Amina Ferati is the President of International Advisory, Products and Systems (i-APS), a woman-owned small business (certified 8(a) and EDWOSB) that leverages global expertise and local presence to drive positive change for organizations and communities.

With a background in law and public policy, Amina has over a decade of experience leading program strategy and institutional growth for humanitarian and development partners. At i-APS, she oversees the company's global expansion, including operations in Latin America, South America, and Africa. Amina also serves as a technical director and quality assurance advisor on i-APS contracts with USAID, USAID BHA, and United Nations entities such as WFP and UNICEF.

Amina holds a B.S. in Biology and a B.A. in Chemistry from East Carolina University, as well as a J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law. She is a registered member of the Haliwa Saponi Tribe of North Carolina and a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Combining her passion for equity with social entrepreneurship, Amina works to advance community and population health and economic livelihoods through training, capacity building, relief, and development programming. Her areas of expertise include governance, global health, sexual and reproductive health, protection, and the prevention of gender-based violence and racial inequity.

Prior to i-APS, Amina led federal policy and government relations for the Asian &amp; Pacific Islander American Health Forum and served as a director for the VENG Group, a government relations firm in Washington, DC. She currently serves on the Board of the Society for International Development United States (SID-US).

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María is the Global Director of International Operation and Country Manager and Representative of i-APS in Colombia. With a BA in Political Science and a MA in Social Development from the University of Sussex, she has served as a project manager for capacity building, training, monitoring and evaluation, research and TPM activities for USAID BHA activity. Maria has managed over 22 projects/contracts and a team over 49 experts and currently leading an impact evaluation activity for USAID BHA in Honduras. Maria is overseeing work and project management unit across 11 work locations/countries and 3 project locatoins, including Cambodia, Uganda and Honduras. In Colombia, Maria has extensive experience helping national organizations to design and implementing poverty eradication projects in the areas of community leadership empowerment, land use planning and community ecotourism.&nbsp;

Viviana Nassar is a seasoned financial expert with over a decade of experience in diverse sectors, including USAID funded projects. Her strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, auditing, and project management is complemented by a deep understanding of both public and private finance. Her work with USAID on large-scale infrastructure projects highlights her ability to manage complex USAID, UN and other donor and client funded work/financial and admin operations. Viviana's academic credentials, coupled with her practical experience, position her as a strategic leader in financial management.
Viviana has proven expertise in assessing financial performance and developing effective budgets for USAID, World Bank, the UN agencies, and successful track record in overseeing large-scale USAID projects, ensuring financial accountability, transparency and timely reporting. Viviana has through her work demonstrated deep understanding of financial regulations and procedures in complex organizational environments. Viviana is on daily basis demonstrating her ability to work effectively in different cultural contexts (United States, Colombia, Yemen, Sudan, Syria, Mali).&nbsp;
A Finance and Admin Director working for a USG: USAID, DOS and other donors and clients funded programs plays a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of i-APS work globally.

Anne-Sophie is a seasoned development professional with over 15 years of experience working on international development programs. She holds degrees in International Relations and Development Policies from Sciences Po Paris and the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Her career has taken her to various countries, including Senegal, Tunisia, France, Turkiye and Morocco. She has primarily worked for donors, such as USAID/BHA, EU, and the French cooperation and a private foundation, where she managed civil society support programs focused on local development, human rights, civic engagement, and women empowerment.
From 2020 to 2023, Anne-Sophie served as the Program Coordinator at CARE. In this role, she oversaw the implementation, monitoring and program design and development functions.
In 2024, Anne-Sophie joined i-APS as a Team Leader and Technical Expert with a particular focus on managing Third Party Monitoring (TPM) Assignments (UN OCHA Activity) and Managing Performance Evaluations (WFP Activity). She is responsible for organizing and managing ongoing TPM and Evaluation work and activities, as well as providing technical expertise in project design, implementation, and management.

Ardita is a skilled professional at i-APS, bringing a unique combination of data analysis and business development expertise. With years of experience in business management, data design, people-centered design, and team management, she has a strong foundation for her work.

