DeveloAid is a Brussels-based consultancy driven by a mission to create sustainable, locally led solutions for peacebuilding, governance, and conflict-sensitive development. Founded by a visionary leader with over 20 years of global experience, DeveloAid stands at the forefront of innovative consultancy practices. We believe in empowering communities to take charge of their futures by combining grassroots insights with international best practices.
At DeveloAid, our strength lies in our unique approach: a seamless integration of community-driven strategies with expert guidance tailored to meet the distinct needs of fragile and conflict-affected regions. Our services span conflict sensitivity analysis, triple nexus, peacebuilding programming, mediation, humanitarian and development technical support around stabilization, enhancing effectiveness and impact reporting, participatory capacity building, risk management, and leadership training, enabling organizations to address pressing challenges effectively.
Our mission is to drive impactful change by delivering conflict-sensitive, inclusive, and sustainable solutions tailored to each community’s unique context. We strive to foster peace, strengthen governance, and build resilience among the world’s most vulnerable populations.
Localization: Elevating local voices and ensuring community ownership of solutions.
Collaboration: Fostering partner-ships that bridge gaps between cultures, sectors, and disciplines.
To become a global leader in conflict-sensitive and technical advisory, empowering communities and organizations to create equitable, lasting peace.
Innovation: Utilizing creative, adaptive approaches to overcome complex challenges.
Sustainability: Prioritizing long-term impacts that endure beyond immediate interventions
Shoqi Maktary, the founder and lead consultant, brings over 20 years of experience in conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding. His leadership has shaped DeveloAid into a trusted partner for international organizations like UNDP, GIZ, and the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership.
Shoqi’s extensive work in Yemen, Sudan, and the broader MENA region is a testament to his commitment to fostering meaningful change.
At the heart of DeveloAid is a diverse team of seasoned professionals who bring unparalleled expertise in peacebuilding, governance, and sustainable development.
At DeveloAid, we are always seeking dedicated professionals and collaborators to join our mission. Whether you are a seasoned consultant, a local expert, or an enthusiastic volunteer, there’s a place for you in our team.
What We Offer:
So how about dropping us an email with your resume and motivation to info@develoaid.com
1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert , Brussels Belgium
If you want to be affiliated with DevelopAID, please send an updated resume, your countries of expertise, and your average daily rate to info@develoaid.com. If you are selected to be part of our network of experts, we will reach out to you for the next stage.
Experienced peacebuilding professional with over fifteen years of expertise in managing humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding programs across conflict-affected countries in the MENA region, including Lebanon, Iraq, Libya, Tunisia and Yemen. Skilled in conflict analysis, designing conflict-sensitive interventions, and fostering sustainable peace through inclusive and participatory methodologies. She specializes in designing and facilitating training programs for local actors. A Chevening Scholar with an MA in Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution, University of Bradford, UK.
Committed to advancing sustainable peace, building civil society organizations and local actors’ capacities in complex contexts, and promoting local and national reconciliation efforts to address complex socio-political challenges.