The Friday Humanitarian Scan #34
Devex argues local vs international is the wrong frame for aid. Plus West Bank settler violence, Sudan floods, Colombia's quake,...
Humanitarian & Development Professional
Burak ÇINAR
Programme Management • CVA • Social Protection • Localization • HDP Nexus
I design and manage humanitarian and development programmes that have served over 2 million people across complex emergencies, from leading the world's largest cash assistance programme to building locally-led responses in earthquake-affected Türkiye.
Organizations I’ve Worked With
18
Years Professional Experience
9+
Years in Humanitarian Sector
2M+
People Served
€2B+
Project Budget Managed
Speaker, European Humanitarian Forum 2025 IASC Global Cash Advisory Group Member CaLP Certified CVA Trainer CBI Technical Working Group Expert
Areas of Expertise
What I Do
Assessment and Project Development
Needs assessments, project design, proposal development, and strategic planning for humanitarian and development interventions.
Programme Management
End-to-end programme management across diverse humanitarian and development contexts.
HDP Nexus
Bridging the gap between humanitarian, development, and peace programming for sustainable outcomes.
MEAL
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning frameworks to ensure programme quality and impact.
Research and Analysis
Evidence-based research, data analysis, and strategic assessments for humanitarian operations.
Leading and Teaming Up
Leadership, team building, coordination, and multi-stakeholder collaboration in complex operational environments.
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The Friday Humanitarian Scan #33
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The Friday Humanitarian Scan #32
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