Experience

Advancing conservation through science and strategy

CURRENT POSITION

M&E and Knowledge Transfer Officer

WWF North Africa · 2024 - Present · Tunis, Tunisia

Leading monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge management initiatives across WWF North Africa's conservation portfolio. Developing strategic M&E frameworks and and ensuring evidence-based program implementation across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement M&E systems for conservation programs
Monitor impact indicators (KPIs)
Develop strategic frameworks for regional conservation initiatives
Analyze program data and prepare impact reports

PROFESSIONAL TIMELINE

Freshwater Project Officer

WWF North Africa

2024 Tunis, Tunisia

Coordinated implementation of conservation projects focusing on North African Freshwater ecosystems. Managed project activities and partner coordination.

Project Management Monitoring Partner Relations

Environmental Scientist

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

2023 California, USA

Conducted biodiversity assessments in California desert ecosystems with a focus on the Flat-tail horned lizard (FTHL). Performed ecological monitoring, species surveys, and data analysis for occupation modeling.

Key Achievements

  • Completed extensive field surveys across desert habitats
  • Contributed to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park conservation strategies
Field Ecology Desert Ecosystems Species Surveys Data Analysis

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Wisconsin-Madison

2021 - 2023 Wisconsin, USA

Support the Sound Forest Lab in daily activities related to the office, including GIS work and data analysis.

Machine Learning Bioacoustics R Programming Python Scientific Writing

Scientific Assistant

Exploralis

2019 - 2020 Tunisia

Supported ecological research and environmental assessment initiatives. Conducted field surveys and contributed to biodiversity documentation projects including report writing.

Field Research Environmental Education Survey Methods

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING

Co-founder & Vice President

Tunisian Association for Wildlife (ATVS)

2017 - 2023

Co-founded and led Tunisia's premier wildlife conservation NGO, growing it from inception to become a recognized voice in Mediterranean conservation. Directed strategic planning, coordinated research initiatives, and built partnerships with national and international organizations.

Major Accomplishments

Established research programs on endemic species
Coordinated field research on Galite Archipelago
Built partnerships with IUCN, and regional institutions
Published 10+ scientific papers on Tunisian biodiversity

CORE COMPETENCIES

Program Management

M&E frameworks and strategic planning

Field Research

Ecological surveys, biodiversity assessment, species monitoring, Species Distribution Models

Data Analysis

Statistical modeling, GIS, machine learning, data visualization, R/Python

Scientific Communication

Technical writing, peer-reviewed publications, presentations, Concept Note writing