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Elie ABOU AOUN

Elie ABOU AOUN

Instructor

School of Social Work – Chargé de Cours

Institute of Political Science – Chargé de Cours

+961 (1) 421 000 elie.abouaoun@usj.edu.lb

With a professional journey extending over two decades, Elie brings substantial expertise in the realms of peace conflict studies, humanitarian aid, and human rights.Presently assuming the role of Senior Policy Officer at the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) representation to Egypt and the League of Arab States. All through his career, Elie has been instrumental in leading and offering strategic counsel to various international, regional, and local nonprofit organizations.An international fellow of the Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy within the U.S.-based Center for Strategic & International Studies, Elie is a Visiting Lecturer in various universities the MENA region. He serves as the Senior MENA Advisor at Strategy International" in Cyprus and has been a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Religion & Security Council in Rome since 2020. Notably, from 2013 to 2023, he served as the MENA Regional Director at the United States Institute of Peace. Elie has also held key leadership positions at organizations such as the International Rescue Committee, Danish Refugee Council, the Arab Human Rights Fund, and other nonprofit entities. Elie was also the managing partner, Senior Consultant & Trainer at the Ottawa based Elephas Consulting. Elie is a frequent contributor to publications across the MENA region, Europe, and the United States. He continues to actively serve on the board of directors for several regional nonprofit organizations.Dr. Abouaoun holds a master’s degree in business administration and management and is a Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Education

Degree University Country Year
MBA Australian Institute of Business Australie 2017
Doctor of Dental Surgery Medical Academy of Latvia Latvia 1995

University teaching outside USJ

University teaching outside USJ Country Institution Start date End date
Course Instructor United Arab Emirates AUE 01/01/2022 30/06/2023
Visiting Lecturer Lebanon NDU 28/01/2012 28/08/2014

Professional experience outside USJ

Professional experience Organisation Start date End date
Senior Policy Officer UNHCR 22/06/2024 31/12/2025
Country Director Libya-Tunisia International Rescue Committee 01/08/2023 30/11/2023
Regional Director M United States Institute of Peace 15/08/2013 30/06/2023
Executive Director Arab Human Rights Fund 01/12/2011 15/08/2013
Iraq Program Manager Danish Refugee Council 01/05/2007 28/02/2011
Iraq Program Coordinator Ockenden International 01/07/2003 01/05/2007

Areas of expertise

Art, Humanities, Religious Sciences

Research themes

Peace, Security conflictsHumanitarian AffairsHuman Rights

Publications and communications

Co-Author/Religion,Peace&Security:Challenges Prospects in the MENA, NATO SFA COE & Religion & Security Council, 2023Co-author/ The Communitarian Nation-State Paradox in Lebanon, Nova Publishers, 2o21Co-author/ National Dialogues in transition and peacebuilding, US Institute of Peace, 2021 Co-author/ Religion & Civil Society in the Arab World, Routledge, 2018Co-editor/ Post-Conflict Power Sharing- Options for Syria, Palgrave McMillan, 2017Co-author/ Field Experiences in Conflict Resolution & Peace Building (in Arabic), US Institute of Peace, 2017Co-author/ Islam & Human Rights, Atlantic Council, USA, 2017Author/ Human Rights Organizations in Transition Countries, Philosophy Study, David Publishing, 2014Co-author/Corporate Social Responsibility–Comparative Perspectives, Council on International Law & Politics, 2014Co-editor/ Manual on Human Rights Education, COMPASS (Arabic version), Council of Europe, Directorate of Youth, 2003Co-author / Manual on Women & Violence, CRTD-Lebanon, 2003

Useful links

https://www.abouaoun.com