Seasoned professional with a robust background in international relations and security management, notably with the Egyptian Armed Forces and the ICRC. Excelled in crisis management, negotiation, and fostering international humanitarian law integration. Demonstrated adaptability and analytical prowess, achieving impactful humanitarian access and advocacy.
Analyzed, advised, and represented delegations in their interactions with armed and security forces, focusing on humanitarian access and security.
As a subject matter expert, provided advice on the humanitarian implications of military operations, gathering firsthand information from affected populations to ensure humanitarian access in challenging situations.
Delivered geopolitical issues insights to delegation management, conducted context analyses, produced situation reports, and offered security management insights.
My role included analyzing conflict dynamics and supporting humanitarian advocacy during negotiations. I have proudly represented the delegation in engagements with state authorities, including the Ministry of Defense, to implement long-term strategies integrating international humanitarian law and policies.
Providing delegation management with astute analysis and advice on current geopolitical issues, context analysis, and producing several impactful situation analyses.
Engaging directly with political and senior military decision-makers.
Inaugural national International Humanitarian Law (IHL) operational manual project.
Managing high-profile meetings, leading discussions on the integration of the law, protection of civilian populations, the rule of law, law enforcement during pandemics, missing persons files, and border control issues.
I engaged in substantial dialogue on IHL integration at various levels with the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF).
Furthermore, I proactively worked on building trust and creating more access opportunities.
Coaching and mentoring
Directors and Instructors of Training Programmes in IHL (English)
➢ Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) trainer and Arabic class leader at the International Institute for Humanitarian Law in Sanremo, Italy, from 2023-24(IIHL member).
➢ I had the privilege of spearheading humanitarian diplomacy efforts with esteemed officials with the focus on the relevance and applicability of International Humanitarian Law, International Human Rights Law, and other pertinent norms.
➢ Successful formulation of strategic engagement with the country's armed and security forces, encompassing a capacity building program to implement International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and other pertinent norms.
➢ Successful engagement on IHL integration programs, drafting national IHL operational manual (LOAC manual) and advising on the application of IHL/IHRL during military operations. .
➢ Awarded the United Nations medal for my service as a military member of the United Nations mission in Sudan from December 2009 to January 2011.
Directors and Instructors of Training Programmes in IHL (English)