Joud Keyyali
About Joud Keyyali
Joud Keyyali is a Shelter Officer with extensive experience in the WASH/Shelter sector, currently working at Global Communities in Gaziantep, Turkey. She has a background in architecture and urban planning, having studied at Aleppo University and Aga Khan University, and has managed multiple large grants and sub-awards throughout her career.
Work at Global Communities
Currently, Joud Keyyali serves as a Shelter Officer at Global Communities, a position held since 2016. In this role, Keyyali is responsible for managing multiple large grants and sub-awards within the WASH/Shelter sector. The work is based in Gaziantep, Turkey, where Keyyali coordinates with other team members to ensure an effective response to WASH and shelter needs in North Syria. This position involves addressing immediate issues while also planning for long-term solutions.
Previous Experience at KAYI Construction
Before joining Global Communities, Joud Keyyali worked as a Site Architect at KAYI Construction in Ouragla, Algeria, for a duration of seven months in 2015. This role provided Keyyali with practical experience in architectural design and project management within the construction sector.
Education and Expertise
Joud Keyyali has a strong educational background in architecture and urban planning. Keyyali earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Aleppo University, focusing on Architecture and Urban Planning. Furthering education, Keyyali completed a Master’s Degree at Aga Khan University, studying at the Institute for the Study of Muslim Cultures and Civilisations (ISMC) in London from 2008 to 2010.
Current Role at CARE
In addition to the role at Global Communities, Joud Keyyali has been working as a WASH/Shelter Project Manager at CARE since 2018. This position also takes place in Gaziantep, Turkey, where Keyyali is involved in managing projects that address water, sanitation, and hygiene needs, alongside shelter requirements in the region.
Technical Coordination and Advocacy
Joud Keyyali actively engages in technical coordination and advocacy efforts within the WASH sector. This involves collaboration with national and local WASH clusters to enhance the effectiveness of responses to humanitarian needs. Keyyali's work emphasizes both immediate and long-term strategies to address WASH and shelter challenges.