Sara El Rayes
About Sara El Rayes
Sara El Rayes is a Senior Project Officer for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) at Catholic Relief Services, where she develops systems that ensure compliance with donor requirements. She has a background in project evaluation and community participation, with previous experience at UNDP and Save the Children International.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Sara El Rayes has been serving as a Senior Project Officer MEAL at Catholic Relief Services since 2019. In this role, she has developed a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system that integrates donor requirements and ensures compliance during project implementation. She promotes community participation by incorporating feedback into project decision-making processes. Additionally, she conducts utilization-focused evaluations to assess various aspects of project performance, including relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability.
Previous Experience at UNDP
Before her current position, Sara El Rayes worked as a United Nations Volunteer at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 2015. During her eight-month tenure, she contributed to Climate Change Projects in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment in Beirut, Lebanon. This experience provided her with insights into environmental issues and project management within an international framework.
Experience at Save the Children International
Sara El Rayes held the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Save the Children International from 2016 to 2017. In this role, she focused on monitoring and evaluating project outcomes in Beirut, Lebanon. Her work involved ensuring that projects met established guidelines and standards, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the organization's initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Sara El Rayes earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the American University of Beirut, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, she completed her Baccalauréat Français in Sciences Economiques et Sociales at Collège Protestant Français, studying from 1996 to 2011. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business principles and social sciences, which supports her work in project management and evaluation.
Background
Sara El Rayes has a diverse background in project management and evaluation within the non-profit sector. Her experience spans various organizations and roles, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of MEAL systems and community engagement. She has worked in Lebanon, focusing on climate change and child welfare projects, which has equipped her with the skills necessary to coordinate with local stakeholders and promote effective project implementation.