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BASHIR OSMAT

BASHIR OSMAT

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Strategic Policy Advisor and Socio-Economic Development Expert with over 20 years of leadership in development projects, governmental consultancy, and academic teaching. Expertise in policy analysis, program management, and social and economic empowerment strategic planning. Proven ability to collaborate with international organizations and national stakeholders to achieve sustainable growth. Fluent in Arabic, English, and French. Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams. Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. 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Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder and Vice-President

Min ila
01.2013 - Current
  • Led the development of the NGO's comprehensive five-year strategic plan, mobilizing resources for projects addressing social and economic issues in Lebanon
  • Provided strategic counsel to the President and Board of Directors, driving programs for nationwide education, infrastructure, and reconciliation efforts
  • Designed and implemented nationwide programs in collaboration with stakeholders, achieving measurable improvements in community welfare and socio-economic outcomes

Founder and Senior Consultant

Development Management International (DMI)
01.2004 - Current
  • Spearheaded developing and implementing development projects targeting economically challenged Lebanese provinces, empowering local communities through infrastructure, health, and education projects
  • Led multidisciplinary teams to develop credit systems for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), securing resources and driving socio-economic growth
  • Managed project budgets, proposal development, and resource mobilization for national and international programs, focusing on socio-economic empowerment and sustainable development

Advisor to the Ministers, Team Leader & National Coordinator

Ministry of Social Affairs
01.2011 - 01.2022
  • Played a pivotal role in shaping Lebanon's Social Strategy, providing strategic policy counsel to five successive ministers on issues related to poverty, health, and education
  • Led national programs including the National Poverty Targeting Program and the Syrian Displacement Response Program, ensuring alignment with national and international priorities

Professor and Lecturer

Lebanese University
01.1984 - 01.2020
  • Conducted courses in social sciences and development studies for master's and doctoral programs, ensuring curriculum alignment with the latest academic standards
  • Supervised and mentored academic and professional doctoral students, contributing to high-quality research publications in the social sciences
  • Published peer-reviewed articles and research findings in various national and international academic journals

Director of Programs

GOPA Worldwide Consultants
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Directed strategic planning and participatory decision-making processes for municipal unions, overseeing large-scale development projects in urban infrastructure and community engagement
  • Led the restructuring of the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities, optimizing efficiency and improving service delivery
  • Acted as Senior Principal Expert, providing expertise in urban planning, resource management, and reconciliation programs for municipalities

Team Leader

SudgestAid (Italian Cooperation)
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Led strategic planning and community engagement initiatives for local development programs, driving sustainable growth in socio-economically marginalized regions
  • Provided expert guidance on project management, infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and human resources for municipal unions

Program Manager & National Coordinator

OMSAR and Louis Berger
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Prepared strategic plans for local development projects, facilitating effective decision-making for municipalities on health, infrastructure, and socio-economic initiatives
  • Led national training and capacity-building programs for municipal authorities, equipping them to manage development challenges and implement sustainable solutions

Advisor to the Minister, Team Leader & National Coordinator

UNRSD (United Nations Reintegration and Socio-Economic Development Program)
01.1993 - 01.1999
  • Spearheaded the National Program for the Reintegration of Displaced Persons, coordinating efforts with the EU, UNDP, UNESCO, and other international organizations to manage reconciliation, infrastructure, and socio-economic rehabilitation efforts across Lebanon
  • Developed and implemented reconciliation tools and strategies for displaced communities, fostering social cohesion and unity through multi-stakeholder collaboration
  • Focus on community-building, infrastructure development, and socio-economic empowerment
  • Managed cross-agency collaborations to ensure the successful resettlement and socio-economic support of displaced individuals, including housing, health, education, and employment initiatives
  • Designed reconciliation tools and facilitated dialogue between displaced populations and local communities, fostering social cohesion and long-term stability

Assistant Program Officer

UNICEF
01.1989 - 01.1993
  • Coordinated national health campaigns, driving child and maternal health initiatives with significant nationwide impact
  • Led the Child Survival and Development (CSD) project, managing cross-agency collaborations to enhance health outcomes for vulnerable populations
  • Focused on child welfare in remote areas, ensuring access to health, education, and support for the most at-risk groups, including children affected by conflict

Education

PhD - Contemporary History

Université Paris-Sorbonne
01.1984

Master's Degree - Contemporary Social History

École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales
01.1981

Master's Degree - Anthropology

Lebanese University
01.1980

Bachelor of Social Sciences - Media and Communication

Lebanese University
01.1979

Skills

  • Policy Analysis & Development
  • Strategic Planning & Reconciliation Programs
  • Project Management & Budget Oversight
  • Socio-Economic Development
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Research Methodology & Data Analysis
  • Program Design & Evaluation
  • Resource Mobilization
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Affiliations

  • Head, Law Pioneers Association, 01/01/22, Present
  • Co-Founder and Vice-President, Min ila, 01/01/13, Present
  • Founder & Board Member, Independent University Professors Forum, 01/01/19, Present
  • Founder & Board Member, Society of Management and Development Consultants, 01/01/14, 12/31/24
  • Member, Research Centre “Droit et Société”, 01/01/89, 12/31/24

Languages

Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Advanced (C1)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Locations

  • Lebanon
  • Turkey

Personal Information

  • Title: PhD
  • Nationality: Lebanese

Publications

  • Study on the Reality of Social Security in Lebanon, 2023, Arab Initiative
  • Action Plan for Socio-Economic Intervention in Syrian-Lebanese Border Villages, 2010, Office of the Prime Minister
  • Qualitative Studies on Lebanese Demographics, 2005, UNICEF
  • Numerous articles as an independent writer and analyst in Lebanese and Arab newspapers, 1976 - Present

Conferencesseminarstraining

  • Keynote Speaker, Strategic Planning in Municipal Unions, Lebanese University, 01/01/18
  • Advanced Training in Project Management, Upgrade Institute, Lebanon, 01/01/18
  • South-South Dialogue Symposium, Germany, 01/01/16
  • Workshop on Social Policies in Arab Countries, Arab League, Egypt, 01/01/14
  • Training on M&E Systems, Ministry of Social Affairs, Tunisia, 01/01/16

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Timeline

Co-Founder and Vice-President

Min ila
01.2013 - Current

Advisor to the Ministers, Team Leader & National Coordinator

Ministry of Social Affairs
01.2011 - 01.2022

Director of Programs

GOPA Worldwide Consultants
01.2011 - 01.2016

Team Leader

SudgestAid (Italian Cooperation)
01.2011 - 01.2012

Founder and Senior Consultant

Development Management International (DMI)
01.2004 - Current

Program Manager & National Coordinator

OMSAR and Louis Berger
01.2004 - 01.2008

Advisor to the Minister, Team Leader & National Coordinator

UNRSD (United Nations Reintegration and Socio-Economic Development Program)
01.1993 - 01.1999

Assistant Program Officer

UNICEF
01.1989 - 01.1993

Professor and Lecturer

Lebanese University
01.1984 - 01.2020

PhD - Contemporary History

Université Paris-Sorbonne

Master's Degree - Contemporary Social History

École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales

Master's Degree - Anthropology

Lebanese University

Bachelor of Social Sciences - Media and Communication

Lebanese University
BASHIR OSMAT