Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 26 years of professional experience, the expert has dedicated more than 18 years to project management and organizational development. Managing high-volume projects in dynamic environments, the focus has been on staffing, talent management, and performance improvement. Career highlights include leadership roles in UN operations, achieving significant cost reductions, and implementing effective business strategies. Delivering capacity-building initiatives with high evaluation scores, the expert has been recognized with awards for humanitarian response and service excellence. The expertise extends across local and international projects in the Middle East and North Africa.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with major donors such as the United Nations and the European Union. Responsibilities have included roles like Country Operations Analyst, Leadership and Negotiation Coach, and Public Governance Expert. The expert contributed to project implementation, capacity building, and governance, primarily in the Middle East and North Africa, including Egypt, Iraq, Syria, and Libya. Projects have varied in scale, from regional to national scopes, focusing on governance and operational support.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across diverse sectors, including non-specialized goods and services, HR and employment, administration, security and peacebuilding, and project management. Previously held roles such as Country Operations Analyst and Operations Manager involved project implementation, organizational development, and capacity building. The interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating governance with operational support and management strategies. The geographic experience predominantly spans the Middle East and North Africa, emphasizing regional development and security initiatives. Significant roles in Egypt, Syria, Iraq, and Libya have involved deep engagement with local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in both Arabic and English, the expert effectively utilizes these UN official languages in international contexts, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. This language proficiency has supported work in multilingual teams and facilitated effective communication in diverse professional settings. The educational background includes a Master’s Degree in International Business Administration from ESLSCA Business School Paris, France, completed in 2011, and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Zagazig University, Egypt, completed in 1998. These qualifications provide a strong foundation in both business administration and engineering disciplines.