Experts

Mr. Gemechis is a skilled professional engineer, program manager, sociologist, and has a wealth of experience in program design and operations management. He exemplifies the great values of integrity, professionalism, adherence to humanitarian principles, and consideration for gender, diversity, age, disability, and other cross-cutting issues. The development of numerous grant applications and proposals, budgeting, logistics, security risk management, team motivation, coordination, monitoring, and assessment are all areas in which Mr. Gemechis has a great deal of experience. Mr. Gemechis has...

Georges is a PhD Candidate in Water Law at the University of Dundee in Scotland, UK. His work focuses on ancient water laws, traditional knowledge, sustainable development, legal pluralism, and social water arrangements. He is particularly interested in customs and practices of water conservation in Lebanon and on water diplomacy in the Levant. Georges is also a UN consultant with FAO, UNDP, and ESCWA on various water-related assignments. Georges held teaching posts during five years at the American University of Technology in Halat, Lebanon, and is an active member of the International Water...

Looking at the grassroots level but also at what happens behind the scenes, I am very interested in local dynamics while keeping an eye on what is happening abroad.

Between reading, writing, and meeting the people concerned, I learn every day while weaving a network of people with various experiences from political and legal representatives, to international, local, grassroots, and civil society organizations, to individuals orbiting around the various thematics I monitor (from politics, social, military, and many more).

Passionate about history, culture, politics, and other related...

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...

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I am a senior financial and institutional consultant with over 30 years of experience supporting NGOs and private-sector organizations across Lebanon and the MENA region. I specialize in developing and training financial, procurement, and governance systems that enable evidence-based decision-making, accountability, and performance monitoring. My work integrates advanced business analytics to strengthen transparency, efficiency, and organizational resilience.
مستشار مالي ومؤسسي رفيع يتمتّع بخبرة تفوق ثلاثين عاماً في دعم المنظمات غير الحكومية والقطاع الخاص في لبنان والمنطقة العربية...

Transportation Engineering Expert with a demonstrated history of working in local and regional projects in the areas of transportation engineering (Planning, Design, and Policies) since 1999. Specialized in urban mobility, traffic engineering, road design and safety, parking strategies, crowd management, logistics, and public transport. Skilled in big data analytics, mathematical formulation, algorithmic sciences, multicriteria decision analysis, advanced modeling and design in Geographic Information Systems, Macro/Micro Traffic Simulation, and CAD/CAM. Strong professional with a PhD in...

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...

A seasoned Human Resources professional with comprehensive experience across the full spectrum of HR functions in both development and emergency response contexts. Proven success in leading end-to-end recruitment processes including job analysis, talent sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding, resulting in the strategic placement of high-performing talent across diverse technical and geographical areas.
Expert in designing and implementing employee engagement strategies that cultivate a positive organizational culture, enhance staff morale, and improve retention. Adept at developing and...

A Humanitarian and Development professional with extensive experience in supporting International and Local Organizations operating in the development and humanitarian sectors and managing large-scale response projects, Joseph has been Coach and Consultant mentoring NGOs, INGOs, startups, MSMEs and social enterprises for the past 7 years.

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...

MTFinancials was launched in February 2015 by Maya Trad, a certified Financial Consultant under the registered number 18930 with the institute of Financial Consultants (IFC), with more than 15 years of experience in accounting, analytical skills, financial and operational management, budgeting and cash flow management. Maya has started up MTFinancials after gaining a solid experience while working as a Finance Manager with several companies from different sectors such as industrial manufacturing, governmental agencies and private companies.
The aim of MTFinancials is to provide support and...

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...

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...

Nadeem Khaddaj is a seasoned non-profit executive and university lecturer with over 22 years of extensive experience in NGO management, organizational development, and capacity strengthening. He has a distinguished track record in humanitarian governance, strategic planning, support services (finance, HR, administration, IT, and logistics), grant compliance, and risk management.

Currently serving as the Country Director of Asmae – Association Soeur Emmanuelle in Lebanon, Nadeem has successfully expanded program portfolios, strengthened institutional frameworks, and built strategic...

A renewable energy enthusiast and a sustainability advocate. Founder and Principal Consultant at a leading sustainability consultancy firm (OTB Consult), founder and president of Engineers without Borders of Lebanon, and sustainability advisor to several organisations and institutions.

Nader specializes in energy, sustainability, and environmental solutions, demonstrating 13+ years of experience in the energy sector in Lebanon and the Middle East, and collaborating closely with local bodies, non-governmental organizations, and international consultancy firms towards achieving energy justice...

Nadim El Kak is a Researcher based at Lebanese Center for Policy Studies in Beirut. He is also a Research Associate at Lebanon Support. He is interested in the connections between social movements, sectarian politics, and neoliberalism, with a particular focus on labor rights.

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...

I am a CPA with over seven years cumulative experience in financial management, donor compliance, and accounting leadership in international NGO sectors. My approach is not purely technical expertise but also one that is driven by personal purpose.

I hold a BBA in Accounting Information Systems and an MBA in Management and Accounting both with First Class Honors. These foundations for education provided me with the determination to take up complex assignments, resulting in my current designation as Finance and Accounting Coordinator of the International Network for Aid Relief and Assistance...