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Jerusalem

Manage projects to enhance economic, civil, cultural, and technological collaboration with countries in the region, including the Palestinian Authority, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, and Sudan. This encompasses establishing clear objectives, effective methodologies, and well-defined timelinesCentralize the department's efforts in shaping the Ministry's policies and defining projects across diverse domains such as water and energy, environmental preservation, climate initiatives, food security, tourism, and moreCraft inception documents, including preparing comprehensive position papers to advocate for projects in various fields, in strict accordance with guidelines provided by the MinisterConduct strategic evaluation of multiple alternatives for project execution and implementation, meticulously considering the specific requirements and available resourcesActively accompany, monitor, and exercise control over project implementation progress, ensuring adherence to established criteria and anticipated needsFacilitate the identification of funding sources for projects and support foreign enterprises in discovering collaborative Business opportunities and investments within IsraelCollaborate in initiating international conferences, meetings, and professional seminars to advance economic ventures and foster regional cooperationEngage in meetings with external and internal stakeholders to address matters within the scope of responsibility

Jerusalem, Israel

Formulate policy in the field of Public Security, including: preparing position papers, leading staff work on current policy issues, preparing work plans and resources to implement the Ministry's Policy, and overseeing execution of the MOPS annual $5.8 billion budget. Manage Policy and Strategic Planning Dept staff members (professional, administrative, and external advisors).Oversaw MOPS strategic planning, and the integration of its agencies (Israel Police, Israel Prison Service, National Fire & Rescue Authority, Anti-Drug & Alcohol Authority, Child Online Protection Bureau, Witness Protection Authority). Lead 2023-2024 national assessment in the field of Public Security. Drafted the 2021–2022 Minister of Public Security Strategy, which forms the basis for formulating long-term policy and work plans.Partner in formulating the 2022-2026 national plan for tackling crime and violence in the Arab sector in Israel. The plan is budgeted at $1 billion and adds 1,100 new police officers.Oversaw digital transformation process within the Public Security agencies that built new capabilities for filing online complaints from the public to the Israel Police.Promote professional working relationships with all relevant agencies involved in Policy and Strategic Planning in Israel and overseas.Represent the MOPS in dialogues with foreign countries and international organizations, e.g., "the Israel-EU Counter-Terrorism dialogue".Manage the Ministry's "Think Tank" and crisis management during emergencies; headed the "Public Security Desk" at the Prime Minister's Office National Crisis Management Center during COVID-19.Led and coordinated the International Ministerial Forum on Homeland Security and Combating Terrorism (#IHSF18): Defined the forum’s strategic purpose; selected and approached participant countries; planned conference agenda, and drafted joint declaration signed by 20 countries in attendance (2018).

Jerusalem, Israel

Assisted the Prime Minister (PM) and National Security Advisor (NSA) in planning and managing the Security Cabinet and other Ministerial forums on National Security issues, maintaining daily contact with PM and Cabinet Ministers, and senior executives at the administrative level.Managed the National Security decision-making process: Wrote protocols, drafted decision directives, summarized decisions made, determined timelines, and monitored execution of decisions by coordinating stakeholders within 10 Israel defense and foreign affairs agencies and 15 government ministers.Planned and coordinated all staff work in preparation for National Security Ministerial meetings.Formulated an in-depth and orderly protocol for deepening the ministers' knowledge base regarding National Security issues and applied it with the newly-elected governments and ministers. Crafted position papers on Policy and Strategic Planning related to National Security issues. One of 12 principal members of the NSC Management Forum.

Israel

Managed front office and 8 staff members of the National Security Advisor and Head of NSC. Coordinated NSC activities across the government; led cross-organizational projects and plans, including during emergencies and crises.Managed the daily traffic related to the NSC Head's interactions with foreign colleagues and counterparts worldwide. Organized and coordinated diplomatic visits of senior statesmen and officials and accompanied the National Security Advisor in diplomatic talks abroad.Provided assistance and counsel to the National Security Advisor on wide range of issues.

Israel

Provided legal counsel to the NSC staff in public law, international law, and National Security legislation.Wrote policy papers on national security and legal issues.

Israel

Participated in research projects in the fields of Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism, and Guerrilla Warfare, and assisted in the organization of the ICT Annual "World Summit on Counter-Terrorism" (2005).

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Mc/Mpa Class Of 2025

Activities and Societies: Harvard Innovation Labs (Hi-lab) Member John F. Kennedy Fellowship Sammy Ofer Graduate Fellowship for Emerging.

Executive Program On Negotiation For Public Leadership (2022-2023 Cohort), Negotiation And Conflict Resolution

Advanced leadership program that provides access to gaining foundational theory and practical insights from world-renowned negotiation.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

MBA degree in Business Administration. Completed specialization studies in Marketing and Digital.

Bachelor'S Degree, Ll.B. (Law)

Bachelor'S Degree, B.A. (Government)