Description

Strategic advisor and international development professional with 8+ years of experience in fragile and politically sensitive contexts across 7+ countries. I specialize in political economy analysis, governance reform, women’s political participation, geopolitical assessments and full-cycle program management.

I’ve worked directly with former prime ministers, ministers, lords, and parliamentarians — while also engaging deeply with grassroots communities. This dual lens allows me to design and lead programs that are both strategic and grounded. I’ve led multi-million-dollar initiatives, managed cross-functional teams, and collaborated with multilateral organizations and global institutions.

My work also involves conducting geopolitical assessments and writing strategic reports that map global trends, regional shifts, and political risks — helping organizations anticipate change and make informed decisions. I focus on evidence-based policymaking, risk-aware strategy, and adaptive solutions tailored to complex settings. I’m experienced in delivering results across remote, hybrid, and in-person contexts — including high-stakes, fast-changing environments.

Open to consulting, advisory, and strategic roles in governance, resilience, inclusion, and international affairs.

Languages

Arabic
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
French
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Annecy (up to 50km)

Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO); Intergovernmental Organisation 16 Member States
Government Affairs Manager
November 2023 - August 2025 (1 year and 9 months)
• Expanded DCO's multilateral presence by engaging prospective member states and organizations (EU, AU, ASEAN).
• Assessed engagement with both current and prospective member states, evaluating strategic priorities, membership readiness, and cooperation opportunities to strengthen DCO's global partnerships.
• Led initiatives on digital sovereignty, tech diplomacy, and critical resource governance, producing policy inputs for ministerial briefings and global forums.
• Produced geopolitical reports and political risk analyses to guide Secretary-General and senior leadership decision-making.
• Established an institutional crisis-response and risk-management framework improving organizational resilience.
• Designed country-specific engagement strategies grounded in political context and conflict-sensitivity.
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) - BMZ Fund
Programme Manager
January 2023 - November 2023 (10 months)
• Managed BMZ-funded programs promoting democracy and governance reform, translating PEA findings into context-responsive initiatives.
• Supervised budgets, work plans, and risk management to deliver all projects on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinated with political parties and trade unions to strengthen representation and advocacy capacity.
• Built networks with senior officials, Parliament and civil society to enhance policy dialogue and influence national reform debates.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Programme Manager
October 2021 - January 2023 (1 year and 3 months)
Jordan
• Directed delivery of Counterterrorism and Security Sector Reform (CSSF/CTPF) projects across Jordan and the Gulf.
• Allocated program funds to UN bodies and coordinated joint implementation, gaining practical exposure to UN delivery models, operational frameworks, and inter-agency collaboration.
• Collaborated with national security institutions to co-design and monitor reform initiatives.
• Produced high-level political and security analysis informing Embassy strategy, UK policy priorities and fund allocation.
• Strengthened inter-departmental coordination through cross-sectional briefings and internal knowledge tools.