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Mamoun Matalqah

Mamoun Matalqah

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

I am a seasoned economist with a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Jordan and over 25 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, including roles with the United Nations World Food Program (UN-WFP). My career has been marked by extensive work in data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting across Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, and Turkey. Currently, I am the Director of the Economic Department at the Project Management Office in the Riyadh Municipality, where I lead economic analysis and strategic planning in alignment with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. My prior experience includes managing World Bank-financed projects that supported Jordanian municipalities impacted by the Syrian refugee crisis. My areas of expertise include ICT, telecommunications, transport, strategic planning, project evaluation, and the development of operation and maintenance plans for development projects. Additionally, I have a strong background in teaching, training, and capacity building. Results-oriented [Job Title] with proven record of empowering leadership. Monitors long- and short-term objectives and offers resourceful approach to challenges. Handles logistics and strategic planning with keen attention to detail and superior resource allocation.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certification

Work history

Economic department manager

NPMO AL Riyadh AMANAH Municipality SA
Riyadh
08.2023 - Current
  • My work as an economic department manager in the project management unit (EPMO) in the AMANAH includes following up the implementation of the five-year portfolio to develop the center of Riyadh through studying capacity and demand, case studies, and business plans for the projects included in the portfolio, according to the EXPRO project system to implement the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

Project Planning and Management consultant

Municipal Services and Social Resilience Project (MSSRP) / World Bank Project
01.2017 - 08.2023
  • Community-Driven Development project (Municipal Services and Social Resilience Project), main responsibilities were Capacity building in the preparation of development project proposals, Operation and maintenance plan, feasibility study, Project management (PMP), in term of community and investors, I participate in preparing standard operation procedures (SOP) for stakeholder and investors, using participatory approach, Stakeholder engagement plan and investors engagement plan
  • Municipalities' needs in terms of capacity development were also assessed

Economic lecturer

University of Jordan, Business Faculty
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • Lecturer at University of Jordan, in business and Economics faculty, in Subjects of: Industrial economics, Competitiveness, Competition and economic regulation.

Market Analyst

United Nations, World Food Program (UN, WFP)
Amman
09.2014 - 09.2015
  • Strengthen Country Offices market analysis, through maintenance of relevant market and socio-economic data, regular monitoring and reporting on market and economic conditions, and their implications for market functioning and food security; Support broader WFP efforts of food price monitoring, management and reporting at the regional/global level “ Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon”, through contribution of data, analysis and feedback to broader VAM products; Provide training to field staff in market data collection and analysis.

Senior Market Research Officer

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Jordan
Amman
12.2007 - 12.2014
  • Collect data, analyze and conduct reports for economic studies in Jordan
  • Study and evaluate business plans and feasibility studies from companies for granting license
  • I work as a point of contact with the Government and the Prime Minister to follow up the implementation of the strategic plan of Jordan Government
  • Conducting market surveys in telecom sector in Jordan
  • Collection and Management of economic financial and commercial data pertaining to the activities of operators in the telecommunication and information technology sector
  • Undertake market researches to determine, demand, supply and market share for telecom services and evaluate customer satisfaction regarding quality of services
  • Follow up of the implementation of the 2006-2009 strategic plans for TRC
  • Sharing in Market Review Study for Telecommunication Markets in Jordan to identify such markets and determining significant market Power operators in telecom Markets in Jordan.

Economic Department Acting Director

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Jordan
Amman
12.2006 - 12.2007
  • Lead the Economic department team, (consist of 15 employees with the following sections): Financial analysis section, Pricing section, Market research section, Competition section.

Economic Consultant

Ministry of Transport
Amman
10.2005 - 10.2006
  • Collect data, analyze and conduct reports for economic studies in Jordan
  • Sharing in planning process, preparing economic reports and recommendation to upper management
  • Study and analyze economic phenomena’s
  • (Tabulating, analyzing statistical data) using statistical packages, SPSS, E views, Excel
  • Follow up Trade facilitating program and WTO agreement in cooperation with customs and ministry of industry and trade.

Head of Trade Department Section

Arab bank
Amman
01.1994 - 10.2004
  • Letters Of Credit - opening accounts and document checking
  • Guarantees - initial guarantee procedures and final handling with clients
  • Retail Facilities - employee loans
  • Customer Relations - keeping clients informed of new services
  • Deposit dept
  • Officer and accounting.

Education

Master of Economics -

University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan

Bachelor of Economics - undefined

Yarmouk University
Irbid, Jordan

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification - undefined

PMI-USA

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Certificate - undefined

PHD in Economics - undefined

University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan

Master of Economics - undefined

University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan

Bachelor of Economics - undefined

Yarmouk University
Irbid, Jordan

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification - undefined

PMI-USA

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Certificate - undefined

PHD in Economics -

University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan
09.2013 - 06.2017

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Sales data analysis
  • Statistical techniques
  • Economic advising
  • Econometrics
  • Economic development consultations
  • Market analysis
  • Economic planning
  • Economic policy research
  • Forecasting
  • Time management
  • Team building
  • Communication skills

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certification of Operation Risk Management (CORM)
  • Certified Trainer in Economic Press for USAID Sabiq Programme
  • TOT on Strategic Planning & Management from UNDP
  • Training of Trainers (TOT) Economic Media
  • Econometric Modeling and Market Analysis

Custom

  • Prof. Talib Warrad, Jordan University, School of Business, 0799294296, talibawad@yahoo.com
  • Dr. Ala Altarawneh, University of Jordan, School of Business, 0798020579
  • Dr. Hazem Almahdy, VAM regional director, WFP, UN, 00962798674639, hazem.almahdy@wfp.org

Languages

English
Advanced
Arabic
Native

Personal Information

ID Number: 9691009903

Valid residential Iqama for Saudi Arabia

Timeline

Economic department manager

NPMO AL Riyadh AMANAH Municipality SA
08.2023 - Current

Project Planning and Management consultant

Municipal Services and Social Resilience Project (MSSRP) / World Bank Project
01.2017 - 08.2023

Economic lecturer

University of Jordan, Business Faculty
09.2016 - 09.2018

Market Analyst

United Nations, World Food Program (UN, WFP)
09.2014 - 09.2015

PHD in Economics -

University of Jordan
09.2013 - 06.2017

Senior Market Research Officer

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Jordan
12.2007 - 12.2014

Economic Department Acting Director

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Jordan
12.2006 - 12.2007

Economic Consultant

Ministry of Transport
10.2005 - 10.2006

Head of Trade Department Section

Arab bank
01.1994 - 10.2004

Master of Economics -

University of Jordan

Bachelor of Economics - undefined

Yarmouk University

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification - undefined

PMI-USA

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Certificate - undefined

PHD in Economics - undefined

University of Jordan

Master of Economics - undefined

University of Jordan

Bachelor of Economics - undefined

Yarmouk University

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification - undefined

PMI-USA

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Certificate - undefined

Mamoun Matalqah