Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Honorsandawards
Introduction
Consultant
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Haitham Saleh

M.Sc. Agriculture
Cairo
Haitham Saleh

Summary

Haitham is Agriculture Expert specialist in Agriculture, Food Security and Livelihood, Climate-smart Agriculture, emergency and development, and business plan for agribusiness small-scales projects, and research with more than 14 years of experience in NGOs with multiple aspects including planning, implementation, following-up, base line and needs assessment, monitoring and evaluation, training, coaching, and reporting.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
23
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Action Against Hunger

FSL Project Officer / Agronomist
6 2022 - 08.2024

Job overview

Projects Title:

1- Promote Economic Opportunities, Psychosocial Support and Livelihoods Engagement EU fund

2- Reinforcing food Security and providing agriculture support to small-holder farmers and emergency income generating support for vulnerable households in Gaza Strip.

  • Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
  • Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
  • Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and implementing effective collaboration tools.
  • Worked closely with organizations, individual businesses and government agencies to foster welcoming climate for business.
  • Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Kept stakeholders informed of progress through regular status updates clearly communicating any changes to project scope, timeline or budget.
  • Mentored junior team members to enhance their skills development and overall performance within the organization.

Bayader Association for Environment and Development

Projects coordinator
12.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Restructure 20 Dunoms of Greenhouses project UK Fund

International Orthodox Chrestian Charities

Consultant Food Security Professional
09.2021 - 11.2021

International Orthodox Chrestian Charities

CTTC Coordinator
02.2018 - 06.2021

Job overview

Project title:

  • Community Technical/Vocational Training Centers funded by MOFA
  • Monitored facility maintenance needs, scheduling repairs as needed to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for participants.
  • Facilitated regular staff meetings where progress updates were shared among team members.
  • Managed event logistics, ensuring smooth operations and successful outcomes for all center activities.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance collaboration opportunities and expand program reach.

International Orthodox Chrestian Charities

Field Coordinator
04.2015 - 01.2018

Job overview

Project title:

  • Post Short-Term Employment Support for Gaza Youth funded by Japan Platform
  • Short-term employment for new graduates in Gaza strip funded by Peace winds Japan Women Empowerment through Agricultural Project funded by IOCC

International Orthodox Chrestian Charities

Agricultural Consultant
07.2013 - 03.2015

Job overview

Project title:

Several phases: From Relief to Recovery Improving Food Security for Vulnerable Families in Gaza funded by USAID through PCAP MC.

International Orthodox Christian Charities

Field Monitor
12.2011 - 06.2013

Job overview

Project title

  • Several phases: From Relief to Recovery Improving Food Security for Vulnerable Families in Gaza funded by USAID through PCAP MC.

American Near East Refugee Aid

Agriculture Specialist
09.2010 - 11.2011

Job overview

  • Project Name: Food Security Enhancement in Gaza Strip through Home Garden

Economic and Social Development of Palestine Center

Field Coordinator and trainer
03.2010 - 08.2010

Job overview

  • Gaza Urban Agricultural Rehabilitation and Developments (ESDC) cooperation with CHF funded by USAID.

PALESTINIAN AGRICULTURE RELIEF COMMITTEE

Field Supervisor
10.2009 - 02.2010

UWAC JCP Implemented by UNRWA

Agriculture Engineer
10.2008 - 02.2009

Education

College of Agriculture And Environment, Al Azhar University - Gaza
Palestine

Master of Science from Agriculture Science
04.2001 - 04.2018

University Overview

Effect of Organic, Inorganic and Bio. fertilization on Potato and Carrot Crops

College of Agriculture And Environment, Al Azhar University - Gaza
Palestine

Bachelor of Science from Plant Production and Protection
04.2001 - 04.2007

University Overview

[80.21%] GPA

Palestine Secondary School
Palestine - Gaza

High School Diploma
07.2001

Skills

Expert in preparing agriculture training program that related to Greenhouses management – Home Garden best practices – Water management and resources – Climate-smart agriculture – waste management)

Honorsandawards

  • Multi Cropping agriculture through Wicking beds irrigation system, implemented by PARC in partnership with the Palestinian Hydrological Group and funded by BMZ through the GIZ 2021.
  • Planting, Production and manufacturing the healthy Loofah unit implemented by the UCAS in partnership with Oxfam and funded by DANIDA 2016 - 2017.

Introduction

Haitham is Agriculture Expert specialist in Agriculture, Food Security and Livelihood, Climate-smart Agriculture, emergency and development, and business plan for agribusiness small-scales projects, and research with more than 14 years of experience in NGOs with multiple aspects including planning, implementation, following-up, base line and needs assessment, monitoring and evaluation, training, coaching, and reporting.

Consultant

  • Baseline assessment for rehabilitation greenhouses, and cash for Inputs, 20, 200
  • Best agriculture practices in greenhouses (seeds, seedlings, and varieties selection - fertilization – water management – soil and fertility – raising and breeding plant – Integrated pest management – harvesting – waste management – smart agriculture practices), 20, 200
  • Fertilization and type of fertilizers and its applications in model farm, 8
  • Food security assessment in Gaza Strip after May 2021 escalation Report
  • Management home gardens through best agriculture practices, 26, 260
  • Water Sources and establish water catchments, 5, 80
  • Management of green houses in Rafah, Khanyounis, and Middle, 5, 80
  • Health, safety and waste, cost reduction in food industry course, 1, 20
  • Good agriculture practices in Home Garden, in Gaza strip, 5, 80

Accomplishments

    Training and qualifying 10 agricultural extensions and social workers, rehabilitating 270 greenhouses, and training 270 farmers on climate-smart agricultural practices in southern Gaza, Palestine.

    Establishing and rehabilitating 20 dunams of agricultural greenhouses in the Gaza Strip, Palestine.

    Establishing and rehabilitating 88 agricultural greenhouses and training 88 farmers on greenhouse management in southern Gaza Strip, Palestine.

    Following up and monitoring on the installation of 100 agricultural ponds in the Gaza Strip, Palestine.

    Training 100 farmers on managing agricultural ponds and water resources in the Gaza Strip, Palestine.

    Establishing, training, and supervising 400 home gardens in the Gaza Strip.

Timeline

Projects coordinator

Bayader Association for Environment and Development
12.2021 - 05.2022

Consultant Food Security Professional

International Orthodox Chrestian Charities
09.2021 - 11.2021

CTTC Coordinator

International Orthodox Chrestian Charities
02.2018 - 06.2021

Field Coordinator

International Orthodox Chrestian Charities
04.2015 - 01.2018

Agricultural Consultant

International Orthodox Chrestian Charities
07.2013 - 03.2015

Field Monitor

International Orthodox Christian Charities
12.2011 - 06.2013

Agriculture Specialist

American Near East Refugee Aid
09.2010 - 11.2011

Field Coordinator and trainer

Economic and Social Development of Palestine Center
03.2010 - 08.2010

Field Supervisor

PALESTINIAN AGRICULTURE RELIEF COMMITTEE
10.2009 - 02.2010

Agriculture Engineer

UWAC JCP Implemented by UNRWA
10.2008 - 02.2009

College of Agriculture And Environment, Al Azhar University - Gaza

Master of Science from Agriculture Science
04.2001 - 04.2018

College of Agriculture And Environment, Al Azhar University - Gaza

Bachelor of Science from Plant Production and Protection
04.2001 - 04.2007

Palestine Secondary School

High School Diploma
04.2001

FSL Project Officer / Agronomist

Action Against Hunger
6 2022 - 08.2024
Haitham SalehM.Sc. Agriculture