Amira El Halaby Email & Phone Number

Egypt

Lead Consultant for GIZ project “Development Partnership Evaluation” in order to evaluate and document findings on the success and improvement points for the 2-year GIZ-Dinarak partnership: Conducted an evaluation of this pilot project and recommended ways in which GIZ can continue to drive impact in this space. The evaluation also looked at general challenges with mobile money usage by refugees and low-income Jordanians, and put forward recommendations for ways in which the sector can increase… Show more Lead Consultant for GIZ project “Development Partnership Evaluation” in order to evaluate and document findings on the success and improvement points for the 2-year GIZ-Dinarak partnership: Conducted an evaluation of this pilot project and recommended ways in which GIZ can continue to drive impact in this space. The evaluation also looked at general challenges with mobile money usage by refugees and low-income Jordanians, and put forward recommendations for ways in which the sector can increase mobile wallet uptake and usage across the country Show less

United Arab Emirates

• Managed the Bankers without Borders® program in the MENA region, shortly after its launch in early 2012 and led it to become a well-established program in the region.• Designed, managed and completed over 20 volunteer projects in 3 years with microfinance institutions and stakeholders in 6 countries in the MENA region. • Increased the volunteer database in MENA threefold of which over 20 were engaged in projects in the region resulting in over 1,500 hours of donated services with an… Show more • Managed the Bankers without Borders® program in the MENA region, shortly after its launch in early 2012 and led it to become a well-established program in the region.• Designed, managed and completed over 20 volunteer projects in 3 years with microfinance institutions and stakeholders in 6 countries in the MENA region. • Increased the volunteer database in MENA threefold of which over 20 were engaged in projects in the region resulting in over 1,500 hours of donated services with an estimated value of over USD 225,000. • Worked with an International bank to develop a volunteer program for their regional employees.• Changed the nature of the program from a free of charge service to a paid service in 2015 with the objective to achieve sustainability within 5 years. • Responsible for external communication for the program which required regular attendance and speaking at regional conferences. • Report to and liaise with Grameen Foundation on a regular basis regarding BwB performance in the region. Show less

Cairo, Egypt

• Identified and conducted due diligence of potential IFC clients in the region to assess operational performance and identify gaps if any. • Designed and managed technical assistance projects regionally.• Set up project targets with IFC’s clients and collected and analysed relevant data to monitor and evaluate the project on ongoing basis. • Worked on the Microfinance team’s budget and drafted funding proposals to raise finance when needed. • Collaborated with other donor… Show more • Identified and conducted due diligence of potential IFC clients in the region to assess operational performance and identify gaps if any. • Designed and managed technical assistance projects regionally.• Set up project targets with IFC’s clients and collected and analysed relevant data to monitor and evaluate the project on ongoing basis. • Worked on the Microfinance team’s budget and drafted funding proposals to raise finance when needed. • Collaborated with other donor agencies to ensure that all donors offer complementing advisory services to the same clients. Show less

Cairo, Egypt

• Headed an industry team that worked on several high profile deals that grew the bank's relationship significantly with strategic accounts regionally and globally. • Structured comprehensive and effective financial packages, which gave the bank the edge over competitors and suited both the bank’s and customer’s needs. • Conducted credit reviews and ensured credit quality through ongoing analysis of portfolios. Ensured review processes were completed in a timely manner. • Developed… Show more • Headed an industry team that worked on several high profile deals that grew the bank's relationship significantly with strategic accounts regionally and globally. • Structured comprehensive and effective financial packages, which gave the bank the edge over competitors and suited both the bank’s and customer’s needs. • Conducted credit reviews and ensured credit quality through ongoing analysis of portfolios. Ensured review processes were completed in a timely manner. • Developed skills to be able to identify future bad and doubtful accounts in order to advise and give assistance to reduce risk, as well as, to identify any problems proactively. Show less

Msc, Development Finance

Bachelor Of Arts, Economics