Ahmed Ali Ismail
Agribusiness Development Expert In Rural Community And
Cairo,mokattam
Summary
With over 20 years of experience in economic and social empowerment, I have held key leadership roles, including Director of Economic Empowerment, Chief Program Officer, and Social Solidarity Coordinator. I specialize in designing and managing programs that enhance workforce development, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy while building strong partnerships with government and community organizations.
My advocacy for economic justice has led to impactful policy changes, and my focus on evidence-based practices ensures program effectiveness through thorough evaluation. I excel in budget management, securing funding, and fostering collaboration among diverse teams to drive community engagement.
Additionally, I promote social cohesion through initiatives that raise awareness of social justice issues. My strategic vision and dedication to empowering marginalized populations position me as a leader in driving meaningful economic and social change.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Program Officer
Misr elkheir Foundation
Egypt
08.2020 - Current
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a strategic vision for all programs.
Collaborate with the executive team to set organizational goals and objectives. - Program Development: Design and launch new programs that align with the organization's mission.
Ensure programs are evidence-based and innovative. - Operations Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of program teams.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies. - Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Manage program budgets and ensure financial sustainability.
Allocate resources efficiently to maximize program impact. - Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish metrics to assess program effectiveness and outcomes.
Conduct regular evaluations and report findings to stakeholders. - Team Leadership: Provide mentorship and support to program managers and staff.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment. - Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with external partners, funders, and community organizations.
Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and public events. - Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing data-driven strategies.
- Implemented comprehensive monitoring systems, enabling accurate tracking of progress towards desired outcomes.
Head of the Social Solidarity Sector
Misr Elkheir Foundation
Egypt
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Program Development:Design and implement initiatives that promote social solidarity and community support.
Identify the needs of marginalized groups and develop targeted programs to address those needs.
- Community Engagement:Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, local leaders, and residents.
Facilitate workshops, meetings, and events to promote awareness of social solidarity issues.
- Advocacy:Advocate for policies and practices that enhance social equity and justice.
Represent the organization at community meetings and public forums.
- Collaboration:Work with internal teams to integrate social solidarity principles into organizational practices.
Collaborate with external partners to leverage resources and expertise.
- Monitoring and Evaluation:Establish metrics to assess the impact of social solidarity programs.
Conduct evaluations and prepare reports on program outcomes.
Director of Economic Empowerment Department
Misr Elkheir Foundation
Egypt
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Strategic Leadership:Develop and implement a comprehensive economic empowerment strategy aligned with the organization's mission and goals.
Provide visionary leadership to the Economic Empowerment Department.
- Program Development and Management:Design, implement, and evaluate programs that support workforce development, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.
Ensure programs are evidence-based and meet the needs of target populations.
- Partnership Building:Establish and maintain partnerships with government agencies, businesses, and community organizations.
Collaborate with stakeholders to leverage resources and enhance program impact.
- Advocacy and Policy:Advocate for policies that promote economic justice and empowerment at local, regional, and national levels.
Stay informed about economic trends and policy changes that affect target communities.
- Monitoring and Evaluation:Develop metrics to assess the effectiveness of economic empowerment initiatives.
Conduct regular evaluations and report findings to leadership and stakeholders.
Agricultural Project Development Officer
CARE Egypt
Egypt
10.2010 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: Project for the development of small breeders and the development of agricultural associations funded by Danone
- Design and implementation of a field survey form for the selection of young breeders
- Implementation of trainings for small farmers on livestock and clean milking
- Qualifying, developing and raising the capabilities of the cooperative societies work team
- Supervising the establishment of a dairy collection station in the village of Al-Halabieh, Beni Suef Governorate
- Qualification and training of the milk collection station staff
- Supervising the daily operations of the station's operation
- Implementation of periodic veterinary convoys to serve young breeders
- Project for the development of small breeders and the development of agricultural associations funded by Danone
Agricultural Project Development Officer
Development of Non-Financing Services for Small and Medium Enterprises Project
Egypt
03.2009 - 09.2010
- Company Overview: Funded by the Canadian Development Agency (CIDA)
- Supervising a number of economic units granted to NGOs or quality federations in the fields of (manufacturing) Dairy Products
- Feasibility Studies Design - Environmental Studies Unit - Child Labor Resistance Unit
- Develop a strategic plan and action plan for each unit
- Follow up the implementation of the plan and achieve the required targets to cover the unit costs
- Determining the training needs of work teams within the different units
- Assisting units in opening marketing channels, improving product quality and expanding the base of its spread
- Funded by the Canadian Development Agency (CIDA)
Agricultural Projects Development Officer
International Organization for the Development of Agricultural Cooperation
Egypt
02.2004 - 09.2007
- Company Overview: Funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Supervising the design and implementation of the field survey form, selecting the four target groups (small production breeders, animals, dairy manufacturers, agricultural engineers, veterinarians)
- Supervising the implementation of training programs for the four target groups
- Training the work team on the basics of animal production and some advanced topics
- Analysis of the value chain with regard to livestock and the selection of points that can be intervened
- Supervising the rehabilitation of registered associations and raising their organizational capabilities
- Assisting modern associations in writing financing proposals for the establishment of economic units covering the planned part of the value chain (construction of dairy collection stations - feed mixing stations - veterinary units - animal service points and artificial insemination)
- Funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Education
Doctor of Business Administration - Global Operational Managment
International American Theism University
United State Of America 02.2023 - 01.2025
MBA - Business Administration
Eslesca Business School
Egypt 12.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Minia University
Egypt 10.1998 - 01.2003
Skills
- Strategic management
- Project management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Economic planning
- Preparation of marketing plans
- Team building
- Leadership preparation
- Public speaking
Organizational development
Budgeting expertise
Research and analysis
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/10/81
Advisory Missions
- Implementation of a consultancy mission with the aim of preparing a detailed study for the development of the livestock production industry in the State of Turkey., 2007
- Implementation of a consultancy mission with the aim of measuring the long-term impact after 10 years of the farmer to farmer project., 2008
- Implementation of a consultancy mission with the aim of follow-up and mid-term evaluation of the horticultural crops development project., 2009
- Implementation of many training advisory tasks in different fields., Technical training in the field of animal production for small farmers and agricultural engineers., Trainings in the field of business administration., Trainings in various development fields, including monitoring development needs and measuring impact and management of development projects and raising the capacities of civil society institutions and agricultural associations., Personal development training.
Timeline
Doctor of Business Administration - Global Operational Managment
International American Theism University
02.2023 - 01.2025
Chief Program Officer
Misr elkheir Foundation
08.2020 - Current
Head of the Social Solidarity Sector
Misr Elkheir Foundation
01.2017 - 07.2020
MBA - Business Administration
Eslesca Business School
12.2016 - 01.2019
Director of Economic Empowerment Department
Misr Elkheir Foundation
01.2012 - 12.2016
Agricultural Project Development Officer
CARE Egypt
10.2010 - 12.2011
Agricultural Project Development Officer
Development of Non-Financing Services for Small and Medium Enterprises Project
03.2009 - 09.2010
Agricultural Projects Development Officer
International Organization for the Development of Agricultural Cooperation
02.2004 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Minia University
10.1998 - 01.2003
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