Candidates Middle East & North Africa

Short Bio

Holds a PhD in water resources and Environmental Engineering from the USA. 25+ years of experience in  IWRM, GW and surface water modelling and management (quantity and quality), CC adaptation, institutional strengthening, water policy, and PPP.  

Led many projects funded by USAID, MDGF, UNDP, WHO, government; and private firms. A board member in the Jordan Environment Fund (2018-2022), Head of the water and environment sector at the higher council for science and technology (2008 – 2009), and the director of Queen Rania center for environmental sciences and Technology (2004 – 2008). 

Coordinator and chief technical advisor for the UN Joint program (UNDP, WHO, FAO, UNESCO) on CC adaptation in Jordan (2009-2013). 

Published 30+ research and technical papers, numerous reports, and  reviewer of professional journals 

Faculty member at the civil and Environmental Engineering department at the GJU since March 2013. Served as the Dean of the school of Natural Resources and Management (2015-2019) and the Dean   of Graduate studies (2019-2021). 

Coordinator of the IWRM MSc program at GJU (with TH Koln) and the Academic Coordinator of the Humanitarian WaSH MSc program developed and implemented through a USAID/BHA and UNICEF grant. 

Motivation/Commitment to the GSC 

I am honoured to express my interest in joining the Global Steering Committee of the Sustainable Sanitation Alliance as the representative for the MENA region. With over 25 years of engagement in sanitation, water, and environmental health programs, I have worked to promote inclusive, climate-resilient, and culturally appropriate sanitation solutions. My motivation is to strengthen regional collaboration, share local innovations, and ensure that MENA voices shape global sanitation priorities. I am deeply committed to advancing SuSanA’s mission toward sustainable and equitable sanitation for all. 

Is there anything else you would like to say to the SuSanA community?

I have a strong experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL): collecting data, impact assessment, adapting interventions based on evidence. I have worked extensively in integrating gender, equity, inclusion, and climate resilience into sanitation programs. I also have a strong ability to convene and facilitate multi-stakeholder platforms, workshops, or coordination mechanisms. As an educator, I am committed to capacity building through training local actors, transferring skills and knowledge so that solutions are locally owned and maintained. 

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