• Feb 2023 - Present

Managing C3’s research projects and coordinating with various stakeholders, including research institutions and corporate partners. Current project: Assessing the role of impact-driven entrepreneurs in tackling climate change and delivering climate justice (a research project with HSBC in collaboration with Red C and Bioregional).Positioning C3 as a thought leader in the impact entrepreneurship space by producing various articles, op-eds and white papers on topics like impact investing, ESG, startup growth within a variety of sectors, including education, health, environment, diversity and inclusion and financial empowerment. Show less

• Dec 2020 - Mar 2023

Supported a community of 100+ entrepreneurs from across the Middle East and Africa throughout the implementation of C3 programs. Secured 30+ ecosystem partnerships, managed relationships with blue-chip sponsors and supporters.Supported C3 experts and trainers on workshop facilitation throughout 130+ training hours on the C3 Impact Accelerator Program, powered by HSBC and the C3 Investor Readiness Africa Programs in partnership with the Impact Investment Forum and MultiChoice. Ran multiple outreach campaigns attracting startups to apply to C3 programs, sourcing and selecting startups. Held multiple sessions across the region to introduce entrepreneurs and the ecosystem to Impact Entrepreneurship. Managing C3’s communications across all Social Media accounts and monthly newsletter. Show less

• Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

Developed thorough understanding of a broad range of topics related to the third sector through research and hands-on experience, including quality assurance, organisational management and best practice, operational legal context and diversification of funding streams.Carried out market research on Lebanon, Jordan and GCC's third sector.Contributed to the development of a local mark to assess NGOs in Lebanon and in the region in partnership with a global consultancy firm.Mapped potential public sector and private sector partners in the Middle East and drafted briefs for collaborations.Assisted in the Due Diligence process and allocation of support to local NGOs throughout the 2019 Lebanese economic, social and health crisis.Handled 3QA's communication platforms including Social Media accounts and weekly newsletter. Show less

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

Researched NGOs working in several sectors in Lebanon and their connection to the government, donors and stakeholders.Profiled and evaluated potential partners (private companies and international organisations).Prepared a database for the top 100 NGOs in Jordan and third sector support bodies.Drafted the case for accreditation and quality assurance, as 3QA offers the Trusted Charity Mark accreditation in collaboration with NCVO UK, and evaluated third sector accreditation systems compared to the one offered by 3QA. Show less

Intern

• Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

Finance Department Accounts payable statements reconciliation for MENA region vendors Finance Department Accounts payable statements reconciliation for MENA region vendors

Corporate Social Responsibility Intern

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

Proof read the 2017 CSR annual report, complying with the UN Global Compact’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by Bank Audi. Contributed to the Volunteer Program, by creating the format for the annual VP report, administering volunteers’ information, and producing communication content for the events. Proof read the 2017 CSR annual report, complying with the UN Global Compact’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by Bank Audi. Contributed to the Volunteer Program, by creating the format for the annual VP report, administering volunteers’ information, and producing communication content for the events.

Corporate Governance & ESG Intern

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

Rated listed companies’ online disclosure based on the Governance and Integrity Rating (GIR) methodology. Developed profound understanding of corporate governance by looking into up to 8 international codes and guidelines and improved the GIR methodology. Drafted an Environmental and Social methodology by looking into up to 5 E&S international codes and guidelines. Drafted an Environmental and Social Policy for BlomBank. Researched Cyber-security and Corporate Governance for further integration in the GIR methodology. Show less