Kinan Al Koudsi is CORE’s Syria Country Manager, leading the organization’s recovery and resilience programs across some of the country’s most complex and rapidly evolving contexts. Based in Syria, he oversees field operations, partnerships with local authorities and civil society organizations, and the design and implementation of projects focused on debris removal, infrastructure rehabilitation, and community-based recovery. Kinan works closely with CORE’s global teams to align country priorities with strategic objectives, identify funding opportunities, and ensure safe, effective, and context-appropriate programming.

In Syria, Kinan guides a growing portfolio that combines emergency response with early recovery, supporting municipalities, schools, health facilities, and critical services. He emphasizes collaboration with local partners and the private sector to deliver scalable, sustainable solutions, while maintaining strong oversight of financial management, compliance, and operational risk. His leadership focuses on building trusted relationships with communities and institutions to enable long-term recovery.

Kinan brings over 20 years of experience in humanitarian operations, finance, and strategic management across the Middle East and Europe. He has held senior roles with international NGOs and advisory firms, specializing in financial systems, risk management, and program development in fragile and post-conflict settings. He holds advanced degrees in international economics and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, and has worked extensively with international partners and institutions on recovery, governance, and sustainable development initiatives.