Ziad Antonios

Monitoring and Evaluation Speacialist , International non-profit

Beirut, Lebanon

Seasoned development professional with over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing local economic development strategies, livelihood support programs, and capacity-building initiatives for vulnerable populations and local authorities. Expert in designing and implementing M&E frameworks, conducting evaluations, and delivering strategic recommendations for international organizations.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
Professional Experience:

Seasoned development professional with over 15 years of experience in designing and implementing local economic development strategies, livelihood support programs, and capacity-building initiatives for vulnerable populations and local authorities. Expert in designing and implementing M&E frameworks, conducting evaluations, and delivering strategic recommendations for international organizations such as USAID, UNDP, and FAO, with a focus on economic recovery, resilience, and sustainable development in crisis-affected contexts. Skilled in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, project management, stakeholder coordination, and capacity building, with a proven track record in SME and microfinance projects. Extensive experience working in complex socio-economic and crisis-affected contexts, with a focus on supporting local economic development, livelihood recovery, and resilience building for vulnerable populations, including refugees and host communities.

Education:

MSc in Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon, 2005
Focus: Rural development, project management, and economic analysis
BSc in Agricultural Engineering, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon, 2004
• Certified Development Project Manager (CDPM®) Level II
Project Management Institute, 2018 (Focus: Project planning and execution)
• International Certified Microfinance Expert
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, 2013 (Focus: Financial inclusion)
• International Certified SME Financing Expert
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, 2013 (Focus: SME growth strategies)
• International Certified Climate and Renewable Energy Financing Expert
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, 2023 Focus: Sustainable financing)

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, French, Arabic

Nationality:

Lebanon

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