Assistant Project Manager
Government of Lebanon High Council for Privatization and PPP
Total years of experience :15 years, 11 Months
• Assist in the structuring of Public Private Partnerships transactions for key transport infrastructure, namely Beirut Airport (USD 500 Million), Khaldeh - Okaibe Expressway (Toll Road, USD 2.5 Billion), and Greater Beirut Public Transport Project (BRT, USD 350 Million)
• Contribute to the coordination and execution of PPP or Privatization transactions, perform business due diligence, including stakeholders’ visits, analysis of business models, and comprehensive review of industry trends and related regulations
• Support the preparation of studies related to PPP and privatization projects (financial, economic and legal aspects)
• Participate in internal, and stakeholders meetings throughout the PPP or Privatization process as necessary
• Assist project committee in preparation of tender documents and choice of consultants
• Follow up regularly on expert and consultants work, oversee the construction and maintenance of detailed financial models to form valuations and analyze historical and projected financial information to support due diligence throughout the PPP or Privatization process
• Prepare projects marketing materials and other presentations as needed.
• Led a team of dedicated researchers for the International Center of Excellence in PPP for Ports (ICE4P).
• Developed and built from the ground up 12 best practice case studies on port PPP projects, analyzing their PPP Process, Financial, Legal and Risk element, and developed the first proposed draft on UNECE standard on PPP for Ports.
• Assist in the evaluation of commercial viability and profitability of renewable energy projects by developing cost benefit analysis
• Develop valuation models for numerous renewable energy projects including waste-to-energy, waste-to-fuel, utility-scale wind farms, and solar farms
• Assess the investment risks of renewable energy projects and recommend potential mitigation activities
• Produce on-demand studies and reports providing information with regard to the Lebanese renewable energy market, growth figures, opportunities, and threats.
• Provide in-depth analysis of Lebanese government energy policy and central bank initiatives toward renewable energy
• Deliver thorough analysis of available renewable energy projects financing instruments and loans, and their weight on renewable energy projects cost of capital
• Analyse power purchase agreements by extracting key components, assessing related risks and modelling price escalator.
• Led a team of two dedicated researchers
• Developed and buillt from the ground up, best practice case studies on port PPP projects, analyzing their PPP Process, Financial, Legal and Risk element,
• Managed the day to day work of the team and distribute the work responsibilities among them, while ensuring that each researcher is realizing their set targets in terms of acquisition, validation, and documentation of data, Audit and review their work in order to meet the expected quality within the give deadlines
• Reached out to schedule meetings and calls with concerned stakeholders including expert organizations and individuals, and Liaise with the project manager on all daily matters of the project including progress reporting, highlighting of challenges, requesting support and clarification, securing outreach to specific entities and involved stakeholders.
• Developed the first proposed draft on UNECE standard on PPP for Ports
Internship
• Prepared asset valuation models from the ground up and developed cost-benefit analysis by using DCF analysis and various associated analytical tools
• Undertook research in connection with oil and gas assets by analyzing information memorandums, financial and technical reports, and external data sources
• Conducted due diligence of live investment opportunities by reviewing data room information, preparing summaries, and highlighting key commercial and legal issues
• Assessed investment related risks and potential mitigation activities
• Assisted in the development of hedging strategies using financial derivatives
• Assisted in the implementation of operational risk mitigation measures
• Prepared and presented investment committee books.
- Coordinated fraud detection and prevention activities, Obtained evidence, took statements, produced reports, and testified to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations.
- Documented all investigative activities, Prepared written reports of investigation findings, Prepared evidence for presentation in court, Gathered financial documents related to investigations, Analyzed evidence, Coordinated investigative efforts with law enforcement officers and attorneys.
- Advised businesses or agencies on ways to improve fraud detection, Recommended ways to control and or mitigate risk.
- Analyzed and managed risk management issues by identifying, and reporting operational risk to the bank’s risk division, Identify key risks and mitigating factors of potential fraud schemes, such as skimming, ATM Fraud, etc.…
- Conducted research and reconciliation of chargeback cases while adhering the allocated periods, and respecting the international and local laws and regulations; Conferred with disputants to clarify issues, identify underlying concerns, and develop an understanding of their respective needs and interests by Using mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives, and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.
- Created and maintained logs and records, developed databases of information about fraudulent activity.
- Assisted customers with bank transactions,
- Resolved customer’s problems,
- Coordinated with regional management to process loans.
- Maintained accurate and timely processing of money transfer transactions,
- Resolved customer complaints over the phone,
- Managed conflicts between customers and subagents,
- Supported a wide network of subagents (600+)
- Performed the teller duty at a front line location.
- Complied with Western Union Rules and Regulations
As an Energy Management (MSc) Student at ESCP Europe Business School, I was afforded exposure to the myriad financial, economic, strategic and commercial angles of the Energy Industry with modules on Corporate Finance, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Energy & Commodity Trading, Hedging and Risk Management. In choosing my masters thesis topic, I elected to deepen my understanding on the subject of M&A within the European Energy industry.
Exchange Student, Courses In Management & Strategy, Negotiation and Finance