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Lebanon

Lebanon

Providing contractual services in supervision of wastewater treatment plants and capacity development under the WAMA project led by GIZ GmbH and commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ):•Directed daily project activities across Lebanon, ensuring timely delivery of outcomes.•Managed a diverse team of 4 process engineers placed at the four Lebanese water establishments and 3 international experts (specialized in process, utility, energy and capacity building), overseeing the refurbishment of 15 central wastewater treatment plants.•Contributed to the assessment of non-functional WWTPs, elaborating technical reports and detailing BOQs for necessary equipment instrumentation to be refurbished, replaced, or upgraded.•Acted as the primary contact for liaising with key stakeholders, including governments bodies (water establishments and ministry of energy and water), private operators, international partners and donors (EU, AICS, USAID, UNICEF, UNDP, DAI-WSC and GIZ) ensuring effective collaboration, communication and harmonization.•Provided technical oversight in the operation and maintenance of the WWTPs to ensure compliance with KPIs. Advised on maintenance methods, operational plans, OHS protocols.•Conducted evaluations of staff performance and plants operations. Regularly assessed WWTP performance.•Led the design and delivery of nine Training program focusing on WWTPs operations and supervision based on a baseline assessments of relevant water establishments’ staff and private operators’ capabilities.•Evaluated and revised Performance-Based Contracts to enhance effectiveness and efficiency. Analyzed operation and maintenance costs, providing financial projections and strategies for cost recovery.•Contributed to strategic planning, including evaluation and monitoring of the project’s activities. Created regular contractual reports such as the Inception Report, Progress Reports, and multiple other deliverables.

Lebanon

Providing consulting services for the DAI-WSC project, a USD 45 million USAID-funded initiative aimed at engaging citizens and the private sector to enhance water stewardship, increase efficiency in protecting water resources, and improve water and wastewater services:•Conducted training sessions for various partners and stakeholders, covering fundamental aspects of wastewater treatment.•Provided expert advice on the selection, design, installation, and operation of domestic and industrial wastewater treatment plants, as well as sludge management.•Oversaw de-sludging operations for domestic septic tanks, offering guidance on best practices for efficient sludge removal.•Contributed to the establishment of an environmental financing scheme focused on acquiring and implementing decentralized wastewater treatment solutions.•Formulated policies and strategies to address both communal and non-communal wastewater challenges, supporting comprehensive solutions for effective water management.

Faculty Of Public Heath - Rafic El Hariri Campus - Hadath - Baabda - Lebanon

•Developed 6 comprehensive industrial process engineering curriculum modules and 4 modules focused on wastewater treatment.•Educated and mentored approximately 110 students over a span of 7 years, significantly enhancing their knowledge in the specified topics.•Provided joint tutoring for 8 graduate students and supervised their senior projects' theses, leading them to the successful completion of Masters 2 degrees with distinction and high distinction.•Contributed significantly to the publication of 17 research papers in various peer-reviewed journals.

Lebanon

•Developed 12 curriculum modules focusing on water and wastewater management, water treatment, and reuse. These modules serve as valuable learning and knowledge products, contributing to WASH advocacy and community support programs.•Conducted 12 interactive capacity-building training sessions at the national level, engaging over 70 local NGOs and community-based organizations. These sessions aimed at enhancing their capacities to achieve future WASH output results.•Drafted two handbooks summarizing the curriculum's topics, providing comprehensive resources for continued reference.•Mentored 5 local community-based organizations in identifying local water needs and assisted in the creation of WASH-related projects for potential financing efforts.

Beirut Governorate, Lebanon

•Consulted, designed and managed (under a USAID DAI-WSC grant) an industrial wastewater project based on laundry/washing wastewater treatment and reusing •Advised on water conservation policies focusing on water/wastewater reusing • Supervised energy nexus trough the installation of the solar power system supplying the industrial wastewater treatment plant•Conducted baseline analysis and data assessment of sampled wastewater and water metering covering hydraulic, physical, chemical and biological loads (essential parameters for the solution’s development) •Designed the adequate industrial wastewater system adapted to the relevant wastewater produced in order to be reused for laundry washing • Delivered the needed report (baseline, midline, endline) reports to the client and ToRs and tender documents to contractors•Involved in the procurement, bidding, evaluation, scoring and awarding processes including design reviews and revisiting •Supervised (through regular visits) the supply, installation, commissioning and tuning of the treatment plant as well the solar power system •Supported in the development of the operation and maintenance manual and guideline in addition to troubleshooting lists•Designed the technical training of relevant staff during handing over for the best practices of operation and maintenance •Provided engineering and technical support to FabricAID’s team/staff for the management of this project