Ardita holds a degree in Economics from the University of Prishtina and has further enhanced her skills through courses at the Academy of Data Sciences. Her previous experience as a Senior Analyst involved assisting in project proposal writing, data analysis, formatting, and interpreting results.

In her current role as a Senior Business Development Manager at i-APS, Ardita is responsible for managing the team and identifying new opportunities. She conducts feasibility analyses to determine if projects are worth pursuing, leading and following up on the entire project proposal process for i-APS Global. Her responsibilities include researching and analyzing requests for proposals, shortlisting applicable ones, establishing tracking systems, creating proposal templates, and preparing submission packages. Ardita is also prime point of contact for several IDIQ and Long Term Agreements with UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP and OCHA.

Clara possesses a unique background that blends program management with research expertise. With over a decade of experience in diverse contexts, she has managed large-scale country programs, UN multi-agency projects, and multi-country projects for organizations like the United Nations and international NGOs. Her work has spanned various countries, including Syria, Egypt, Indonesia, Liberia, Italy, Jordan, and Uganda.

Clara holds a Master of Arts in Human Rights from the University of Essex and a postgraduate diploma in Public Health, underscoring her commitment to access to healthcare, including mental health, for vulnerable populations. Her research experience encompasses quality and human rights assessments of mental health programs and health and social services for people with disabilities.

Currently, Clara serves as a Country Director for i-APS in Syria, where she also acts as a focal point for all capacity building, training, third party monitoring and evaluation activities. Her responsibilities include country management and technical areas such as public health, gender, and food security initiatives, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups. Her extensive experience provides her with valuable insights into the challenges these populations face, and the strategies needed to address them effectively. Clara is managing number of projects and contracts including long term agreements including UNDP, UNFPA and FAO in Syria.

Ms. Tamer holds a Diploma in Tourism Sciences from Damascus University and a diploma in Business Administration.
With over 10 years of experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, operations, and third-party monitoring business development, Ms. Tamer has a proven track record of success in Syria. For the past 4 years, Ms. Tamer has implemented and managed activities for i-APS in Syria, demonstrating her ability to find technically oriented solutions and drive organizational learning and development. A skilled communicator and coordinator, Ms. Tamer excels at organizing, delivering training, planning, and supporting teams to implement project activities and create change.

As a Third-Party Monitoring Coordinator and Capacity Development Officer for i-APS in Syria, Ms. Tamer manages projects out of Damascus funded by FAO, UNDP, IFRC, NRC and World Vision across diverse sectors, including health, agriculture, livelihoods, education, and protection. Ms. Tamer responsibilities encompass field coordination, client management, training and capacity development, quality assurance, and overseeing the analysis and reporting functions.

Dr. Jisha is the Data Analysis Unit Manager and Technical Expert at i-APS, where she oversees a team of data analysts and is responsible for providing technical expertise in the design, implementation, and reporting phase of the projects.
Prior to joining i-APS, she has contributed to multifaceted research projects, developing strategic approaches, new research methodologies, tools, and data analysis plans backed by evidence-informed analysis, and delivered actionable insights to clients like UNFAO, UNDP, ADB, BBC MA, UNICEF, and Danish Refugee Council (DRC). She has also initiated flagship international fellowship programs in the past in conflict-affected countries. Her track record of success of working for Baseline, Post Distribution and End line Studies, and Value Chain Assessments in agriculture and food security, response to disasters and recovery, and sustainable livelihood closely aligns with the strategic focus areas and values of i-APS.
She was a recipient of the Indian Council of Social Science Research’s (ICSSR) Centrally Administered Doctoral Fellowship from 2018 to 2020. Extensive research in cultural economics and sustainable livelihoods has expanded her horizons in the said fields and has also facilitated her understanding of the limitations and restrictions faced while conducting primary research in these two fields. Publishing papers in SCOPUS-indexed and WoS-indexed journals, mainly on aspects of sustainable livelihood, has boosted her confidence and enhanced her research skills, which she is putting to practical use. In addition, in her spare time, Jisha loves to travel, read, play basketball, and is a theatre enthusiast.

