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Humanitarian Affairs Expert
Highest degree :
Masters
Field of study :
Business Administration
Location :
United States, Egypt
Citizenships :
Egyptian
Experience :
12 Year(s)
Countries :
Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, United States
Gender :
Male
Sectors :
Accomplished humanitarian affairs expert with 12+ years enhancing protection, safeguarding, and emergency response in complex environments across MENA. Proven expertise in managing large-scale interventions, leading rapid protection assessments, and integrating emergency response with cross-sectoral programs for displaced and conflict-affected populations. Adept at humanitarian diplomacy, risk analysis, and stakeholder engagement, with extensive experience collaborating with UN agencies and NGOs. Fluent in Arabic and English, recognized for delivering strategic, evidence-based solutions in high-pressure settings.
Experience
Protection and Humanitarian Affairs Delegate/ Team Leader
Jordan, Syria, Iraq
ICRC
February 2022
-Present
In Syria: Increased humanitarian response effectiveness by leading 10 rapid protection assessments in the rural Aleppo area. Ensured the protection of civilians by engaging with local authorities, armed actors, and humanitarian partners to facilitate safe access to essential services. Engaged in high-level humanitarian diplomacy with key state and non-state actors to enhance compliance with IHL focusing on the protection of critical water infrastructures mainly tishreen dam, and Al Khafse water treatment plant. In Jordan: Coordinated with ICRC teams and external partners to integrate protection considerations into broader emergency response efforts, ensuring a holistic approach to humanitarian assistance. Conducted comprehensive protection risk analysis during emergency responses, focusing on GBV risk mitigation, disability inclusion, and safeguarding. Collaborated with UNHCR and local partners to establish protection referral mechanisms, ensuring timely support for vulnerable groups, including refugees and asylum seekers. Led protection mainstreaming efforts in coordination with food security and WASH programs, enhancing safe programming for over 10,000 beneficiaries in Village 5, Azraq Camp. Facilitated workshops on gender-sensitive programming and protection principles, strengthening the capacity of field staff in refugee camps. In Iraq: Led emergency response programs incorporating protection risk analysis and safeguarding mechanisms, ensuring compliance with Sphere standards and Do No Harm principles. Developed protection mainstreaming strategies for IDP camps in Mousl and Kurdistan, mitigating GBV, child protection, and disability risks, impacting over 5,000 displaced persons Coordinated with WASH and CVA teams to incorporate protection risk mitigation into service delivery, ensuring safe access for marginalized groups. Trained staff in Protection mainstreaming, PSEA, and GBV risk mitigation during emergency operations in the Kurdistan region, improving program safety and effectiveness.
National Protection Coordinator
Egypt
UNHCR
August 2019
-January 2022
Developed protection risk mitigation plans during Covid-19 emergency response addressing key issues such as GBV, child protection, and mobility restrictions, benefiting over 44,000 refugees Collaborated with legal and detention teams to advocate for refugee rights and prevent unlawful deportations, securing the release of over 1000+ detainees Integrated GESI approaches into protection activities, ensuring inclusion and support for marginalized populations, including women and disabled persons. Managed the refugee protection unit at the Alexandria Field Office. Overseeing protection mainstreaming and safeguarding efforts for 5 protection focused projects covering Child Protection, GBV Response and prevention, Emergency housing and shelters, and Legal and detention response services. Monitored UNHCR Protection implementing partners (Save the children, Care International) for child protection and GBV programmes. Conducted protection audits and safety assessments in detention centers, identifying and mitigating risks related to GBV and child protection. Led inter-agency coordination meetings with local partners and international organizations, contributing to national protection policies for refugees.
Education
Master of Public Administration
United states
School of International and Public Affairs, University of Georgia
August 2016
-May 2018
University of Georgia | Department of Public Administration Focus: International Organizations, Implementation Structures, and Leadership | GPA: 3.6
Graduate Certificate in Disaster Management
United States
Institute for Disaster Management, University of Georgia
August 2017
-May 2018
University of Georgia | Institute for Disaster Management Focus: Humanitarian Relief - Emergency Response - Civil-Military Coordination
Awards & Certificates
Humanitarian Response Intensive Specialized Program
United States
Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
2023
Humanitarian Response Intensive Specialized Program 01/2024 - 05/2024 Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Focus: Rapid Assessment - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene - Shelter and Site Management - International Humanitarian Law - Protection mainstreaming and Intersectionality - Budgeting and Finance - Monitoring & Evaluation - Food Aid and Nutrition - Media Training - Personal and Team Security
Specialized Training on Humanitarian Leadership
Jordan
Harvard Humanitarian Initiative
2018
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Focus: Gender Sensitivity Approaches - Management Skills for Humanitarian Leaders - Operational Planning and Risk Management for Humanitarian Leaders - The Future of Global Pandemic Response - Humanitarian Evaluation and Measurement in the Field
Humanitarian Data Analysis Bootcamp
Online
ACAP
2024
Online, 10-week training designed to strengthen the analytical capacity of humanitarian professionals. Programme Structure (10 Weeks) Weeks 1–2: Foundations of humanitarian analysis and analytical thinking Weeks 3–4: Data sources and bias recognition Weeks 5–6: Planning and conducting analysis Week 7: Simulation week Weeks 8–9: Data visualisation and analytical writing Week 10: Course wrap-up and consolidation
Languages
Skills
Experience with financing agencies
Humanitarian Programming Standards
donor funding
UNHCR
ICRC
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