Christopher Abinader Email & Phone Number

Beirut, LB

Beirut, Lebanon

• Led large aid programs across Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey, with a focus on resilience, basic services (education, health, social protection), and economic empowerment.
• Collaborated with UN agencies, (I)NGOs, and civil society to strengthen access to basic services, infrastructure, value chains, and market systems, thereby promoting economic growth in the region.
• Conducted comprehensive regional analysis and represented Sweden in key forums and field visits.
• Contributed to Sweden's Syria strategy, and drove impactful adjustments to design and programming.

Beirut Governorate, Lebanon

• Led the Grants Management Unit at DRC Lebanon, overseeing a multi-million dollar annual aid portfolio providing Humanitarian and Economic Recovery services (Basic Services, Food Security, Nutrition, and Livelihoods. )
• Led the entire Proposal Development lifecycle, from identifying new opportunities to ensuring inter-departmental coordination, crafting compelling proposals, and delivering them to donors.
• Established Grants Management SOPs, integrating analytical frameworks for efficient tracking and alignment with donor requirements, enabling comprehensive impact assessments.
• Produced high-quality reports for major donors.
• Cultivated relationships with key donors, facilitating dialogue on key humanitarian and development issues.

Beirut, Lebanon

• Led NPA's multi-million dollar regional aid program, focusing on advancing social justice, advocacy, democracy, and human rights, complemented by the drafting of incisive socio-economic and political policy papers.
• Oversaw the operations of regional and local partners (NGOs and Civil Society) across the region, providing comprehensive capacity strengthening, support, and empowerment, in line with internationally recognized.

Beirut, Lebanon

• Managed multi-million dollar humanitarian programs, delivering vital multi-sectoral services to 100,000+ vulnerable individuals annually across Lebanon. Services included education, health, access to basic services.
• Managed and oversaw large teams as well as the whole operations and implementation of the programs.
• Fostered relationships with UN and government entities to ensure smooth implementation of the programs and to enhance aid efforts within the humanitarian aid architecture in Lebanon.

Beirut, Lebanon

• Managed humanitarian projects, partnering with international organizations and UN agencies such as UNHCR, impacting over 40,000 vulnerable individuals annually, and leading a team of more than 30 staff.
• Oversaw initiatives in Food Security, legal services, Basic Services, Health, Shelter, and Livelihoods under the projects.
• Led emergency response planning, ensuring robust contingency plans and proactive mitigation strategies (COVID-19 and Beirut Blast).

The Hague Area, Netherlands

• Conducted extensive research on the political economy of migration in the MENA region, utilizing diverse methodologies to gather data from primary and secondary sources.
• Explored formal and informal governance dynamics in Libya, highlighting interactions between governance structures, non-state armed groups, traditional authorities, and illicit networks.
• Contributed to policy briefs for the EU and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focusing on migration dynamics from MENA to Europe.
• Engaged in policy-oriented research to develop practical tools supporting governmental and non-governmental organizations in formulating and implementing effective policies and programs in fragile and conflict-affected.

Lebanon

Aided over 3,000 Syrian migrant families in navigating the Family Reunification process, facilitating their transition from Syria to their counterparts in Germany, thereby promoting family unity.

Orange County, California

Co-led the Advocacy Committee, collaborating with a team of six members to craft letters addressed to District Representatives in Congress, addressing pertinent local issues and advocating on social reforms

California, USA

• Administered student information with utmost confidentiality, strictly adhering to information security policies to safeguard sensitive data.
• Provided support for diverse events, ranging from campus outreach initiatives to social and cultural gatherings, as well as local off-campus excursions, ensuring engagement opportunities for students.

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Relations And Affairs

Bachelor’S Degree, Economics & International Studies, Cum Laude Honor - 3.7

Activities and Societies: UCI International Studies club

Social Sciences

Activities and Societies: Associated Students of Golden West CollegeGWC Planning and Budget Committee • Participated in a committee led by.