Sheheryar Haq is certified in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&amp;E) and Project Management (Prince 2) with vast experience in M&amp;E and Programme/Project management, spread in-between governmental, humanitarian, and private sectors (Financial) – in various local, international, and cross-border situations. While managing complex programs; collaborating with donors (DFID, GIZ, SDC, CDCS, BPRM, BHA, EU, EUD, ECHO, UN OCHA, GFFO, USAID and USAID BHA), and dealing with local or international implementing partners. He has a Master’s degree in MIS from the business school of the University of Surrey (UK), Natural Computation (AI) from the University of York (UK), and BS-IT degree from Pakistan. He has been in a key leadership role in overseeing Humanitarian and Development research-data systems, Livelihood programs, and Health (with MHPSS) projects, implemented in multiple countries (Turkey, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan). In addition to managing over 150 project third party monitoring and evaluations with i-APS, he has established M&amp;E (frameworks, designing and enforcing SOPs) and MIS systems for multiple I/NGOs. Furthermore, he has conducted various advance technical and crosscutting studies, such as regional value chain Analysis (Olive oil, Dairy products, agricultural products, and Livestock), country-wide market and labour assessment, data-science-driven regional project-development system, and technical studies on empowerment of marginalized communities through various thematics (Gender, Governance, and Environment). Within i-APS, Sheheryar is a Director of Third Party Monitoring and Learning activities. Sheheryar is also a Manager of Technical Unit and manages the team of over 39 subject matter experst.&nbsp;

Yaser is an accomplished Project Manager with a demonstrated track record of leading complex programs and projects that drive organizational transformation and growth in the field of Agriculture and Livelihoods. Yaser has over 10 years of progressive experience in project management, spanning multiple functional areas, and working in highly complex environments. With a deep understanding of TPM, capacity building and monitoring and evaluation, participatory data collection techniques, team cohesion, and strategic coordination, Yaser has led over 30 activities for i-APS and continuously identifies opportunities for growth and improvement within the project setting. He brings forth excellent skills in team building, communication, capacity development, and inter-department and client relation management. Yaser has extensive experience managing multiple projects in the MENA region in the field of agriculture and rural development. He has managed projects with i-APS funded by a mix of technical and management leadership and organization.&nbsp;

Azam Hadi is a certified pharmacist with a degree from Damascus University and extensive experience in operations, field management, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), data analysis, and information management. He has over eight years of experience managing field operations, training, quality assurance, information management, and MEAL activities for local and international humanitarian organizations, including RI and ECU.
Mr. Hadi has managed field operations for over 545 third-party monitoring (TPM) data collections for i-APS in Syria, including for clients such as UNOCHA, UNFPA, UNDP, Global Communities, ACTED, CARE, and Save the Children. He currently manages 6 teams across Syria, totaling 179 individuals.
Mr. Hadi has experience working with the following Clusters: Protection, CCCM, Health, Food Security, WASH, Shelter, Education, and Childhood Development.

Tuul is a seasoned project manager with a strong background in public health, disaster management, and climate change. Her academic credentials, including a BA in Linguistics from Mongolia and an MSc in Public Health from the University of the West of England, provide a solid foundation for her work.
Throughout her career, Tuul has been involved in numerous international projects funded by organizations such as USAID, UNFPA, WHO, and the European Union. Her experience as a researcher and project officer has equipped her with the skills necessary to manage complex projects and coordinate with diverse teams.
In her current role as a Project Manager for i-APS, Tuul is responsible for overseeing a third-party monitoring project for UNFPA. This project involves managing a wide range of activities, including the design of data collection tools and methods, monitoring pharma activities and supply chains, assessing protection centers and hospitals, and coordinating with international and national experts, data analysts, and field monitors. Tuul's ability to manage such a complex project, with its many stakeholders and moving parts, is a testament to her leadership and organizational skills.

