Afaf Shashaa
About Afaf Shashaa
Afaf Shashaa is an Operational Information Management & Performance Reporting Officer with extensive experience in humanitarian organizations, including the World Food Programme and UNHCR. She holds a PhD in International Relations and possesses strong managerial and analytical skills, alongside a commitment to human rights and conflict resolution.
Work at World Food Programme
Afaf Shashaa has held multiple positions at the World Food Programme (WFP) over several years. She served as a Senior Program Assistant from 2014 to 2020 in Sanliurfa, Turkey, and later transitioned to the role of Operational Information Management & Performance Reporting Officer. In this capacity, she worked in Ankara, Turkey, from 2015 to 2020, and briefly in Cairo, Egypt, in 2020. Since 2021, she has continued her role as Operational Information Management & Performance Reporting Officer in Cairo. Her extensive experience at WFP highlights her commitment to humanitarian efforts and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Afaf Shashaa holds a Master's degree in International Relations from Bilkent University, which she completed from 1996 to 1998. She further advanced her education by earning a PhD in International Relations from Middle East Technical University between 2010 and 2014. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in international law and intellectual property, complementing her professional expertise in these areas.
Background
Afaf Shashaa has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across different organizations. Before her tenure at WFP, she was a Foreign Trade Expert at CORENA Pharmaceutical Wholesale for six months in 2012 and served as a Legal Advisor at UNHCR for eight months in 1998. Additionally, she was the Country Manager at Abu Ghazaleh Intellectual Property from 2000 to 2008, where she developed significant managerial skills.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Afaf Shashaa has demonstrated strong analytical and decision-making skills, contributing to her effectiveness in various roles. Her work at the World Food Programme and other organizations reflects her dedication to human rights and conflict resolution. She has developed a high degree of managerial skills, particularly from her experience managing a busy office in Ankara. Her expertise includes effective research, sound judgment, and marketing skills, which have been instrumental in her professional success.