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Sama Naser Totah

Sama Naser Totah

Amman, Jordan

Researcher and Humanitarian

United Nations Volunteer Program Support at United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) Jordan Field Office

Open to Remote
Open to Relocation
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Job experience

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    United Nations Volunteer Program Support
    United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) Jordan Field Office
    Amman, Jordan
  • August 2022 - May 2023
    Substitute Teacher
    Kelly Education
    Tampa, Florida, USA

    • Effectively implemented lesson plans and created engaging activities to support student learning
    • Adapted to various teaching styles, methodologies, and curricula to provide students with the best possible instruction

  • November 2021 - May 2023
    Translation and logistics Coordinator
    The Refugee and Migrant Women's Initiative
    Tampa, Florida, USA

    • Translated in real-time Arabic for attendees of Women's Empowerment Learning Institute programs
    • Assisted in the development of a health and wellness program for incoming refugee women
    • Provided administrative services for refugee families, with healthcare, transportation, schooling, employment, etc.
    • Coordinated events, including a two-week health and wellness program and a two-week workforce readiness program

  • May 2021 - December 2021
    Data Entry and Research Associate
    Inclusive America
    Remote

    • Conducted comprehensive demographic research and managed advanced tracking databases on U.S. government
    officials and political appointees to provide the foundational data infrastructure supporting diversity and inclusion in public governance.

Education

  • University of Michigan
    Master's of Arts
    2024 - 2026
    Master of International and Regional Studies May 2026
    Activities: Graduate Student Associate of the CREES Executive Committee
    Thesis: “Beyond the Borderland: The Transnational Dimensions of the Abkhaz War” Supervised: Valerie Kivelson; Readers: Ronald Suny and Mike McGovern
  • University of South Florida
    Bachelor's of Arts
    2021 - 2023
    Honors: Global Citizens Award Recipient; Dean’s List
    Activities: Member of the American Red Cross

Certifications
  • Humanitarian Needs Assessment Program
    KoboToolbox
    May 2026 - June 2026
    The official certificate for the Humanitarian Needs Assessment E-Learning Program acts as a formal credential verifying your skills in crisis data management. Co-issued by KoboToolbox and UN OCHA, this certificate is a valuable asset for aid workers looking to demonstrate competency in field-ready data collection.
  • Operational Research for Humanitarians
    The University of Geneva
    May 2026 - May 2026
    The Operational Research for Humanitarians course at the University of Geneva is 17 hr course. Developed with the ICRC and Aga Khan University, it equips humanitarian professionals to confidently evaluate, apply, and oversee research in crisis settings.
  • The OneUSF Research Readiness Bootcamp Certificate
    University of South Florida
    April 2023 - April 2023
  • Food Security and Advocacy Certificate
    Refugee and Migrant Women's Initiative
    January 2022 - January 2022