Experts

Dima is a Palestinian lawyer and independent researcher focusing on the nexus of technology, law, and human rights. She currently works for DAI - Digital Ecosystem Country Assessment project (DECA), leading research on digital society, rights, and governance in Tunisia. Previously, Dima worked for international NGOs such as Internews, Access Now, and Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, focusing on digital rights and human rights issues arising from the deployment of emerging technologies, such as privacy and data protection, online censorship, telecoms policies, migration surveillance...

- Experienced Business Development Manager and Fundraiser working in the MENA region, building national regional and international coalitions on diverse topics including Women Peace and Security, SRHR, civic rights, election reform, etc. Experience in devising and implementing strategies and capture plans with donors, and conducting outreach with potential fundraising international and regional partners. Contributed to and lead over numerous proposals , on gender equality, supporting women online content creation and holistic safety and security, LGBTIQ rights, and SRHR.
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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...

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) expert with years of experience in program design and development, capacity building, MEAL systems rollout, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Skilled in designing and conducting research and evaluations, data analysis, and report writing to the top international donors. Expertise in developing, piloting, and implementing various data collection tools across diverse contexts and for a wide range of humanitarian and developmental sectors. Proven track record in providing training and support, managing teams and partnerships and...

Jaafar is a legal and human rights professional with nearly a decade of experience working alongside civil society and humanitarian actors to advance protection and accountability in conflict-affected settings. He has supported grassroots, feminist, and community-based organizations across the Middle East through inclusive programming, strategic advocacy, and multi-stakeholder coordination. Jaafar’s work has focused on rights-based approaches that center marginalized voices and strengthen civil society’s role in transitional justice, protection, and humanitarian response. His background...

I am a seasoned education and evaluation specialist with over 13 years of experience in the humanitarian and development sectors. I have led and contributed to large-scale evaluations, needs assessments, and research studies across the MENA region, including for UNICEF and USAID. I bring expertise in education in emergencies, non-formal education, and capacity building, with a strong track record in mixed-methods research, MEL consultancy, and inter-agency coordination. I hold a Master's in Teaching English Language, a Bachelor's in Education and Training, and a diploma in Non-Profit...

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 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.

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...

I am a gender and social inclusion expert with more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of policy, research, and community development in Palestine. My work focuses on women’s political and economic empowerment, inclusive governance, and capacity building for civil society and local institutions.

I design and lead programs that strengthen women’s participation in decision-making, promote gender-responsive policies, and foster inclusive and accountable governance. Drawing on my background in feminist research, conflict resolution, and strategic planning, I collaborate with...

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...

As a legal expert in Lebanese and International affairs, with over eighteen years of experience, I’ve operated as a researcher, lawyer, legal consultant, and journalist under governmental, nonprofit, as well as international organizations. Projects include collaborations with the EU as well as the Lebanese Economic and Social Council. My work ranges from legal analysis to socio-economic reviews in my current employment at NSSF ,I have extensive experience in the field of social protection.
IOCC, Beirut, Lebanon 2024-present
Consultant
Monitored the enactment of humanitarian relief...

- An experienced professional with a demonstrated history (20 years) of success in public policy, social development and emergency response, specializing in child protection (CP), gender-based violence (GBV) and Education initiatives.
- Adept at program design, management, and evaluation, with a commitment to promoting a survivor-centered approach and ensuring the highest standards of care and protection.

Sara A. Makke is a neuropsychology-trained researcher and cognitive assessor with a specialized focus on neuropolitics, thinking, and communication. As a published scholar, her work explores how behavioral and cognitive processes shape political attitudes, social influence, and decision-making. Selected for the prestigious Hague Project on Women’s Leadership, Sara brings a unique intersection of scientific rigor and policy relevance to her work. Her expertise bridges cognitive science and sociopolitical analysis, offering deep insights into how people perceive, engage with, and are moved by...

I am a professional translator with over 20 years of experience in media and human rights translation. With a background in journalism, I specialize in translating reports, policy papers, advocacy materials, media content, and legal texts related to economic, social, and cultural rights and other human rights issues. I am committed to delivering accurate, clear, and reliable translations, including under tight deadlines.

• 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

I am a professional translator with 17 years of experience in various fields of translation, particularly in the NGO field, technology, finance, and social sciences (BA in Translation). My academic background in sociolinguistics (MA in Linguistics) shaped my life and professional journey and transformed my views on translation, and deeply affected my approach to languages in general, their use, learning, teaching, and social impact.