Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 48 years of experience in education, labor market systems, and vocational training, the expert has dedicated 27 years to GTZ and 12 years to ETF. Key qualifications include comprehensive knowledge of TVET and LM systems in the Mashreq region, capacity development, and partnership creation between enterprises and VET providers. Career highlights include leading international projects, providing technical assistance, and strategic development. Accomplishments involve implementing quality assurance measures and enhancing employability through innovative VET strategies. Responsibilities have included managing teams and advising on policy recommendations and program implementation.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as GTZ (now GIZ), UNESCO, ETF, and IOM. The expert has provided technical assistance, capacity building, and project implementation, focusing on education, labor market systems, and vocational training in Egypt and Syria. Involved in regional and national projects, the expert has contributed to strengthening labor market observatories, developing vocational training centers, and supporting youth employment programs. Contributions have included policy recommendations, strategic development, and quality assurance measures.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors such as education, labor market systems, and vocational training, the expert has held roles including senior advisor, consultant, and project coordinator. Responsibilities have included technical assistance, capacity building, and program implementation. The expert possesses interdisciplinary expertise in developing partnerships between enterprises and educational institutions and managing information systems for vocational education. The geographic scope of work spans regional and national levels, particularly in Egypt and Syria, addressing local governance and labor market challenges. Additionally, experience includes working in Kuwait and contributing to projects in South Sudan, demonstrating adaptability to diverse cultural and regional contexts.

Languages and education

With a background in language competences, the expert is a native Arabic speaker with excellent proficiency in English, demonstrated through collaboration in international and multilingual environments. Fair competence in French has been utilized in professional contexts, managing multilingual teams, conducting seminars, and translating documents. The educational background includes a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor of Military Science, both obtained from the Military Technical College in Egypt in 1977, with the electrical engineering degree achieved with an excellent grade. Further training includes DACUM facilitation, task analysis, management, social research methods, descriptive statistics, and business continuity management.