Mehsen Khazen
About Mehsen Khazen
Mehsen Khazen is a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer with extensive experience in the field, particularly in USAID funded projects in Lebanon. He holds multiple degrees, including a PhD in Geography and a Master's in Environmental Science, and has worked with organizations such as the World Food Programme and DAI.
Work at World Food Programme
Mehsen Khazen currently serves as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at the World Food Programme. He has been in this role since 2023, working in Tinduf, Algeria. Prior to this position, he worked at the World Food Programme in Beirut, Lebanon, from 2021 to 2023, also as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. His responsibilities include assessing program effectiveness and ensuring that monitoring and evaluation practices align with organizational standards.
Education and Expertise
Mehsen Khazen has a strong educational background in environmental science and biology. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Science from Saint Joseph University of Beirut, completing his studies from 2014 to 2019. He also holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Science from the same institution, achieved between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, he has a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Saint Joseph University, obtained from 2005 to 2008. He is currently studying Biology at College De La Salle, Kfaryachite, Lebanon.
Background
Mehsen Khazen has extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation, particularly for USAID-funded projects in Lebanon. He has worked in various roles that have contributed to his expertise in this field. His career includes positions at DAI, where he served as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and Environmental Supervisor from 2015 to 2021, and as a Program Assistant from 2013 to 2015. He has also worked as an external consultant for ACDI/VOCA in 2013.
Achievements in Monitoring and Evaluation
Mehsen Khazen has over eight years of experience in monitoring and evaluation for USAID-funded projects in Lebanon. His work includes involvement in significant projects such as FtF, Baladi, LWWSS, and LWP. He is skilled in using various statistical and geographical tools, including Sphinx, SPSS, XLstat, and ArcGIS, which support his data analysis and research in environmental social sciences.