Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 16 years of experience in project management, implementation, and support, the expert has a robust foundation in logistics, administration, security, human resources, finance, and accounting. Career highlights include leading teams to achieve program objectives through partnerships with diverse societal actors. The expert has managed large-scale international projects, such as the £15M TFCS and £12.5M SSRP, ensuring compliance with donor regulations. Responsibilities have included overseeing finance, operations, and procurement, demonstrating exceptional leadership and the ability to work under pressure.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has extensive experience working with international donors, including the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), UK Department for International Development (DFID), USAID, European Union (EU), and World Food Programme (WFP). The expert has been involved in project implementation, compliance, and operations management, contributing to governance, economic development, and security sectors. Projects have been regional and national in scope, particularly in West Bank and Gaza, focusing on trade facilitation, market development, and community action against violence.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across multiple sectors, including logistics, administration, security, human resources, finance, and accounting, the expert has managed operations, compliance, and procurement, often in leadership positions. The work has been primarily regional, focusing on the West Bank and Gaza. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge spans project management, with a strong emphasis on integrating governance and economic development initiatives within local and international contexts. Extensive geographic experience in the West Bank and Gaza includes collaboration with local governance structures and understanding regional cultural dynamics and development challenges, contributing to effective project implementation and management.

Languages and education

With a background in Economics, the expert holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Al-Najah National University in Palestine, completed in 2008. Additionally, the expert has a General Secondary Certificate from the Commercial Section at Al-Salahiya Secondary School, obtained in 2003. The educational background is further complemented by a COVID-19 Compliance Officer Awareness Course from TOR International and ongoing certification as a Certified Human Resources Generalist Professional (CHRGP) from Ethan Hathaway Co. Ltd. The expert is a native Arabic speaker and possesses excellent proficiency in English, utilizing these language skills extensively in managing international projects, collaborating with multilingual teams, and engaging in translation tasks as part of professional responsibilities.