Tala Mattar
About Tala Mattar
Tala Mattar is a Grants Specialist at Global Communities in Amman, Jordan, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in various roles related to grants, research, and evaluation across multiple organizations.
Work at Global Communities
Tala Mattar has been serving as a Grants Specialist at Global Communities since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing grant processes and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. Prior to her current position, she held various roles within Global Communities, including Senior Mapping & Solution Design Coordinator from 2019 to 2020 and Mapping & Solution Design Specialist from 2020 to 2021. Her experience at Global Communities spans over three years, during which she has contributed to various projects in Amman, Jordan.
Previous Experience in the Nonprofit Sector
Before joining Global Communities, Tala Mattar worked in several nonprofit organizations. She served as a Parliamentary Fellow at the National Democratic Institute (NDI) for six months in 2013. Additionally, she worked as a Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator at the International Youth Foundation from 2013 to 2014 and as an Awareness Officer at Save The Children Jordan for one month in 2013. Her diverse roles in the nonprofit sector have provided her with a solid foundation in program management and evaluation.
Consulting and Research Background
Tala Mattar began her career in consulting as a Trainee Consultant at Wise Employment in Bristol, United Kingdom, where she worked for 11 months in 2010. She later transitioned to research, serving as a Research Analyst at Mindset Research MENA for three months in 2016. Her experience in consulting and research has equipped her with analytical skills and insights into workforce development and market research.
Educational Background
Tala Mattar completed her International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma at Amman Baccalaureate School from 2005 to 2009. She then pursued higher education at the University of Bristol, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Research and Experimental Psychology from 2009 to 2012. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in psychological research methodologies and data analysis.