1. Victor Kawwas - resume
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VICTOR KAWWAS
Bethlehem, Palestine,
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Email: victor.kawwas@gmail.com
Place and Date of Birth: Jerusalem, 16th
of June 1976
Nationality: Swiss / Palestinian
Marital Status: Married
Objective
Obtain a position at a well-established organization where I can capitalize on my management
skills, which I have developed through my education and passed experience. Additionally, to
contribute in the development process of the organization, through a challenging and learning
opportunity, which provides space for improving knowledge and skills.
Education
Masters in International Cooperation and Development 2009 - 2012
MICAD, cohort V, Thesis “Performing Arts and Human Development:
Contribution to Human Development within the boundaries of national policies and
challenges of reality - the model of Bethlehem Governorate.”
Bethlehem University, Bethlehem – Palestine.
Holy Land Tour Guide Program 1998 - 2000
Bethlehem Bible College, Bethlehem – Palestine.
Licensed general tour guide for the Holy Land by the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration 1994 - 1998
Minor in Marketing
Bethlehem University, Bethlehem – Palestine
Languages
Fluent in spoken and written Arabic and English
Knowledgeable of German, Swiss German, and Hebrew.
Employment
Department of Microfinance – UNRWA 2012 – Present
Administrative Officer, West Bank Field Office – East Jerusalem
Major Responsibilities:
Direct and supervise the administrative work of the department including finance, personnel
administration, and supply matters, including preparation of the departmental operating and project
budget estimates and control expenditures there under; prepare staffing table proposals and RPAs;
maintains staffing table records, and other related duties.

2. Victor Kawwas - resume
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Guidance and Training Center for the Child and Family 2007 – 2011
Administrative and Financial Director
Bethlehem, Palestine.
Major Responsibilities:
Developing and enforcing policies, procedures, and financial and administrative regulations, prepare
in coordination with the Director of Mental Health Services, developmental plans that will help the
organization achieve its goals effectively, put plans and programs to train and develop staff members,
manage expenditures according to budget and make sure that financial assets are spent in a good and
effective manner, oversee the preparation of project financial and progress/narrative reports for
submission to donors, internal financial and administrative reports, and ensure a smooth and timely
financial audit, continuously monitor the working schedule of employees, supervise all expenditures
including employee payroll, service bills, cost of materials purchased, maintenance and other
operational expenses, monitor the status of donated funds, health insurance, savings funds and bank
accounts, sales, fees collected and other income, plan and write the agendas, and participate and take
minutes of the meetings of the board of directors, in addition to following-up and execute their
directions and decisions.
Library on Wheels for Nonviolence and Peace 2007 – 2007
Executive Manager – House of Nonviolence Project.
(6 months, May – October 2007) – Hebron, Palestine
Major Responsibilities:
Plan and supervise the execution of activities of the project that targeted youth aiming to introduce
the culture of nonviolence. Activities involved internal and external professionals and trainers, and
targeted a wide number of youth from Hebron Governorate. Responsibilities included administrative
and financial planning, executing, monitoring and reporting.
The Edward Said National Conservatory of Music 2004 – 2007
Administrative Manager – Bethlehem Branch.
Bethlehem, Palestine.
Major Responsibilities:
Responsible for all administrative and financial activities of Bethlehem branch, which includes
supervising 20+ music teachers, 3 admin staff, and more than 120 music students during the
scholastic year and summer activities. Additionally, coordinating and supervising outreach programs
and performances.
J.V. Saqqa and Khoudary, Al Baida’a and Awad 2003 – 2004
Office Manager for Emergency Rehabilitation Project – Bethlehem Area, funded by
the USAID. Bethlehem, Palestine.
Major Responsibilities:
Administrative responsibilities of recording and monitoring work of manpower, equipment
and supplies. In addition to supervising correspondence with USAID and other stakeholders
of the project.

3. Victor Kawwas - resume
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CH2MHILL and Associated Firms 2000 - 2003
Administrative Assistant for Water Resources Project, funded by the USAID.
Al Ram - Bethlehem, Palestine.
CH2MHILL, Millennium Engineering Group 1999 - 2000
Administrative Assistant of Bethlehem’s office for Bethlehem 2000 Road
Rehabilitation Project, funded by the USAID.
Ramallah - Bethlehem, Palestine.
References:
Available upon request