Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 11 years of experience in the Development and Humanitarian Aid sector, the expert specializes in Program Management, Adaptive Leadership, and Strategic Planning. Career highlights include leading and managing programs funded by USAID, FCDO, and ECHO, with a focus on Emergency, Food Security, and Livelihoods. The expert has successfully managed budgets up to 12 million USD and overseen regional projects in Syria and Turkey. Responsibilities have included establishing field offices, supervising staff, and representing organizations at donor and sector meetings.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as USAID, FCDO, ECHO, Save the Children, GIZ, IOM, and OCHA. Their involvement has included project implementation, capacity building, and coordination in the sectors of Food Security, Livelihoods, and Resilience. They have managed regional projects in Northwest Syria and Turkey, overseeing budgets up to 12 million USD. The expert has represented organizations at donor meetings and ensured compliance with donor procedures.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including Food Security, Humanitarian Aid & Emergency, Monitoring & Evaluation, Security, Grants & Grant Schemes, and Agriculture. Previously held roles such as Program Manager and Coordinator, overseeing project implementation, capacity building, and budget management. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes managing regional projects in Syria and Turkey, focusing on resilience and livelihoods within the humanitarian sector. The expert has extensive experience working in Syria and Turkey, demonstrating a deep familiarity with regional development issues and cultural dynamics. Their work has involved significant engagement with local governance structures and international development projects, focusing on areas such as Food Security, Livelihoods, and Humanitarian Aid. This experience has been gained through various roles in both countries, highlighting a strong understanding of the regional context.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is a native Arabic speaker, proficient in English, and has intermediate proficiency in Turkish. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings across Syria and Turkey, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and coordination with local and international stakeholders. The expert is pursuing a degree in International Relations at Anadolu University in Turkey, from 2021 to 2024. Additionally, they hold a degree in Agriculture Engineering from Al-Furat University in Syria, completed between 2011 and 2013.