Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 26 years of experience in proposal development, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), and communications, the expert excels in crafting compelling proposals and securing large-scale funding. Previously held roles such as Senior Advisor and Chief of Party involve managing multimillion-dollar programs and diverse teams. Career highlights include securing funding for initiatives such as a $50 million stabilization program in Syria and a $34 million project in West Bank/Gaza. The expert's expertise spans governance, livelihoods, WASH, and education across multiple regions.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has extensive experience working with international donors, including USAID, US State Department, European and UN agencies. Responsibilities have included proposal development, technical assistance, and evaluations for projects in governance, livelihoods, WASH, and education. The expert has led and contributed to projects on a regional scale in locations such as Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, South Sudan, and Afghanistan. Their work has secured significant funding, such as a $50 million stabilization program in Syria and a $10 million project in Jordan, demonstrating expertise in international development cooperation.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as youth engagement, conflict mitigation, democratization, media and communications, and program management, the expert has held leadership roles including Chief of Party and Senior Advisor. Responsibilities have included overseeing multimillion-dollar projects and diverse teams. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating communications and MEL into governance and education initiatives. Worked across diverse projects involving regional and country-specific initiatives in the Middle East and North Africa, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of sectoral and interdisciplinary challenges. Geographic experience includes significant work in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, South Sudan, Afghanistan, and the West Bank/Gaza, with deep familiarity with regional development issues, particularly in governance, conflict mitigation, and capacity building.

Languages and education

The expert possesses native fluency in English, French, and Arabic, utilized in various professional contexts, including international development projects, proposal writing, and communications. Background includes positions at organizations requiring work in multilingual teams and experience translating complex technical content into accessible language for diverse audiences. The expert holds an M.A. in International Affairs and a B.A. in Communications, both from American University in Washington, DC, United States. The B.A. degree was awarded summa cum laude, with a GPA of 3.95 out of 4.0, and the M.A. degree was achieved with a GPA of 3.9 out of 4.0.