Rana Ardah' CV

1. CURRICULUM
VITAE [2016]
[A Senior Studies and Consultation Specialist working at the Water Studies
Division/ Water and Environment Centre/ Royal Scientific Society- Jordan. I
have eleven years of professional experience in different environment-
related fields (i.e. water quality monitoring and assessment, water demand
management, wastewater/ greywater reuse, risk monitoring and
management for the safe use of wastewater, food security, soil quality
assessment, climate change and behavior change- social marketing &
Advocacy). I am deeply involved in water-related projects' management as
well as writing technical reports that support decision makers in the
preparation of national plans for the optimal exploitation of water
resources.
As well, I work on a variety of Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects.
Also, I am a certified trainer- Global Academy for Training and
Development (GATD) & Himma International Academy (HIA) - where my
work involves community outreach/ mobilization and motivation of public
participation as well as empowerment of youth and local communities in
water demand management issues.
I work on business development/ writing concept notes and project
proposals that are submitted to different national and international
donors. I have solid experience in budgeting, monitoring and evaluation
[Rana N.
Ardah]

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and reporting. Moreover, I am the quality officer for the Water Studies
Division and a member in different national technical advisory
committees.]

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Rana N. Ardah
Amman, Jordan
00962-777-417799
rana.aarda@rss.jo
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
a. College Data:
 Name/ City/ Years attended: University of Jordan/ Amman/ (1999 - 2004).
 Degree: Bachelor of Science in civil engineering.
 Average: 3.14 out of 4 (rating: very good).
b. High School Data:
 Name/ Town/ Year graduated: Ein Jaloot Comprehensive School/ Amman/ 1999.
 Average: 91
c. Special Schools & Training Programs:
 Using the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) in Water and Wastewater Surveys/ 2016/ Mrs.
Falasteen Awad- Senior Trainer of PRA,
 International Training of Trainers (TOT) on IWRM: Facilitating Water Stewardship From a Basin
Perspective/ 2015/ Center for Development Innovation (CDI)- Wageningen UR,
 Training of Trainers (TOT)- Certified Trainer/ 2015/ Himma International Academy for
Development and Training (HIADT),
 Water Footprint Assessment for GCC and Arab Countries/ 2015/ AWARENET & MENA NWC,
 Nanotechnology in Water and Wastewater Treatment/ 2015/ RSS,
 7th Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Training Program and Certification Exam/ 2015/ Jordan
Energy Chapter (JEC)- EDAMA Association,
 Utilizing Public Relations Tools/ 2013/ Cross Channel Communications,

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 Advanced Facilitation Skills/ 2102/ Attitude, Skills and Knowledge (ASK) for Human Capacity
Building/ Jordan Civil Society Program (CSP),
 Training of Trainers (TOT): Designing and delivering dynamic learning/ 2012/ Laurel and
Associates, Ltd,
 Integrated Sustainable Municipal Waste Management and Sanitary landfilling/ 2012/ Horizon
2020 Capacity Building/ Mediterranean Environment Program,
 Rain water harvesting/ 2012/ UNISCO – Amman,
 Introduction to Field Advocacy Tools/ 2012/ USAID,
 Image Management & Public Speaking/ 2011/ Mrs. Zain Ghanma- Communication consultant,
 Social Marketing: A Focus on Behavior change & Advocacy Principles/ 2011/ USAID,
 Wastewater Treatment (Techniques and its Possibilities for Reuse)/ 2011/ Tom Wouda- PUM-
Netherlands senior expert,
 Project Management (MS Project 2007)/ 2009/ RSS,
 GIS/ 2009/ GIS officer- regional focal point for EMRO- WHO,
 ICDL/ 2009/ RSS,
 Communication Skills/ 2006/ RSS,
 Professional Customer Care Skills/ 2006/ Charter Consult,
 Primavera III/ 2003/ The Engineers Training center (ETC),
 Auto CAD 14/ 2001/ Global Training Center (GTC),
 Internet training course/ 2000/ University of Jordan.
SKILLS AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Water, hygiene and sanitation (Water quality monitoring and assessment, Water demand
management, Community-based water demand management, Wastewater/greywater reuse and
Risk assessment and management for the safe use of wastewater).
 Environmental Education (Green universities and schools, Social marketing and Behavior change).
 Outreach, training and capacity building (community outreach/ mobilization, motivation of public
participation as well as empowerment of youth and local communities in water demand
management issues).

