Hatem Salem
About Hatem Salem
Hatem Salem serves as the Capacity Building Manager at Proximity International in Syria, where he has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in project management and capacity building across the Middle East, he specializes in youth empowerment, community development, and training program design.
Work at Proximity International
Hatem Salem has been serving as the Capacity Building Manager at Proximity International since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the capacity of local organizations and communities in Syria. His responsibilities include designing and implementing training workshops, providing oversight for project teams, and ensuring effective execution of all project cycle facets. Salem's work aims to create sustainable partnerships that influence positive societal change.
Previous Experience in Capacity Building
Prior to his current position, Hatem Salem worked at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH as a Project Coordinator for Awareness Raising and Trainings from 2018 to 2019. He also held the role of Project Technical Advisor at GIZ from 2019 to 2020. His experience includes working as a Capacity Building Specialist at Global Communities and as a Senior Capacity Building Coordinator, where he focused on training and capacity development initiatives.
Educational Background
Hatem Salem holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Yarmouk University, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a degree in Nursing from Jordan University of Science and Technology, completing his studies from 2006 to 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in capacity building and project management.
Expertise in Community Development
Hatem Salem has extensive experience working across the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa, focusing on youth empowerment, community development, financial literacy, environmental sustainability, and education projects. He specializes in designing training materials tailored to meet organizational needs and objectives. His work involves building the capacity of field trainers through coaching and feedback sessions.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Hatem Salem has developed strategies to strengthen the technical and organizational capacity of local partners and groups. He has a strong track record of creating sustainable partnerships across different sectors. His efforts aim to enhance livelihood opportunities and ensure effective project execution, contributing to positive societal change.