JIMMY ZAKHIA DOUAIHY
+96176778332
Summary
Highly experienced diplomatic professional with a proven ability to strengthen international relations and provide exceptional consular services. Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and cultural diplomacy, with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and foster collaboration. Valued for integrity, discretion, and effective communication, adept at managing complex situations with a calm and strategic approach, consistently delivering results and adapting to evolving needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Consul General
Consulate General of Lebanon in Lagos
09.2020 - Current
- Strengthened diplomatic relations through regular communication and collaboration with host country officials.
- Enhanced consulate services by providing assistance to the Lebanese community in Nigeria and by streamlining processes and implementing innovative strategies for expatriates in order to provide them with easy access to essential services and support.
- Management of the consulate team, administrative affairs and financial oversight of monthly expenses and annual budgets.
Counselor (Deputy Head of Mission)
Lebanese Embassy in Egypt
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Deputy to the Ambassador of Lebanon to Egypt and the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the Arab League.
- Representing Lebanon in bilateral and multilateral meetings at the Arab League (including negotiations, lobbying...), writing political and economic reports, participating in seminars and conferences, organizing and participating in high profile ministerial and presidential delegations and summits.
- Leading the emergency response team during the COVID-19 lockdowns, providing aid and assistance for stranded Lebanese citizens, as well as organizing evacuation flights prioritizing vulnerable individuals, and coordinating with Egyptian authorities.
Counsellor - Directorate General of Emigrants
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Ensured effective coordination between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Directorate General of Civil Status at the Ministry of Interior, and relevant NGOs.
- Directed the comprehensive emigrant registration campaign of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, overseeing website creation and coordination with our diplomatic and consular missions overseas.
- Represented Lebanon at annual meetings of the Arab Regional Consultative Process on Migration (ARCP), UNHCR and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) at the Arab League in Cairo.
Charge D'affaires A.i. (Head of Mission)
Embassy of Lebanon in Uruguay
04.2013 - 01.2015
- Strengthening bilateral relations between Lebanon and Uruguay.
- Management of a the Embassy team, administrative affairs and financial oversight of monthly expenses and annual budgets.
- Consular services, providing assistance to the Lebanese community in Uruguay.
- Organizing cultural and social events to promote Lebanese heritage and culture in Uruguay..
- Assisting the Uruguayan government with the successful integration of Syrian refugee families relocated from Lebanon..
Charge D'affaires A.i. (Head of Mission)
Embassy of Lebanon in Brazil
09.2009 - 04.2013
- Strengthened diplomatic relations through regular communication and collaboration with host country officials.
- Organized and managed various high-level diplomatic visits, including those of President Michel Suleiman and Prime Minister delegation to the Rio+20 conference.
- Representing Lebanon in various international conferences held in Brazil.
- Consular services, providing assistance to the Lebanese community in Brazil.
- Management of a the Embassy team, administrative affairs and financial oversight of monthly expenses and annual budgets.
- Promoting Lebanese cultural heritage through the organization of impactful cultural events in Brazil.
Consul
Embassy of Lebanon in South Africa
11.2005 - 09.2009
- Provided comprehensive consular assistance to Lebanese citizens in South Africa.
- Managed vital records registration, executed a full range of notarial acts, visa application processing and issuance of passports and other travel documents.
- Maintained a comprehensive database and complex archiving system of thousands of family files and registers.
- Contributed to embassy management, including financial oversight of monthly expenses and annual budgets.
Diplomatic Attache
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants
07.2003 - 11.2005
- As a junior diplomat, I undertook comprehensive training across all the departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, gaining a thorough understanding of diplomatic functions. This included proficiency in report writing, political, social, and economic analysis, protocol, multilateral negotiations, cultural event organization, consular affairs, and administrative/financial management.
Chief Warrant Officer - Military Conscription
Lebanese Armed Forces
06.2002 - 06.2003
- Completed three months of rigorous military field training, developing proficiency in weaponry, combat tactics, and survival techniques.
- For the remaining 9 months in service I was appointed Chief Warrant Officer at the Military Court of North Lebanon, where I conducted investigations, contributed to judicial proceedings, and supported the military prosecutor.
- I also actively participated in Lebanese Army social initiatives, including rural aid delivery, vaccination drives, and adult education programs.
- This comprehensive experience fostered a strong sense of discipline, respect for hierarchical structures, and a commitment to public service.
Education
Master's of Law - International Private Law
Saint Joseph University
Beirut - Lebanon06-2003
Bachelor of Laws -
Saint Joseph University
Beirut - Lebanon06-2001
Lebanese Baccalaureate -
Frères Des Écoles Chrétiennes
Zgharta - Lebanon06-1997
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Relationship Building
- Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts
- Knowledge of international political and economic issues
- Policy analysis and development
- Media relations
- Public speaking
- Event planning and coordination
- Language proficiency
Publication
Immigration in Europe, Challenges and Choices
Final dissertation of Master of Laws
Saint Joseph University, 2003
(in French)
Courses
Training workshop organized by the Ecole Nationale d'Administration - France
French Embassy - Beirut
100 hours
2016
Languages
Arabic
Proficient
C2
French
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Portuguese
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Upper intermediate
B2
Hobbies
Reading, Music, Cycling, Hiking, Golf
Timeline
Consul General
Consulate General of Lebanon in Lagos
09.2020 - Current
Counselor (Deputy Head of Mission)
Lebanese Embassy in Egypt
02.2018 - 08.2020
Counsellor - Directorate General of Emigrants
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants
01.2015 - 12.2017
Charge D'affaires A.i. (Head of Mission)
Embassy of Lebanon in Uruguay
04.2013 - 01.2015
Charge D'affaires A.i. (Head of Mission)
Embassy of Lebanon in Brazil
09.2009 - 04.2013
Consul
Embassy of Lebanon in South Africa
11.2005 - 09.2009
Diplomatic Attache
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants
07.2003 - 11.2005
Chief Warrant Officer - Military Conscription
Lebanese Armed Forces
06.2002 - 06.2003
Master's of Law - International Private Law
Saint Joseph University
Bachelor of Laws -
Saint Joseph University
Lebanese Baccalaureate -
Frères Des Écoles Chrétiennes
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