Protection and Humanitarian Affairs Delegate/ Team Leader

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.

Master of Public Administration

University of Georgia | Department of Public Administration Focus: International Organizations, Implementation Structures, and Leadership | GPA: 3.6

Humanitarian Response Intensive Specialized Program

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

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