Hazem El Zein
About Hazem El Zein
Hazem El Zein serves as the Head of the Cash Based Transfer Unit at the World Food Programme in Haiti, a position he has held since 2022. With extensive experience in humanitarian operations, he has worked in various roles within the World Food Programme across multiple countries, focusing on cash-based transfers, emergency preparedness, and recovery operations.
Current Position at World Food Programme
Hazem El Zein serves as the Head of the Cash Based Transfer Unit at the World Food Programme (WFP) in Haiti. He has held this position since 2022, overseeing the implementation and management of cash-based assistance programs to support vulnerable populations in the region.
Previous Roles at World Food Programme
El Zein has a diverse background with the World Food Programme, having worked in various capacities since 2006. His roles include Programme Officer - Recovery Operations in Haiti, Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer during the Syria Crisis, and Senior Programme Officer in Libya. He has also served as a consultant in social protection and cash programming in multiple locations, including Madagascar and Senegal.
Education and Expertise
El Zein holds a Licentiate degree in Law from the Lebanese University, where he studied from 2001 to 2006. He also earned a Master of Arts in Public Administration and International Relations from Notre Dame University - Louaize, completing his studies from 2013 to 2018. His educational background supports his expertise in humanitarian operations, emergency preparedness, and response.
Skills in Humanitarian Operations
El Zein possesses strong interagency coordination skills relevant to armed conflict and natural disaster contexts. He is knowledgeable in innovative assistance modalities, including cash and voucher programs, and electronic transfer operations. His experience includes developing capacity-building interventions for NGOs and national humanitarian entities.
Career Background
Before joining the World Food Programme, El Zein worked as an Operations Officer at Dynasafe BACTEC in South Lebanon. His career has been marked by a focus on humanitarian assistance and emergency response, with significant experience in various roles across different countries and contexts.