Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 24 years of professional experience, with 12 years dedicated to monitoring, evaluation, and management of projects in democracy support, electoral assistance, human rights, and prevention of violent extremism. The expert has led both international and local initiatives, successfully implementing projects funded by the EU, DANIDA, and USAID. Responsibilities have included project leadership, strategic communication, and capacity building. Career highlights include leading governance reforms and peacebuilding projects in Myanmar, Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia, with a strong emphasis on civic engagement and gender empowerment.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the EU, the German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, DANIDA, and USAID. Involvement included project implementation, capacity building, and strategic communication in sectors such as governance, peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and democracy support. The projects were implemented on a national and regional scale across geographic locations including Myanmar, Libya, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors including community development, gender and human rights, monitoring and evaluation, security and peacebuilding, and public sector governance. Previously held roles such as Country Representative, Project Manager, and Policy Advisor, with responsibilities in project leadership, strategic communication, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans democracy support, electoral assistance, and conflict management. The geographic scope of work includes regional and country-specific initiatives in Myanmar, Libya, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia. Extensive geographic experience across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia, with significant work in Myanmar, Libya, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Jordan. Deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics is evident through long-term assignments and recurring involvement in these regions. Successfully managed projects focused on democracy support, peacebuilding, and governance reforms, demonstrating region-specific expertise and a strong understanding of regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, which are among the UN official languages. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international settings, including in-country work in regions such as the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. The expert has effectively communicated in multilingual teams and managed projects across various countries, leveraging these language competences to facilitate collaboration and project implementation. Background includes a Master's degree in Security, Terrorism, and Insurgency from the University of Leeds, UK, and a Diploma in International Negotiations from Cairo University, Egypt. Additionally, they hold a Bachelor's degree in English from Ain Shams University, Egypt.