İlkiz holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, and master’s degree in environmental engineering. Ilkiz professional experience started with work on environmental legislation and continued the professional career in the field of international development. While progressing in the field of International Business Development with DAI. With nearly 20 years of professional work experience, İlkiz is the Country Director for the TK-APS operations.
Ilkiz is a Country Manager for TK-APS is an inspiring new-generation company with an emphasis on community-oriented development and change. Ilkiz is managing a team of experienced experts and consultants in the fields of M&amp;E and data verification in Türkiye and the region.
Prior to joining TK-APS, Ilkiz worked as a Business Development Manager at DAI, a global development company, where Ilkiz led and supported the business development process of various EU-funded projects and programs in the field of governance and social development. With over 4 years of experience at DAI, Ilkiz developed a strong expertise in governance and social development, as well as other sectors such as education, employment, migration, health, and social policies. Before joining DAI, Ilkiz worked as a Business Development Specialist at Çınar Engineering, one of the environmental consultancy companies in Türkiye, and dealt with the preparation of the proposals. Ilkiz was also involved in the implementation of the projects related with river basin management, water treatment, water quality, among other activities.
Ilkiz also worked as a Chemical Engineer, a Corporate Relations Specialist, an Infrastructure Enterprises Assistant Manager, a Public Relations Associate, and a Sales Engineer in different industries, where Ilkiz gained valuable skills and knowledge in environmental engineering, water quality, waste water treatment plants, chemical engineering, medical practice, and public relations.
Ilkiz holds a M. Sc. degree in Environmental Engineering from Hacettepe University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Gazi University. Ilkiz is determined to use her diverse background and competencies to contribute to the sustainable and inclusive development of the communities and regions where TK-APS and i-APS operate.

Roberta Contin brings more than three decades of field experience in development and humanitarian assistance in the Middle East (Yemen, Jordan, Palestine), Africa (Angola, Uganda) and Europe (Bosnia and Herzegovina). Roberta’s field work started as technical specialist in disability rehabilitation, education and disability inclusive education, to evolve as project/program manager of programs focusing in sectors including education, child labor, food security, youth workforce development and, more recently, MERL and TPM. As Chief of Party for the USAID Yemen MEL platform, Roberta provided strategic leadership and direction to the project, focusing on Third Party Monitoring and Technical Assistance to USAID. As Country and Program Director for Global Communities in Yemen, Roberta leads efforts at all project phases – from design to evaluation – at both field and management levels. Her Management approach focuses on building and sustaining teams of staff to foster positive change. Roberta’s work affiliations include INGOs, donors and private companies. Roberta joined i-APS in 2021, focusing on MERL activities in Yemen and Syria. Roberta holds a Master degree in International Education and a Bachelor degree in Education (Bologna University).&nbsp;

Chiara is a seasoned humanitarian and development professional with 18 years of experience working in South East Asia (Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Afghanistan, and Italy). She holds a Master of Science in Management of Rural Development from SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies) at the University of London.
Chiara has a proven track record in coordination and management, having worked with International NGOs, UN agencies, governments, and local associations. Her experience spans a wide range of programs funded by various donors, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of program development and implementation.
Her technical expertise includes food security, sustainable rural development, humanitarian aid, and social protection. Chiara is currently serving as Senior Program Manager for i-APS in the Middle East. In this role, she oversees operational, technical, and management aspects of work, as well as training and mentoring staff on ongoing evaluations and TPM projects with UNICEF, Decentralized Evaluations Contract with WFP and other clients and partners.
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Agron Ferati is a highly accomplished international relief and development professional with a distinguished career spanning over 17 years. His proven track record of successfully leading large-scale programs and projects in challenging environments has solidified his reputation as a trusted leader in the field.
Agron has proven record of executing complex negotiations and managing programs in difficult operating environments such as Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Lebanon, Sierra Leone, Venezuela, Honduras and Haiti and has led over 40 start-up, contract and corporate merger negotiations. Agron has worked in or supported projects in Asia and the Middle East, Africa, Caribbean regions and Eastern Europe.
Agron's strategic acumen and financial expertise have been instrumental in securing substantial funding from USAID and USAID BHA and other international donors. His ability to build strong partnerships and navigate complex challenges has enabled him to deliver impactful results.
Holding a master's degree and pursuing a Ph.D. in economics, Agron brings a unique blend of field experience, HQ management, and academic rigor. As Executive Director of i-APS, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the organization's operations, registering 14 country legal entities, and developing 5 in-house technology products. His current responsibilities include managing international operations, contract management, and an investment portfolio focused on global technology innovation centers.

