International Cooperation & Humanitarian Grants Specialist
More than 9 years of specialized experience in programme management, grants management, and international partnerships across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. I support the design and follow-up of donor-funded projects, with a focus on compliance, multi-stakeholder coordination, and practical digital solutions that improve institutional efficiency.
I hold a master’s degree in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid from Spain, along with an additional master’s degree in Information Technology from Malaysia. This combination gives me a practical foundation for connecting digital solutions with humanitarian and development work.
I have advanced hands-on experience in developing and following up on donor-funded projects, with a strong understanding of both local and international operating contexts.
I have contributed to the management and coordination of programmes and projects funded by the European Union, ECHO, KfW, and UN agencies, with experience in multi-stakeholder coordination and institutional representation in coordination meetings and forums.
My work focuses on grant agreements, partnerships, recovery and development efforts, donor compliance, and institutional risk management.
Advanced experience in building and managing institutional partnerships with international organizations, donors, and local and regional partners.
Specialized skills in developing and reviewing funding proposals, grant agreements, and partnership documentation in line with international donor requirements.
Experience in stakeholder coordination and institutional representation in international coordination meetings and forums.
Strong practice in governance, donor compliance, institutional risk management, transparency, and accountability.
Experience in preparing comprehensive reports, studies, data analysis, budget follow-up, and financial analysis of projects.
Practical use of digital tools and artificial intelligence to strengthen institutional efficiency, knowledge management, and workflow improvement.
Management and coordination of humanitarian and development programmes funded by the European Union, with attention to compliance and donor requirements.
Coordination and management of humanitarian projects funded by the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations.
Management of programmes and projects funded by the German Development Bank, with a focus on sustainable development and social impact.
Coordination and collaboration with different UN agencies to support integrated humanitarian and development programming.
Experience coordinating work across multiple countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, with a strong understanding of local contexts.
Specialized support for recovery and development efforts in complex and sensitive contexts, particularly in the Middle East.
A bilingual guide explaining digital support opportunities for nonprofit organizations, application steps, key requirements, common mistakes, and geographic restrictions.