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MANEL BEJAOUI

LOS ANGELES,CA

Summary

Versatile, multilingual, and multi-functional humanitarian professional with over 8 years of international experience in aviation logistics, emergency response, donor partnerships and fundraising, and information management & reporting with the World Food Programme and the private sector. Skilled in managing multi-million-dollar operations, leading diverse teams, and delivering time-critical crisis responses.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Partnerships Officer

WFP Niger Country Office
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Managed a portfolio of 6 donors with 100% on-time proposals and contribution reports, protecting compliance and pipeline predictability.
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
  • Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
  • Streamlined report writing processes, allowing for quicker turnover and more accurate record-keeping, strengthening engagement and securing funding for priority activities.
  • Gathered, organized, and input information into the digital database.

Emergency Preparedness & Response Officer

Aviation Unit
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Deployed on short notice to Niger and Burkina Faso to stabilize humanitarian aviation and donor communications, sustaining continuity of operations in complex emergency contexts.
  • Led Sudan crisis emergency-response planning and information flows, enabling timely extractions and supporting time-bound fundraising appeals.
  • Introduced CH-47 helicopter capacity in Burkina Faso, increasing payload utilization and reducing rotations to move the same tonnage while maintaining on-time performance.
  • Produced donor briefs within 24 hours, accelerating emergency fundraising campaigns and executive decision-making.
  • Contributed to team success through active participation in meetings, sharing ideas for process improvements, and supporting colleagues as needed.

Deputy Chief Air Transport Officer

United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS)
11.2020 - 12.2022
  • Led a team of 12 to deliver safe transport for 160+ humanitarian agencies, meeting mission demand across multiple locations.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency. Rewrote and updated comprehensive SOPs.
  • Oversaw 300+ flights annually, including 30+ medical/security evacuations and VIP missions, maintaining reliable service delivery.
  • Managed a USD 6M aviation budget, optimizing costs and ensuring donor and regulatory compliance.
  • Produced 60+ analytical/donor reports and coordinated proposals/briefings, supporting informed donor decisions and resource mobilization.

Regional Aviation Coordinator

COVID-19 Global Passenger Air Services HQ
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Coordinated global humanitarian passenger services during COVID-19, ensuring continuity of critical staff movements under travel restrictions.
  • Standardized checklists and incident follow-up, improving safety oversight and service consistency across operations.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.

Education

Certificate Program - Data Science

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, California
01.2025

Master of Science - Air Transport Management

Cranfield University
United Kingdom
01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - English Language, Literature & Civilization

La Manouba University
Tunisia
01.2013

Skills

  • Salesforce CRM proficiency
  • Microsoft 365 collaboration tools expertise
  • Data Visualization with Power BI and Tableau
  • WFP systems: COMET & WINGS (ERP)
  • Strategic planning, Innovation and creativity
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organizational skills, Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities, Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Authored time-critical crisis briefs within 24 hours, optimized reporting cycles by 80%.
  • Sustained 95% donor retention, produced 60+ donor reports, coordinated over 10 Steering Committee meetings.
  • Managed 300+ flights annually, USD 6M budget, 30+ VIP & medical evacuations.
  • Trained 12+ personnel, managed teams across HQ & field operations.

Certification

  • Flight Dispatcher Certificate | Jeppesen/Boeing.
  • Humanitarian Response to Conflict & Disaster | HarvardX.
  • Safe & Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) | WFP.
  • Dangerous Goods Management (DGR) | WFP.
  • Aviation Law | IATA.
  • Air Transport Marketing | Cranfield University.
  • Combating Human Trafficking | ACI.

LANGUAGES

English (Bilingual).
French (Bilingual).
Arabic (Native).

Timeline

Partnerships Officer

WFP Niger Country Office
02.2025 - 06.2025

Emergency Preparedness & Response Officer

Aviation Unit
01.2023 - 07.2023

Deputy Chief Air Transport Officer

United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS)
11.2020 - 12.2022

Regional Aviation Coordinator

COVID-19 Global Passenger Air Services HQ
07.2020 - 10.2020

Certificate Program - Data Science

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Master of Science - Air Transport Management

Cranfield University

Bachelor of Arts - English Language, Literature & Civilization

La Manouba University

OTHER EXPERIENCE

  • Co-Founder, Glorious Wings | Muscat, Oman 2014 – 2020
  • Negotiated 2 international partnerships; coached 200+ aspiring pilots with a 95% interview success rate.
  • Senior First & Business Class Flight Attendant, Oman Air | Muscat, Oman 2013 – 2020
  • Managed VIP & VVIP flights; represented Oman Air at Air Cargo Europe and major international events.
  • English Teacher, Lingua Land | Tunis, Tunisia 2011 – 2013
  • Achieved 96% average student pass rate across competitive curricula.

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