Experts

A humanitarian aid professional, equipped with eleven years of experience in the humanitarian sector.
I have worked with local, and international oeganizations, under both natioanl and expat contracts, where I have managed multi-sector projects/ programs, with a total budget of +USD10 million per annum.
I have managed multi-sized, multi-cultured teams (both national and expats), in Lebanon, Iraq and South Sudan.
Being the key person to draft organization strategy, and to represent my employer before the external entities (partners, cluster/ WGs, donors, local authorities, etc.).

I am a humanitarian professional based in Lebanon with a background in protection, social work, and people-centered programming. My work is driven by a strong belief in dignity, accountability, and inclusive practice, both with communities and within organizations. I value collaboration, ethical leadership, and continuous learning, and I am particularly interested in creating safe, supportive, and equitable work environments. I approach my work with empathy, structure, and a commitment to contributing positively to the teams and systems I am part of.

Programme professional with 8+ years’ experience in the Humanitarian work, Emergencies, and development sector in areas of leadership, strategic planning, policy development, coordination and monitoring and evaluation for the achievement of results for the Core Commitments to Children in Humanitarian Action (CCCs).
focusing on the Latin & Caribbean America (LACRO) and East African Regions, enhanced by strong academic profile.
Demonstrated track record of programme coordination and implementation across Civils society organisations, NGOS and UN highly competent with all areas of programmes...

I am a strategist and facilitator dedicated to driving sustainable change across companies, ecosystems, communities, and cities. With over a decade of experience in the EMEA entrepreneurial and circular economy ecosystems, I specialize in designing and implementing human-centered, data-driven solutions and programs for complex challenges regarding relevant systems along the way. Armed with effective leadership, seasoned facilitation, transformative management, and agile experimentation to break down persisting inter/intra-corporate issues.

I'm a strong believer in the power of synergies and...

Experienced Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the translation and localization industry. Skilled in Multilingual, Linguistics, Translation, Foreign Languages, and Proofreading. Strong education professional with a Master’s Degree focused in Interpretation from Lebanese University - Center of Languages and Translation. Founder and Managing Partner of The Language Platform.

Christine DerSarkissian is a qualified and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA), and International Behavior Analyst (IBA). Christine is the project manager at PuzzleMeBoo.
She co-founded and is the managing EBISA, a center dedicated to training paraprofessionals in evidence-based behavioral services to enhance the behavior and abilities of individuals with special needs.

Christine serves as president of the Association for Behavior Analysis-Lebanon (ABAL), the affiliated chapter of ABA-International. She also held the role of Program Supervisor...

I am a lawyer, researcher, creative producer and cultural technologist, working to develop technological solutions in blockchain and tech to advance social impact, equity in governance and knowledge coordination.
My work bridges arts, technology and cultural productions across difference, to explore connections and the universality that binds us all. I am fascinated by the divergence of Web3 and blockchain tech with systems change across industries and cultures.
My goal is to create transformative change and deep equity, drawing on cultural and creative systems and technology to re-imagine...

With studies in Business, IT, and Project Management, I am a results-driven, cross-functional professional with 15 years of experience in delivering projects, leading digital technology & IT, and operating various business functions.

My 10 years in the international development sector, engaging with donors, the private and public sectors, and community-based beneficiaries, have provided me with extensive experience in designing and delivering high-impact projects.

I have successfully led various business transformation programs, driving transformation across finance, operations, supply...

I am a professional and highly experienced sworn translator certified by the Ministry of Justice with more than 20 years working in many fields. I held translation tasks for companies in various industries such as higher education institutions, UN agencies, NGOs, commercial companies, ministries and official documents. I have a Masters degree in Media Translation (2011). My solid knowledge in Arabic and English helped me provide high quality translation services to clients. Besides I have experience as an English and Arabic editor, content creator in addition to translation. I also...

For the last 20 years, I have been providing translation services to large prestigious private and governmental clients.
I specialize in translating from or into Arabic, English or French a range of documents such as books, reports, studies, political articles, financial documents, laws, regulations, technical specifications, contracts, statutes or other documents.
I am honored to count among my clients large corporate clients across the Middle East and North Africa region, Europe, and North America.