Lebanon

Hawkamaa-EU project (a 25 million euros Water governance and community support project)•Managed a team of 20 skilled employees, including monitoring and evaluation staff, field officers, infrastructure engineers, and data enumerators. •Conducted systematic assessments and gap analyses of staff capacity, leading to the development of capacity-building activities and training plans.•Coordinated the project's implementation in a consortium of five international cooperation organizations, establishing strong partnerships with various government entities (MoEW, WEs, Municipalities) and non-government stakeholders (INGOs, local CSOs).•Led the consortium's community engagement, participation, and inclusion technical task force•Participated in four additional task forces covering participatory water governance, regional water establishments’ capacity building, infrastructure and construction, and wastewater treatment.•Spearheaded the program's monitoring, evaluation, and learning exercises, coordinating data collection, measuring progress against 30 indicators•Implemented a 1.3 million euros integrated water supply infrastructure project in coordination with MoEW, NLWE, governors, unions of municipalities, and local municipalities. This included formulating consultant tender documents, awarding contracts, and overseeing technical aspects of implementation.•Implemented a community involvement development program, providing plumbing skills training and cash-for-work opportunities for 150 vulnerable individuals.•Planned soft skills capacity-building training workshops for over 76 municipalities, unions of municipalities, NGOs, and CSOs.•Engaged in the national sanitation thematic group of the WASH sector, coordinating and applying MoEW recommendations and supporting WEs.•Assisted as a technical expert in the development and execution of innovative decentralized wastewater treatment plants funded by the Gates Foundation through UNICEF.

1St Floor- Rabil Building – St. 4 – Green Area – Hammana - Baabda

•Founded and inaugurated a technical-commercial company specializing in water and wastewater treatment/management, focusing on decentralized micro and small wastewater solutions. •Led business development efforts, successfully scaling up the company for over 8 years, achieving annual increases of 20% and 35% in turnover and net profit, respectively.•Oversaw the financial management of not less than half a million US dollars yearly, effectively allocating resources for overhead and ongoing projects as part of the implementation planning.•Executed more than 400 successful projects, spanning water, domestic and industrial wastewater, and sludge treatment systems, with a focus on residential micro wastewater treatment. •Conducted business planning and strategies, monitored goals, and improved business efficiency, resulting in the treatment of over 1,500 m3 of wastewater per year (totaling around 12,000 m3 over 8 years)•Maintained positive relationships among 5 shareholders, established and upheld company policies and legal aspects, and enhanced the company's public profile.•Forged three long-term joint venture agreements with international water and wastewater treatment firms, facilitating the exchange of knowledge.•Collaborated with over 115 reputable clients, including private sector and utility companies, national and international engineering firms, private contractors, developers, public authorities…..•Negotiated with more than 200 local and international suppliers, vendors, and service providers, streamlining procurement procedures, reducing purchasing costs, meeting planned budgets, and establishing long-term partnership agreements.•Received three international prizes (GSVC, Nabad, and Soft Landing) for pioneering environmental and social entrepreneurial business.•Participated in 9 technical visits, 2 international summits, 21 workshops, 16 seminars, 4 conferences and exhibitions, and 3 learning series.

3Rd Floor - Sakr Blg. - Toufic Salem St. - Ras El Nabeh - Damascus Street

•Consulted on numerous water and wastewater projects, bringing valuable expertise to enhance project outcomes.•Conducted four comprehensive field surveys, involving field visits, surveys, and information exchanges, to identify potential water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) issues.•Authored six proposals for six municipalities, encompassing renewable energy, solid waste sorting and management, wastewater treatment, and recycling. Successfully secured grant funding for four of the proposals.•Provided technical and operational support for the execution of two WASH national studies funded by international entities. Drafted policy papers, strategies, processes, and best practices in WASH.•Actively participated in national delegations during foreign technical visits, contributing to the exchange of expertise and knowledge.

Lions Bldg - Sourati Street - Hamra - Beirut - Lebanon

•Contributed significantly to the creation of four proposals encompassing food safety, wastewater treatment, and reuse. Successfully secured approval for two projects derived from these proposals.•Played a key role in amending and refining two existing studies and projects' reports, ensuring they met the required standards. Resubmitted the revised reports, leading to their subsequent approval.

