Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 12 years of experience in disaster reduction and humanitarian relief, the expert specializes in program and project management, monitoring and evaluation, and field coordination. They have led cross-border emergency initiatives in Syria and Turkey, managing large teams and multi-donor projects. Key skills include procurement and budget management, proposal writing, and stakeholder engagement. The expert has successfully implemented integrated programs in education, livelihoods, and child protection, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. Committed to local capacity building, they have extensive experience working with vulnerable populations.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as BHA, Euro (ECHO), CDC, DIFID, FFP, and UN agencies. Involvement includes project implementation, technical support, and capacity building, primarily in the sectors of food assistance, education, livelihoods, child protection, and emergency response. The projects have been cross-border, focusing on regions in Northwest Syria and Turkey, and have involved managing large teams and ensuring compliance with donor standards and regulations.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including disaster reduction, humanitarian relief, education, livelihoods, child protection, food security, and WASH. Previously held roles such as Emergency Coordinator and Program Manager, overseeing project implementation, staff management, and stakeholder engagement. Their cross-cutting expertise includes project management and capacity building, applied within regional contexts in Syria and Turkey. The expert has led integrated programs and managed multi-donor projects, demonstrating interdisciplinary knowledge in operational start-up and field coordination. They possess deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, having worked on numerous cross-border projects in these regions. Long-term assignments have involved managing emergency response initiatives and engaging with local stakeholders to implement effective development strategies.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is a native Arabic speaker, with proficient speaking and writing skills in English and a good command of Turkish. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including work in multilingual teams and translation tasks between Arabic and English. The expert has applied these competences extensively in international humanitarian projects across Syria and Turkey. They hold a degree in Chemistry with a specialization in Applied Chemistry from Homs University, located in Homs, Syria.