Experts

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...

As a Partnerships and Grants Consultant with a strong background in Program Direction and Evaluation, I currently work independently across two main consultancy streams: proposal writing and external evaluation. I specialize in designing compelling proposals and developing fundraising strategies for NGOs and international institutions, while also conducting in-depth evaluations for UN agencies and donor-funded programs.

My proposal writing consultancy builds on years of experience in donor engagement and strategic fundraising. I support organizations in identifying funding opportunities...

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...

Omar Meksassi currently is the co-founder of The IRIS Company currently based in between Belgrade and Beirut, an enterprise dealing with development, data, design and consultancy, with a range of partners including Google.org and Facebook. His education revolved at the beginning around computer science and project management in the American University of Beirut, moving to a more advance/international scope with a master of Data Science from The Open university in London and another bachelor in Behavioral Psychology, combing both traits of technology and human behaviorism.
Omar previously...

Rachid Sleiman is a trainer and consultant specializing in digital marketing, business development, entrepreneurship, and capacity building. With experience working with organizations across Lebanon and the Gulf, he designs practical learning programs that drive performance, build skills, and support sustainable growth

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.

I am an experienced high-profile healthcare consultant, executive, professional trainer, and educator. I am based in Beirut, Lebanon, and work on projects worldwide. I am a PhD holder from the University of Texas, USA, with a research focus on healthcare leadership and management and long-standing experience in acute care practice, executive leadership, and consulting.
I am highly credentialed and hold four highly regarded certifications: Certified Patient Experience Professional (CPXP) with distinction, an American Board certification as nurse executive advanced level (NEA-BC), the...

Dr. Rosabelle B. Chedid is a Lebanese researcher, consultant, and academic specializing in health systems research, assessment design, and evidence-based program development. She holds a Ph.D. in Life & Earth Sciences (Immuno-Oncology) and has over 18 years of experience across humanitarian, healthcare, and higher education sectors.

She serves as Research Lead within the Lebanese Red Cross Medico-Social Sector and is the Co-Founder and Managing Director for Research & Development at ProMind Group S.A.R.L. Her work focuses on health needs assessments, monitoring and evaluation (MEAL), digital...

Sarah Al Charif has been the Lebanon Director of Ruwwad Al Tanmeya since its inception in 2012, leading the community development organization in Tripoli’s conflict-prone Tebbaneh and Jabal Mohsen areas. She drives positive change through youth education, child development, economic empowerment, civic engagement, social entrepreneurship, and peacebuilding.

In addition to her work in community development, Sarah has played a leadership role in crisis and emergency response, resource mobilization, relief coordination, and stakeholder engagement in her city, Tripoli.

Her deep commitment to...

Expert in animal health, livestock management, and sustainable agriculture, with extensive experience leading projects in animal health control, traceability, and farm management. As the AAHCP Project Director and Small Ruminants Department Manager, I collaborates with key stakeholders to enhance animal welfare, biosecurity, and disease prevention strategies. I played a pivotal role in implementing workshops on a national level and innovative solutions for sustainable farming. I am passionate about advancing the agricultural sector, and actively supports initiatives both internationally and in...

I am a Disaster Risk Management and Wildfire Resilience Consultant with over eight years of experience in climate adaptation, ecosystem restoration, and institutional strengthening in Lebanon. My work focuses on developing risk-informed strategies, supporting public institutions and municipalities, and improving environmental governance systems. I specialize in translating technical frameworks into practical tools that enhance preparedness, operational planning, and long-term resilience in fragile contexts.

• Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting | Progarms/ Project Planning and Management | Proposal development| Data Collection and Analysis (Power BI) | Quality Management | Quantitative (KOBO-ODK)/ Qualitative Data Analysis| Process Improvements | Training and Development| Team Management | Leadership Acumen | Negotiation | Presentation Skills | Communication Skills| Critical thinking | Budgeting and finance management skills | Donor management