SARI AL-SABATIN | Program Manager

Amman, Jordan | +962 79 867 0543 | sarybaker@hotmail.com | linkedin.com/in/sarisabatin

PROFILE SUMMARY

Dynamic Program Manager & Organizational Development Specialist with 9 years of experience in program design, capacity building, and partnership management across the Middle East and Europe. Skilled in strengthening nonprofit organizations through institutional development, governance enhancement, and sustainable partnership strategies with government and private sectors.

Proven success in designing, executing, and monitoring multi-stakeholder programs that foster youth empowerment, employability, and community resilience, while ensuring financial sustainability and impact alignment with national and regional priorities.

Experienced in applying Project Management (PMP) frameworks and agile methodologies to drive organizational performance and innovation across cross-border initiatives.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

•Program & Project Management

•Capacity Building & Life Skills Curriculum Design

•Strategic Partnerships & Donor Engagement

•MEAL Systems & Outcome Harvesting

•Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship

•Digital Campaigns & Media Advocacy

•Cross-Border Program Implementation

•Youth Empowerment & Economic Inclusion

•Organizational Development & Institutional Sustainability

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Program Manager | Liwan Youth Space for Youth Development Dec 2022 – Present, Amman, Jordan

Applied PMP methodologies to manage the full project life cycle, from Initiating and Planning to Executing, Monitoring, and Closing.

•Designed and launched multi-year youth programs in life skills, employability, and entrepreneurship with budgets exceeding $2M.

•Delivered six national and regional interventions and projects integrating hybrid and digital methodologies.

•Developed MEAL tools, dashboards, and performance indicators to ensure results-based management.

•Produced narrative and financial reports aligned with donor frameworks.

Key Achievements:

•Secured and managed over $1.5M in international funding through multi-donor programs (ActionAid, DIGNITY, Good Neighbors, Oxfam, Plan International...etc.).

•Led and managed 13 projects spanning life skills, entrepreneurship, SRHR, digital media, and green innovation, aligning with both Agile and Predictive life cycles.

•Launched the Global Platform in Morocco in collaboration with ActionAid Denmark and Bidaya, strengthening regional youth networks across the MENA region.

•Delivered the Training of Trainers (TOT) for 75 youth trainers using the peer-to-peer methodology under the Ready for Tomorrow project, implemented with ActionAid International; the trained peer educators reached over 6,800+ youth nationwide.

•Led the first Green Incubator cycle supporting 30+ social enterprises in green jobs and sustainability innovation.

•Represented Liwan internationally at major conferences and learning exchanges in Denmark, Luxembourg, Tunisia, and France, presenting youth-driven models of resilience and innovation.

•Introduced digital transformation practices in program delivery, integrating podcast production, hybrid training modules, and outcome-based MEAL systems.

Program Officer | Tammey for Youth Development Oct 2019 – Dec 2022, Amman, Jordan

•Managed youth civic engagement and economic empowerment initiatives across multiple governorates.

•Facilitated 50+ youth-led events and 21 focus groups using participatory dialogue.

Key Achievements:

•Designed and implemented zero-budget advocacy projects reaching 200+ youth.

•Represented Jordan at the International Youth Festival in Tunisia.

Production Engineer | Al Nada Food Industries Apr 2017 – Oct 2019, Amman, Jordan

•Oversaw production efficiency, quality control, and staff supervision.

•Improved process efficiency by 15% through workflow redesign and reporting systems.

Freelance Consultant | Innovation & Experience Design 2020 – Present, Global

•Supported INGOs (ActionAid, Oxfam, Plan International, Friedrich-Ebert, AFCS) in innovation program design and capacity building.

•Facilitated training for 500+ youth leaders across Jordan, Tunisa, Morocco, Palestine, and Lebanon.

•Supported social enterprises in sustainable business model design.

•Produced digital campaigns and podcasts amplifying youth voices on mental health and participation.

•Supported institutional capacity-building for professional associations and nonprofit entities focusing on governance, partnership management, and financial sustainability.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

•B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering – Tafila Technical University (2016)

•PMP Certification – In Progress (expected completion: Dec 2025)

•Professional Project Management (PPM) – Case in Point (2023)

•Professional Team Leadership (PTL) – Case in Point (2023)

•International Project Management Course (2021)

•Project Management Professional (PMP) – In Progress (PMI)

KEY COMPETENCIES (PMP FRAMEWORK)

•Integration & Scope Management: Managed multi-project frameworks linking youth empowerment and entrepreneurship.

•Time & Cost Management: Planned and monitored multi-donor project schedules and budgets exceeding $2M.

•Quality & Risk Management: Developed MEAL tools and applied continuous improvement cycles.

•Human Resource & Communication: Trained 2,000+ youth using participatory and digital learning methods.

•Stakeholder Management: Built partnerships with 13+ national and international organizations.

Key Projects Managed and Delivered under Sari Sabatin’s Leadership

LANGUAGES

Arabic: Native English: Excellent

DIGITAL & PROFESSIONAL TOOLS

Microsoft Office, Trello, Asana, Power BI, Canva, Zoom, Miro and Social Media Campaign Management