Manar Manar

• Held dual leadership roles with evolving focus: led overall strategy and operations (2021-
2023), then transitioned to spearheading fundraising and grants (mid-2024-present),
securing over $500K annually, covering ~70% of organizational operating costs.
• Built and managed partnerships with international donors and foundations; wrote
proposals, concept notes, and reports tailored to diverse funding requirements.
• Directed the full grant lifecycle, from program design and budgeting to donor reporting and
compliance, ensuring delivery of key performance indicators across funded initiatives.
• Managed cross-functional teams (tech, business development, HR, finance), aligning
implementation with strategic objectives and donor expectations.
• Introduced digital tools and agile processes to improve internal operations, fundraising
pipelines, and program delivery.
• Led the development of new tech education products and youth employability programs
using human-centered design and lean innovation methods.
• Designed and rolled out organization-wide policies (HR, procurement, finance) to support
transparency, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.
• Facilitated internal training sessions to embed best practices in donor engagement, agile
implementation, and team alignment.
• Mobilised resources and created new relationships with different donors, including, GIZ,
UNICEF, Swiss Government, and the Canadian Government, to ensure continuous
operations and scale impact for youth living on Lebanese soil.

• Completed a in Transformation Leadership
• Provided strategic advisory and pro-bono consulting to MSMEs, focusing on
operational optimization and sustainability.

• Managed public sector projects in sustainability, economic development, and green
economy across the UAE, Oman, and Qatar.
• Developed and led strategic partnerships, securing funding and mobilizing resources for
large-scale projects.
• Designed, secured funding and implemented the founding of two major sustainability
organizations: World Green Economy Organization and Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence
in Dubai, raising USD 15M and contributing to regional ecosystem growth.
• Built and led strategic partnerships across government, private sector, and academia.
• Organized high-profile conferences and roundtables, fostering partnerships and cross
border collaboration.
• Produced flagship development publications and led national forums, summits, and
stakeholder dialogues.
• Supported country strategy design and cross-border collaboration through policy forums
and expert workshops.

• Coordinated academic activities and scholarship programs, enhancing educational
opportunities in the region.

• Managed student registration processes, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with
university standards.

• Coordinated students activities and events.