Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience, the expert specializes in project management, monitoring and evaluation, and international development. They possess technical skills in data management, survey design, and impact assessment. Career highlights include leadership roles in large-scale projects funded by USAID and the EU, where they successfully managed multicultural teams and improved program efficiency by 20%. Responsibilities have included extensive work in governance, peacebuilding, and capacity building, with a proven track record in designing and implementing development projects in Libya and Tunisia.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with organizations such as USAID, the EU, and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, primarily in Libya and Tunisia. Their involvement encompasses project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in areas like governance, local development, and peacebuilding. The projects managed were large-scale and focused on regional and national scopes, significantly contributing to democratization and public administration reforms.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving sectors such as governance, democratization, civil society, and local development. Previously held roles such as project manager, program coordinator, and research consultant, focusing on monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, and technical assistance. Their cross-cutting expertise includes integrating governance with peacebuilding and local development. The expert's work has spanned regional and country-specific scopes, particularly in North Africa, where they have significantly contributed to projects funded by international donors. Geographic experience includes extensive work in North Africa and Europe, with countries such as Tunisia, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Belgium, Greece, Spain, and Mauritania. They have a particularly deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues in Tunisia and Libya, where they have engaged in long-term assignments. Their work has involved collaboration with local authorities and civil society, contributing to democratization and peacebuilding efforts in these regions.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Arabic speaker and is fluent in French and English. They have utilized these language skills extensively in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, translation tasks, and cultural mediation across various international projects. The expert has worked with multilingual teams and provided interpretation services for high-profile events and organizations globally. Educational background includes a Master’s degree in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid from Kalu Institute, a MA in Human Rights and Democratization from the University of Malta, and a BA in Journalism and Communication Sciences from the University Lamanouba in Tunisia. These degrees reflect a strong foundation in international relations, human rights, and communication.