Leading on identifying, designing and implementing strategic and innovative programmes related to Human Security and Democracy. Providing advice to the Inclusive Participation and Institutional Strengthening pillar with particular focus on the empowerment and inclusion of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities.Key Responsibilities:• Providing technical advice and support to UNDP on the application of Human Development and Human Security• Identifying potential interventions to strengthen Human Security concerns• Developing analytical reports, policy and position papers • Supporting UNDP Country Office in developing effective coordination and working relations with the program partners including UN agencies and government institutions and officials at national and sub-national levels

Established GPG Regional Office in Amman with overall responsibility for programme, operational and financial management of the Regional Office in Jordan and Country offices in Egypt and Lebanon.Key responsibilities:• Providing leadership and strategic direction to GPG teams and partners in the region on programme development, quality and implementation• Developing and implementing GPG strategy in Jordan and in the MENA region • Ensuring MEAL system is responsive to the needs of the programme and can gather reliable data for the purpose of donor reporting and learning• Representing GPG in Jordan and in the MENA region in front of hosting government, donors and coordination meetings • Coordinating and managing senior UK and international experts including parliamentarians, ministers, technical experts and senior civil servants • Planning and organising regional conferences for parliamentarians and senior officials from Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia and Morocco• Developing position papers and context analyses

Led and managed GPG programmes in Jordan and other countries remotely from London, with frequent monthly visits to country programmes. The programmes focused on providing tailored support to the parliamentary committees and public departments to improve scrutiny of public policies and citizen engagement as well as strengthening the oversight role of the parliament. Furthermore, the programmes worked on improving government and NGOs interaction with the parliament and providing support to political parties and parliamentary blocs on policy development and more formal and inclusive structure. Key responsibilities:• Provided leadership in all aspects of programme design, implementation and coordination to ensure consistent quality, including the incorporation of cross-cutting themes, lessons learned and best practices• Ensured that operation and financial management systems are responsive to the programme needs• Ensured that a comprehensive reporting schedule is maintained and adhere to according to donor requirements• Established and maintained effective relationships with donors and partners, government institutions, international agencies and local organisations• Organised and managed official Jordanian Parliamentary and Ministerial delegations’ visits to the UK Parliament, Scottish Parliament and Government, National Assembly for Welsh and Welsh Government, Northern Ireland Assembly, Parliament and Government of Morocco, Parliament and Government of Serbia and other countries

Established and managed the Networking and Communication Department for the NGOs Platform Project in Syria, in partnership with the Syria Trust for Development, and led the networking and communication activities. Role revolved on both designing and implementing the platform's internal and external communication strategy including stakeholders’ relations, planning events & workshops and promoting the platform among Syrian NGOs, government institutions, donors, private sector and international organisations. Key responsibilities:• Established and managed the NGOs platform’s Thematic and Regional working groups (health, education, child and family affairs, disability and environment)• Managed the coordination, flow of information and networking between the platform's organisations, working groups and stakeholders• Organised events and workshops in partnership with government institutions and partners • Produced, wrote and edited press releases, feature articles, activities news and other publications

Established and managed an Mh-Pss project for Iraqi refugees from Palestinian origins hosted in Al-Hol camp in Syria in partnership with UNICEF and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC)Key responsibilities:• Liaise and coordinate project activities with camp management, UN agencies and SARC • Oversight camp team in the implementation of activities • Responsible for developing monthly project report and sit rep• Responsible for coordination with UNICEF at field level • Attended monthly coordination meeting with other UN and international agencies operating in Al Hol

Established and managed news website and news magazine from ground up. Responsibilities ranged from interviewing and selecting members of team to identifying the website’s and magazine’s identity and layout.Key responsibilities:• Managed and led a team of 8 editors and 15 reporters across Syria• Created editorial policy and stylebook• Set editorial and investigative reports plans and directing editorial team for execution

Worked in coordination with Arabic speaking broadcasters and news platforms covering global and regional news stories to produce political, economic, social, cultural, sport materials on request by providing editorial and logistical support. This included writing news stories, planning satellites booking, providing crewing and facilities on locations, producing suitable graphics, selecting footage to include in broadcasts, translating and reviewing sound bites to ensure smooth composition and flow of the materials.