Policy experience

Consultant, Transparency International Secretariat, Berlin, Germany (July – September 2021)

Facilitated the final learning of civic engagement activities in the six-year, multi-million Integrity Pacts Europe project funded by the European Commission which ran in 11 European countries. Compiled a database of social accountability outcomes along with outcome pathways. Wrote a report outlining the various obstacles to civic engagement in public contracting and designed two models for civil society to overcome the obstacles.

Consultant, Transparency International Secretariat, Berlin, Germany (March – November 2019)

Designed and facilitated a regional outcome harvesting exercise for 12 Transparency International chapters in the Asia Pacific. Facilitated online and offline learning reflections and knowledge exchange webinars. Wrote a report about past learnings and ways forward.

Social Accountability Coordinator, Transparency International Secretariat, Berlin, Germany (November 2017 – October 2018)

Provided technical advice on citizen engagement to 30 Transparency International chapters across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America. Facilitated 6 learning and knowledge exchange webinars and meetings. Captured learnings in 6 blog posts, 2 guidance notes, 1 case study and a number of internal learning documents.

Program Officer – Accountable Now, International Civil Society Centre, Berlin, Germany (November 2015 – October 2017)

Coordinated the implementation of six pilots across the globe with the help of a data analytics firm. Organized and facilitated 6 learning webinars and meetings.

Consultant, Governance Team, CARE International UK, London, United Kingdom (February – July 2015)

Drafted 2 learning pieces for projects on citizen participation and organizational accountability.

Mapping and Outreach Consultant, Save the Children, Cairo, Egypt (January – November 2014)

Designed and delivered a series of 3-day trainings for 30 youth volunteers. Led a field mapping exercise of social services in two neighborhoods in Cairo.

ANSA-Arab World Officer, CARE International in Egypt, Affiliated Network for Social Accountability in the Arab World, Cairo, Egypt (October 2012 – March 2014)

Coordinated and contributed to the development of a regional M&E system for partners in 7 countries. Captured the learnings in newsletters, infographics, case studies and reports. Facilitated knowledge exchange between civil society organizations in Arab countries.

Consultant, International Organization for Migration, Cairo, Egypt (January – September 2012)

Recruited and trained 25 volunteers on outreach and how to engage different communities. Wrote a project evaluation report about lessons learned and ways forward.

Community Outreach Team Leader, Africa and Middle East Refugee Assistance, Cairo, Egypt (September 2008 – November 2011)

Led awareness campaigns and undertook needs assessments in 3 refugee communities around Cairo.

Community Outreach Officer, Africa and Middle East Refugee Assistance, Cairo, Egypt (November 2007 – August 2008)

Networked with 25 community-based organizations and identified eligible refugees for assistance.