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CV – Dr. Khadija Darmame Flat 64, Endeavour House 47, Cuba Street London, E14 8GZ Mobile UK: +44-781-8057986 Email: kdarmame@gmail.com Profile: http://sdpd.academia.edu/khadijaDarmame/About Skype ID: kdarmame CAREER SUMMARY Rich and diverse experience working as socio-economist, and subject matter expert in many academic and development projects (water, poverty, gender issues, local development, running workshops, as well as field missions and volunteer work). Confident, inspiring and self-motivated person. Strong ability to deal with challenging situations in an effective and professional manner. Strong communication, advocacy, networking, writing and analytical skills.
PERSONAL INFORMATION Citizenship: Morocco Date of Birth: 24 April 1973 Languages: Arabic: Mother tongue French: Excellent proficiency English: Excellent proficiency AREAS OF COMPETENCE Water governance Socio-economic development Public policies reforms Linking human development and environmental issues SKILL SET International experiences Adaptability and mobility Good relational capacities Cross-cultural experience in European-Arab relations Strong communication skills Computer literacy: MS Office; Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Photoshop, PowerPoint EDUCATION 2006 Ph.D. Human Geography and Practices of Development on the theme of public policies reforms: case of water sector in Jordan University of Paris X Nanterre, France 1999 M.A. Urban Geography. University of Tours, France Decentralization, Access to Water and Sanitation services in Poor Areas 1998 B.A. Physical Geography/Environment University of Poitiers, France 1996 B.A. Physical Geography University of Chu’aib Doukkali, Morocco
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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January to 15 April 2012
Research assistant (freelance) Orient Consulting Services, London, UK Research on Civil society involvement and Arabic Social Media in Bahrain Writing background papers and interviews
1st Mai to 30 of October 2011
Water Socio-Economic Specialist/Assistant researcher United Nations Development Programme, Dubai, UAE Contribute to the body of knowledge of the Arab Water Governance Report by conducting specific research tasks related to water economics and feasibility studies in the Arab region Coordination of all report activities Managing requests for information and drafting of correspondence. Organization of meetings of working groups. Expert in Water Scarcity and Climate Refugees ) West Asia - North Africa (WANA) Forum, Amman, Jordan. WANA forum is s non-governmental initiative dedicated to facilitating dialogue and helping the region devise supranational solutions, to the challenges of post-war reconstruction, environmental damage and climate change, social fracture and sectarianism, and to energy and water scarcity. The Forum was established in 2009 by Prince El Hassan.
Since February 2011 to present
1 5 July to 30 September 2010
Consultant and Coordinator in Health Sector Policies RF Consultants - Groupe Galilée, France Evaluation of Health Sector Reform policy in Jordan and different projects related to new technologies, implemented in the health sector in Jordan.
January to April 2010
Research analyst, Water Sector Reforms, Amman, Jordan Study on Water Sector Reforms. Project includes research and documentation in the framework of the Socio-Economic Transformation Plan of Jordan. IFPO in Jordan.
January 2007 to December 2009
Postdoctoral Researcher Assistant in Water, Life and Civilisation project, Reading University, UK Part of a multidisciplinary research project working on Eastern Mediterranean environments and populations, and co-lead the development studies team: Analysis and evaluation of public policies within the Structural Adjustment Plans. Analysis of social strategies of water uses in enhancing livelihoods of rural areas Analysis of the private sector involvement in water utilities. Leading field work missions and networking with the Jordanian institutions Representing the team in meetings, public forums and conferences Consultant in EU programme on Poverty and Local Development, Jordan ECA, Barcelona, Spain/ European Commission Monitoring missions of European Commission project on Jordan Poverty Reduction through Local Development Program Monitoring the national strategy on poverty alleviation and action plans of all institutional stockholders. Engaging with donors, public institutions and NGO’s to identify the tools to implement strategic planning and participatory approach of all stakeholders and to provide recommendations. Consultant in Water and Urban Agriculture in Jordan The International Canadian Centre for Research (IDRC)/ American University of Beirut, Lebanon Analysis of local strategies of farmers to enhance livelihood in peri-urban areas in Jordan Participation in 3 weeks training course on poverty alleviation and urban agriculture in MENA region financed by IDRC in Lebanon, Syria and Jordan Research analyst on Public Water Services, Jordan Access to Public Services in Low Income Areas The French Institute for the Near East, Jordan Project focusing on impact of privatization policies on urban governance in Jordan Database on urbanization of metropolitan Amman. Assessment and documentation of transport, equipment, habitat, architecture, environment, urban planning, socioeconomic indicators
June-July 2005/ Oct. Nov 2006
