Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 8 years of experience, the expert specializes in monitoring and evaluation within civil society and NGOs. Responsibilities have included managing data collection and reporting to international donors, enhancing evidence-based learning. Proficient in Microsoft Office, SPSS, and STATA, the expert has led tasks in knowledge management and designed results-based management systems. Career highlights include remotely managing over 30 grant scheme projects and facilitating program reviews. Previously held roles such as Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator and Advisor, contributing to both local and international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development, the expert has collaborated with donors such as the U.S. Department of State, the German Federal Foreign Office, the European Union, and the German Government. This involvement included managing monitoring and evaluation data collection, reporting, and providing technical assistance in governance and public administration projects. The work was conducted at both regional and national levels, primarily in Berlin, Germany, and Cairo, Egypt.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving key sectors including civil society and NGOs, monitoring and evaluation, urban development, anti-corruption, conflict resolution, public administration, and corporate social responsibility. Responsibilities have included focusing on evidence-based learning and project implementation. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans governance and regional development, with a geographic scope that includes both regional and country-specific projects in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Extensive geographic experience includes work in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mexico, and Zimbabwe, providing a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in Arabic and English, with basic proficiency in German at the A2 level, these language skills have been utilized in professional settings across multilingual teams and international projects in various countries, including Germany and Egypt. The expert holds a Master of Public Administration from The American University in Cairo, Egypt, and participated in a Master of Public Policy exchange program at the Hertie School in Berlin, Germany. The educational background also includes a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Political Science from Cairo University, Egypt, and attendance at an undergraduate non-degree program at The University of Chicago, USA.