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Ala Abdelwanis

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Officer

CESVI
05.2023 - Current
  • EU (European Union) Gender Project Officer
  • Reduced project delivery timelines through meticulous planning, scheduling, and resource management.
  • Handle procurement and logistics for project materials
  • Managing the relationship with CSOs, and project stakeholders in target locations.
  • Support in the organization of data collection
  • Representing CESVI in a professional manner in meetings and ensure good cooperation with local stakeholders, project partners, and other relevant actors.
  • Submit monthly activity reports to the Field Coordinator.

Project Manager

Artisans
03.2022 - 06.2024
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large-scale projects.
  • Facilitated Agile project ceremonies to keep teams aligned and on track.
  • Recognized patterns and developed solutions to address project challenges and roadblocks.
  • Effectively managed multiple IT projects simultaneously, adjusting plans as needed.
  • Developed and implemented detailed project roadmaps, milestones, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
  • Coordinated cross-functional project team activities, aligning them with overall objectives and timelines.
  • Collaborated with teams to identify risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
  • Streamlined project delivery by implementing Agile methodologies and improving team collaboration.

MRRM Case Worker

IOM UN International Organization
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Data gathering and Analysis team leader in Benghazi
  • Orchestrated data collection initiatives, thus reaching over 2,000 migrants across Benghazi.
  • Making Connections with a diverse group of community leaders, and foreign and domestic political figures.
  • Distributing Ready to eat and non-food item kits to the most vulnerable migrants.
  • Maintaining and managing the petty cash account of the MRRM team in Benghazi
  • Requesting funding and managing cash settlement in Benghazi
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Prepared detailed reports on project status, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Rugby Foundation
09.2020 - 08.2022
  • Improved donor satisfaction through transparent communication and timely project updates.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration and project objectives.
  • Ensured well-organized schedules, budgets, and documentation for efficient task management.
  • Maintained organized financial records, including reports, invoices, and contracts, for easy reference.
  • Provided training to 20 young individuals on the importance of youth engagement and participation.
  • Managed a Youth United for Peace Camp focused on freedom of expression, youth participation, and social entrepreneurship.
  • Organized and directed art exhibitions highlighting freedom of expression and youth/women participation.

PROJECT MANAGER

Rugby Association
02.2020 - 07.2022


  • Founded the Women Rugby in Libya
  • Trained 30 Females in Project Management, Reports, and Finance management
  • Planned, and brainstormed to meet the objectives of the project
  • Conducted workshops and hired staff
  • Analyzed and managed project tasks
  • Led the team to achieve its vision and mission
  • Conducted the first female rugby tournament in Libya
  • Organized and led multiple awareness sessions on Females in Sports in private and public universities to promote gender equality.

Education

ALUMNA - ALUMNA

AFRICAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR COOPERATIVE (AWEC)
NEW YORK, USA
01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

BENGHAZI UNIVERSITY
Benghazi, Libya
09.2019

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Detail Oriented
  • Team Leadership
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Performance monitoring
  • Creative Thinking
  • Data Collection
  • Risk Assessment
  • Presentation Skills
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Decision-Making
  • Excellent Communication

Certification

  • Project Management Course, Google - 2024
  • Data Protection Principles Training Course, IOM -2022
  • Agile Project Management Course ,Artisans Digital Agency - 2022
  • Applying Design Thinking To Satisfy Changing Customer Needs, African Women Entrepreneur Cooperative - 2021
  • Business Strategies, Startup Libya Organization, Tunisia - 2019
  • Child Protection Training, Acted Organization - 2020
  • Web Development Bootcamp . ION Telecom And

Communication - 2018

  • Business & Marketing Training, Tatweer Research - 2018
  • Web And Mobile App Development, Tatweer Research - 2018
  • Web Design, Tatweer Research - 2018
  • Ih Teacher Certificate, IH Benghazi - 2017



Languages

English
Native language
Arabic
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Project Officer

CESVI
05.2023 - Current

Project Manager

Artisans
03.2022 - 06.2024

MRRM Case Worker

IOM UN International Organization
06.2021 - 09.2022

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Rugby Foundation
09.2020 - 08.2022

PROJECT MANAGER

Rugby Association
02.2020 - 07.2022

ALUMNA - ALUMNA

AFRICAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR COOPERATIVE (AWEC)

Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering

BENGHAZI UNIVERSITY
Ala Abdelwanis