Moussa
Kabbouchi
Senior Program Management Professional
7+ years driving humanitarian, development & human rights programs across the Middle East. Expert in EU & UN-funded project coordination.
About Me
Driving meaningful change through strategic program management
I'm a Senior Program Management Professional with over 7 years of experience leading complex humanitarian, development, and human rights programs across the Middle East, including Lebanon and Syria.
My expertise spans coordinating EU- and UN-funded projects, advocacy, donor compliance, and strategic partnership building. I'm skilled in monitoring political and human rights developments, project cycle management, capacity building, and communications.
With strong organizational and interpersonal skills, I thrive in fostering collaboration in multicultural environments. I'm passionate about youth empowerment, climate action, and sustainable community development.
7+ Years
Leading humanitarian & development programs
Middle East
Lebanon & Syria focused operations
EU & UN
Funded project coordination & compliance
Multilingual
Fluent English, Arabic & French
Professional Experience
A track record of impactful program management and community development
Community Development Consultant
Independent
- Lead the design and implementation of community development and climate change awareness projects funded by EU Syria, EU Neighbours South, and other partners.
- Conduct youth needs assessments and organize team-building activities under UNICEF Lebanon funding.
- Coordinate local community leadership initiatives funded by the EU Commission, liaising with stakeholders.
- Ensure reporting, monitoring, and donor compliance are strictly observed.
Senior Programs Coordinator
Michel Daher Social Foundation
- Directed multiple projects including business support, SDG capacity building, and youth programs.
- Managed a team of 12, oversaw project implementation, M&E planning, donor reporting, and grant compliance with UNICEF, World Vision, Mercy Corps, and EU entities.
- Represented the foundation in national coordination forums and UNDP meetings.
- Led proposal development, stakeholder engagement, and partnership coordination.
Mentor & Trainer
Mercy Corps / Michel Daher Foundation
- Delivered capacity-building training and peer mentoring on soft skills, climate action, and SDGs for over 120 youth participants.
- Developed mentoring systems and provided ongoing support to team members.
Media & Communication Officer
Michel Daher Foundation
- Developed and implemented communication strategies for outreach and media relations, enhancing project visibility.
Education
Academic foundations driving professional excellence
Bachelor of Business Administration
Business Management
Lebanese International University (LIU)
University Diploma: Theology (Credo)
Theology
University Saint Joseph (USJ)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Healthcare
University Saint Joseph (USJ)
Youth Engagement & Volunteering
Championing youth voices and driving community impact
EU Jeel Connector (Lebanon)
EU Neighbours South
April 2023 – Present
- Represented Lebanese youth at the EU Jeel Summit in Brussels (2024), promoting youth perspectives in regional and international platforms.
- Acted as a liaison between youth communities in Lebanon and the broader EU Jeel network.
- Organized community events, workshops, and digital campaigns to mobilize youth participation.
- Designed multimedia content to showcase grassroots youth initiatives, foster intercultural dialogue, and strengthen civic engagement.
- Collaborated with international teams to develop regional visibility strategies and contributed to impact reports for EU-funded youth initiatives.
Senior Youth Advisory Group (YAG) Member
UNICEF Lebanon
February 2023 – Present
- Led youth representation initiatives within UNICEF Lebanon, ensuring diverse engagement in consultations, policy dialogues, and program feedback forums.
- Co-designed youth-focused projects on adolescent health, climate action, and economic participation.
- Mentored junior YAG members to foster leadership and capacity development.
- Monitored project progress, collected impact stories, and contributed to UNICEF's strategic communication and advocacy efforts.
- Built strong partnerships with civil society, youth networks, and community organizations to amplify youth voices on critical issues.
Skills & Certifications
A diverse toolkit for delivering impact
Languages
Project Management
Advocacy & Communication
Technical
Soft Skills
Certifications
Foundations of Project Management
Google / Coursera
Coaching and Mentoring
Mercy Corps
Training of Trainers (TOT)
Ministry of Social Affairs & Michel Daher Foundation
Child Protection and GBV Training
HIMAYA
Digital Marketing Certified
Get In Touch
I'd love to hear from you — let's discuss how we can work together
Whether you're looking for a program management expert, a consultant for community development, or simply want to connect — feel free to reach out.
Phone
+961 76 959 379Location
Beirut, Lebanon