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I’m a strategic consultant working with nonprofits, international organisations, and public-sector entities across the MENA region.
My work focuses on helping organisations design and manage sustainable, context-responsive strategies and programmes, and on measuring their real impact on the people and communities they serve.
Over the past eight years, I have led 40+ projects with more than 55 organisations, where I have:
Designed and supported development programmes and projects.
Led research, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and impact measurement assignments, including the use of digital tools and AI for analysis and learning.
Worked on institutional capacity-building and policy reform in areas such as governance and public sector reform, gender equality, and social inclusion (GESI)
My approach is shaped by:
A master’s degree with distinction in International Development from the University of Bristol in the UK, where my research focused on organisational sustainability and strategic resilience.
Practical experience with local NGOs, international organisations (including the World Bank and OECD), and government ministries in several MENA countries.
Entrepreneurial experience as the co-founder of a consulting start-up, where I worked alongside the CEO as the second team member to build internal systems from the ground up and establish the firm as a trusted partner for governments and international organisations.
Why I Developed the Institutional Resilience Model:
I have a strong interest in how organisations in resource-constrained but resilient settings can remain true to their mission while adapting to shifting funding and policy environments. This journey led me to develop the Institutional Resilience Model – a framework that helps organisations strengthen their organisational, institutional, financial, social, and environmental sustainability, while keeping mission, community needs, and evidence at the centre.
Work Experiences:
Project Manager and Head of Data Analysis and Reporting Unit
5/2020 - 9/2024
Edmaaj for Development and Training Consulting, MENA (Management consulting).
Co-founded and scaled a consulting start-up, managed diverse projects, and led a Data Analysis & Reporting Unit, introducing AI and digital tools. Experienced in talent development, mentoring, and building high-performing teams.
Project Assistant- Humanitarian Project Management in Syria
3/2018 - 12/2018
Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), Regional Office (Syria -Jordan).
Strengthened project monitoring and compliance by designing and implementing work plans, procurement systems, and reporting mechanisms, and coordinating communication between the regional office and field teams in Syria.
Program Coordinator- Employability Program
11/2016 - 10/2017
Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD)
Coordinated program implementation across 22 centres in 12 governorates, managing donor and stakeholder communication, outreach activities, and media coordination to ensure smooth operations and alignment with program goals.
Education:
Education:
University of Bristol, United Kingdom (UK)
MSc in International Development.
2024 - 2025
Top 5 UK universities, ranked 51st globally (QS 2025).
Dissertation: First empirical study on nonprofit sector sustainability strategies in MENA.
Project: Developed a strategic plan for the Community Interest Company Bristol Student Tenant Advocacy, advancing housing justice in the UK student rental sector.
Hashemite University, Jordan
2011- 2015
BSc Civil Engineering
Awards and Fellowship:
Awards and Fellowship:
(2024 – 2025)
(2024 – 2025)
(2016 – 2017)
(2014)
Professional Certificate:
Professional Certificate:
Project Management Professional Certificate, Six-month Google, 8/2022.
Online Course Development Certificate, UBCx, 2/2022.
Planning for Monitoring and Evaluation Certificate, Philanthropy University, FHI360 program, and UC Berkeley, 2/2021.
Information Management Certificate, IMMAP and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, 6/2020.
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