Key skills and expertise

With over 17 years of experience, the expert specializes in social work, focusing on emergency and development sectors. Key skills include social enterprise administration, program development, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building. They have led international and local initiatives in governance, education, and youth development. Notable accomplishments include developing the Youth Resilience Program 'ABWAB' for Syrian refugees and managing five programs in emergency settings. Leadership roles have involved strategic planning, training, and public relations across diverse cultural contexts.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID and the OECD. Their involvement includes technical assistance and project implementation in education and governance sectors. They have supported USAID-funded initiatives by coordinating program implementation and developing data collection tools for the Ministry of Education. Additionally, they have worked on OECD EU funded projects, focusing on youth and gender consultancy in public governance. This work has been conducted in Jordan, highlighting both national and sector-specific scopes.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including education, humanitarian aid, social development, youth, training, and research. They have held roles such as consultant, manager, and specialist, focusing on program design, capacity building, and community engagement. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes governance, resilience, and social innovation. The geographic scope of their work spans the Middle East, North Africa, and the USA, with significant contributions to regional and country-specific projects.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across the Middle East and North Africa, including Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, and Turkey, as well as the USA. They possess deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Jordan, where they have been involved in multiple long-term assignments. Their regional expertise includes development issues and implementing programs in diverse cultural contexts.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in Arabic, English, and French, which are utilized in professional settings across multiple countries including Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, and the USA. These language skills have been applied in diverse contexts such as international development projects, multilingual teams, and cross-cultural communication initiatives.

The expert holds a Master of Science in Social Work, with a concentration in Social Enterprise Administration and a specialization in International Social Welfare and Services for Immigrants and Refugees, from Columbia School of Social Work in the USA. Additionally, they have a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from The Hashemite University in Jordan, focusing on International Relations and Strategies Studies.