Abdullah is a seasoned Agriculture and Rural Development Expert with over eight years of experience working on development programs in Afghanistan. Passionate about supporting Afghan communities, he brings a deep understanding of the country's rural development landscape.
Holding a Master's degree in Agriculture and Rural Development from the University of Tsukuba, Japan, Abdullah has worked on a variety of projects funded by international organizations such as the World Bank, UNDP, and INL. His expertise spans Agribusiness Development, Marketing, Postharvest Management, Food Security, and Rural Development.
In recent years, Abdullah has taken on managerial roles, serving as Head of Technical Specialist Unit and Senior Extension Specialist. His career has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for rural communities in Afghanistan through monitoring and evaluation, training sessions, awareness-raising activities, research, and the introduction of innovative technologies and practices.
Abdullah has recently joined i-APS as Country Manager and Representative for Afghanistan. In this role, he will oversee i-APS's Research and Evaluation, Capacity Building, and Technology Innovations activities in the country.

Juliana is the Communications, Design, and Visibility Unit Manager at i-APS with years of experience in communications, journalism, and multimedia departments. Juliana studied Communication and Journalism, and worked as Head of Communications at the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare (ICBF).&nbsp;
Currently, she is managing i-APS communication efforts, including design and delivery of people centered learning videos for our KAPSurvey platform for USAID BHA Third-party Monitoring Activity, and other KAP brand platforms. Juliana is passionate about environmental activism and the humanitarian world.

Aboubacar is a seasoned international development expert with a strong background in community resilience, peacebuilding, and consolidation projects. He holds a Master's degree in Anthropology from Bamako University of Legal and Political Sciences and has over 12 years of professional experience in governance, security, and development policy analysis in Mali.
As a Field Manager and Deputy Coordinator, Aboubacar has played a key role in planning, developing strategies, and evaluating peace and stabilization processes in crisis-affected contexts. His expertise in technical mediation has been instrumental in fostering constructive dialogue and building trust among stakeholders.
In his current role as Country Representative and Country-in-Charge for i-APS Mali, Aboubacar is responsible for leading the team, ensuring the quality of program design and development, and representing i-APS in the country. His experience and skills make him well-suited to drive i-APS's peacebuilding and development initiatives in Mali.

Dr. Al-Wadaey, a seasoned expert in sustainable agriculture and development, is the ideal Country Manager and Representative for i-APS in Yemen. With a doctorate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and over two decades of experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role.

As Country Manager, Dr. Al-Wadaey oversees i-APS's operations in Yemen, ensuring compliance, program development, human resources management, and quality assurance. He is also responsible for managing a significant portfolio of i-APS investments in the country.

Prior to joining i-APS, Dr. Al-Wadaey held various leadership roles in the field of agriculture and development. His experience includes:
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<li>Programs Quality Advisor and MEAL Specialist: NFDHR, Yemen</li>
<li>Agriculture Advisor: Various teams drafting grant proposals for donors</li>
<li>Scientific Researcher: ICARDA, Syria</li>
<li>National Consultant: FAO, Yemen</li>
<li>Consultant: World Bank, Oxfam, Yemeni private sector</li>
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</ul>
Dr. Al-Wadaey's extensive experience in Yemen, coupled with his strong technical background, make him a valuable asset to i-APS.

