Key skills and expertise

With 27 years of experience, the expert is a Certified Public Accountant specializing in public finance, auditing, and international project management. Bringing a wealth of expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, and procurement, the expert has played significant roles in vocational education modernization and health sector projects. Career highlights include leading financial oversight and project coordination for international donors such as the Global Fund and EU, ensuring compliance and effective resource allocation. The expert has demonstrated leadership in managing multi-million euro contracts and developing financial management systems, contributing to both local and international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors like the Global Fund, UNHCR, and the European Union. Responsibilities have included project implementation, financial oversight, and capacity building in health, education, and infrastructure sectors. Worked across diverse projects involving fiscal agent services and technical assistance in countries such as Sudan and Nigeria. Additionally, the expert managed EU-funded vocational education modernization programs in Syria, highlighting a strong role in strategic planning and policy development on a national and regional scale.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in public administration, finance and accounting, and audit sectors. Previously held roles such as consultant, project coordinator, and financial expert, managing projects for international donors like the Global Fund and UNHCR. Background includes positions at organizations that required financial oversight, strategic planning, and procurement management. The expert possesses interdisciplinary expertise in integrating financial management with public sector modernization and educational program development. The geographic scope of work includes Syria, Germany, Sudan, and Nigeria, reflecting a diverse and comprehensive professional footprint in both local and international contexts. Extensive experience in Syria has involved working on local governance and economic planning, with a strong understanding of regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Arabic speaker and is fluent in English, with proficiency used in financial, educational, and emergency response contexts. Worked in multilingual environments, coordinating international projects and collaborating with diverse teams. German language skills are at an intermediate level, further supporting the ability to engage in international settings. The expert holds a Master’s Degree in Accounting with a focus on Public Finance from Damascus University, Syria, completed between 2004 and 2006. Additionally, obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Accounting from the same university in 1999-2000, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Damascus University, completed from 1994 to 1998. The academic background is rooted in economics and financial studies, acquired from a leading institution in Syria.