Key skills and expertise

With 24 years of experience, the expert excels in procurement and supply chain management, particularly within the humanitarian aid and education sectors. Career highlights include managing $10 million in aid procurement for Gaza and achieving substantial cost savings at the American University in Cairo. Technical skills encompass proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and various retail management systems. Leadership roles have involved managing teams and developing procurement strategies for regional and national initiatives, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and successful project outcomes.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with Save the Children International and the British Council on international development cooperation initiatives. Responsibilities have included managing supply chain activities for humanitarian responses in Egypt and establishing procurement partnerships in the MENA region. These projects have focused on humanitarian aid, procurement, and education, with a scope covering regional crises and national development initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across multiple sectors, including culture, education, humanitarian aid, procurement, and program management. Previously held roles such as Emergency Supply Chain Manager and Strategic Procurement Manager, with responsibilities spanning supply chain management, procurement strategy, and project implementation. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digital solutions in education and managing infrastructure projects. The work has been primarily country-specific to Egypt, with regional implications, particularly in humanitarian and educational initiatives. Extensive experience in Egypt has led to a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, contributing significantly to regional development issues.

Languages and education

Bringing a strong linguistic capability, the expert is a native Arabic speaker with excellent proficiency in English and a very good level of French, supported by a Diplôme Pratique de Français économique et commerciale from the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris. Additionally, there is a basic understanding of Italian and German, utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. The educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of South Wales, obtained in 2020, and a CIPS Professional Diploma in Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply in 2024. Furthermore, a B.Sc. in Chemistry and Zoology from Cairo University, Egypt, was earned in 1999, along with a Pre-master Diploma in Immunology and Parasitology from the same university in 2001.