Humanitarian Aid

Senior international development and programme management professional with over 20 years of experience leading large, multi-country donor-funded programmes, including health, social inclusion, HIV/AIDS, mental health, digital development and education and institutional strengthening initiatives. Proven International Team Leader / Global Coordinator with extensive experience managing complex stakeholder environments, multi-disciplinary teams, and multi-million-euro budgets for governments, EU institutions, bilateral donors, and international organisations. Strong background in health systems, governance, monitoring & evaluation, donor reporting, and quality assurance, complemented by solid financial oversight and strategic leadership skills. Extensive experience across Europe, Central Asia, and South-East Europe, with a strong track record of delivery under EU, EuropeAid, USAID, the Global Fund for to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), EEA/Norway Grants and bilateral funding frameworks.

I have lived and worked in Canada for the past 14 years, beginning my career with ISANS, where I supported Syrian refugees with settlement, integration, and essential services. I then joined the Government of Nova Scotia as a Case Manager at the Department of Community Services, managing cases for a large cohort of Syrian refugees and providing comprehensive support across financial assistance, healthcare access, housing, and social integration, as well as leading resettlement and reintegration projects. Subsequently, I worked with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. In a separate professional experience in Egypt, I collaborated with the Fund to Combat Irregular Migration, delivering capacity-building and training programs for staff of the three national councils on the risks of irregular migration. Currently, I work at the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood, where I have contributed to drafting child protection policies and implementing the Child Empowerment Program.