degree in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid from Spain, along with an additional master’s degree in Information Technology from Malaysia. This combination gives me a practical foundation for connecting digital solutions with humanitarian and development work.

I have advanced hands-on experience in developing and following up on donor-funded projects, with a strong understanding of both local and international operating contexts.

I have contributed to the management and coordination of programmes and projects funded by the European Union, ECHO, KfW, and UN agencies, with experience in multi-stakeholder coordination and institutional representation in coordination meetings and forums.

My work focuses on grant agreements, partnerships, recovery and development efforts, donor compliance, and institutional risk management.

Key Focus Areas

💼 Grants and development programme management
📋 Donor compliance and reporting
🌐 Multi-country coordination
🤖 Digital solutions and artificial intelligence
📊 Data analysis and studies
🔗 Institutional partnership building

Core Skills

International Cooperation & Partnership Management

Advanced experience in building and managing institutional partnerships with international organizations, donors, and local and regional partners.

Funding Proposals & Grant Agreements

Specialized skills in developing and reviewing funding proposals, grant agreements, and partnership documentation in line with international donor requirements.

Multi-Stakeholder Coordination

Experience in stakeholder coordination and institutional representation in international coordination meetings and forums.

Governance & Compliance

Strong practice in governance, donor compliance, institutional risk management, transparency, and accountability.

Reporting & Analysis

Experience in preparing comprehensive reports, studies, data analysis, budget follow-up, and financial analysis of projects.

Digital Solutions & AI

Practical use of digital tools and artificial intelligence to strengthen institutional efficiency, knowledge management, and workflow improvement.

Experience & Projects

🇪🇺 EU-funded Programmes

Management and coordination of humanitarian and development programmes funded by the European Union, with attention to compliance and donor requirements.

ECHO Humanitarian Assistance Programmes

Coordination and management of humanitarian projects funded by the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations.

🏦 KfW-funded Programmes

Management of programmes and projects funded by the German Development Bank, with a focus on sustainable development and social impact.

🇺🇳 UN Programmes

Coordination and collaboration with different UN agencies to support integrated humanitarian and development programming.

🌍 Multi-country Coordination

Experience coordinating work across multiple countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, with a strong understanding of local contexts.

🔄 Recovery & Development Efforts

Specialized support for recovery and development efforts in complex and sensitive contexts, particularly in the Middle East.

Education & Credentials

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Master’s in International Cooperation
International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid
Spain
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Master’s in Information Technology
Information Technology and Digital Solutions
Malaysia
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Professional Experience
More than 9 years in humanitarian and development work
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Donors & Partners
European Union, ECHO, KfW, and UN agencies

Practical Guides & Resources

📘 Guide to Google, Microsoft, and LinkedIn Grants & Discounts for Nonprofits

A bilingual guide explaining digital support opportunities for nonprofit organizations, application steps, key requirements, common mistakes, and geographic restrictions.