Key skills and expertise

With 19 years of experience in education, civil society, and international development, the expert possesses key skills in project management, monitoring and evaluation, and grant writing. They have led initiatives in education for citizenship, intercultural dialogue, and youth empowerment. Career highlights include founding educational programs, managing cross-country discussions on human rights, and coordinating large-scale research studies. Responsibilities have included leadership roles as a consultant, project manager, and lecturer, overseeing program implementation and capacity building for both local and international projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with donor agencies such as MEPI and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations. Their involvement has encompassed project management, technical assistance, and capacity building in education and citizenship programs. Worked across national and regional projects, focusing on governance and education, in locations including Algeria, the United States, and Jordan. The expert has also participated in initiatives aimed at youth empowerment and civic engagement, contributing significantly to international development efforts.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including education, civil society, NGOs, social development, and youth empowerment. Previously held roles such as evaluation specialist, consultant, project manager, lecturer, and teacher trainer. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes project management, monitoring and evaluation, and intercultural dialogue. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific initiatives, primarily in Algeria and the United States, with contributions to international projects focused on education reform, citizenship, and social justice. They have extensive geographic experience in Algeria, the United States, Switzerland, Jordan, Turkey, and Morocco, with deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics in Algeria.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual communication, the expert is a native Arabic speaker and fluent in English and French. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work, collaboration with multilingual teams, and translation tasks for NGOs. The expert's multilingual capabilities have supported roles in international education and development projects, enhancing communication and engagement across diverse cultural settings. They hold a Doctorate of Science (DSc) in Education from the University of Algiers II, Algeria. Additionally, they completed an Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) with a concentration in non-profit management at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, USA. They have an Academic MA in Applied Linguistics and Didactics from the University of Algiers and a Professional Master’s degree in TEFL, Didactics, and Sciences of Education from Ecole Normale Supérieure, Algeria, and have obtained several certificates from institutions in the USA and Switzerland.