Key skills and expertise

With 24 years of experience, the expert is adept in community development, monitoring and evaluation, and waste management. He has significant project experience with USAID-funded initiatives in Iraq and Libya, concentrating on municipal solid waste management and governance. Previously held roles include Deputy Chief of Party, where he managed project operations and developed service delivery standards. Career highlights include implementing integrated waste management systems and devising strategies for waste reduction and recycling. Proficient in project management, he holds a Project Management Professional Certificate.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with USAID on multiple projects. His involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in governance and waste management sectors. Notably, he contributed to the Governance Strengthening Project in Iraq and the Libya Economic and Stabilization Program, focusing on municipal solid waste management and service delivery improvements. These projects were conducted at national and regional levels, primarily in Iraq and Libya.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including community development, NGOs, monitoring and evaluation, pollution and waste management, and water, sanitation, and hygiene. Responsibilities have included roles such as Senior Service Delivery Advisor and Deputy Chief of Party, emphasizing municipal solid waste management and governance. His cross-cutting expertise involves integrating solid waste management with economic opportunities and strategic planning. His work has primarily been in Iraq and Libya, addressing regional and local governance issues. He has extensive geographic experience in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly in Iraq and Libya, engaging deeply with local governance and regional development challenges.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English and Arabic, with basic proficiency in French. These language skills have been utilized in international projects, particularly in Iraq and Libya, where he engaged with diverse stakeholders and teams. He holds an M.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from McGill University, Canada, in collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada. Additionally, he has a Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology from McGill University and a Graduate Diploma in Ecotoxicology from Concordia University, Canada. He completed a B.Sc. in Biology at Concordia University, Canada.