Research Analyst
Ark Group DMCC
Total years of experience :10 years, 4 Months
The focus of this role is to analyze the organization’s field quantitative and qualitative research on a regional level, in
order to develop evidence based policy recommendations.
● Assist the Research Director in designing, implementing, and analyzing perception surveys in Lebanon and Syria.
● Write analytical reports about the Arab World, with an initial focus on Syria and Lebanon that are clear, concise and
methodologically rigorous in their production.
Prepared a research paper for WANA Institute, a regional think tank, on the impact of integrating Syrian Refugees into
the Lebanese labour market. For this consultancy, I analyzed economic and statistical data as well as conducted
semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders.
Prepared presentations and speeches on behalf of senior ESCWA staff members related to the implementation of the
Sustainable Development Goals in the Arab region.
● Conducted background research for a possible pilot project related to the socioeconomic situation of Syrian refugees
in Lebanon.
● Assisted the Office of the Executive Secretary in the preparations for ESCWA’s 29th
Ministerial Session.
Extracted and analyzed protection data collected by the protection monitoring teams.
● Maintained an up-to-date protection database with accurate information on protection concerns identified by
Protection monitoring teams.
● Trained and supported teams to produce weekly basic data analysis and monthly trends analysis on protection
concerns, provide quality assurance of these reports.
● Produced high quality monthly protection reports and regular thematic protection reports for internal and external
dissemination.
● Provided trainings and on-the-job coaching on data collection and analysis to Protection Monitoring/MEL staff.
I successfully designed and implemented the division’s work plan monitoring tool for the 2016-2017 biennium.
● Assisted the implementation of the “National Technology Transfer Offices” project.
● Prepared presentations related to the project.
● Oversaw the project’s financial and programmatic status.
● Coordinated the project’s activities in five countries remotely.
Programme Officer (Project Development and Monitoring and Evaluation)
International Organization for Migration Beirut, Lebanon
November 2015 - March 2016
● Successfully designed the Emergency Response Unit’s M&E system. With input being received from several sources
(project staff, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and implementing partners). I also designed several M&E tools such as
reporting templates, questionnaires, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews.
● Designed and developed new programmes/projects on emergency response, Stabilization, and migration-related
activities.
● Developed policy, strategic and programmatic recommendations for planning.
● Developed and took part in focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and designing questionnaires.
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● Analyzed quantitative and qualitative input to M&E and reporting tools.
● Assessed the impact, sustainability and success of interventions.
In this role I successfully designed research databanks for use in the section’s substantive work. I analyzed the results of
several survey for a report on the perception of safety and security in the Arab region.
● Drafted concept and background notes utilizing several research tools and methods.
● Performed qualitative and quantitative research on the effect of the Syrian conflict on the Neighborhood.
● Drafted reports on the impact of the displaced population on the region.
● Assessed possible strategies to economically empower the displaced population in the region.
● Prepared presentations to accompany research publications.
Successfully managed the administrative and programmatic aspects of a multimillion dollar project covering several
GCC countries. I also took part in reporting and monitoring the project’s implementation.
● Performed background research and analysis on labour migration in the GCC and Levant.
● Prepared proposals for budget revisions.
In this role I assisted in the preparation of several financial reports.
● Prepared expenditure forecasts, budget proposals and estimates.
courses: Financial Markets, International Financial Management (Derivatives & Options), Commercial Bank Management, Macro & Micro Economics, Statistics, Managerial Economics.