Testimonials
We worked together with Zarak in Lebanon, and he is direct, honest with professional integrity. He was working both for UNICEF and RC office in Lebanon and he demonstrated integrity and honesty in dealing with all counterparts, donors and UN agencies.
Mohammed Salih
Deputy Resident Representative
Zarak was requested by me to assist in the above-mentioned assignment [development of UN’s approach to support public institutions in Lebanon] due to his previous experience in leading interagency initiatives. He has always produced excellent results due to his technical skills in planning and M&E, and by leading inclusive and transparent processes, and his experiences in institutional change and reform (UN Reform) and his extensive experience in crisis countries such as Yemen and Lebanon. He had previously helped deliver the UNSDCF in 4 months due to critical circumstances providing solid technical inputs and guidance to all those involved.
Imran Riza
Assistant Secretary General
As Chair of the Data and Statistics Working Group, Zarak consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism and leadership. His efforts were pivotal in developing a comprehensive concept note outlining a forward-looking strategy for modernizing Lebanon’s national statistical system. This foundational work not only reflects his technical acumen but also his commitment to fostering sustainable progress in public sector data management. During my tenure at the Central Authority for Statistics, it was a privilege to collaborate with Zarak. His passion for excellence, innovative thinking, and unwavering work ethic have left a lasting impact on our team and the institution as a whole. I am confident that his contributions will continue to inspire progress within Lebanon’s statistical landscape.
Dr. Ziad Abdallah
Director General, Arab Institute for Training and Research in Statistics
I had the pleasure of working with Zarak in Yemen—where he facilitated the Programme Criticality Assessment from the RCO side—and in Lebanon, where he led the Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Innovation portfolio at UNICEF. In every interaction, Zarak demonstrated high integrity, a strategic vision, and a talent for introducing innovative approaches to redesign and reform complex systems. With his open and candid communication style, I would trust Zarak as a consultant not to tell you what you want to hear—but what you need to hear
Mohammad Fayyazi
Representative, UNICEF Libya