Mamoun M. Matalqah, PHD, PMP Tel.

00962 798379483
Dahiat al-rasheed, Amman, mamon.matalqa@gmail.com

Professional Profile

I hold a PHD Degree in Economics, comes with over (20) years experience as a researcher & analyst in
Private and Government sectors in Jordan, as well as a 1 year experience working directly with the United
Nations World Food Program (UN WFP). My experience covers the areas of: Information and
Communication Technology, Telecommunication, Transport, and regulatory issues such as cost based
pricing, anti-competitive practices, ICT indicators, etc, part time lecturer at Jordan University in business
faculty,

Key Strengths, Skills & Competencies:

Research: Market research & intelligence

Statistical Surveys & Analysis: Building and maintaining databases, Designing & analyzing questionnaires
and surveys related to market and sectorial conditions, customers satisfaction and awareness (using
SPSS and EViews for quantitative research)
Project and Business Planning: Business Plans, Feasibility Studies and Developing proposals for
international and national programs/institutions on behalf of applicants and funding seekers for Small
and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
Consultation & Evaluation: acting as a resource person, review of consultation documents (including
strategic plans) developed by external consultants.
Personal Skills and attitudes: Presentation skills & Strong interpersonal skills (Communication, working
in teams, understanding different institutional cultures)
Computer Skills: MS Office applications in addition to the technical specialized software and programs)
Language skills: Arabic (Mother Tongue) and English (Professional in Reading and writing

Educational Background
PHD in Economics University of Jordan Amman - Jordan 2017
Master of Economics University of Jordan Amman - Jordan 2003
Bachelor of Economics Yarmouk University Irbid Jordan 1994

Professional Background

Freelancer/ Trainer, Lecturer 15/09/2015 Present

Lecturer at Jordan University in business faculty in Economics /Freelancer Trainer on topics including:
(some were delivered during my previous employment) Project management Professional (PMP)
trainer/ Strategic planning/ Communication skills/ SPSS Statistical Package/ Economic Media/
Feasibility Studies.
Market Analyst (16/09/2014-15/9/2015)
United Nations , World Food Program (UN, WFP) Amman Dahiah AlRasheed

Strengthen Country Offices market analysis, through maintenance of relevant market and
socio-economic data, regular monitoring and reporting on market and economic
conditions, and their implications for market functioning and food security;
Support broader WFP efforts of food price monitoring, management and reporting at the
regional/global level through contribution of data, analysis and feedback to broader VAM
products;
Provide training to field staff in market data collection and analysis.
Lead the preparation of the market section of food security assessments, food security
monitoring and baseline studies.
Participate actively in the identification of possible market interventions that may be
utilized to improve access to food through market channels in food insecure areas.
Lead preparations and undertake technical analysis of thematic issues relevant to the
country operations like cereal price analysis and terms of trade.
Liaise with national and international institutions/ agencies that are involved in addressing
as well as collecting market data.

Senior Market Research Officer (12/12/2007-12/9/2014).

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Jordan Amman Shmeisani

Collect data, analyze and conduct reports for economic studies in Jordan.
Study and evaluate business plans and feasibility studies from companies for granting
license
I work as a pointof contact with the Government and the Prime Minister to follow up the
implementation of the strategic plan of Jordan Government
Conducting market surveys in telecom sector in Jordan
Collection and Management of economic financial and commercial data pertaining to the
activities of operators in the telecommunication and information technology sector.
Undertake market researches to determine, demand, supply and market share for telecom
services and evaluate customer satisfaction regarding quality of services.
Follow up of the implementation of the 2006-2009 strategic plans for TRC
Sharing in Market Review Study for Telecommunication Markets in Jordan to identify such
markets and determining significant market Power operators in telecom Markets in Jordan.

Economic Department Acting Director (12/12/2006-12/12/2007)

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Jordan Amman Shmeisani

Lead the Economic department team , (consist of 15 employees with the following sections):
Financial analysis section, Pricing section, Market research section, Competition section.
Economic Consultant (10/01/2005-10/12/2006)
Ministry of Transport Amman UmUthainh

Collect data, analyze and conduct reports for economic studies in Jordan.
Sharing in planning process , preparing economic reports and recommendation to upper
management
Study and analyze economic phenomenas. (Tabulating, analyzing statistical data) using
statistical packages, SPSS, E views, Excel
Follow up Trade facilitating program and WTO agreement in cooperation with customs and
ministry of industry and trade

Head of Trade Department Section (01/4/1994-10/12/2004)

Arab bank Amman shmeisani

Letters Of Credit - opening accounts and document checking.

Guarantees - initial guarantee procedures and final handling with clients.
Retail Facilities - employee loans.
Customer Relations - keeping clients informed of new services.
Deposit dept. officer and accounting

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certified Trainer in Economic Press for USAID SabiqProgramme
TOT on Strategic Planning & Management from UNDP
Training of Trainers (TOT) Economic Media
Econometric Modeling and Market Analysis

Working Papers

General Goods and Containers Transport Liberalization of Queuing and Tariffs from Aqaba
Port.(descriptive study).
Transport cost with Arab Countries (Syrian Case).
Feasibility Study of New Container Ship (Initial study).
Amman Inland Port, Its Importance.
Mobile telecommunication market (Demand and Supply).
Price elasticity of demand for telecom services in Jordan .

References

Dr. Ahmad Hiasat, Chairman of TRC Jordan, Mob. 0795603070a.hiasat@gmail.com

Dr. Hazem Almahdy, VAM regional director, WFP, UN Mob.
00962798674639hazem.almahdy@wfp.org