Key skills and expertise

With 11 years of experience in civil society, education, and humanitarian sectors, the expert has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, project management, and gender mainstreaming. Career highlights include leading national and international initiatives, such as co-chairing the Education Sector Working Group and serving as a gender focal point. Accomplishments include institutionalizing NRC programs in formal curricula and managing a team of over 15 members. The expert possesses strong skills in communication, leadership, and evidence-based research, with a track record of developing innovative project proposals and reports for UN agencies and other donors.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as UN agencies, including UNHCR, UNICEF, and UNFPA. Their involvement includes project implementation, strategic planning, and donor reporting in education and humanitarian aid sectors. They have managed and monitored education programs funded by these agencies, ensuring adherence to international standards and national priorities. The work has been primarily national and regional, focusing on Jordan and the West Bank, with a strong emphasis on education in emergencies and gender equality initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Bringing over a decade of experience, the expert has worked across sectors including civil society, NGOs, education, gender, humanitarian aid, and social development. Responsibilities have included key roles such as Technical Education Coordinator and Assistant Regional Director, overseeing strategic planning, project management, and gender mainstreaming. Their interdisciplinary expertise involves integrating gender and education within humanitarian contexts, with a focus on regional projects in Jordan and the West Bank. The expert has also contributed to national strategies and institutional collaborations, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of cross-sectoral dynamics. Extensive experience in Jordan, particularly in Amman, has involved working on national and regional projects, collaborating with international organizations and local governance bodies. Their expertise extends to managing educational initiatives and gender mainstreaming within the context of regional development challenges. Additionally, the expert has managed programs remotely in the West Bank, demonstrating a deep understanding of local cultural dynamics and regional issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in Arabic, their native language, and English. They have intermediate proficiency in Spanish, encompassing writing, reading, comprehension, and speaking. These language skills have been applied in diverse professional settings, including in-country work in Jordan and collaboration with multilingual teams on international development projects. With a background in finance and education, the expert is pursuing a Master of Arts in Education with a focus on Innovation in Learning and Teaching at the University of South Wales, UK, expected to be completed by June 2021. They hold a Bachelor of Sciences in Finance from Middle East University, Jordan, obtained in January 2014.