Dalia Nagaty
Expert In International Development Cooperation, Project Management And Government Relations
Cairo
Summary
Dalia Nagaty is a highly accomplished and professional International Development Expert with over 13 years of experience mastering skills and qualifications in Project Management, Partnerships, Government Relations, Stakeholders Communications particularly in the fields of Technical and Vocational Education in Egypt, Green Economy, Waste Management and Governance.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and acquired several international and national accredited training programmes.
Dalia began her career with the Ministry of International Cooperation in Egypt and then assumed several roles in government- led programs, International Development Organizations and International NGOs. She is currently working for the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ Egypt). Through her career, Dalia contributed to several high-impact projects that significantly improved the quality of life, education and capacity development of many communities and institutions in Egypt as well as fostering cooperation between the Egyptian side and International Communities (particularly European Countries).
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Project Management Professional
GIZ Egypt
8 2020 - Current
- Prepare, coordinate and conduct stakeholder meetings (with government, private sector (PS), Development Partners (DPs), NGOs, Academia, others) and carries out other activities required for implementing or follow- up on the agreed measures (ex
- High- Level Decision Making Committee with the Ministry of Education and Technical Education, Project Operational Planning, Appraisal Mission, others)
- Initiate and develop partnerships/ collaborations with other DPs, PS, Ministries of relevance to the project activities (for alignment reasons in coordination with the political partner)
- Performing the role/ function of project’s “Green Ambassador” responsible for formulating and implementing an “Internal Green Capacity Development Plan” with several measures to deepen the knowledge, understanding of technical colleagues and provide them with the basic competencies for a more efficient project implementation on topics relevant to Green TVET and the Transition Towards a Green Economy
- Prepare, review and evaluate policy documents (particularly on: Green Economy and Green Growth, Sustainable Development, Climate Change & Climate- Action, Employment, TVET & Green TVET, National Plans, Country Programmes, Sector Strategies, etc.)
- Maintain professional relations with TELM cluster projects and GIZ clusters/ projects (to create synergies and alignment)
- Focal Point with the Portfolio Management at GIZ Country Office for processing different project documents (PICs, MoUs, Security Approvals, etc)
- Focal Point with the German- Arab Chamber for Commerce and Industry (AHK) – on strategic and partnership level-
- Member of the project’s steering structure (EPP &TCTI projects have together one steering structure team) responsible for aligning and setting cooperation guidelines with the political partner
- Assists the Head of Project with all organizational and management issues, including the development and follow-up of internal management guidelines and agreements
- Regularly consults with the Head of Project-on-project activities
- Organizes and develops the required material for different project- level events/ conferences/ strategic meetings in coordination with the project’s management team
- Developing, reviewing and following- up on the project’s official correspondences to the political partner or any stakeholder.
Project Manager
CARE International in Egypt
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Plan, manage and closely monitor the implementation of project day- to- day activities to ensure the quality of the implementation according to project agreement and scope
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting for project achievements /challenges to the program director, organization’s management and partner/donor
- Identify, create, manage and maintain productive partnership and networking with different stakeholders in the local and national level to maximize the impact of program effort in local and national level
- Contribute to the design and ensure application of monitoring and evaluation appropriate tools/techniques
- Check data and conduct field visits to ensure accuracy of data and to guarantee all activities are on track according to original plans
- Manage and monitor all project’s budget/s to ensure spending rates are within the safe range according to approved budget considering CARE and donor policy and procedures
- Contribute to achieve the program impact goal through continuous linking all implemented activities with program long-term goal, through identifying, and suggesting new initiatives/ projects ideas
- Support the programme director in initiating and maintaining strategic and diverse relationships & networking with stakeholders to ensure that the program and CARE remain a partner of choice
- Coordinate with project managers to enhance CARE’s internal workflow and processes to ensure higher levels of performance and learning to achieve greater impact.
