Nadia Dakhlaoui
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Project Manager with extensive expertise in managing government contracts and grants, recognized with prestigious awards for excellence in project management. I am skilled in project execution and management, administrative and financial management, contract execution, and stakeholders’ engagement. Highly adaptable and resourceful with experience across multiple roles. Quick learner with a track record of excelling in dynamic environments and contributing to team success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Program Manager
Makwa Global Security
04.2023 - Current
- Coordinates implementation of awarded government contracts under Criminal Justice Expertise Program for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Bureau.
- Executed subcontracts and established teaming agreements.
- Executed contracts to meet the established project scope.
- Managed financial aspects of issued task orders under contract.
- Developed pricing strategies to address new RFQs.
- Managed recruitment and integration of subject matter experts.
- Fostered collaboration among diverse stakeholder groups.
- Utilized project management tools and methodologies to track program progress, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
Senior Administrative Assistant
Aurora Advocate HealthCare
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided program management support for Hyperbaric and Wound Care department by managing payroll processes for 36 providers using IKronos.
- Managed Continued Education spreadsheet for 36 healthcare providers.
- Updated and managed multiple departmental spreadsheets including contact list, medical staff office list, employee ID list, and collaborating physician list.
- Facilitate onboarding process for new team members and handle check-out procedures.
- Processed purchase orders and submitted supply requests promptly.
Senior Program Management Specialist, INL Section
U. S. EMBASSY TUNIS
Tunis, Tunisia
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Delivered tailored technical support and oversight for a $70 million Police, Corrections, and Justice Sector Reform Programs portfolio.
- Participated in designing and operationalizing assistance programs targeting Department of State strategic goals.
- Engaged with high-ranking governmental figures to collect data and arrange consultations for INL Section and Front Office.
- Managed responsibilities and provided strategic oversight for a team of seven specialized staff.
- Contributed to recruitment processes and onboarding initiatives for INL Tunisia hires.
- Along with the INL Tunis Director participated and led the mission’s participation in the G7
- Implemented laws and regulations pertaining to INL program management and worked with the Embassy’s Management section on procurements, leases, official travel, and fiscal accounting of INL-funded expenditures
- Developed and managed complex contracts and grants on a regular basis
- Negotiated with Tunisian officials to obtain agreement on multiple criminal justice sector reform initiatives, including on sensitive issues such as human rights abuses within Tunisian prisons
- Embassy of the United States in Tunisia
Program Coordinator, INL Section
U. S. EMBASSY TUNIS
Tunis, Tunisia
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Embassy of the United States in Tunisia
- Involved in the office set up for both INL Tunis and INL Libya, an instrumental phase, which required the development of internal management standard operating procedures as well as major outreach and advocacy efforts with embassy sections, major donors, and the leadership of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Interior, and Justice
- Closely involved in the expansion of the INL Tunis section that grew from 2 staff members to a team of 12
- Involved in the launch of major reform projects with the Tunisian Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Justice
- Supported the INL Director in identifying quick impact projects such as study tours, train and equip, and other short-term projects to gain trust of Tunisian leadership at partner ministries
- Managed INL’s project management cycle from the development and design phase, to implementation, monitoring, close out, and evaluation phases
- Coordinated, supported implementation, and monitored INL Police, Corrections and Justice programs
- Interacted with the Tunisian bureaucracy and host nationals on INL’s behalf
- Managed INL budget and expenditures and tracked project participants and beneficiaries
- Interpreted at meetings with host government and program implementers and assisted in final preparation of Letters of Agreement and other program documentation
- Member of the United States Institute for Peace (USIP) Security Sector Reform (SSR) Regional Steering Committee (2014-2015)
- Embassy of the United States in Tunisia
Travel Assistant, MGT Section
U. S. EMBASSY TUNIS
Tunis, Tunisia
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: Embassy of the United States in Tunisia
