Senior MEAL Specialist | MEL Systems · Evaluation · Learning & Accountability | Multi-Country Advisory | MENA · CEE

MEAL and Evaluation Expert with 13+ years of experience leading monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems across humanitarian, recovery, and development contexts in MENA, Ukraine, and Central & Eastern Europe. Proven expertise in designing and institutionalizing MEAL frameworks, leading complex mixed-methods evaluations across different typologies, and strengthening organizational systems in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

Recognized for driving program quality and adaptive management through robust theory-based design, results frameworks, learning agendas, and evidence-informed strategy development. Extensive experience advising country offices and regional teams, conducting systems diagnostics, managing external evaluations, and ensuring donor compliance across major institutional donors including USAID/BHA (formerly OFDA/FFP), PRM, EU (ECHO, DEVCO, MADAD, Horizon), GAC/DFATD, DFAT, FCDO, ELRHA, SDC, Dutch Development Cooperation, UN OCHA, UNICEF, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Combines analytical rigor with strategic leadership—translating data into actionable insight, embedding accountability mechanisms (CHS-aligned), and building MEAL capacity across multi-country portfolios to enhance impact, scalability, and sustainability.