May to September 2005
June 2004 to April 2005
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September 2003
August 2003
January to June 2003
March to June 1999
Representing IFPO in meetings, public forums, events and conferences Networking and interfacing with the different NGOs, government, local authorities and private sector bodies Reporter on Jordan’s Municipal Sector, Jordan World Bank Reporting a training workshop organised by the World Bank on Jordan’s Municipal Sector with focus on establishing training mechanisms for elected deputies in the municipalities. Documentation of capacity building strategies and training needs Consultant in capacities of municipalities, Jordan Konrad Adenauer Foundation and CERMOC Amman Documentation of the capacities of municipalities in Jordan regarding development planning Media coordinator and analyst, Jordan Radio Suisse Romande, Switzerland Documentary to explore and to understand the social and cultural issues related to water management in urban, rural and desert areas in Jordan Research analyst on Water Privatization in Jordan International Water Management Institute, Sri Lanka Assessment of the impact of privatization on water services in developing countries, case of Jordan. Project carried out in cooperation with International Water Management Institute and the IFPO Research Analyst Centre for Study and Research on Water Policies in Urban areas in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, France Assessment of the impact of urban policies on access to water supply and sanitation
VOLONTARY WORK NovemberVolunteer December 2011 WALOU, London, UK (Walou is a British registered charity dedicated to the care, protection and welfare of North African Street Children). Liaising the NGO with organisations in UK and UAE for fund-raising Generating appropriate volunteering opportunities and role descriptions based on the needs of the organisation. Keeping up to date with legislation and policy related to volunteering and making any necessary modifications to accommodate changes. Working with multiple agencies across different sectors in order to establish good working relationships to influence decisions about volunteering. 1st January to 15 of February 2011
Volunteer Advisor on gender issues Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women’s Organisation, London, UK (commitment involves the development of strategies for women's empowerment and identifying the best practices for social integration.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS Darmame, K. (2012) Understanding the Linkages between Water Scarcity and Uprooted Population. Contribution to the West Asia - North Africa (WANA) Forum on “REGIONAL SOLUTIONS FOR WATER SCARCITY IN WEST ASIA & NORTH AFRICA” www.wanaforum.org/sites/default/files/pdf/Water%20Policy%20Brief%20(FINAL).pdf
Darmame, K. and Potter, R. B. (2011) Political discourses and public narratives on water supply issues in Amman, Jordan. In: Mithen, S. and Black, E. (eds.) Water, Life and Civilisation. Climate, Environment and Society in the Jordan Valley . Cambridge University Press and UNESCO, Cambridge, pp544.
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Darmame, K., Nortcliff, S. and Potter, R. B. (2011) The role of water and land management policies in contemporary socio-economic development in Wadi Faynan. In: Mithen, S. J. and Black, E. C. L. (eds.) Water, Life and Civilisation. Cambridge University Press and UNESCO, Cambridge, pp544. Darmame, K. and Potter, R. B. (2010) Gestion de la rareté de l’eau à Amman : rationnement de l’offre et pratiques des usagers. Espaces et Societes, 139 (4). pp. 71-89. Potter, R. B. and Darmame, K. (2010) Contemporary social variations in household water use, management strategies and awareness under conditions of 'water stress': the case of Greater Amman Jordan. Habitat International, 34 (1). Darmame, K., Potter, R. B. and Nortcliff, S. (2010) Issues of water supply and contemporary urban society: the case of Greater Amman, Jordan. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society. Darmame, K., Diop, M., Bouguerra., L (2010), Il y a loin de la coupe aux lèvres. Quand l'accès à l'eau devient un enjeu de gouvernance. Editeur : Charles Léopold Mayer, Paris, 170 pages. Potter, R. B., Darmame, K., Barham, N. and Nortcliff, S. (2009) "Ever-growing Amman", Jordan: Urban expansion, social polarisation and contemporary urban planning issues. Habitat International,33(1). pp.81-92 Darmame, K., Potter, R. B. (2007) The provision of urban water under conditions of ‘water stress’, privatisation and de-privatisation in Amman”, Bulletin of the Council for British Research in the Levant. UK Darmame, K., (2006) Public-private partnership management of urban services in Amman: case of water supply service (in French). Unpublished PhD thesis, Paris X Nanterre University. Paris 2006 Darmame, K., (2005) Urban agricultural development and water use in Wadi Essir, Amman, Urban Agriculture MENA Region Programme, American University of Beirut (in Arabic/French). 2005 Darmame, K., (2004) The dimensions of the private sector participation in water management in Amman (in French), in Les Cahiers de l’Orient. Paris. Darmame, K., (2004) Management of Scarcity: the Service of Potable Water in Amman between the Public and Private Management(in French), International Institute of Water Management (IMWI), Colombo.
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