Samir is a seasoned development professional with a focus on food security and data analysis. As the Country Representative and Manager for i-APS in Sudan, he brings extensive experience in applying quantitative methods to inform evidence-based decision-making.
Prior to joining i-APS, Samir served as a lecturer at the Faculty of Agricultural Studies at Sudan University of Science &amp; Technology and as an economic and business advisor in the private sector. He holds a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Germany.
Samir's expertise extends to developing practical training materials and learning products in the agricultural and livelihoods sector. At i-APS, he has successfully expanded the organization's operations in Sudan, overseeing a team of over 23 consultants and 80 field researchers, trainers, and capacity development experts.
Currently, Samir is leading 6 TPM and research activities and supervising a team of 12 team leaders and eleven senior members, including a team of over 145 Sudan Field Monitors. His strong leadership skills and technical expertise are invaluable assets to i-APS's work in Sudan.

Catherine is a Venezuelan Sociologist (UCAB 1997) and entrepreneur, with studies in Political Science, Corporate Social Responsibility (USB - 2007), as well as Vulnerable Communities and Conflict Zones (Pontificia U. Javeriana - Colombia 2010). She has been working for 15 years in the management of community social projects in rural and indigenous regions. Much of her work has consisted of directing the social aspects of inter-institutional cooperation projects in the public sector and with NGOs. She has also implemented Technical Cooperation Agreements between Venezuela and Multilateral Agencies (for example, IDB and WB). Likewise, she has managed key elements in Non-Governmental Organizations, working as an ally with other organizations for the joint implementation of social projects. Her areas of interest are data analysis, index formulation and quantitative sociological aspects

Ana Francia Rozo, is a Senior Manager in finance with a diversified trajectory in leadership positions in the area of taxes, compliance, accounting, accounts receivable, payroll, credit and collection in multinational companies in the pharmaceutical sector, mass consumption, advisory and external audit, where she maintained an outstanding performance in the conduct of government audits, in the optimization of financial resources as well as the implementation of transformation processes organizational. She has more than 25 years of experience in the financial area, in the simplification of processes, formation of new areas, implementation of improvements in financial reporting systems, management of financial risks, contracts, and compliance. Recognized for its good judgment in decision making, for delivering results and challenging projects, negotiating, and solving conflicts. Additionally, she has experience in the commercial and public affairs area. Ana Francia has a degree in Public Accounting-UCAB, with a specialization in Tax Law-USM and a Diploma in Management-IESA.

Francis is a social development manager with twenty-nine years (29) years hands-on experience in public, governmental and private affairs, handling social investment programs, with focus on poverty alleviation, human rights, entrepreneur’s initiatives, and environmental components. She is a sociologist from Universidad Católica Andres Bello and holds two master's degrees in Political Science and Public Administration from Columbia University. Her experiences include working in diverse complex social settings and sensitive environments in Latin America and Africa. She has occupied important positions in the public sector including the Venezuelan Planning Ministry and Ministry of Social Issues, Oil industry, International Development Agencies (UNICEF, UNDP). Regional Agencies, and international consulting firms. Professional degree in Sociology, from Catholic University Andrés Bello in Caracas, Vzla, and two degrees, one in Political Science from the Simón Bolívar University in Caracas, Vzla, and the other in Public Administration from Columbia University in New York City, USA.&nbsp;

Gladys Siele is an accomplished statistician with extensive expertise in data collection, analysis, and visualization. She graduated with a major in statistics from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and has since honed her skills in monitoring and evaluation within the humanitarian sector, particularly in sexual reproductive health (SRH) and humanitarian assistance.&nbsp;
Currently, Gladys is the Data Analysis Unit (DAU) Coordinator at i-APS. In this capacity, she coordinates a team of data analysts and also plays a critical role in the development of sampling methodologies that support the i-APS diverse projects. She is involved in different projects including USAID, UNFPA, UNDP, and various third-party monitoring and evaluation projects. Gladys’ expertise extends to qualitative data analysis using KAPinsights, ATLAS.ti, and geographic mapping using GIS, and she is proficient in multiple data collection softwares including KAPsurvey and analytical software including SPSS, Microsoft Excel, STATA, and data visualization in Looker Studio. Her leadership and technical skills are vital in driving the effectiveness of i-APS’s global activities.

