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Nart Koushha

Latakia,Syria

Summary

Humanitarian professional with 10+ years of UN experience (WFP, UNDP) in livelihoods coordination, socioeconomic recovery, and crisis response. MBA-qualified expert in strategic program management, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making. Proven track record in Syria’s coastal region (Tartous/Lattakia), delivering resilience-focused interventions aligned with HRP, SHF, and UNDP mandates.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Coordination Associate (NPSA-7)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – Syria
11.2018 - Current
  • Lead Early Recovery and Livelihoods (ERL) coordination for the Coastal Area Hub, serving 25+ partners.
  • Strategic Planning: Designed sectoral strategies for UNDP’s Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and Syria Humanitarian Fund (SHF), integrating resilience frameworks.
  • Crisis Response: Led rapid assessments post-earthquake (2023) and wildfires (2019–2025), directing aid to 15+ high-severity communities.
  • Project Oversight: Managed 3 livelihood projects (e.g., ADRA’s SOLVE), ensuring 100% target achievement through adaptive management.
  • Coordination: Facilitated 8+ annual inter-sector meetings, reducing duplication and aligning 85% of partner activities with HRP priorities.
  • Advocacy: Upgraded severity scores for 5 underserved areas in Rural Lattakia, unlocking additional funding.

Livelihood Programme Assistant (SC-5)

World Food Programme (WFP) – Syria
09.2015 - 11.2018
  • Supported food security and livelihoods programs across 5 field offices, benefiting 10,000+ households.
  • Field Assessments: Conducted 20+ missions, identifying 8 partners (e.g., Arab Beekeepers Union) for income-generating projects.
  • Capacity Building: Developed 4 training manuals, improving skills for 50+ NGO staff (70% satisfaction rate).
  • Process Optimization: Reduced partner payment delays by 5 days through streamlined financial reporting.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Syrian Virtual University
01.2021
Thesis: Resource Optimization in Humanitarian Contexts

B.Sc. - Agricultural Engineering

Damascus University
01.2013
  • Specialization: Horticulture & Sustainable Farming
  • Led Rapid Crisis Response Efforts
  • Designed and Monitored Sustainable Livelihood Programs
  • Strengthened Local Market Systems
  • Improved Coordination and Reporting Systems
  • Delivered Emergency Agricultural Support

Skills

  • Socioeconomic Recovery
  • Livelihoods Programming
  • Multi-Sector Coordination
  • Needs Assessment & Analysis
  • Project Cycle Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
  • Donor Reporting (HRP/SHF)
  • Community Capacity Building

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Russian
Elementary

Accomplishments

· Key Achievements

Led Rapid Crisis Response Efforts

Designed and Monitored Sustainable Livelihood Programs

Strengthened Local Market Systems

Improved Coordination and Reporting Systems

Delivered Emergency Agricultural Support

Timeline

Coordination Associate (NPSA-7) - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – Syria
11.2018 - Current
Livelihood Programme Assistant (SC-5) - World Food Programme (WFP) – Syria
09.2015 - 11.2018
Damascus University - B.Sc., Agricultural Engineering
Syrian Virtual University - Master of Business Administration (MBA),

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