Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience in civil society and NGOs, the expert has developed significant expertise in program management, project development, and international coordination. Worked across diverse projects involving education, humanitarian aid, and women's empowerment for multinational organizations and NGOs in Morocco and Russia. Career highlights include strategic partnership development and successful project implementation in compliance with donor requirements. Responsibilities have included budget management, team coordination, and operational planning. Skilled in MS Office tools, the expert has a strong aptitude for intercultural dialogue and partnership creation.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in international development, the expert has collaborated with donors such as Affaires Mondiales Canada and the Agence Française de Développement. The focus has been on project implementation and management, ensuring donor compliance. Thematic areas included education and humanitarian aid, with projects executed on a national scale in Morocco. Responsibilities have involved strategic partnership development and operational planning to achieve project objectives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as project coordinator, head of education projects, and project technician in key sectors including civil society, NGOs, education, environment, gender, and humanitarian aid. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise encompasses managing development projects and working in emergency situations. The geographic scope of work spans Morocco, Russia, and several other countries, addressing issues like women's empowerment and access to WASH services. The expert's extensive geographic experience includes involvement in projects across Cameroon, Egypt, France, and Spain, providing deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Background includes fluency in several UN official languages, including Arabic (native), English, French, and Spanish. The expert holds a diploma in German from the Goethe Institut and a Russian language qualification from Saint Petersburg State University. These language skills have been utilized in various professional settings, including international projects and multilingual teams, enhancing the ability to engage in intercultural dialogue and coordinate globally diverse initiatives. The expert holds a Master's degree in Governance and Management of Development Projects from the International Institute of Governance. The academic background also includes studies in German literature at Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco, and a Baccalauréat in modern literature from School Ibn Al Khatib, Morocco.