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 Technical Writing (Reporting, Writing proposal and scientific articles).
 Budgeting, monitoring and evaluation.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Experience Record:
 2005- Present Royal Scientific Society (RSS), Amman, Jordan
 2003 Sigma: Architects and Engineers, Amman, Jordan
Experience Details:
 Royal Scientific Society, 2005- Present
 (20/ 9/ 2005 - present):
Researcher/ Project Manager/ Senior Studies and Consultation Specialist, Water Studies
Division, Water and Environment Centre;
Responsibilities:
- Writing/ preparing technical and financial offers, reports, concept notes, and proposals.
- Providing excellent level of consultation and technical advisory services in environmental
protection and management.
- Delivering training/ Capacity Building for youth and local community members on technical
aspects as well as human development skills.
- Quality Officer for the Water Studies Division.
- Team leader/ Project manager for the following projects:
1. “Dry Sanitation: Towards Empowering Jordanian Local Communities in Water Demand
Management”/ (August 2015- Present)/ a project funded by ENVIRO OPTIONS (PTY) LTD.
2. “Promoting Water Use Efficiency in Green schools”/ (December 2014- January 2016)/
USAID-MENA NWC funded project.

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3. “Community Based Initiatives for Water Demand Management (CBIWDM) II”/ (April 2014 –
May 2015)/ USAID-Mercy Corps (MC) funded project.
4. The National Project for Monitoring Water Quality in Jordan (2011 – 2013). A monitoring
and assessment project funded by the Ministry of Environment (MoEnv) and implemented
by RSS in Jordan: The project aims at assessing the water (Ground, Surface, and Reclaimed)
quality at different resources and its compliance with Jordanian and international
standards and regulations taking into consideration its end use. Moreover, the project
provides a data base for water quality at the targeted resources.
5. Monitoring and Assessment of Water Resources Quality in the Jordan Valley (2008 – 2010).
A monitoring and assessment project funded by the Jordan Valley Authority (JVA) and
implemented by RSS in Jordan: This is a continuous project being carried out in
cooperation with JVA and aims at monitoring and assessing the quality of various water
resources in the Jordan Valley, including: rivers, dams , springs, canals...etc, and its
suitability for agricultural purposes, as well as identifying seasonal variations on water
quality.
6. Monitoring and Assessment of Treated Domestic Wastewater Quality in Jordan Cement
Company (Lafarge) (2008 - 2009). Monitoring program funded by Lfarge and implemented
by RSS in Jordan: Performances of domestic wastewater treatment plants at Fuhies and
Rashadia were assessed through collecting and analyzing monthly samples form inlets and
outlets of the treatment plants. Also, quality of both drinking and industrial water was
assessed at Fuhies and Rashadia sites.
- Co-researcher/ Team member in the following projects:
1. “Mapping of Aquifer Vulnerability to Contamination at Landfill Sites: A First Step toward
Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Jordan”/ (January 2016- Present)/ SDC funded
project.
2. “SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) of Potential Areas in
Jordan to Install Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Plants”/ (November 2015-Present)/
USAID-MENA NWC funded project.

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3. "Social Marketing and Behavior Change Methodology: A Tool toward Sustainable
Universities in Jordan"/ (February 2013 – April 2014)/ Behavioral Change- Social Marketing
& Advocacy Program/ USAID-PAP funded.
4. "Extension- Increase Youth Public Discourse in Key Water and Energy Issues in Ramtha,
Mafraq, and Ajloun" (January 2013 – April 2014)/ Behavioral Change- Social Marketing &
Advocacy Program/ USAID-PAP funded.
5. "Increase Youth Public Discourse in Key Water Issues in Jerash" (February - October 2012)/
Behavioral Change - Social Marketing & Advocacy Program/ USAID-PAP funded.
6. "Innovation of a Grey Water filter in Gore Deir-Alla Using Jordanian Natural Resources"
(2011-2012)/ Applied Research Project/ USAID-SABEQ funded.
7. “Integrated Water and Energy Resources Management (IW&ERM) Project”/ USAID-MC
funded (2011).
 (20/ 3 – 19/ 9/ 2005):
Jordanian Engineers Association (JEA) trainee, Environment Research Center (ERC)
 Sigma: Architects and Engineers (2003)
 (22/ 6 – 22/ 8/ 2003):
University trainee on "Restructuring and Rehabilitation of Greater Amman's Water supply
system" project
WORKSHOPS AND STUDY TOURS
 “First MENA NWC Congress: Optimizing Water Management in a Changing World”/ 2015/
Muscat, Oman.
 “Water Use in The Mediterranean Basin Considering NEXUS Approach”/ 2015/ Amman, Jordan.
 3rd “Arab Water Week: Innovations & Sustainable Solutions for the Water Sector in the Arab
Region” (Speaker)/ 2015/ Dead Sea, Jordan.
 Launching of “Jordan’s Third National Communication to the United Nations Convention on
Climate Change (UNCCC)”/ 2014/ Amman, Jordan.

