•Mr. Arafa, born in 1971 in Egypt, is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Deputy General Manager of Central Parks and Responsible for Local Community Development in Central Region Reserves in Egypt. Having extensive experience leading Local Community Development activities throughout the Central Region Reserves of Egypt and managing Central Parks. Proven record of accomplishment in leading conservation efforts, fostering sustainable practices, and enhancing community engagement to preserve and protect natural heritage. In addition to this role, he holds the esteemed position of Head of the Environmental Assessment Unit within the Nature Protection Sector. Due to this job, he brings extensive expertise in the comprehensive review of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies, with a specialized focus on evaluating their impact on local communities. • A proven ability to work collaboratively in a strong team environment and independently.• Create and implement surveys addressing local communities and relevant issues.• Analyze surveys’ outcomes and derive socioeconomic insights• Designed multiple initiatives in Protected Areas including land use delineation, law enforcement, community engagement, and conservation-centered eco-tourism• Managed coordination between law enforcement, community engagement, and research in Protected Areas• Designed programs and trained field rangers and community patrol teams as required• Overseed visitor and resource protection services and interpretive and educational outreach operations• Managed cooperative relations with local, federal, regional, and tribal governments’ non-profit partners, local communities, and citizen groupsWell-developed skills in prioritizing, organization, decision-making, time management, presentation, and verbal/written communication.Worked as the Wadi El Rayan protected area manager.Long experience with computer software Participating actively in the design and implementation of the Wadi EL Rayan Protected Areas Management Plans and local community Support Programme, a focus on a youth support program. Attend training focused on interpretive planning and conservation education with a strong emphasis on public outreach in protected areas. A multi-component training program focusing on interpretive planning in protected areas has been identified in partnership with the US Forest Service (USFS). Certified Interpretive Trainer program offered through the National Association for Interpretation (NAI)