Main Road, Hammana, Baabda, Lebaon

•Provided valuable advices on local water and wastewater projects, contributing to enhanced project outcomes.•Developed a comprehensive proposal for the refurbishing and renovation of the village's existing wastewater treatment plant, detailing the necessary steps for successful implementation.•Facilitated over 25 municipal council meetings, actively contributing to the expansion of strategic directive plans and bolstering local water resources management and WASH topics.•Offered technical and operational support for WASH programming, ensuring harmonization with other counterparts, sectors, and governmental initiatives.•Shaped and supervised the execution of approximately 90 WASH local interventions, overseeing the successful implementation of various projects.

Hammana, Baabda, Lebanon

•Provided strategic advice on regional water and wastewater projects, contributing to their effective planning and implementation.•Actively participated in strategic WASH program planning discussions, aligning initiatives with the national water sector strategy and government plans and priorities.•Designed a regional medium wastewater treatment plant on the federation level, showcasing expertise in infrastructure planning.•Facilitated over 8 federation council meetings, offering guidance on water resources management and maintenance, with a focus on WASH topics.•Drafted and supervised the execution of 27 WASH local interventions, ensuring the successful implementation of various projects.

4Th Floor - Allenby St. - Port136 Bldg -Beirut Central District - Lebanon

•Actively engaged in the development of the wastewater management and treatment sector as part of the "Blue Gold" national water management project.

Industrial Area - Mazraat Yachouh - Metn - Lebanon

•Mastered and optimized industrial production processes, overseeing manufacturing, planning work processes, and defining production plans, targets, and goals on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis.•Fostered positive intra and inter-departmental relationships, ensuring smooth workflow across production, maintenance, supply chain, stock, warehouse, and sales in a mutually trusting environment.•Facilitated communication across different staff levels (Top management, mid-management, supervisors, and workforce), aligning efforts with the company's objectives.•Led a production team of 40 skilled technicians and laborers, achieving a remarkable increase in overall equipment effectiveness from 96% to 99% and industrial efficiency from 82% to 95% within six months. This resulted in a 15% increase in goods production for the first step and a 25% increase for the second step.•Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, with only one work accident reported in two years.•Developed production management best practices to enhance process effectiveness and efficiency, achieving a 95% success rate in meeting production programs and ensuring timely deliveries without surpassing deadlines.•Implemented quality control/assurance and production procedures, successfully passing the ISO 22000 (food safety) audit.•Implemented labor standards, health, safety, and environmental procedures, leading to the successful completion of the SMETA audit and certification based on QHSE objectives.•Organized more than 15 job training sessions for relevant staff from different departments, enhancing their skills and capabilities.

Street No: 8 - United Six Blg. - Mekalles Industrial Zone - Metn - Lebanon157

•Authored over 40 quality assurance procedures for five departments, ensuring staff familiarity and paving the way for the factory to successfully pass the ISO 9001 (Quality Management System) audit, earning the certificate.•Elevated product quality standards, resulting in a 30% reduction in non-conformities.•Conducted two internal audits, contributing to ongoing quality control and improvement efforts.•Developed three training materials for the quality department staff, encompassing innovative approaches and best practices. These materials served as learning opportunities to keep the staff updated with the latest developments in the field.•Implemented upgrades to existing monitoring systems, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in quality control measures

Street No: 8 - United Six Blg. - Mekalles Industrial Zone - Metn - Lebanon157

Solicar Building - Industrial Area - Wadi Chahrour El-Soufla - Baabda - Lebanon

Involved in ISO 9001 quality management system implementation

Amana Building - 9 Street - Dubai Investment Park 1 - Dubai - Uae

•Optimized the processes of four wastewater treatment plants catering to over 1,000 workers across four labor camps, ensuring efficient and sustainable operations.•Conducted a technical-economic feasibility study for the implementation of an advanced membrane bioreactor sewage treatment plant. Evaluated cost-effectiveness, feasibility, and cost recovery strategies to inform decision-making.•Led the end-to-end development, design, implementation, commissioning, tuning, and monitoring of an innovative compact mobile treatment plant. This plant, based on a membrane bioreactor and reverse osmosis, successfully produced potable water as its output.

1St Floor - Abi Rached Bldg. -Jisr Al Bacha Street -Mkalles - Metn - Lebanon

Water and waste water treatment plants’ designing (sewage water treatment plants, industrial water, drinking water, softening, desalination, disinfection ….) maintenance jobs and procedures.

Sohat Factory - Falougha -Baabda - Lebanon

Pysico-chemical and bacteriological water analysis for the bottled drinking water (Quality department), involved in the ISO 22000 implementation.