Shireen Shleef
About Shireen Shleef
Shireen Shleef serves as the Youth Innovation Fund Manager at Global Communities, bringing expertise in Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Risk Management. She has a diverse professional background with experience in international trade and development, having held various roles in organizations such as FHI 360, IOM, and The World Bank.
Current Role at Global Communities
Shireen Shleef serves as the Youth Innovation Fund Manager at Global Communities, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on initiatives that promote youth engagement and innovation. Her work is based in Amman, Jordan, where she contributes to the organization's mission of fostering sustainable community development.
Previous Experience in International Development
Shireen Shleef has extensive experience in the international development sector. She worked at FHI 360 as a Senior Contracts and Grants Officer from 2014 to 2018, contributing to the USAID Local Enterprise Support Project (LENS). Prior to that, she held various roles, including Senior Grants Specialist at ECODIT LCC/USAID from 2011 to 2014 and Deputy Grants Manager at FHI 360 from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Qualifications
Shireen Shleef completed her high school education at The Ahliyyah School for Girls (CMS) from 1984 to 1996. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business & Economics from The University of Jordan, studying from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, she holds a Diploma in Project Management Professional (PMP) from NYIT-Jordan, which she completed in 2009.
Expertise in Corporate Social Responsibility
Shireen Shleef possesses expertise in Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Risk Management. Her professional background includes a strong focus on community and social services, as well as skills in Environmental Awareness and International Relations. This expertise supports her current role in managing youth-focused initiatives.
Career History and Roles
Shireen Shleef has held various positions throughout her career. She worked as a Senior Programme Assistant at IOM from 2007 to 2011 and as a Consultant at The World Bank for one month in 2002. Her earlier roles include Deputy Project Manager/Agricultural Engineer at CARE International/European Commission and Administrative/Financial Assistant at the Academy for Educational Development.