Assistant Protection Officer

• Aug 2020 - Present

• Jan 2019 - Aug 2020

- Support a consultative process with government counterparts at local levels, partners and persons of concern to develop and implement integrated strategies that address the key protection priorities related to Child Protection(CP) and Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV); - Assist the operation in developing and implementing a country specific CP and SGBV Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with UNHCR guidelines and updated global CP-SGBV protection strategy; - Participate in the implementation and monitoring of CP and SGBV related SOPs with comprehensive referral mechanism for response services through a consultative process with implementing partners, NGOs and community groups;- Support UNHCR staff and partners in the strengthening of: identification, assessment, referral, response and assistance, monitoring and documenting of cases of Child Protection and SGBV cases; - Contribute to effective CP and SGBV reporting and information management through the provision of disaggregated data on populations of concern and their problems; - Support/establish working BID panel and Best Interest System in close collaboration with UN Agencies, implementing partners, local and iNGOs; - Build capacity for the implementation of the Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS);- Act as LGBTI focal point, organize monthly meetings, coordinate activities, awareness sessions to better address the LGBTI refugee’s needs; - Provide training to partners and UNHCR protection Staff in the field on identification of extremely vulnerable individuals (EVIs), monitoring and reporting, and other overlapping themes in protection including SGBV, LGBTI, Child Protection, and Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), Confidentiality and Code of Conduct issues. Show less

• Jul 2015 - Dec 2018

- Act as LGBTI focal point for UNHCR Mount Lebanon field office, organize monthly meetings, coordinate activities, awareness sessions and internships to better address the LGBTI refugee’s needs. - Support LGBTI staff members facing discrimination and experiencing challenges in the workplace due to their sexual orientation and provide SOGI training to all staff members throughout the year- Provide trainings and shadowing to Implementing Partners and Ministry of Social Affairs staff in view of building their capacities- Support in Participatory Assessments (PA) by conducting Focus Group Discussions with refugees from diverse backgrounds with the aim to assist them in identifying their own needs, recognizing their strength and establishing priorities and ways to meet them- Support in the M&E of Community Centers (INTERSOS- Caritas Liban Migrant Center and Makhzoumi foundation) and oversee the case management of high risk cases- Support in the implementation of community mobilization activities with youth refugees promoting peacebuilding, social cohesion among refugees and the host community and gender equality - Conduct individual counselling using a variety of techniques, therapeutic approaches and nonviolent communication skills to help refugees share their concerns and cope more effectively with their challenges - Refer refugees to available and appropriate social and community centers and ensure a prompt follow-up with implementing and operational partners as well as UNHCR health, legal, education, resettlement and community services units- Mediate with protesters, individuals and crowds, in order to collect detailed information related to their demands and follow up accordingly- Support in VIP and Goodwill Ambassadors missions- Facilitate Code Of conduct trainings on yearly basis to UNHCR Mount Lebanon staff Show less

• Sep 2013 - Aug 2020

- Teach the course is entitled "how to create Social Events", opened to students willing to advocate social causes or raise funds through events- Utilize extensive years of interpersonal communication to engage 25 students in a 21 hours course- Build lesson plans and curriculum that fit multiple learning styles- Conduct practical field visits to event venues - Assign, review and evaluate coursework and examinations

• Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

- Coordinate with the School of Social Work and host organizations to develop and support engaging placements for first year students - Counsel and prepare students for internships - Assign, review and evaluate students reports, coursework and examinations

• Oct 2014 - 2014

- Conceived and organized an event to inaugurate the new building of the Lebanese School of Social Work - Produced detailed proposals for the event ( timeline, programming and budget)- Supervised the production of invitation cards, posters, and other printed material- Managed the budget- Coordinated volunteers requirements and briefings- Conceived a documentary to promote social work studies: Script and supervision of the technical team

Leadership Fellow for the US Department of State - Community Solutions Program

• Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

- Provided problem solving support teachers, staff members and students engaged in difficult conflicts on campus - Co-facilitated peer mediations to resolve conflicts in between young students - Assisted in community conferences involving parents and school personnel who were impacted by students’ conflicts - Conducted Peace Circles Processes for French-speaking students who recently moved to the USA in order to promote dialogue amongst them and support their transition to a new culture - Developed facilitation skills in intensive Non Violent Communication(NVC) through participating in the Non Violent Leadership for Social Justice retreat and diverse NVC sessions Show less

Project Coordinator

• Dec 2011 - Aug 2013

- Worked with Arab and local partners in order to provide support to young people and children affected by conflicts or victims of neglect and abuse, throughout 3 projects - Facilitated activities and workshops on various topics related to Child Protection - Developed 7 songs including lyrics and music in collaboration with children from Lebanon and Arab countries (Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Jordan, Egypt) - Produced and recorded the songs in professional studios - Trained children, youth and the musicians to perform on stage - Liaised with Save the Children team and the local organizations to ascertain their precise requirements - Conceived and organized 4 concerts in Amman and Beirut Show less

Field coordinator/Event Executive

• Jun 2012 - Oct 2012

- Beirut Art Fair, “Colorful Autism World” an exhibition by Ali Tlais, a talented young painter with autism - Byblos Municipality, Eco-friendly actions with down syndrome children at Al Bahsa Beach  Liaising with Impress, Alfa Telecom, and local organizations to implement the events  Logistical planning and onsite execution - Beirut Art Fair, “Colorful Autism World” an exhibition by Ali Tlais, a talented young painter with autism - Byblos Municipality, Eco-friendly actions with down syndrome children at Al Bahsa Beach  Liaising with Impress, Alfa Telecom, and local organizations to implement the events  Logistical planning and onsite execution

Director of the daycare center for at risk children

• Sep 2010 - Sep 2012

- Responsible of personnel, instructors, , interns, and children at the center - Coordinated with the multidisciplinary team of: psychologists, social workers, speech and psychomotor therapists. - Organized activities and conduct workshops with children to prevent them from different social problems they encounter. - In charge of managing educational activities and diverse administrative tasks in the center - In charge of delivering monthly reports to the Ministry Of Social Affairs - Provided parental guidance in order to enhance children’s progress - Collaborated with school directors to guarantee the well-being and development of the children Show less

Assistant at the information and orientation office

• Jul 2009 - Jul 2010

- Assist students in setting their career plan through diverse activities - Supervise projects suggested by youth councilors in universities such as Lebanese American University, Model United Nations and Youth Parliament in Saint Joseph University. - Assist students in setting their career plan through diverse activities - Supervise projects suggested by youth councilors in universities such as Lebanese American University, Model United Nations and Youth Parliament in Saint Joseph University.