Ahmed Yasser
Project Officer
Cairo
Summary
Experienced Project Officer with over 5 years of experience in education and livelihoods programming, specializing in supporting refugees and vulnerable communities. Proven track record in coordinating projects, leading teams, building capacity, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements. Strong background in data management, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems, as well as providing partnership support. Committed to sustainable development and passionate about empowering marginalized groups.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Officer – Education
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
10.2023 - Current
- Lead a multidisciplinary team supporting unaccompanied and separated refugee children (UASC) in accessing formal education.
- Oversee mentorship, verification, and school coordination functions to ensure education continuity and grant disbursement.
- Supervise case management and drive data quality improvements using a focal point system.
- Ensure ECHO donor compliance and contribute to sustainability strategies with local partners.
- Coordinate with MEAL and protection teams to improve program monitoring and reporting.
- Build the capacity of partner organizations and local education structures, especially in M&E systems.
Field Officer – Livelihood
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Delivered entrepreneurship training and coaching for refugee and vulnerable Egyptian youth.
- Facilitated microgrants and job placement services based on market assessments.
- Conducted field visits, assessments, and data collection to support evidence-based programming.
- Coordinated with service providers, supported reporting, and contributed to proposal development.
Volunteer – Livelihood (BPRM Project)
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Supported logistics, data collection, and community engagement in youth livelihood programs.
- Assisted in training sessions, participant registration, and report drafting.
Sales Team Leader
Nets Egypt
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed a telesales team, provided training and performance monitoring to meet KPIs.
- Oversaw customer communications and supported client acquisition strategies.
Article Writer
Tes3a.com
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Remote
- Wrote lifestyle and educational articles tailored to Arabic-speaking youth audiences.
- Focused on simplifying complex topics with relatable and engaging content.
- Remote
Telesales Agent
Net One Company
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Conducted outbound sales calls and provided customer support for telecom services.
Education
Master’s Degree - Gender and Development
Cairo University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Cairo University
04.2001 -
Skills
- Project Management
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Training & Capacity Building
- Donor Compliance (ECHO, UNHCR)
- Case Management
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Partnership Development
- Community Engagement
Timeline
Project Officer – Education
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
10.2023 - Current
Field Officer – Livelihood
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
03.2020 - 10.2023
Volunteer – Livelihood (BPRM Project)
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
11.2019 - 03.2020
Sales Team Leader
Nets Egypt
02.2019 - 09.2019
Article Writer
Tes3a.com
01.2017 - 01.2018
Telesales Agent
Net One Company
01.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Cairo University
04.2001 -
Master’s Degree - Gender and Development
Cairo University
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