Amro Halima
About Amro Halima
Amro Halima serves as the GBV Sub Cluster Information Management Coordinator at Global Communities and has been in this role since 2017. He has extensive experience in information management, data collection, and reporting, with a background in engineering and various positions in humanitarian organizations.
Current Role at United Nations Population Fund
Amro Halima serves as the GBVIMS+ Coordinator (Acting) at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) since 2020. In this role, he focuses on managing and coordinating the Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS+) to enhance data collection and reporting related to gender-based violence. His work is crucial in supporting the organization's mission to address and mitigate the impacts of gender-based violence in affected regions.
Experience at Global Communities
Amro Halima has been with Global Communities since 2017, currently holding the position of GBV Sub-cluster Information Management Coordinator. He has over seven years of experience in this role, where he coordinates with more than 50 cluster partners monthly to manage data collection and develop comprehensive dashboards and illustrative maps. Previously, he worked as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Global Communities for one year, contributing to the organization’s monitoring and evaluation efforts.
Professional Background
Amro Halima has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various organizations. He worked as a Livelihood Assistant at the Danish Refugee Council from 2015 to 2016 and as a Customer Service/IT Support Associate at SAWA ISP from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he served as a Computer and Soft Skills Trainer at Syria Trust for Development from 2011 to 2012 and as a Training and Development Manager at Henkel for seven months in 2012.
Educational Qualifications
Amro Halima holds a Master's degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Aleppo University, which he completed from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Informatics Engineering from the same institution. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both technical and analytical skills relevant to his current roles.
Technical Skills and Tools
Amro Halima is proficient in various business intelligence tools, including Power BI, JIRA, and Podio, which he utilizes for creating reports and dashboards. He has experience with data collection applications like KoBo and Fulcrum, as well as geographical mapping software such as ArcGIS. His technical skills extend to web development and Android applications, where he has worked with technologies like SQL Server, MySQL, ASP.Net, PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.