- Leiden, Nederland
- 9 november 2025
Development and governance professional with 8+ years of experience working across local government, crisis response, and community engagement in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. Proven track record in leading multi-stakeholder coordination, evidence-based planning, and donor-funded interventions that empower municipalities, foster social cohesion, and promote sustainable development.
strong regional expertise in Lebanon and the MENA region, with deep experience in engaging municipal unions, civil society, refugee communities, and international donors. Adept at facilitating peacebuilding initiatives, supporting crisis management units, and leading advocacy and capacity-building programs with a focus on transparency, digital transformation, and youth inclusion.
Fluent in Arabic and English, with intermediate French. Holds certifications in Local Security Governance, Municipal Finance, and Policy-Making, with a practical and strategic approach to driving impact through inclusive local governance.
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Led coordination with 56 municipalities and 4 unions to strengthen local governance, crisis preparedness, and evidence-based planning. Served as Deputy Project Manager and reporting focal point, facilitating donor engagement, securing over $600,000 in funding, and supporting sustainable infrastructure projects, including solar-powered water systems. Built cross-sector partnerships, managed a municipal crisis unit during conflict, and led civic engagement and peacebuilding initiatives with youth, refugees, and local communities.
Facilitated the formation and capacity-building of Syrian youth committees, training them in active
citizenship, proposal writing, municipal affairs, and advocacy, fostering dialogue and reducing tensions.
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• Conducted conflict and tension analysis to ensure conflict-sensitive interventions aligned with the "Do No
Harm" approach.
• Worked to integrate Syrian refugees into municipal initiatives, advocating for inclusive local governance
in a sensitive and complex political context.
• Supported 24 municipalities in drafting and implementing COVID-19 response plans, including volunteer
recruitment, coordination with public health facilities and ministries, and the development of efficient
reporting tools in collaboration with a partner university
• Enhanced refugee engagement in municipal volunteering by tracking participation, diversifying
communication channels, and integrating inclusion strategies into municipal activities.
• Implemented a sustainable protection strategy in informal refugee camps by establishing committees, building local capacities, and conducting FGDs and multi-sectoral assessments to identify critical needs
and address service gaps.
• Led emergency response efforts in North Lebanon during crises such as floods and fires, conducting rapid assessments, damage evaluations, and developing mitigation plans.
• Coordinated the distribution of post-emergency relief items, collaborating with stakeholders to meet basic needs and support recovery.
● Coordinated with municipalities on community projects, including bus stop rehabilitation, streetlight
maintenance, and power transformer installations.
● Led the selection of community representatives and formation of groups in urban and rural areas,
ensuring inclusive representation and structured coordination.
● Conducted training sessions and facilitated community meetings with service providers and local
authorities to enhance advocacy and service delivery.