As a technical adviser on political parties, Dina provides advice and guidance on the activities envisaged under the project´s third component. She monitors the technical coherence of the component´s different activities, provides technical and political input to the head of the component, and follows up on key political developments. Dina also assists the team in designing the content and scope of activities, following consultations with the relevant stakeholders.

Dina holds a Master’s Degree in Development Studies and a PhD in Political Studies from the University of Alicante. Her doctoral thesis addressed the Jordanian legal and constitutional landscapes that govern the creation, orientation, functioning and performance of political parties. She previously served as a political researcher at the Jordanian Royal Court, with special emphasis on relations with the EU, and as an EU-Jordan relations officer at the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation. Her professional experience and academic background focus on democracy building, the empowerment of political parties, and EU-MENA relations.