Location:
United Kingdom
Jack is a British-Jordanian development practitioner with over 10 years of experience spanning the inter-governmental and humanitarian sector, with a particular focus on the Middle East and West Africa. During his career, he has engaged in leading teams in project management and monitoring & evaluation, working specifically on durable solutions, labour market integration for migrants and host communities, as well as social cohesion.
He has built a wealth of experience within the migration management sphere in particular, workingacross Europe, East, and West Africa, South EastAsia, and the Middle East. He previously spent several years working for the International Organization for Migration, before turning his hand to freelance consulting.
He is fluent in Arabic and English and holds a bachelor's degree in Development Studies and International Relations from the University of Westminster, a masters in Development and Globalisation from the School of Oriental and African Studies, and a masters of advanced studies in Humanitarian Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Clients
Prior to entering consultancy, Jack spent almost a decade working with the International Organisation for Migration, including projects and postings in Egypt, Gambia, Kenya, Senegal, Nigeria, Somalia, Nepal, Jordan, and Iraq.
He has also worked with the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce, and Chambers & Partners.
Education
MAStin Humanitarian Operations and Supply Chain Management: USI Universita della Svizzera Italiana, Switzerland
MSc Globalisation and Development Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies, London
Bachelors, Development Studies and International Relations: University of Westminster, London
Publications, Talks, and Committees
Selected speeches
Panel Discussion on Migration and Sustainable Development: Opportunities, Challenges and Way Forward: The International Institute of Migration & Development.
Jack is a member of the following organisations:
The Tony Allan Society (formerly the London Water Group)
Friends of the Rib and Quinn
Anglo-Jordanian Society
JACK CHITHAM
Senior Consultant
Specialism: Migration, Labour Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation