Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 13 years of experience in international development, the expert specializes in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, and capacity building. Proficient in both qualitative and quantitative analysis, they utilize tools such as SPSS, R, MAXQDA, and Atlas.ti, and are skilled in data visualization with platforms like Qlik and Tableau. Career highlights include leading the development of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems for USAID-funded programs and managing projects across the MENA region. Responsibilities have included ensuring operational Monitoring Results Measurement (MRM) systems and maintaining accountability standards, significantly enhancing program impact and effectiveness.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with entities such as the U.S. Government's Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and the Department For International Development (DFID). Their involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in areas like economic development, governance, and social empowerment. Projects have been managed on both national and regional scales, particularly in Lebanon and Nigeria, focusing on enhancing capacity and accountability in humanitarian aid and development programs.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving key sectors such as civil society and NGOs, humanitarian aid and emergency, social development, monitoring and evaluation, and information and communication technology. Previously held roles such as Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager, and Monitoring Expert, where responsibilities included developing systems and conducting evaluations. Cross-cutting expertise includes digitalization in data collection and analysis. The geographic scope of work spans the MENA region, with significant contributions in Lebanon and Nigeria. The expert has developed a deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues through long-term assignments and recurring involvement in international development projects.

Languages and education

With a strong linguistic foundation, the expert is a native Arabic speaker and fluent in English and French. Proficiency in Spanish complements their language skills, and they are currently learning Russian. These competencies have been applied in diverse professional settings, including international development projects and collaborations with multilingual teams in the MENA region. The expert's educational background includes a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree in Business Computing from the Lebanese University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, in Tripoli, Lebanon.