Mr. Fares is a multilingual Project Manager, Artist and Human Rights Activist. He worked as the Chief Project Manager of Ecology at Heinrich Boll Stiftung's Morocco office. Mr. Fares has global experience in climate change, community organizing and waste management. He holds degrees and certifications in Computer Science, a Bachelor's in Public Law from the University Mohamed V of Rabat, and a PMP certification.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Berlitz
The Knowledge
House
Design technical project management curriculum and deliver training for a pilot workforce development program to approximately 100 students across the US ages 17-70.
Contractor
Heinrich Böll Stiftung (Morocco)
Language Instructor
Chief Project Manager & Deputy Director
01/2017-08/2022
Produced 30 publications about climate change and managed over 50 projects impacting approximately 250 people across several African countries while ensuring projects centered diverse people and perspectives
Managed a budget of $120k each year for ecology project implementations while keeping track of line item expenses
Collaborated with Foundation partners and clients through the development and selection process of hundreds of project proposals and grants while maintaining databases and documentation
Organized conferences, meetings, events, competitions and roundtables for MENA region in English, French and Arabic to strategize, build capacity and, spread awareness of local ecology efforts in alignment with UNFCCC
Communicated efforts of the Foundation and its projects through official social media, press releases, television appearances and podcasts
Evaluated project success of vendors by producing in-depth reports incorporating project management principles from the PMI
Signed off on financial transactions in the absence of the Director while working as a flexible utility player filling gaps where needed
Led, attended, and shared insights from trainings and international conferences to ensure the Foundation adapted with industry trends while also sharing those best practices with colleagues that are globally distributed
Junior Project Manager
01/2015-12/2016
Conceptualized and developed a strategic green leadership program called Ra’ed for over 500 youth resulting in 6 editions that equipped youth to mobilize teams, problem solve and resolve conflict, while driving democratic and sustainable transformation in their local communities.
Contractor
09/2014-12/2014
Supported the organization of a conference on digital rights and freedom of expression
Participated and presented the Foundation at the World Forum on Human Right in Marrakech
Handicap
International
Surveyor
11/2013-12/2013
Provide comprehensive teaching in both Arabic and French languages, ensuring a dynamic and immersive learning experience for students.
Supervised a team of 5 people to conduct field surveys
Maintained control and accountability for all administrative activities during disability investigations
Validated the understanding of survey respondents while respecting the rules of neutrality and analyzed result
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The Ecology is not a Matter of Luxury
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Echos
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Reportage on Waste Management
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TransformAfrica
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Women & Agroecology
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Energy Efficiency