Program Manager , Department of Development Finance

• Aug 2023 - Present

Graduate Assistant

• Aug 2022 - May 2023

MIDP Candidate

• Aug 2021 - May 2023

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

Course: Evaluation of Public Expenditures

Financial Consultant- KfW Development Bank

• Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

•Conducted rigorous due diligence on 20 investment proposals totaling $80 million in four African countries (Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Rwanda). •Implemented comprehensive cost-benefit analysis, to evaluate projects viability and potential returns on investment in food and beverage, tourism, energy, and agriculture sectors. •Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders including government, local NGOs, and community leaders to ensure the successful execution of investment… Show more •Conducted rigorous due diligence on 20 investment proposals totaling $80 million in four African countries (Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Rwanda). •Implemented comprehensive cost-benefit analysis, to evaluate projects viability and potential returns on investment in food and beverage, tourism, energy, and agriculture sectors. •Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders including government, local NGOs, and community leaders to ensure the successful execution of investment projects.

Private Sector Development Consultant

• Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

•Conducted research and analysis on the Egyptian Biomass industry, identifying key market leaders, government authorities, and ministries, to facilitate connections and partnerships between Finnish investors and relevant stakeholders. •Developed a detailed country profile highlighting market trends, opportunities, and challenges to guide business and investment decisions.

Monitoring And Evaluation Officer

• Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager

• Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

•Designed and managed organizational M&E and data collection system for the Financial Literacy program targeting 2,500 women-led SMEs. •Developed and implemented an M&E plan aligned with the U.S International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) objectives, which resulted in increased outreach, project efficiency and effectiveness. •Managed a team of four associates to implement monitoring protocols and ongoing support to ensure compliance with M&E systems and procedures, resulting in… Show more •Designed and managed organizational M&E and data collection system for the Financial Literacy program targeting 2,500 women-led SMEs. •Developed and implemented an M&E plan aligned with the U.S International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) objectives, which resulted in increased outreach, project efficiency and effectiveness. •Managed a team of four associates to implement monitoring protocols and ongoing support to ensure compliance with M&E systems and procedures, resulting in an average 30% improvement in data quality from 2020 to 2022. •Developed and implemented cost-effective data collection tools, saving 10% of the project's budget. •Delivered technical assistance and capacity-building training in M&E to 75 project staff and stakeholders, including training on data collection, analysis, and reporting methodologies.

Financial Literacy Trainer

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2021

•Planned, created, and enhanced training needs assessment, entrepreneurship development materials, training activities, tools, and pre-and-post-quizzes •Delivered a '' Financail Literacy and Banking Knowledge'' training for +500 Women Led MSMEs across Egypt

Business Development Manager - Access to Finance for Women Led-MSMEs

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

•Assisted the ELGF Chief of Party with managing a budget of $2.5 million for the Financial Literacy Training project funded by U.S DFC, with a high priority focus on women-led SMEs. •Supervised and managed the Business Development Team to facilitate partnerships with over 25 NGOs and training institutions throughout four regions of Egypt in collaboration with the Public Relations team. Within two years, over 100 financial literacy training sessions were organized, which benefited over 2,500… Show more •Assisted the ELGF Chief of Party with managing a budget of $2.5 million for the Financial Literacy Training project funded by U.S DFC, with a high priority focus on women-led SMEs. •Supervised and managed the Business Development Team to facilitate partnerships with over 25 NGOs and training institutions throughout four regions of Egypt in collaboration with the Public Relations team. Within two years, over 100 financial literacy training sessions were organized, which benefited over 2,500 female business owners.

Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

• Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

•Managed the ELGF portfolio comprising over 650 SMEs, amounting to $110 million in loans outstanding. This required close collaboration with the M&E team at Global Communities headquarters to design a logical framework for the program. •Ensured that all loans were disbursed and serviced in compliance with internal policies. •Developed Key Performance Indicators (KPI) benchmarked across various sectors and loan sizes, which enabled the project team to track its performance against industry… Show more •Managed the ELGF portfolio comprising over 650 SMEs, amounting to $110 million in loans outstanding. This required close collaboration with the M&E team at Global Communities headquarters to design a logical framework for the program. •Ensured that all loans were disbursed and serviced in compliance with internal policies. •Developed Key Performance Indicators (KPI) benchmarked across various sectors and loan sizes, which enabled the project team to track its performance against industry standards. •Implemented a new loan product with lender incentives designed to promote lending to disenfranchised borrowers, including women-owned and rural businesses. This led to a 12% increase of the project’s revenues.

Consultant - Access to Finance for Women Led MSMEs - European Investment Bank

• May 2021 - Oct 2021

• Project: Female Economic Empowerment Study in Egypt (FEES) • Client: European Investment Bank (EIB) and PwC • Conducted research and analysis to identify barriers to women's economic activity in the SME sector and developed policy and product recommendations for financial institutions to address these barriers. • Project: Female Economic Empowerment Study in Egypt (FEES) • Client: European Investment Bank (EIB) and PwC • Conducted research and analysis to identify barriers to women's economic activity in the SME sector and developed policy and product recommendations for financial institutions to address these barriers.

Consultant - Europen Bank for Reconstruction and Development

• Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

• Project: Banking Environment and Performance Survey (Jordan, West-Bank, Egypt) • Client: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) • Maintained close communication with 48 financial institutions in Egypt, Jordan, and the West Bank, and arranged meetings with executives and senior bank representatives. • Project: Banking Environment and Performance Survey (Jordan, West-Bank, Egypt) • Client: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) • Maintained close communication with 48 financial institutions in Egypt, Jordan, and the West Bank, and arranged meetings with executives and senior bank representatives.

Corporate Credit Analyst

• Oct 2013 - Jul 2016

•Assessed financial statements and underwrote credit proposal memos for borrowers (SMEs and Med-Corporates) with up to $2M. loan exposure. •Monitored and managed a credit portfolio of 15 clients totaling $ 25M. with a 0% default rate •Assessed financial statements and underwrote credit proposal memos for borrowers (SMEs and Med-Corporates) with up to $2M. loan exposure. •Monitored and managed a credit portfolio of 15 clients totaling $ 25M. with a 0% default rate

Customer Care Advisor

• Mar 2012 - Sep 2013

Intern

• Jul 2008 - Aug 2008

Custody Custody

Payment Analyst - Trade Finance (SWIFT)

• Aug 2007 - Sep 2007