My name is Kedareswar Chaudhury, male 58, a social worker leading a non profit organization in Bhubaneswar,India. Having post graduation in Social work, Commerce and Development Planning, handled number projects for underprivileged communities in livelihood, gender, climate action, conservation, inclusion of weaker sections, gender based violence, disaster management, safe migration, small holder farmers dev, women farmers, organic farming, handicraft and handloom weavers, forest dwellers, adolescent safety and youth employability, child protection, networking, training, community institution...

With over 25 years of experience in microfinance and capacity building, Lina Hammouda specializes in micro and SME lending, operations, customer care, needs assessment and product development. She is a certified trainer by Sanabel. In April 2024, Lina founded Mahara Consultancy, an independent consultancy firm that provides tailored advisory services to empower individuals especially Women and Youth, micro-entrepreneurs, and SMEs, MFIs in Lebanon and beyond. Under her leadership, Mahara fosters long-term strategic partnerships with MFIs, corporates, NGOs, international organizations, donors...

I am a humanitarian and human rights specialist with 19 years of field experience across Lebanon, Iraq, Tunisia, and Zambia. Holding an MSc in Law with a focus on child protection and international humanitarian legal frameworks, I have built my career at UNHCR, UNOPS, IRC, and NRC, working across refugee, displacement, and mixed-movement contexts in both camp and urban settings.
My core expertise spans community-based protection, child protection, GBV, housing/land/property, legal documentation, and civil registration, with sustained engagement across the humanitarian-development nexus. I have...

I am a highly skilled Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) expert and training consultant with over 13 years of experience supporting international and local NGOs. I hold an MBA from Heriot-Watt University and a BA in Management from Southern New Hampshire University. My expertise includes designing MEAL systems, conducting evaluations, managing feedback and complaint mechanisms, and leading donor relations, proposal writing, and reporting. I have delivered extensive training on MEAL, project cycle management, fundraising, and child protection, strengthening the capacity...

I am an Economist and local development expert with 10 years of progressive experience in humanitarian and development assistance gained through working with several international organizations and UN agencies in Lebanon with a great focus on local economic development, livelihoods and social stability sectors.

Education program management expert with 15+ years of experience in educational projects for national TVET reforms, Competency based curriculum design & implementation (CBT), training operations, training partner management and strategic public-private partnerships. Led multi-million-euro projects with GIZ (German Development Agency), UNDP, and EU, delivering competency-based, blended learning programs in multiple sectors. Strong experience with LMS implementation, ToT rollouts, and learning impact evaluation. Familiarity with Saudi Vision 2030, understanding of labor market trends in the Gulf...

I’m an experienced interpreter, translator, and revisor with over a decade of experience supporting humanitarian, development, and research-driven organizations across the Middle East, Europe and Canada. I work in Arabic, English, and French.

Over the years, I’ve collaborated with organizations such as UNESCO Doha, Small Arms Survey, Action Against Hunger (ACF), MARCH Lebanon, the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, and the Qatar International Academy for Security Studies (QIASS). My work has included simultaneous interpretation, written translation, terminology management, and coordination of language...

With over 8 years of experience in the humanitarian sector, I have led the design and implementation of livelihoods and emergency response programs targeting vulnerable refugee and host communities across Lebanon. I’ve managed large-scale projects, budgets, and teams, ensuring quality delivery in line with donor requirements. My work has included cash assistance, skills development, and SME support, in addition to collaborating with donors such as EU, USAID, KfW, UK Aid, and others. I provided strategic and technical leadership for different organizations, while coordinating with local...

Programme and Partnerships Expert with over 10 years of experience in UNHCR and INGOs, specializing in project cycle management, donor compliance, and multi-sector humanitarian and development programmes. Skilled in managing USD 30M+ portfolios, leading strategic partnerships, and advancing SDG-aligned strategies in Lebanon and the region.

UN certified freelance interpreter, works mainly for the UN and international organizations in Geneva. Worked as a freelance (and in-house) translator, as a project officer in an urban planning observatory and as a press officer/ interpreter at the French Embassy in Beirut.