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 Regional kick-off workshop on “Climate Change Mainstreaming Capacity Building for Water
Resources Management Strategies and Action Plans Formulation” (Speaker)/ 2014/ Sharm El
Sheikh, Egypt.
 “Social Water Studies in the MENA Region: State of the Art and Perspectives Conference”/
2014/ Madaba, Jordan.
 “National Strategic Wastewater Master Plan Results Workshop”/ 2014/ Amman, Jordan.
 “Water and Agriculture in Jordan Conference” (Speaker)/ 2013/ Amman, Jordan
 8th "Rosenberg International Forum on Water Policy"/ 2013/ Aqaba, Jordan.
 Regional Partnership on Culture and Development (RPCD)'s Regional Workshop: "Climate
Change Adaptation: The Pivotal Role of Water in the MENA Region"/ 2013/ Dead Sea, Jordan.
 2nd "Arab Water Week: New Prospects and Challenges for the Water Sector in the Arab Region"
(Exhibitor)/ 2013/ Amman, Jordan.
 "U.S. Central Command's Water Management Workshop" (Speaker)/ 2013/ Amman, Jordan.
 2nd annual "Future Cities Conference and Exhibition" (Speaker)/ 2012/ Dubai International
Convention and Exhibition Centre/ Dubai, UAE.
 6th International Water Association (IWA)'s Specialist Conference on "Efficient Use and
Management of Water" (Exhibitor)/ 2011/ Dead Sea, Jordan.
 Jordanian Delegation Study Tour to USA arranged by the USAID-funded SABEQ Program/ 2011/
Nevada, Wisconsin, and Chicago, USA.
 "Clean Technology Applications in Energy, Water, and Environment Workshop" (Speaker)/
2011/ Amman, Jordan.
 "Awareness and Capacity Building to Manage the Risks of Climate Change on Water Resources
in Northern Jordan"/ 2011/ Irbid, Jordan.
 5th "Arab Cleaner Production Workshop"/ 2011/ Amman, Jordan.
 Jordanian Delegation Study Tour to Egypt arranged by the area of competence (AoC) “Use of
Marginal Water” in the Water Program “Management of Water Resources”- GIZ/ 2010/ Cairo,
Kafr Asheikh, and Alexandria, Egypt.
 1st "Arab Water Week: Cost Recovery at Water and Wastewater Utilities: Achievements,
Challenges and Solutions" (Exhibitor)/ 2010/ Amman, Jordan.

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PUBLICATIONS, SCIENTIFIC STUDIES, AND TECHNICAL REPORTS
 Qotaish, Th., Ardah, R., Bani Hamad, H. and Asayyed, M. (2015). “Social Marketing: Towards
Empowering Jordanian Local Communities in Water- Energy Demand Management” (English
Version). A scientific paper published in the Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
(ISSN: 2347-7830, http://www.rroij.com/open-access/social-marketing-towards-
empowering-jordanian-local-communities-inwater-energy-demand-management-
.php?aid=65985)
 Ardah, R. and Jasem, H. (2015). “Promoting Water Use Efficiency in Green Schools” (English
Versions). Final technical report submitted to USAID-Middle East and North Africa Network of
Water Centers of Excellence (MENA NWC).
 Ardah, R. (2014 & 2015). “Community Based Initiatives for Water Demand Management ”
(English Versions). Progress technical reports submitted to USAID-Mercy Corps (MC).
 Qotaish, Th., Ardah, R., Bani Hamad, H. and Asayyed, M. (2014). “Social Marketing: Towards
Empowering Jordanian Local Communities in Water- Energy Demand Management” (English
Version). A conference paper/ “Social Water Studies in the MENA Region: State of the Art and
Perspectives Conference”, 2014, Madaba/ Jordan.
 Qotaish, Th., Ardah, R., Bani Hamad, H. and Asayyed, M. (2014). "Increase Youth Public
Discourse in Key Water and Energy Issues in Ramtha, Mafraq and Ajloun " (English Version).
Final technical report submitted to USAID-Public Action Project (PAP).
 Suleiman, W., Hazaymeh, A. and Ardah, R. (2014). "Social Marketing and Behavior Change
Methodology: A Tool toward Sustainable Universities in Jordan " (English Version). Final
technical report submitted to USAID-Public Action Project (PAP).
 Qotaish, Th., Ardah, R., Bani Hamad, H. and Asayyed, M. (2013). “Social Marketing: Towards
Empowering Jordanian Local Communities in Water Demand Management” (Arabic & English
Versions). An article published in the Envirocities e-Magazine (Issue 5, May,
www.envirocitiesmag.com) which is launched by the Environmental Center for Arab Towns
(ECAT).