- Involved with coordination and visits of high-level officials to include congressional delegations, staffers delegations, and Secretaries of State such as Hillary Clinton and Colin Powell
- Finalized official travel under the supervision of the Sr
- Travel Assistant
- Coordinated with local service providers and hotels
- Embassy of the United States in Tunisia
Administrative Assistant, Foreign Service Institute
U. S. EMBASSY TUNIS
Tunis, Tunisia
01.2001 - 12.2010
- Company Overview: Embassy of the United States in Tunisia
- Processed FSI correspondence, maintained office files, drafted Dip Notes, submitted electronic country clearance requests, and routinely provided document translation from/to Arabic/French/English
- Served as timekeeper, main petty cash keeper, and backed up FSI Office Manager (FSN-09)
- Assisted FSI Director and Office Manager with FSI budget planning and to oversee procurements
- Coordinated, planned, and participated in school immersion trips, implementing administrative tasks and cultural activities
- Embassy of the United States in Tunisia
Clerk, Consular Section
U. S. EMBASSY TUNIS
Tunis, Tunisia
01.2000 - 12.2000
- Company Overview: Embassy of the United States in Tunisia
- Served as interpreter for Consular Officers in French, Arabic, and English
- Printed and prepared visas, filed visa applications, and verified contact information of visa applications
- Embassy of the United States in Tunisia
Education
bachelor degree - government contracts
University of Potomac
02.2025
University Degree - English
University of Human and Social Sciences
Tunisia06.2000
French Language Certificate -
Paris Sorbonne University
Tunis, Tunisia01.1998
Skills
- Project management
- Scope management
- Procurement
- Motivation
- Team collaboration
- Meeting facilitation
- Workflow management
- Verbal and written communication
- Scheduling expertise
- Documentation and reporting
- Task prioritization
- Calendar organization
- Proactive approach
- Deadline management
- Budget management
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
January 2019 – 2018 INL Locally Employed Staff of the Year for exceptional efforts to establish
U.S. civilian security and justice assistance in Tunisia and Libya, to advance U.S. values of human rights, and to
promote police, corrections and judicial reform, leaving a lasting legacy of improved security secto capacity
August 2018 – Superior Honor Award for exceptional efforts to establish U.S. civilian security and justice
assistance to Libya.
April 2017 - Superior Honor Award for excellence in executing complex programming, building strong and
strategic relationships with the Tunisian government, enhancing INL programmatic and staff capacity and
advancing US values of gender equality, human rights, and police, corrections and judicial reform.
June 2014 - Meritorious Honor Award for outstanding service in the establishment of the a new INL office at
Embassy Tunis and demonstration of exceptional initiative in the implementation of INL Programs and operations
to further the critical U.S. government priority of supporting criminal justice reform in Tunisia.
March 2012 - Franklin Award for outstanding judgment, initiative and leadership in preparation for the potential
evacuation of Tripoli and Benghazi and for efforts to evacuate families and employees from Embassy Tunis
following Sep 14, 2012.
June 2012 - Franklin Award
December 2010 - Extra Mile Award for going above and beyond regular job duties. December 2010 -
Cash Award for sustained high level performance of official duties.
July 2009 - Cash Award for sustained high level performance of official duties.
June 2007 - Group Certificate of Appreciation from Public Affairs Section for assistance in conducting the
FLTA candidates Arabic Language Teaching interviews.
December 2007 - Group Franklin Award for outstanding customer service to FSI Tunis classes. December 2006
- Group Franklin Award for ensuring a successful launch of a new school year. February 2005 - Group Franklin
Award for hard work and exemplary performance.
June 2004 - Meritorious Honor Award for outstanding customer service during the 2003-2004 academic year.
March 2003 - Franklin Award for extraordinary performance
Timeline
Deputy Program Manager
Makwa Global Security
04.2023 - Current
Senior Administrative Assistant
Aurora Advocate HealthCare
09.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Program Management Specialist, INL Section
U. S. EMBASSY TUNIS
01.2017 - 12.2021
Program Coordinator, INL Section
U. S. EMBASSY TUNIS
01.2013 - 12.2017
Travel Assistant, MGT Section
U. S. EMBASSY TUNIS
01.2010 - 12.2013
Administrative Assistant, Foreign Service Institute
U. S. EMBASSY TUNIS
01.2001 - 12.2010
Clerk, Consular Section
U. S. EMBASSY TUNIS
01.2000 - 12.2000
bachelor degree - government contracts
University of Potomac
University Degree - English
University of Human and Social Sciences
French Language Certificate -
Paris Sorbonne University
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