Alya Hegazy Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

- Conduct market research and analyze information to inform and develop high-quality written content (including conducting interviews, developing a regional stakeholder’s database, writing news article and blog posts, supporting digital communications) for Philanthropy Age and Circle, which are two online platforms highlighting philanthropy and development in the MENA and Arab region. - Stay updated on ecosystem developments and best practices and incorporate them into content creation

Egypt

- Managed 15+ projects and a budget exceeding $3 million, leading Early Childhood, Basic, Technical Education, Higher and Executive Education portfolios.- Established an Early Childhood Development Portfolio with the Ministry of Social Solidarity, local NGOs, and private sector partners.- Identified and designed new projects and programs focusing on investments in digital education, community schools, technical support to ministries, teacher training, curriculum development as well as NGO capacity building.- Developed strategic plans, annual work plans, technical and financial reports, and communications strategies for Early Childhood, Basic, Technical, Higher and Executive Education portfolios.- Fostered partnerships with government ministries, international institutions, and private sector entities to drive educational initiatives and expand scholarship opportunities.

Cairo Governorate, Egypt

- Strategized business development and fundraising activities to drive growth and expansion.- Identified and evaluated potential partners and business opportunities locally and regionally, resulting in the successful acquisition of three new strategic partnerships.- Managed and updated the department's databases, including the donor's strategy map and competition matrix, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for informed decision-making.- Established and nurtured relationships with key stakeholders, including potential partner companies and donors, leading to a 20% growth in collaboration opportunities.- Conducted comprehensive research, both technical/field and desk-based, to support proposal development, resulting in a 30% increase in proposal success rate.

Cairo

- Supported the technical and financial monitoring of program and project activities, ensuring adherence to established standards and guidelines.- Assisted in formulating program strategies related to women empowerment and democratic governance and preparing project documents, work plans, project budgets, proposals, and the Country Programme Plan.- Prepared project budget revisions, monitoring reports, and planning documents, contributing to efficient resource allocation and financial management.- Facilitated knowledge sharing within the office through workshops and contributed to the UNDP website by preparing news articles highlighting program achievements.- Conducted research on selected topics to inform potential future projects and enhance program effectiveness

Cairo, Egypt

- Collaborated with the Managing Director and the Global Team in New York City to identify and select high-impact entrepreneurs for the Endeavor Entrepreneur program- Managed relationships with selected Endeavor Entrepreneurs, conducting needs assessments to identify their capital needs, networking opportunities, strategic alliances, and international contacts.- Cultivated strong partnerships with mentors, local investors, venture capitalists, multinational firms, and potential collaborators to leverage synergies within the Endeavor network, leading to a 20% growth in strategic alliances.- Contributed to the outreach and communication efforts by disseminating success stories and valuable information, fostering entrepreneurship in Egypt and catalyzing learning among network members.- Collaborated with the outreach and communication team to develop and execute strategies for promoting entrepreneurship and creating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Egypt.

Cairo

United States

Master'S Degree, Public Administration, Specializing In Management Of Non-Profit And Development Programs

Thesis: "Corporate Social Responsibility in Egypt: Towards Creating Shared Value"

Bachelor Of Arts, Marketing

Business

Education record