01About
I am a Libyan diplomat and strategic development professional with more than ten years of experience across international affairs, governance, institutional development, investment, humanitarian action, consulting and programme delivery. I currently serve as Second Secretary at the Embassy of Libya in the United Kingdom. As a Chevening Scholar and PMP-certified professional with two master’s degrees, I bring local understanding, international experience and a practical approach to institutions, partnerships and delivery.
Education
02Current focus
I believe young people should have a meaningful voice in decisions about their future, as well as access to the skills and opportunities to shape it.
Bringing public institutions, youth representatives and other stakeholders together around shared national priorities.
Guiding the strategic objectives, governance arrangements and implementation pathways.
Promoting meaningful youth participation, evidence-informed planning and institutional ownership.
Milestones
03Expertise
The thread connecting this work is a belief that good ideas matter most when we bring the right people together and turn them into work that can be delivered.
Bilateral engagement, international cooperation and relationship building across institutions and cultures.
Strategic planning, policy alignment, institutional governance, risk and accountability.
Systems, structures, processes and leadership practices that improve institutional performance.
Practical delivery, stakeholder coordination, project frameworks and implementation discipline.
International investment, financial oversight, real estate and portfolio-related development.
Collaboration across government, international organisations, civil society and professional networks.
Humanitarian and development programmes in Libya, Syria, Sudan and the wider region.
Executive leadership, independent advice and mentoring for emerging professionals.
04Experience
2026
Present
Second Secretary – PoliticalLondon
Policy research, diplomatic engagement and initiatives that support constructive Libya–UK relations.
2026
Present
Committee Chair, National Youth Strategy 2026–2031
Leading the committee responsible for developing Libya’s National Youth Strategy.
2025
to 2026
Founder
A national network connecting Libyan professionals, experts, entrepreneurs and emerging leaders.
2023
to 2025
Senior Project ManagerTripoli
Project-development support across an investment portfolio in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
2023
to 2025
General Manager (CEO)Cairo
Led finance, administration, investment and project management, including the Ark mixed-use project.
2015
to 2023
International Rescue Committee · Médecins Sans Frontières · earlier roles
Regional partnerships across five countries, emergency programme delivery and a start in structural engineering.
05Recommendations
Selected from recommendations written on LinkedIn by superiors, colleagues and partners.
Read all recommendationsHe played a key role in establishing the foundations of project management procedures at LAFICO … Alhareth’s dedication, vision, and leadership make him an invaluable asset to any organization.
His leadership was marked by strategic vision, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to organizational growth. He was a trusted partner in executing our shared vision.
I strongly recommend him as a cultured and inspiring leader who genuinely cares about his employees and is committed to their growth and development.
His strategic approach to partnership development helped us exceed the trust and expectations of our key partners … I recommend him without reservation for future leadership or partnership-focused roles.
Alhareth is a professional, highly effective communicator with strong relationship-building and coordination skills. He is capable of navigating complex environments, connecting the right stakeholders, and turning ideas into well-organized and effectively managed initiatives.
I’ve seen firsthand his exceptional ability to take high-level policy and turn it into practical, sustainable outcomes … he effortlessly bridges the gap between complex technical delivery and international stakeholder engagement.
06Opinion
Occasional writing on development, policy and the institutions that serve Libyans, drawn from practice rather than theory.
Youth Policy and ParticipationFeatured
Consulting young people is a good start. Building their ideas into decisions, budgets and delivery is what earns their trust.
Alhareth Elshibani · 3 min read
Read the article
Governance and Public Policy
Libya does not lack plans. What makes the difference is building implementation, ownership and accountability into a strategy from its first draft.
Libya and International Cooperation
Technical support works best when it strengthens national ownership: shared priorities, Libyan leadership and the patience for systems to mature.
07Books
My Story and What You Can Learn From It
Also by Alhareth
Humanitarian Project Management Principles
2024 Guide
2024 · Guide
A practical guide to the principles of managing projects in humanitarian settings.
طريقك نحو النجاح
Your Road to Success
2023 · Al-Akkad Publications · In Arabic
A self-development book for young readers: foundations, values and lessons drawn from real-life experience. Launched with a signing ceremony in Misrata.
08Engagements
National Youth Strategy 2026–2031, with partner institutions
National Youth Strategy 2026–2031Corinthia Hotel, Tripoli
Middle East Mediterranean summit for young changemakersUniversità della Svizzera italiana, Lugano
Feature, Libya Business News
09Contact
I welcome connections with people working on Libya, international cooperation, youth opportunity, public policy, institutional development and responsible investment.
The best way to reach me. Connect or send a message, with a short note on the context of your enquiry.