Saif Shaheen

I am a senior humanitarian and development professional with over 15 years of experience managing programmes and projects with international organizations, including UNDP, IOM, and ESCWA. My expertise covers livelihoods programming, entrepreneurship training, resilience building, and capacity development, combined with strong skills in field coordination, compliance monitoring, and report writing. I am fluent in Arabic and English, enabling effective collaboration with government counterparts, UN agencies, and civil society. I am proficient in ERP platforms such as Umoja, and consistently integrate gender perspectives to ensure equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

I am a senior humanitarian and development professional with over 15 years of experience managing programmes and projects with international organizations, including UNDP, IOM, and ESCWA. My expertise spans livelihoods programming, entrepreneurship training, resilience building, and technical cooperation. I have a proven track record in programme administration, policy analysis, and field coordination, working effectively with government counterparts, UN agencies, NGOs, and the private sector.
I am skilled in organizing high‑level workshops and stakeholder consultations, servicing meetings, and ensuring compliance with administrative and financial procedures. Proficient in ERP platforms such as Umoja, I bring strong capabilities in financial monitoring, procurement tracking, and reporting. Fluent in Arabic and English, I bridge communication gaps and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
My career reflects professionalism, teamwork, and planning/organizing skills, consistently delivering results in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments while integrating gender perspectives and promoting inclusive participation.

Education Summary
•  Bachelor of Science in Biology, Anbar University, Iraq (2007) – Provides a solid academic foundation in analytical thinking, research, and scientific methodology, supporting evidence‑based programme design and monitoring.
•  Licensed National Business Development Advisor, CEFE International, Germany – Specialized certification in entrepreneurship training and business development services, equipping me to design and deliver livelihoods and resilience programmes tailored to vulnerable groups.