Experience

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  Sawiris Foundation for Social Development

  • Éducation and Scholarships Director

    • Jul 2022 - Present

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  CARE

  • Cairo, Egypt

  • Education and Youth Employment Program Director

    • Dec 2019 - Jul 2022
    • Cairo, Egypt

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  The American University in Cairo

  • Cairo Governorate, Egypt

  • Deputy Chief of Party

    • Sep 2018 - Dec 2019
    • Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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  Freelance, self-employed

  • Regional Management Consultant

    • Jan 2018 - Sep 2018

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  Translators without Borders

  • Home based

  • Development Director

    • Aug 2016 - Dec 2017
    • Home based

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  Home based consultant

  • Non profit Management consultant

    • Mar 2016 - Jul 2016

    MAY 2016, Lead trainer with Point Society training 7 Syrian relief organizations on strategic planning and Governance. March- April 2016 Organizational evolution assessment with Care Egypt.

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  Heartland Alliance International

  • Regional Director

    • Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

    Directing and developing the Middle East program for the organization including developing the regional strategy for the Middle East. Management and oversight of the Lebanon and Iraq Country officesLeading and directing program development efforts in the region including managing donor relationships with US based donors.

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  Oxfam

  • Egypt

  • Middle East Policy Advisor

    • Jan 2013 - Jun 2015
    • Egypt

    Responsable for Policy and advocacy work with regional Arab targets including the League of Arab States and Gulf countries. Responsible for informing Oxfam Policy work in the region around humanitarian policies on Syria and Yemen. Acting as the focal point with regional Arab targets on Gender justice.

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  CARE

  • Education Program Director

    • Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

    Responsible for Designing, Directing and growing the Education program in Care Egypt.

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  CARE I

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Education and Social Protection Program Manager

    • Jun 2008 - Aug 2009

    The Education and Social Protection Programs included components related to whole school improvement strategies, girls' education and leadership, Child Protection, HIV/AIDS and Gender Based Violence and included more than 30 staff members. I was responsible for the overall management of the programs, development of program strategies, developing new business opportunities and ensuring program quality. In addition, I was responsible for developing partner relationships and networking with relevant stakeholders in Egypt and the region. Finally I was a member of the top executive team responsible for all organizational decisions and polices within the country office. Key achievements:Securing funding for the Education Program as part of a Global Development Association fund from USAID for promoting girls leadership in Egypt and developing various business opportunities with International Organizations and private sectorEnsured quality implementation and donor reporting for 8 projects funded by various multi lateral donors like the EU, USAID, and foundations like Ford Foundation, Vodafone Foundation, and other corporate companies in EgyptFinalized the closure of the New Schools Program, an 8 year funded USAID project for the promotion and expansion of girls' education in Upper Egypt by building 98 schools and 180 multi grade schools Leading program teams in the development of M&E plans for a variety of donors based on CARE Program Standards

  • Program Development Officer

    • Jul 2007 - Jun 2008

    Together with the Assistant Country Director, I was responsible for leading the development of new business opportunities for all CARE programs, including managing donor relations, developing and writing concept notes and proposals for the EU, the UN and various public and private sector foundations. I was also responsible for supporting all Care Egypt projects in improving program quality and developing M&E and learning tools. Key achievements:Participated and led the design of concept notes and proposals for various projects in the fields of Women's rights, Natural resources management, Child Protection and girls' education and leadershipSupported the development of monitoring and evaluation plans and the implementation of M&E activities for existing projectsParticipated with senior leadership in the restructuring process for the program department and designing the shift from projects to programsSave the Children - Middle East and North Africa Regional Office

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  Save the Children UK

  • United Kingdom
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Education Program Officer

    • Aug 2004 - Jul 2007

    Act as the focal point for managing and supporting partnerships in Lebanon and Morocco. Support local partners in Lebanon, Egypt and Morocco in planning and undertaking activities in schools with teachers, parents and children for promoting Inclusive Education. Review and provide input into training curricula and educational publications for children, parents, and teachers in Lebanon, Egypt and Morocco.Key achievements:Participated in developing the Regional Inclusive Education Program Strategy for Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, Syria and OPT focusing on marginalized children (disabled children, girls in rural areas, ethnic minorities and Palestinian refugees) Participated in the development of Save the Children's Emergency Preparedness Plan in Egypt and developing security guidelines for Egypt Managed a 5 year EU grant for the Inclusive Education Project in Egypt Managed and participated in the production of educational publications for children, parents, and teachers

  • Emergency Program Manager

    • Jul 2006 - Sep 2006

    Responsible for the overall management of health, protection and nutrition programmes with a team of local and expatriate experts, the identification and assessment of local partners in the field of protection, health and nutrition and the recruitment of local staff for the operations of the programs.Key achievements: Identified and assessed the capacity of partner organizations in the war affected areas in Lebanon Conducted a situational analysis focused on Education in affected areas to determine the possible interventions Represented Save the Children in various OCHA meetings in the field of protection and education Managed and coordinated the set up of safe spaces for children in war affected areas

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  Social Protection Initiatives Project, World Bank

  • Projects Coordinator

    • Feb 2001 - Jul 2004

    Review and provide technical assistance for NGOs on writing project proposals and subprojects implementation. Monitor the progress of projects funded through the SPIP in coordination with technical consultants. Ensure World Bank financial and Procurement guidelines are fully implemented. Key achievements:Managed the disability component in the 4 years project equivalent to 3 Million USD Managed the tendering processes for the selection of local partners based on World Bank guidelines Evaluated grant proposals and finalized contractual procedures for NGOs and technical consulting firms Provided management and technical support to NGOs on projects operations and World Bank guidelines