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Applying systems thinking and ecosystem building for ag innovation Contributing to evaluations including those of public accountability, transparency and justice sector strengthening programmesAssisting on developing curriculums and materials for organisational development trainingsContributing to proposals enabling fast transition, capacity building, performance improvement and governance, knowledge sharing, organisational development Managing USAID Sudan MEL, DOD AM&E, USAID Egypt Learning Activity subcontract task orders and other monitoring and evaluation assignmentsDevelop Work Plans, Implementation Plans, Start-up, Close-out and Inventory Disposition Plans, Risk Mitigation Plans, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Plans, Staffing Plans, etc.Developing and adjusting field manualsSeeking new partnerships and collaboration models

Government of Australia-Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)-funded 'Human Development Monitoring and Evaluation Services (HDMES)' Project, Papua New Guinea (implemented by Adam Smith International (ASI)-Australia)(Consultant through Weeyacom LLC, USA)

Managed several USG funded MEL and CLA programs in Egypt, USA, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, West Bank-Gaza, Ukraine, Iraq, Vietnam, Uganda.Main PM for the USD 25M USAID/Egypt Services to Improve Performance Management and Enhance Learning and Evaluation (SIMPLE) - oversaw all project management tasks including contractual, compliance and financial management, led the project close-out and task order proposals.Worked hard with the COP and Project Director to stabilize operations and win a 2-year extension, eventually winning another 5 year follow-on contract by leading cost proposal and budget planning, organising areas of technical needs, providing considerable input for technical implementation and start-up plans.Developed various manuals and guides for field teams and other PMs, delivered trainings, supervised, mentored, trained Project Assistants and Coordinator, and field operations staffVisited the teams frequently for internal audits, retreats and collaboration.Worked closely with finance teams in the field and at HQ to closely track all budgets.Supported other BD and OD activitiesTracked, presented and set goals and indicators for technical and financial project performance of multiple contracts simultaneously, leading meaningful discussions to better serve clients and align company goals and vision to project goals-resulting in changes to staffing, activities, spending trends, etc.Maximised budget spending, minimised annual forecast variances, often exceeding goalsLed my projects to achieving excellent CPARs scores from the clientMost importantly, contributed to changing the way the USAID Egypt mission functions through SIMPLE and ELA projectsInculcated a culture of close communications, empathy, transparency, mutual support through frequent check-ins but also ensured improved time management by ensuring intentional meeting discussions

Developed various trackers and PM guidesManaged USAID Egypt SIMPLE cost-plus fixed fee contract with fixed price and cost reimbursable task orders, Turkmenistan GSP cooperative agreement and other projects Managed Project Assistants

Presented at the ICT4D Hyderabad, attended COE conferences in Bhutan and India

Researched the economics of justice, welfare and delays

Taught English and Mathematics to a special group of children from economically weaker sections of societyWorked on increasing attendanceOrganised extra curricular, fun activities for kids

Investor Search: Crowdfunding, Business Angels and Business Incubators, propose funding optionsAssisting with the preparation of the business plan, pitch, 3 years' annual forecasts and launching the campaignsHR- editing and posting job ads for the recruitment of interns.Collecting data from various sources, both online and offline in order to analyze the ROI.Weekly KPI reports and recommendations (typically reporting and analysing the number of users, fans, their behaviour, sales amount, conversion rate etc. both weekly and monthly.)Budget tracking, forecastingOnline promotion of the business via social media channels.Attend networking events in LondonProviding online customer service by answering general questions.Meeting minutesManaging company's logistics (e.g: ordering phone's credit, office furniture, postage, finding and ordering printing for marketing materials,etc.)

Imagine Apple Premium Reseller, Gurugram, India - Stock audits, verification, supply chain management; bank and cash reconciliations, final financial reporting support