Key skills and expertise

With over 13 years of experience, this seasoned environmental specialist is proficient in Environmental and Social Due Diligence, Environmental Impact Assessments, and Health, Safety, and Environment management. Career highlights include leading and contributing to international projects across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe, ensuring compliance with global environmental standards such as the Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards. Previously held roles include Environmental Consultant at Mott MacDonald and Environmental Expert at OTB Consult, delivering successful outcomes in infrastructure financing and stakeholder engagement.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in collaborating with international development organizations, the expert has worked with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Responsibilities have included roles as an Assistant Project Coordinator and Business Support Assistant, focusing on environmental research and business support functions in the environmental and social sectors. The geographic scope of these projects spanned Lebanon and other regions within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects in the energy, environment, and social development sectors, holding roles such as Environmental Consultant, Environmental Expert, and Assistant Health, Safety, and Environment Coordinator. The expert’s cross-cutting expertise includes infrastructure financing, environmental and social due diligence, and stakeholder engagement. Projects have been managed with a regional focus, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, demonstrating interdisciplinary knowledge by integrating international environmental standards into local and international initiatives. The expert's extensive geographic experience includes notable projects in Morocco, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Mauritania, Gabon, Lebanon, Cameroon, Senegal, Madagascar, France, and Sweden, providing a deep understanding of regional development issues, environmental and social governance, and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual communication, the expert is proficient in Arabic, English, and French, with Arabic as the mother tongue and fluent proficiency in both English and French. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international settings, facilitating effective communication in multilingual teams and contributing to successful project outcomes. The expert holds a Mastère Spécialisé in International Environmental Management from Mines ParisTech, France, obtained in 2018. Additionally, an M.Sc. in Environmental Technology and a BSc in Environmental Health were earned from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, completed in 2013 and 2009, respectively. These qualifications reflect a strong focus on environmental management and health.