Key skills and expertise

With 17 years of experience in INGOs such as VSF, MSF, and Greenpeace, the expert excels in program management, including context analysis, strategy design, and implementation. Previously held roles such as Executive Director and Head of Mission, the expert has led projects at both field and HQ levels, achieving up to six campaign victories annually. Responsibilities have included overseeing budgets up to 8 million euros and managing teams of up to 520 staff. Key skills include analytical thinking, team building, and media communication, with a proven ability to adapt to diverse cultures and languages.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors, including the European Union and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), in development cooperation projects. The expert's involvement included strategy design for intensive sheep breeding support, program evaluation, and partnership with UNDP and agronomists in Palestinian NGOs. These sector-specific projects focused on agriculture and health, with a budget of 750,000 euros, conducted in the Palestinian Occupied Territories, collaborating with regional universities and local stakeholders.

Sectors and geographic focus

Bringing over 29 years of experience, the expert has worked across sectors such as community development, NGOs, environment and climate, administration, and advocacy. Background includes positions at Executive Director and Head of Mission, with responsibilities in strategy design, program management, and HR coordination. The expert possesses interdisciplinary knowledge, such as integrating health and agriculture through projects like intensive sheep breeding support and brucellosis prophylaxis. The geographic scope of work spans the Middle East and Europe, including regional and country-specific initiatives. Extensive geographic experience includes long-term assignments in Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, France, and the Palestinian Occupied Territories, with deep familiarity with regional development issues, local governance, and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual communication, the expert is a native French speaker and possesses excellent proficiency in Spanish and Portuguese. English is spoken at an advanced level, while Arabic is at a working command level. These language skills have been utilized in multilingual teams and international projects across various countries, including Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and France. The expert is also fluent in Hebrew, enhancing communication in diverse cultural settings. Educational background includes a Masters in Development Policy with Honors from Open University, UK, completed in 2002. Additionally, a PhD was earned from ENVA, with a thesis on "Animals in Islam, status, alimentary laws, symbolism," completed in 2000. The expert also obtained a Veterinary Medicine & Surgery Doctorate from Ecole Nationale Veterinaire d'Alfort, France, between 1990 and 1995.