Professional Experience:

• Jafra for Relief & Youth Development

Program Director | Beirut, LB | May 2016 – Present

• • Strategically lead program implementation, expansion, and funding eligibility enhancement.
  • Developed policies, manuals, SOPs, and MEAL strategies.
  • Trained teams on policy implementation and advised country directors.
  • Managed program budget and collaborated with finance on assessments.
  • Cultivated extensive stakeholder networks, represented the organization externally.
  • Directed a team of 15, including Program/Project Managers and MEAL specialists.

Program Coordinator | Beirut, LB / Damascus, SY | May 2015 – April 2016

• • Provided strategic leadership for 10 thematic sectors with a $4 million budget.
  • Restructured and trained program teams, delivered tailored reports to donors.
  • Led field visits to monitor and advise on project implementation.
  • Established the MEAL department, developed relevant tools.
  • Managed budget, represented the organization in external meetings.
  • Managed a team of ten, including Program Officers, Field Project Managers, and MEAL staff.

• Relief International

Project Officer | Beirut, LB | February 2014 – April 2015

• • Assisted in designing and implementing livelihood and emergency programs.
  • Developed work plans, monitored project indicators, and evaluated program quality.
  • Managed budgets, supported narrative reports, and proposal development.
  • Represented the organization in various external meetings.
  • Save the Children

Program Support | Beirut, LB | February 2013 – January 2014

• • Contributed to education and child protection program design and implementation.
  • Collaborated with project teams to execute activities and monitored progress.
  • Supported MEAL department in tracking indicators and program quality.
  • Assisted in drafting narrative reports, proposals, and represented the organization externally.

Other Qualifications:

• Proficient in English (written and verbal) and native Arabic speaker.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and possesses basic SPSS knowledge.
• Expertise in Project Cycle Management, Program Strategy, Proposal Development, Grant Management, Partnership Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Logistics, Procurement, Team Management, and Budget Management.

A results-driven professional with a track record of successful program management and a demonstrated commitment to humanitarian efforts. Effective in leading cross-functional teams, enhancing partnerships, and driving impactful change in complex and challenging environments