Duha Irsheid

Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) Support Coordinator @ Mercy Corps

About

I work at the intersection of applied research, program design, and implementation, bridging evidence with action to shape responsive development efforts. My experience spans leading and supporting development activities, research-driven initiatives, and multi-stakeholder coordination across diverse sectors. I’ve contributed to cross-functional teams, supporting strategic planning, partnership building, and translating insights into actionable program outcomes. I’m particularly drawn to work that connects analysis to impact, where critical thinking, design thinking, and context sensitivity inform more agile and meaningful solutions.

Country

Jordan

City

Amman

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Skill

Project Portfolio Management, Human-Centered Design, Market Systems Development , Partnerships, Enterprise Development, Academic Research, International Relations, Regional Development, Pitching, Policy Reform, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Research Projects, Quantitative Data, Qualitative Data, Political Science, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), Macroeconomics, Qualitative & Quantitative Research, Data Analysis & Visualization

Experience

Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) Support Coordinator

Mercy Corps

2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Amman, Jordan

Design and deliver enterprise support activities across key sectors, including manufacturing, tourism, services, and agriculture, under the Informal Livelihoods Advancement Activity (Iqlaa). Facilitate technical program implementation, capacity-building, and business development trainings, in addition to stakeholder engagement coordination. Oversee field operations, service providers, and subawardees to facilitate market access, foster inclusive economic growth, and support sustainable job creation.

Research and Learning Officer

Mercy Corps

2023-7 - 2025-1 · 1 yr 7 mos

Amman, Jordan

Conducted applied research on enterprise development, labor markets, and economic systems under the Informal Livelihoods Advancement Activity (Iqlaa) to inform adaptive programming. Led sectoral analyses, geo‑mapping, and public–private dialogue research; produced learning products and contributed to donor reporting. Applied Human‑Centric Design and Market Systems Development approaches to support inclusive, evidence‑driven programming.

Technical Project Coordinator

Mindset - Data, Insight, & Action

2023-3 - 2023-6 · 4 mos

Jordan

Managed MEL and research consultancy projects for international clients (UNHCR, IOM, USAID) across Jordan, the MENA region, Nigeria, and Ukraine. Oversaw project planning, field coordination, data quality, and reporting while facilitating stakeholder engagement and performance tracking.

Research Assistant

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)

2022-3 - 2022-6 · 4 mos

Amman, Jordan

Contributed to regional SME ecosystem mapping and gender-inclusive economic content for DEPAR, the Arab region’s largest digital enabling platform. Conducted regional research on women-led enterprises and supported flagship UNESCWA events and knowledge dissemination.

Education

University of Jordan

Political Science

2018-9 - 2023-1 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Georgetown University

2022-1 - 2022-12 · 1 yr

One of 60 competitively selected MENA participants in MEPI’s civic leadership program at Georgetown University, focused on developing leadership and project management skills.