Haitham Abdallah-Jordan Livelihoods Evaluation Expert

Leading the assessment of eight livelihood projects in Jordan (~USD 20M) funded by the Regional Development and Protection Programme (RDPP), a multi-country fund led by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Integrating mixed-methods field research, stakeholder consultations, and cross-country synthesis (Jordan and Lebanon) to examine the scalability and sustainability of livelihood approaches in dynamic policy and economic contexts.

Designing and implementing the inception framework, analyzing most significant changes, and developing evidence-based case studies and recommendations to inform RDPP’s strategic direction and regional policy dialogue.

Overseeing field researchers and coordinating engagement with government, private sector, and implementing partners to foster adaptive, inclusive, and sustainable livelihoods programming.

Leading the design and implementation of an integrated organisational proposal, unpacking and baseline development for the JOSA Techween programme, supporting MEL system development and internal learning.

Integrating qualitative and quantitative data collection based on mixed-methods tools to assess delivery logic, stakeholder positioning, and internal coordination.

Producing project rolling plans through facilitated participatory workshops that map internal roles, workflows, and co-contributions.

Managing a multi-disciplinary team of six members to ensure timely and ethical data collection.

Designed and led the technical design and delivery of a $14M Third-Party Monitoring system contract, monitoring $1B in humanitarian aid across Syria.

Standardised monitoring processes across 9 key sectors, ensuring consistency in data collection of over 230 site visits and reporting of over 66 reports.

Ensured compliance with USAID/BHA requirements for over 26 partners including UN, INGO and NNGO.

Led capacity assessment and development for 9 key IPs managing ~$20M grants each, enhancing MEL systems and localisation efforts.

Managed cross-functional teams of data analysts, data managers, and field data collectors to ensure rigorous data integration.

Analysed cross-sectoral data and conducted data-driven reports, annual learning events, and reporting to inform donor strategies.

Led the evaluation of a multi-million Swiss franc youth leadership program across 14 countries using the Most Significant Change approach.

Recruited and managed a team of consultants, ensuring ethical and high-quality data collection.

Standardised research protocols facilitating cross-border qualitative data collection and secured institutional approvals.

Produced a full program review and five impact showcase stories to support donor engagement for new funding.

Led the research and project scheme design for a €25M KfW-funded program focusing on feasibility and sustainability.

Informed the initial project framework and design through knowledge extraction and learning integration across internal and external teams.

Shaped Phase 2 priorities and guided donor and local authority engagement.

Led the evaluation for six USAID-funded projects (avg. $15M each).

Managed data analysis and coding supervising a research analyst and maintaining strict quality controls.

Supported strategic stakeholder engagement liaising with USAID, local partners, and beneficiaries.

Led data collection and analysis using Dedoose ensuring systematic insight generation.

Developed regional trend briefs and co-designed a case study validation workshop with USAID and participants.

Authored the Skills Development chapter in the final report shaping policy discussions on youth employment transitions.

Led the design, launch, and development of the MENA Youth Community of Practice, growing it to 192 member organisations.

Managed learning and knowledge-sharing initiatives aligned with member needs and sector priorities.

Produced knowledge products including adapted resources, translated materials, blogs, and podcasts to enhance regional learning.

Designed and implemented a capacity development program preparing young politicians and women for elections.

Provided technical and strategic advice leveraging global best practices.

Managed 15 short-term experts and technical/logistical arrangements.

Strengthened partnerships with ministries, political parties, and civil society organisations.

Led outcome harvesting for the EU external evaluation supporting M&E planning and implementation.

Led research design and methodology development integrating power analysis tools.

Conducted data collection, desk review, and final reporting delivering programmatic recommendations.

Mainstreamed the methodology for MENA country offices securing its adoption as the primary project analysis tool.

Developed the Jordan country office Theory of Change, MEL framework, and digitalised tools.

Authored the School of Politics baseline study using mixed-method research.

Led Jordan's contribution to NIMD's outcome harvesting and the Power of Dialogue 2021–2026 proposal, securing €14M in funding.

Led qualitative research for a €6M EU-Madad-funded youth resilience program.

Developed sampling plans, conducted KIIs and FGDs, and ensured data accuracy.

Contributed to the final baseline report providing insights for program implementation.

Managed partnership coordination with ministries and stakeholders.

Oversaw partners' administrative and financial reporting.

Designed and coordinated a study trip to Denmark for 15 officials and community leaders.