Key skills and expertise

Bringing over six years of experience in the civil society and NGO sectors, the expert excels in project coordination, communication, and social media management. Career highlights include managing projects with international donors such as UNICEF and UNHCR, focusing on social development and cultural initiatives. Responsibilities have included drafting proposals and budgets, direct engagement with beneficiaries, and comprehensive project reporting. Proficient in five languages, the expert possesses strong organizational, research, and analytical skills, demonstrating leadership in coordinating activities and managing communications for both local and international projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors like UNICEF, UNHCR, USAID, and the French Embassy in Jordan. The expert's involvement has included drafting proposals, preparing budgets, and reporting on project activities. The focus areas of these collaborations include social development and cultural projects, with a scope that is primarily national, centered in Amman, Jordan. Previously held roles have primarily involved project implementation and communication with beneficiaries and donors.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors, including civil society, NGOs, culture, social development, and youth, the expert has held roles such as project coordinator and assistant. Responsibilities have included project implementation, communication management, and beneficiary relations. Their cross-cutting expertise encompasses social media management and proposal writing, with a strong emphasis on cultural and social projects. The geographic scope of their work has been primarily in the Middle East, particularly in Jordan and Lebanon, where they have engaged in both local and international initiatives. The expert has gained familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics through extensive work in Amman on social development and cultural projects, and by evaluating and organizing cultural events in Beirut.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Italian speaker with fluent proficiency in English and Spanish (C1 level). They possess intermediate skills in Arabic (B1 level) and basic proficiency in French (A2 level). These language skills have been effectively utilized in multilingual environments, including translation tasks and communication in international development projects. Their competencies have supported engagement with diverse beneficiaries and stakeholders in various international settings. The expert holds a Master's degree in Languages for International Cooperation from the University of Milan, Italy, and a Bachelor's degree in Modern Languages and Cultures from the University of Catania, Italy. Additionally, they completed a Professional Master in Global Marketing, Communication, and Made in Italy at Centro Studi Comunicare l'Impresa, Italy, and undertook an EU Project Management Course at Dica Europa.