Key skills and expertise

With over 20 years of experience, the expert specializes in public utilities management, infrastructure projects, and capacity building. They have managed major donor-funded projects across the MENA region, demonstrating expertise in project design, implementation, and evaluation. The expert excels in stakeholder engagement, fostering relationships with government agencies and international donors. Accomplishments include leading strategic partnerships and securing funding for projects. Responsibilities have included roles such as Strategic Partnerships Manager and Team Lead, showcasing strong leadership skills and proficiency in technical tools like AutoCAD and ArcGIS.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors including the EU, World Bank, USAID, and GIZ. Their involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in infrastructure, governance, and water and sanitation sectors. Projects have been both national and regional in scope, taking place in Egypt and across the MENA region. Previously held roles such as Utilities Performance Expert and Technical Advisor, contributing to the successful execution and management of donor-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Bringing over two decades of experience, the expert has worked across key sectors including rural development, environment and natural resource management, procurement, and civil engineering. Responsibilities have included managing infrastructure projects and providing technical assistance, with interdisciplinary expertise in integrating digitalization in water management and infrastructure in rural development. The geographic scope of their work spans the MENA region, with a focus on national and regional projects in countries like Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. Extensive geographic experience includes significant work in Egypt, Algeria, Jordan, Libya, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Yemen, reflecting a strong familiarity with the cultural dynamics and development challenges of the region.

Languages and education

Fluent in Arabic and English, with excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing both languages. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work across the MENA region and collaboration with multilingual teams in international development projects. The expert holds a PhD in Public Utilities Management, Policy and Reform from Banha University, Egypt, completed in 2019. They also obtained an MSc in Environmental Engineering from Al Azhar University, Egypt, in 2011, and a BSc in Civil Engineering from Banha University, Egypt, in 2005. Additionally, they earned a Diploma in Public Private Partnership Specialism from the IP3 Institute in 2011.