Hesham Al-Naggar is a senior international development and partnerships professional with over two decades of experience managing complex, multi-million-dollar programmes in some of the world's most challenging crisis and post-conflict environments. His career with UN organizations including UNDP, IFAD, UNHABITAT, and UNRWA has equipped him with deep expertise in programme management, aid effectiveness, strategic coordination, and operational leadership. He has consistently demonstrated an ability to navigate high-stakes settings across the Middle East, from Syria, Libya and Iraq To Yemen and Gaza, driving sustainable development and effective humanitarian response.
Throughout his career, Hesham has built a proven track record of delivering tangible results. His core strengths lie in designing robust M&E and compliance frameworks, fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships with governments and donors, and strengthening institutional capacities. He is particularly adept at providing strategic advisory services to senior leadership, ensuring adaptive programming and flawless financial accountability, evidenced by a history of zero-audit findings across multi-million-dollar portfolios.
A committed and results-oriented leader, Hesham excels in building and mentoring high-performing, multicultural teams. His work is defined by a steadfast commitment to enhancing aid effectiveness, promoting economic reform, and optimizing resources to maximize impact on the ground. He combines strong analytical and problem-solving skills with practical field experience, making him a trusted professional dedicated to delivering life-saving assistance and building resilient systems.