Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 12 years of experience in social work and mental health, the expert is adept in psychosocial support, case management, and technical management of counselors. Career highlights include leading international initiatives such as gender-based violence programs with the International Rescue Committee. Accomplishments encompass training on Psychological First Aid and establishing a coping skills group counseling manual. Leadership roles have involved overseeing program implementation, developing project work plans, and conducting staff training. The expert has presented at international conferences and contributed to humanitarian efforts for Syrian refugees.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors, including the Common Bond Institute and the National Arab American Medical Association. Worked across diverse projects involving critical health care services and psychological stabilization for Syrian refugees, as well as liaising between medical practitioners and psychologists. This work took place in Jordan and involved thematic areas such as health and psychosocial support. The projects were regional in scope, focusing on humanitarian assistance and capacity building within the health sector.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in health, social development, and human rights sectors, the expert has held roles ranging from program management to clinical psychology. Responsibilities have included overseeing gender-based violence programs, conducting psychosocial support training, and managing mental health services. The expert possesses interdisciplinary knowledge in mental health interventions and community outreach, with experience in both regional and international settings, particularly in the Middle East and Canada. Extensive geographic experience includes significant involvement in humanitarian and social development projects in Jordan and Qatar, focusing on mental health and gender-based violence issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Arabic, with an IELTS certification scoring 8.5, indicating expert proficiency. They have intermediate proficiency in French, primarily for listening. These language skills have been utilized in various professional settings, including international work in multilingual teams and translation tasks between English and Arabic. The expert holds an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Toronto, Canada, completed in April 2014. The academic training covered various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, person-centered, interpersonal, experiential, group and couple’s therapy, and mindfulness interventions.