Mona Elborei

Humanitarian specialized in Human Resources

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

About

I am a French-Egyptian HR executive with over 15 years of international experience leading people strategy across humanitarian organizations, the United Nations and higher education. Having lived in 11 countries and travelled extensively, I thrive in multicultural and complex environments where balancing people, strategy and operational excellence is essential. My areas of expertise include: - HR strategy and organizational transformation - Change management and organizational design - Leadership coaching and talent development - Compensation, benefits and job architecture - Performance management and workforce planning - Employee relations and conflict resolution - HR policy, governance and compliance - HRIS, ERP implementation and digital HR transformation - International mobility and global HR operations Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to help organizations navigate growth, transformation and change, always believing that great HR is ultimately about enabling people and institutions to succeed together.

Experience

  • Human Resources Director at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
    Jan 2026 - Present · 9 mos

  • Senior Human Resources Business Partner at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
    Mar 2022 - Feb 2026 · 4 yrs

  • HR Business Partner- Migration Health Division- Geneva at IOM - UN Migration Agency
    Apr 2017 - Mar 2022 · 5 yrs

  • International HR Project Consultant at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
    Feb 2017 - Mar 2017 · 2 mos

    One month consultancy to work on the International Remuneration Principles for the MSF International bureau as well as working on recruitment and HR principles on Mobility and Diversity. Worked on defining the Scope, Stakeholders, Governance, Methodology and overall timeline of the Remuneration principles. Worked on rephrasing, reviewing and preparing presentations on the HR Principles.

  • Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) (4 yrs 7 mos)
    • MSF Director Of Human Resources Japan/Korea
      Nov 2013 - Dec 2016 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      ➢ Established the strategic principles on recruitment, selection, placement, training, retention and support of qualified field staff to meet operational needs on the field, for our Japanese, Korean and Russian field volunteers - Increased departures by 60%, more than doubled the number of upper management sent to the field, increased retention and training/career development plans. -Managed domestic HR for new office in Seoul (40%) – from hiring, policy writing, consolidation of needs in the office and all HR matters related to building a new entity ➢ Worked on international mobility policy and International Remuneration packages ➢ Used: HRIS databases ➢ Demonstrated the ability to work efficiently & strategically under pressure, negotiate, delegate, build good relationships with different stake holders from around the world and take on additional responsibilities when needed.

    • MSF HR and Finance Coordinator Pakistan
      Jun 2012 - Oct 2013 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Managed a staff of 350 national staff and 30 expatriate staff working in various projects in Pakistan with a budget of 5 million euro. Analyzed and implemented the project budget as well as the combined HR and Finance strategies for the mission ➢ Worked on intersectional MSF HR harmonization, ensuring all sections implemented the same salary scales, function grids and job descriptions for similar positions. ➢ Used: HRIS: Homere. Finance: TM1 budget. Saga accountancy software, Recruitment: Rozee PK website ➢ Demonstrated the ability to live in a high security context, remain calm under pressure and organized on many administrative fronts.