Sarah
Head of programs
Iraq
Summary
8 years of expertise in entrepreneurship and management. Currently serving as a Head of Programs for Makers of Baghdad, my primary focus revolves around empowering youth by equipping them with the necessary skills to enhance their employability. Within this role, I specialize in entrepreneurship training and mentorship, with a specific emphasis on empowering startups and ensuring their success within the co-working space.
Experience
Head of programs, Makers of Baghdad
Jan 2026 - Present- Strategic Program Leadership
- Program Design & Development
- Partnership & Donor Relations Management
- Team Leadership & Capacity Building
- Program Implementation & Quality Assurance
- Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Research & Market Intelligence
- Manager of Tamkeen program a startup acceleration program with GIZ ProDIGI
- Manager of the American Space / Makers of Baghdad
Community Manager, Makers of Baghdad
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025- Community Management & Engagement
- Program Coordination & Support
- Partnership & Stakeholder Relations
- Administrative Support
- American Space coordinator
National Expert, Dorsch Impact GmbH
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024- Dorsch Impact GmbH
- Private Sector Engagement & Employer Relations
- Participant Capacity Building & Preparation
- Government & Institutional Coordination
- Research & Data Collection
- Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Management
Entrepreneurship Expert Trainer, Dorsch Impact GmbH
Jan 2022 - Nov 2022- Entrepreneurship trainer for agribusiness the program funded by GIZ
Education
University of Baghdad , Bachelor's Degree
Nov 2012 - Jul 2016Skills
Problem Solving· 3/5Communication Skills· 3/5Leadership· 3/5Decision Making· 3/5Networking· 3/5Project Management & Collaboration· 3/5Data Management & Analysis· 3/5Program & Event Management· 3/5Monitoring & Evaluation· 3/5
Languages
- Arabic, Expert
- English, Intermediate
Courses
Entrepreneurship Program for Start-Ups and MSMEs Development, Innovation and Job Creation in The Agribusiness Sector in Iraq, Dorsch Impact GmbH ·
1 monthSuccessful Strategy to Establish and Manage Partnerships, International trade Center (ITC)
6 monthsTOT on prosthetic Design and 3D printing, Field Ready
1 weekWomen in Workforce and Leadership Program, IREX
6 monthsBSO MASTERCLASS ON THE ITC BENCHMARKING SELF-ASSESSMENT, ITC
1 monthGreen Acceleration Guru TOT, CEWAS
9 monthsTOT on “Elements of AI for Business", Minna Learn
1 monthCoaching ToT Program on mentoring Skills, startupmentor, Takween Accelerator
1 month