Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 35 years of experience, the expert specializes in strategic planning, institutional development, policy design, and program management. Career highlights include leading projects in urban planning and land use, such as a $50 million World Bank project in Lebanon, recognized for its excellence. Responsibilities have included developing strategic documents and supporting policy implementation for government and NGOs. Previously held roles such as managing bidding cycles, project formulation, and capacity building. The expert has demonstrated leadership and expertise in governance and infrastructure development, contributing to significant regional and national initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the World Bank, United Nations Development Programme, Canadian International Development Agency, U.S. Agency for International Development, and Dutch International Development Agency. The expert's involvement included project implementation, capacity building, and strategic management in governance and urban development sectors. Notable accomplishments include contributing to a $50 million World Bank initiative in Lebanon and aligning national priorities with EU reform initiatives through the EU-funded economic and urban development portfolio for the Government of Lebanon.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in education, urban development, institutional development, and policy management, the expert has held roles such as policy advisor, project liaison, and implementation coordinator. Their interdisciplinary knowledge spans digitalization in land management and infrastructure development. The expert's geographic scope includes significant regional projects in Lebanon, Oman, and Abu Dhabi, focusing on governance, urban planning, and strategic policy development. Extensive experience in Lebanon, Oman, Syria, and Abu Dhabi, UAE, has provided deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in urban planning and policy advisory roles.

Languages and education

Fluency in both English and Arabic has been integral to the expert's professional contexts, including international project management and policy advisory roles. Working knowledge of French supports involvement in multilingual teams and international collaboration. The expert holds a Master of Science in Urban Planning and Studies from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, obtained in 1988, and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, earned in 1983.