Key skills and expertise.

Bringing over 32 years of experience in international development and sustainable land and water management, the expert is adept in water sector governance, policy formulation, and climate change mitigation. Career highlights include leading global projects and successfully mobilizing over 14 million USD for various initiatives. Responsibilities have included founding a consulting firm, directing strategic partnerships, and establishing global alliances. The expert excels in capacity development, technical assistance, and leading multicultural teams, demonstrating strong leadership in advancing sustainable development goals.

Project experience and donor exposure.

Worked across diverse projects involving collaborations with international donors such as FAO, UNESCO, UNDP, UNEP, USAID, and IDRC. The expert's involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and policy development in water resources management, sustainable agriculture, and environmental policy. These projects have been regional and national in scope, taking place in locations including Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, and the MENA region. The expert has notably led resource mobilization efforts, securing over 14 million USD for various initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus.

Previously held roles such as founder and executive director, the expert has worked across key sectors including water and sanitation, environment and natural resources management, agriculture, and program and resource management. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrated water resources management and climate change mitigation. The expert's work has a regional scope, particularly within the Middle East and North Africa, addressing cross-cutting issues in sustainable development and governance. Extensive geographic experience includes notable involvement in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Their work includes deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in water management and sustainable development. The expert has undertaken long-term assignments and contributed to projects in countries such as Kenya, Kuwait, Qatar, Spain, Turkey, and the UAE, demonstrating a strong understanding of the cultural and political dynamics within these regions.

Languages and education.

With a background in engineering and agricultural sciences, the expert holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources Planning and Management from Colorado State University, USA. Additionally, they have a Master of Science in Irrigation, a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, and a Diploma of Ingénieur Agricole, all obtained from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. Language competences include proficiency in Arabic, the mother tongue, and English. These skills have been utilized in diverse professional contexts, including in-country work across the Middle East and collaboration with multilingual teams in international development projects.