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Sawsan B. Chief Technical Officer, Director General
Last update: Mar 10, 2025
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Citizenships:
Lebanon
Languages:
Arabic, English, French
Highest Degree:
Masters
Experience:
28 years
Salary:
Countries:
Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria
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With over two decades of experience, the expert excels in developing disaster risk management strategies, focusing on natural disasters like forest fires. Their work spans local and international initiatives, garnering collaboration with renowned organizations such as the UN and World Bank. Specializing in environment, sustainability, and DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction), the expert is instrumental in crafting national disaster response frameworks and local contingency plans, ensuring robust preparation and effective response during crises. Key roles include serving as Chief Technical Officer at UNDP’s DRR Unit and Director General at AFDC, leading strategic planning and implementation of sustainable projects. Achievements include leading Lebanon's National Disasters Response Framework and National Forest Fires Management Strategy, and coordinating response efforts to major incidents like the Beirut Port Explosion. Technical prowess is shown in project management, stakeholder coordination, financial oversight, training, and policy development. The expert's contributions have significantly enhanced disaster response frameworks, built government capacities, and fortified community resilience, providing measurable impact in disaster mitigation and environmental conservation.
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