Key Skills and Expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in policy formulation and project management, the expert has specialized in global security and international cooperation. With 15 years of fieldwork, they have led multi-national teams and managed projects with budgets up to €100 million annually. Their key skills include crisis monitoring, strategic planning, and the ability to convert strategic ideas into measurable outcomes.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with French and European agencies, including the EU Commission. The expert's involvement spans project formulation, management, crisis monitoring, and strategic intelligence. Thematic areas include global security, crisis prevention, and peacebuilding, with projects implemented in conflict-prone and post-conflict regions, notably in the Middle East and North Africa.

Sectors and Geographic Focus

Previously held roles such as Head of Division and CEO, the expert has worked in sectors including humanitarian aid, security, conflict resolution, institutional development, and risk management. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes crisis monitoring and strategic planning, with a geographic scope covering the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. Extensive geographic experience includes professional engagements in Algeria, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, UAE, and Yemen, as well as European countries like France, Belgium, and Ukraine, and African nations such as Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire. This diverse experience has provided deep familiarity with regional governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and Education

With a background in languages, the expert is a native French speaker, fluent in English (C2 level), and proficient in Arabic (B2 reading and speaking, B1 writing). These language skills have been utilized in international settings, including in-country work in the Middle East and North Africa, and in multilingual teams, enhancing communication and collaboration in diverse environments.

Career highlights include a Degree in Arts (Modern Letters and Linguistic Sciences) from Sorbonne University, France, and a Diploma in Advanced Arabic from Bourguiba School, Tunisia. Additional certifications include Security System Reform training from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hostile Environment Security Training from the EU, and upcoming certifications in Climate Change and Security from the European Security and Defence College and FST 2 from Expertise France.