Sylvester Abara

Sylvester Abara currently serves as the Director of Programs for Mercy Corps in Northeast Syria, where responsibilities include program leadership, resource mobilization, donor relationships, and ensuring program quality and adherence to global standards. Past experience includes roles such as Interim Director of Programs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Deputy Emergency Programs Director, and Technical Director for Food Security and Nutrition in Karamoja, Uganda. Sylvester has also held positions as Regional Deputy Team Lead for CREATE across Mozambique, Tanzania, and Uganda, Consortium Manager for conflict management programs, and Program Director for the USAID-funded PEACE III program. Previously, Sylvester worked with Action Africa Help International and Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Germany, providing leadership in resilience programs and managing international consortia. The educational background includes an M.A. in Project Planning and Management and extensive training in conflict analysis and resolution.