With over 7 years of experience in data management, research and third-party monitoring in the humanitarian sector, and with his established background in technology and in experience in teaching (over 10 years), Najdat holds a bachelor’s degree in literacy and education. Najdat has become a lead Arabic language qualitative data review including translation, senior data analyst and data quality assurance, and a trainer for all i-APS Global operations on Data Management, Design, Analysis and Visualization. Najdat is providing project management and technical support to a number of ongoing projects in Turkey, Sudan, Yemen and Afghanistan. Najdat is part of the i-APS Global technical unit and serves as a connection between the Data Analysis Unit and Technical Unit.

Irene Petkoff has 25 years’ experience in the field of environmental management and sustainable development for global industries. She has supported companies and organizations to achieve their sustainability objectives and align their organizations to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. Previously. Irene was the HSE and Sustainable Development Manager at ConocoPhillips in Venezuela and Peru. At both locations, she led the development and implementation of corporate Environment Social and Governance (ESG) policies and programs while helping to build constructive alliances with multiple stakeholders. As a trainer in her field, Irene has helped support capacity building in Kenya, Peru and Venezuela. Irene holds degrees in Environmental Studies and Microbiology from the University of Kansas, and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Planning from the Sorbonne University. She is also a Certified Coach and a PNL Certified Practitioner. She is currently serving as a TPM Coordinator at i-APS for a number of projects including verification and monitoring of humanitarian assistance programs in Venezuela.&nbsp;

Azza is an economist with years of professional experience in different backgrounds, starting with banking handling customer services and banking daily operations, going through supply chain and project management coordination such as agriculture and livestock projects. She is an honors degree holder in Economic and economic development from university of Khartoum and obtained a higher diploma in political science majored in international relations. Azza manages the administration and finance department for i-APS Sudan, in this role Azza is responsible for managerial as well as budgeting and financial reporting and planning for i-APS Sudan. She liaises on financial affairs with internal auditors and banks in Sudan. Whether it is managing budgets, improving processes, or coordinating complex initiatives, Azza is keen and eager about obtaining knowledge, she is always passionate about utilizing skills to help firms and organizations achieve their goals&nbsp;

Ahlam is helping in preparing and reviewing i-APS Yemen manuals, supporting proposals writing, reporting, and ensuring data quality as programs and data quality manager. She is also managing several projects at i-APS Yemen. She has 7 years of experience in working with NGOs in many humanitarian activities. She has graduated from the English Education department in Yemen. During the same period, Ahlam was working as an M&amp;E assistant in the MEAL Unit. Then as a program assistant at the same Unit. She worked on following up on the project progress and documentation on the Portal365 system. One of her great jobs was being a trainer and capacity building specialist. She trained more than 100 people on how to write proposals and manage the project by using the Portal365 system.&nbsp;

She has more than 15 Years working with NGO, where she worked in different role such as Finance officer/Manager/Admin Manager/HR Management providing support in finance, HR, logistics, procurement, administration and compliance departments for international NGOs such as Intermon Oxfam and International Medical Corps.She has a Bachelor degree in Management and Business Administration. She is currently working with i-APS as Finance Admin Officer for i-APS Global, providing support in administration in different countries delivering training and mentor staff members and consultants on approved organizational policies and procedures related to finance and administration, reviewing monthly financial reporting, checking validity of supporting documents, reviewing of cash request and Cash distribution, allocation and clearing of advances (identify discrepancies, propose changes, work to complete proper documentation),reviewing approved timesheets before salaries payment. She is also in charge of compliance, performing vetting and re-vetting of all i-APS staff members and affiliate staff members.&nbsp;

