Key skills and expertise

With 19 years of experience in education, training, and program management, the expert excels in leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional communication. Having managed over 30 strategic projects with a $15 million budget, the expert has collaborated on both local and international initiatives. Responsibilities have included stakeholder management and leading diverse teams across the UAE, KSA, Lebanon, Turkey, and Africa. Career highlights include aiding schools in achieving international accreditation and implementing change management strategies to enhance educational effectiveness.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank and the l’Agence Française de Développement (AFD) in educational development projects. Involvement has encompassed program management, project implementation, and capacity building within the education sector. This work has been conducted on a national scale in Lebanon, focusing on enhancing public education systems and supporting French-speaking schools. Additionally, the expert has engaged in projects supported by USAID, contributing to policy development and educational system improvements in Lebanon.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in the education, training, and program management sectors, holding roles such as Program Officer, Project Manager, and Consultant. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, stakeholder management, and leading educational reform projects. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes implementing change management strategies and developing training materials. The geographic scope of work spans the Middle East and Africa, including countries like the UAE, KSA, Lebanon, Turkey, and Djibouti. The expert has demonstrated deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in the education sector, contributing to regional development and reform initiatives.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Arabic speaker and is fluent in English, with basic proficiency in French. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including working with multilingual teams and managing international projects across different regions such as the UAE, KSA, Lebanon, Turkey, and Africa. The expert holds an MSc in Business Administration with a focus on Management Consulting from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Additionally, they have earned an MA in Education specializing in Education Administration and Management Policies from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. The expert also possesses a BA in English Literature from Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.