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Mr. Mohammad Akkad

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Mr. Mohammad Akkad

Management-Leadership-Legal Sector

Mr. Mohammad Akkad is a distinguished expert in Public Administration and International Law, with over 20 years of professional and academic experience in government administration, international law, international arbitration, and coordination of Red Crescent programs. His experience encompasses senior-level government roles, advanced training, and active participation in international initiatives related to international humanitarian law and human resources development.

Academic Qualifications

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Syrian Virtual University.
  • Advanced Diploma in Public Administration – National Institute of Administration (INA), Syria, in collaboration with E.N.A (France).
  • Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) – University of Aleppo.
  • Professional Diploma in International Arbitration – International Arbitration Center, Cairo, Egypt.

Professional Experience

Governmental and Administrative Positions:

2017                     Director of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent Affairs Office – Office of the Prime Minister.

2014 – 2016     Chief of Staff of the Minister of Administrative Development.

2010 – 2013     Legal Affairs Officer, Syrian Council of Ministers.

2010 – 2013     Chief of Staff of the Minister of State for Red Crescent Affairs.

2010 – 2013     Secretary, Syrian National Committee for the Law of the Sea.

2010 – 2013     Secretary, Syrian National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (IHL).

2010 – 2013     Coordinator of International Humanitarian Law between the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Syrian Government .

2010                     Representative of the Syrian Government at the 3rd Global Meeting of National Committees for the Implementation of IHL – Geneva.

Legal and Professional Experience

2003 – 2010            Arbitrator, International Arbitration Center.

2003 – 2010            Legal Consultant for commercial companies and residential associations in Aleppo.

2017                           Board Member, Syrian Arab Red Crescent since.

…                                  Member, Human Resources Institute – Syria.

2003 – 2010            Member, Arab Lawyers Association.

2003 – 2010            Member, Syrian Bar Association.

Training and Professional Certifications

  • Certified Trainer (TOT) – National Institute of Administration (INA), Syria.
  • Participant, Senior Executive Public Administration Program – Administrative College, India.
  • Trainee, UNHCR – Protection and Community Service Units, Syria.
  • Participant, Workshops on International Protection between UNHCR and Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Participant, Anti-Money Laundering Workshop in collaboration with Central Bank of Syria.
  • Participant, Regional Planning in Syria in cooperation with the European Union.
  • Participant, Workshop on Aid Policy Studies for the Governments of China and Syria – Ministry of Commerce, China.

Core Competencies

  • Senior leadership and executive management in government sectors.
  • Legal expertise in international law, maritime law, and international humanitarian law.
  • International arbitration and legal consulting for companies and institutions.
  • Training and capacity building for government and civil staff.
  • Coordination of international initiatives and collaboration with global organizations.