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 Ardah, R. and Qotaish, Th. (2013). "Mixing Ratio Study; Towards Piloting and Strengthening
Adaptation Capacity to Water scarcity in the Jordan Valley" (Arabic & English Versions). An
article published in the Envirocities e-Magazine (Issue 4, January, www.envirocitiesmag.com).
 Qotaish, Th., Ardah, R., Bani Hamad, H. and Asayyed, M. (2012). "Increase Youth Public
Discourse in Key Water Issues in Jerash" (English Version). Final technical report submitted to
USAID-Public Action Project (PAP).
 Ardah, R. (2011 & 2012). "The National Project for Monitoring Water Quality in Jordan" (Arabic
Versions). Final technical reports submitted to MoEnv.
 Abdel-Jabbar, S., Sobh, A., Al-Dergham, M., Ardah, R., Qotaish, Th., Mazahreh, N., Khreisha,
M., Sinnokrot, L., Abadi, M., Mer'i, A., Zawahreh, A., Rashdan, W., Seder, N., Hanna, F., Kilani,
S., Uleimat, A. and Smadi, H. (2011). "The National Plan for Risk Monitoring and Management
System for the Use of Treated Wastewater in Irrigation for the Irrigated Areas Upstream and
Downstream of the King Talal Reservoir" (Arabic & English Versions). A national document
issued in November 2011 and developed by the "Steering committee for the risk monitoring
and management system for the safe use of treated wastewater" in close cooperation with GIZ.
 Ardah, R. (2010). "Mixing Ratio Study" (Arabic Version). A study submitted to JVA. This was a
study funded by JVA to investigate the possibility of mixing treated wastewater with
freshwater, and using the mixed (blended) water for irrigation purposes in the Jordan Valley.
This study is considered to be one of the most important studies in Jordan that will contribute
significantly to facing the danger of water scarcity through utilizing sustainable non-
conventional water sources for agricultural purposes so as to free up more freshwater for
other purposes.
 Ardah, R. (2008, 2009 & 2010). "Monitoring Water Resources Quality in the Jordan Valley"
(Arabic Versions). Final technical reports submitted to JVA.
 Ardah, R. (2008 & 2009). "Monitoring Treated Domestic Wastewater Quality in Jordan Cement
Company (Lafarge)" (Arabic Versions). Final technical reports submitted to Lafarge.
AWARDS AND HONORS

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 “The Largest Creative Leap Award” for the USAID/ MENA NWC-funded project: “Promoting
Water Use Efficiency in Green Schools”.
PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL AFFILIATIONS
 Member, Jordanian Engineers Association (JEA),
 Member, Jordan Environment Society (JES),
 Member, Association of Energy Engineers (AEE),
 Member, the Arab Integrated Water Resources Management Network (AWARENET),
 Member, “The Regional Knowledge Network on Systemic Approaches to Water Resources
Management Committee”- the International Union for the Conservation of Nature- Regional
Office for West Asia (IUCN ROWA),
 Member, "Water and Wastewater Committee”- Jordan's Standards and Methodology
Organization (JSMO)/ for setting and updating national standards, guidelines and regulations
for water and wastewater in Jordan,
 Member, “Steering Committee for the Risk Monitoring and Management System for the Safe
Use of Treated Wastewater” - GIZ/ for developing a national risk monitoring and management
plan for the safe use of treated wastewater for agriculture in Jordan,
 Certified Trainer, Himma International Academy (HIA),
 Certified Trainer, Global Academy for Training and Development (GATD).
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
 Languages spoken & read: Arabic (Mother tongue) & English (Proficient).
 Computer skills: Windows, Word, Excel and Power point (Proficient).
 Social & professional media applications: Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc. (Proficient).
 Communication, Presentation and leadership skills (Proficient).
 Jordanian valid driving license (Excellent Driver).
VISITED COUNTRIES

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USA, France, Netherlands, Turkey, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt, Syria, and the West Bank
REFERENCES
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