Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 16 years of experience, the expert excels in project cycle management, conflict resolution, and media communication within the humanitarian and development sectors. Responsibilities have included managing grants and leading capacity-building initiatives across the MENA region, collaborating with international bodies like ForumCiv and SIDA. Career highlights include strategic planning, partnership development, and advocacy, with notable accomplishments in optimizing grant administration and enhancing program impact through effective monitoring and evaluation. Previously held roles such as Grants Officer and Programme Officer, demonstrating proficiency in high-risk environments and complex security contexts.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with ForumCiv and SIDA, focusing on grant administration and capacity building in the MENA region. Involvement included project implementation, strategy development, and compliance monitoring. Thematic areas encompassed governance and education, with projects executed at both regional and national levels. Geographic locations of donor-related work include Palestine, Sweden, Syria, and Western Sahara.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors, including civil society, humanitarian aid, human rights, media and communications, and regional integration, the expert has held roles such as Grants Officer, Programme Officer, and Communication Officer. Responsibilities have included project management, advocacy, and strategic planning. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes media communication strategies in humanitarian contexts and capacity building for organizations. The geographic scope of their work spans the MENA region, with a focus on Palestine, Sweden, Syria, and Western Sahara, addressing both regional and country-specific development challenges. Extensive geographic experience in these areas has provided deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, contributing to impactful development initiatives.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is a native Arabic speaker and proficient in English at the C2 level, with intermediate proficiency in Swedish (B1). These language skills have been utilized in diverse contexts, including in-country work in Palestine, Sweden, Syria, and Western Sahara, as well as in multilingual teams and communication roles within international development projects. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Communication from Gothenburg University, Sweden, a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Education from Al-Azhar University, Palestine, and a Diploma in Social Media and Leadership from The Swedish Institute, Sweden.