Gertrudys Cedeño, is a lawyer specialized in criminal sciences, with more than ten years of experience in the penitentiary practice in Venezuela. She also has more than thirty years of experience in the practice of data collection and TPM activities where she has worked as a surveyor, supervisor and field coordinator, as well as facilitator in the training of field teams for different organizations that are part of the public administration and the private sector. Gertrudys currently serves as National TPM Coordinator for VZ-APS in different projects in Venezuela.&nbsp;

Nada Elbeely works for i-APS Sudan as Data Analyst. She is responsible for data design, data quality assurance and process management, data cleaning, processing, and analyzing data and transforming it into meaningful insights to enhance the decision-making process and solve specific problems. She is also responsible for the data collection process, managing fieldwork, and providing training on a variety of data collection software. Prior to joining i-APS Sudan, she had held positions in research and development and business analysis with well-known companies in Sudan. She is a certified KPI Professional and possesses a master's degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems.&nbsp;

Al-Hassan comes from an administrative background and holds a Bachelor’s degree in business administration. He has over 6 years of experience in the administrative field and data analysis. He has worked on over 11 UNICEF and NGO funded projects implemented by i-APS in Yemen, after which he was promoted in the position of an M &amp; E officer. Among the most important responsibilities that Al-Hassan assumed in his career were data design, data process flow management, analyzing and cleaning data and ensuring its quality, designing field forms on KAPsurvey and KOBO and ensuring their suitability for field work, training the field team and ensuring full understanding of the project’s objectives. He is currently working as Data Analysis Officer for i-APS for a number of projects, including the projects of OCHA, UNICEF, CARE and ADRA, and many other projects.&nbsp;

Erik is an experienced humanitarian and development sector professional with over 13 years of overseas work experience in countries in Africa, Asia, the MENA region and central-America. Starting his career as a consultant for the Dutch embassy in Sudan during the Darfur crisis, he then worked for multiple INGO’s as well as the United Nations World Food Programme, implementing programmes in a wide range of sectors: from health &amp; nutrition programmes in (South-) Sudan to micro hydro-power in Pakistan, from Disaster Risk Reduction programmes in the Philippines to Cash-based interventions in Turkey. During his career, Erik worked in logistics, programmatic and managerial functions, based in the field as well in national capitals. As such he has a broad and comprehensive understanding of all aspects of programme development and implementation, which is the area he has been working in for the last 3 years. At i-APS Erik is currently working on various TPM, evaluation and learning programs in Syria, Yemen, Syria and Turkey and supporting global program development efforts.&nbsp;

Ehab is an accomplished humanitarian and development sector professional with over 30 years of work experience. He has extensive management experience which includes all program cycle phases from the start-up, implementation, and closeout of the program. He is highly skillful in the areas of Management, Leadership, Business Administration, Health, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Public-Private development, Private-Sector Development, Local Government Development, and Planning with a solid background in community economic development acquired with more than fifteen years of overseas experience in several countries such as Egypt, Sudan, Jordon, Morocco, Eritrea, India, and Iraq. He used to work closely with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) at the national and grassroots levels, conducting community needs assessments and implementing economic &amp; social development, agriculture, and population and health programs. Moreover he has served as a consultant for several international NGOs and UN Agencies. At i-APS he is currently working as country program coordinator for Egypt, managing large-scale evaluation with i-APS in Egypt and provides capacity building and organizational development expertise as technical manager for a number of projects in Syria in collaboration with i-APS affiliate SY-APS.&nbsp;

Our team

Amina Ferati

Maria Melo Torres

Viviana Nassar

Anne-Sophie Vasseur

Ardita Hamza

Clara Didio

Mayes Tamer

Jisha Rajendran, PhD

Sheheryar Haq

Yaser Maree

Azzam Hadi

Tuul Dorjderem

İlkiz Durukan

Roberta Contin

Chiara Carli

Agron Ferati

Abdullah Yousufi

Juliana Loaiza Rincón

Aboubacar Diallo

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