1. Jennifer F. Birch
Telephone: UK 0044 (0) 7971 955 525 Czech Republic +420776084709
Email: jen.birch@gmail.com Nationality: British
linkedin: uk.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbirch Skype: jenniferfbirch
Summary Profile
• Program Management Professional with experience implementing programs in democratisation and
Good Governance Programming;
• Demonstrated experience of successfully leading, fundraising and coordinating with the EU, DFID,
USAID, UN agencies and other institutional donors;
• Excellent oral communication skills, ability to convey complex concepts and programming requirements
in a clear, concise manner;
• Experience working in senior roles with a range of both local CSOs and International NGOs
Employment History
Identity Center
Head of Programs
May 2012 – July 2014 Amman, Jordan
• Managed all projects for a regional Civil Society Organization working in democracy and civil society
building across Jordan and Iraq.
• Managed 9 projects simultaneously, including large-scale domestic election observation project and
European Union Conflict Transformation project.
• Successful in doubling the annual income of the organisation within first year.
• Expanded the donor and partnership base of the organisation, bringing in four new international donors
and three new international partnerships during my first six months.
• Developed programs with a wide range of partners including Government Ministers, Political Parties,
community groups and local CSOs. Designed networks for NGO corporation.
• Introduced systems and practices including design of staff handbook, staff assessment and disciplinary
procedures and finance and procurement policies.
Afghanaid
Programme Funding and Donor Relations Manager
Jan 10 – Sep 10 Kabul, Afghanistan
• Established and maintained strategic relationships with donors, NGOs and government ministries.
• Trained staff in remote locations of Afghanistan in proposal development and project planning.
• Produced large-scale proposal and report writing for multi-lateral donors.
Islamic Relief
Donor Liaison and Funding Secondment
Oct 09 – Jan 10 West Sumatra, Indonesia
• High-level donor liaison and advocacy for response priorities.
• Coordinated the fundraising of 1 million EURO for the tsunami emergency response and rehabilitation.
• Designed and implemented a security and evaluation plan for the sub-office.
Regional Programme Coordinator – Asia Region
Dec 08 – Jan 10 Birmingham, UK
• Managed programme support to develop the Bangladesh and Indonesia country programmes.
• Assisted Field Offices to develop high quality proposals and efficient reporting and to apply programme
quality standards.
• Development of country strategic plans.

2. Change Team Member
Oct 08 – Oct 09 Birmingham, UK
• Contributed to establishing systems for streamlining management, decision and approval pathways.
• Specialised in engaging all stakeholders to the programme activities.
• Contributed to the restructure of Islamic Relief HQ and ensuring the continuity of services during the
role out.
Regional Programme Officer – Middle East, Eastern Europe Region
Jul 07 – Dec 08 Birmingham, UK
• Supported 5 regional field offices in proposal and report writing, budgets, HR issues and strategic
planning.
• Took the lead in linking field offices to institutional donors and the compilation of funding proposals.
Communications Officer
May 06 – Jul 07 Birmingham, UK
• Management and co-ordination of the flow of information across 27 countries.
• Re-designed and streamlined all emergency communications tools.
• Produced training modules covering reporting and communication and trained key staff.
Oxfam
Darfur Information Officer
June 05 – Dec 05 Khartoum, Sudan
• Processed synthesised and disseminated information for both internal and external audiences.
• Trained protection teams on information collection, analysis and reporting.
• Represented Oxfam to a wide range of stakeholders including journalists and diplomats.
Communication Officer
Mar 05 – May 05 Aceh, Indonesia
• Managed all field communication during the emergency phase of the disaster.
• Liaised with members of the international media, local government and senior UN representatives.
• Acting media officer; represented Oxfam in front of the BBC and Ambassadors.
Education
September 2014 – July 2015 European Inter-University for Human Rights and
Democratisation
Masters in Human Rights and Democratisation
October 2001 – July 2004 Oxford Brookes University
History and Religious Studies BA Honours Upper Second-class Degree
Training Courses and languages
February 2012 – July 2012 Malic Centre, Amman, Jordan
Intermediate Arabic: Classical and Media
August – January 2012 The University of Jordan
Beginners Level II Classical Arabic B+
Prince 2 Foundation March 2009 Prince 2
EFQM – Quality Management Training March 2009 Wales Quality Centre