National Coordinator
Ministry of Environment
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Overseeing the day-to-day activities of the PMU related to the management and implementation of the Project
- Supervise PMU staff in the performance of their respective duties and ensure the efficient functioning of the unit
- Overall supervision, monitoring and evaluation of project activities
- Undertake external high-level communication among Donor Organizations (KfW, GIZ, EU and SECO) and selected Governorates (in coordination with the unit's Executive Manager)
- Initiate new programming and responsible for all international cooperation issues
- Initiate and build partnerships with relevant governmental entities, NGOs and CSOs working in the field of environment with the aim of extending the programme’s activities, outreach and impact
- Prepare, or as appropriate supervise the preparation of, progress reports, annual reports, project completion report and other reports as required
- Oversee and support the preparation of annual work plans and budgets
- Oversee the quality of deliverables from the co-implementing partners “Governorates” and external project implementing agencies (international and local consultancy firms)
- Allow access to independent auditors and evaluation missions and provide all necessary information available
- Represent the PMU and the project to national and international audiences (in coordination with the Executive Manager)
- Undertaking site visits with PMU staff and other concerned parties to the programme's selected governorates (Delta and Upper Egypt)
- Support the management and implementation of project activities to achieve its targets and exert maximum efforts to overcome any obstacles that may jeopardize the smooth implementation of the project.
- Managed cross-functional teams for effective collaboration and successful project completion.
Senior Expert
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Managing 26 projects within the framework of the Egyptian- European Innovation Fund (EEIF): maintaining timely follow up, monitoring, and evaluation on the implementation of projects and ensuring management and implementation of the projects as per the EU templates, regulations and procedures
- This entails performing the following tasks: conducting meetings with project teams, M&E visits, on the spot checks, reporting on the implementation and progress of projects to the EU Delegation to Egypt, Ministry of Scientific Research and other relevant ministries/ entities on the ‘technical and financial status’ – whenever needed-, conducting detailed assessments and review on the submitted technical reports by the beneficiaries, meeting target groups and visiting governorates where the project activities has been implemented, accompanying external M&E missions and supporting financial audit mission’s tasks)
- Providing advice, recommendations and answering inquiries of the implementing partners and beneficiaries on issues related to projects execution, sustainability and ensuring its implementation in accordance with the guidelines and regulations set in the contract/ agreement
- Developing and regularly updating databases needed for the management of the projects (ex.: grant beneficiaries, partners, stakeholders, projects technical and financial statuses, deadlines for submitting deliverables/activities/reports...etc.)
- Conducting different surveys and questionnaires needed to measure the socio-economic impact of projects, drafting a projects catalogue, providing its technical input, and conducting video-recorded interviews with the project’s beneficiaries, partners and target groups as a part of the RDI Programme’s documentary movie
- Participating in the organization of workshops and conferences held within the framework of the Egypt- EU innovation and research policy and initiatives
- Creating synergies and establishing partnerships between existing projects covering similar development areas.
Programme Coordinator
Ministry of International Cooperation
03.2011 - 07.2016
- Performing the mandate of the MoIC as the national coordinator of the Egyptian government (GoE) before the EU Delegation to Egypt (EUD) in all development and/or economic projects
- Coordinating between MoIC and the EUD, Egyptian entities (ministries, public and private sector and CSOs, development partners and embassies) regarding projects/ programmes funded within the framework of the EGY‐ EU cooperation portfolio
- Negotiating, reviewing and participating in drafting of development and cooperation agreements
- Preparing talking points, minutes of meeting and reports to the minister, draft press releases, preparing and attending meetings at sector level and high-level meetings (with Ministers/ Ambassadors and EU high level official’s missions)
- Coordinating, following up and monitoring the implementation of EU development projects financed under the bilateral envelope (through steering committee meetings, follow up meetings, letters, emails…etc.)
- Representing MoIC at conferences, seminars and workshops locally and internationally
- Assigned as the National Focal Point for the College of Europe Educational and Training Programme (2011- 2016).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Public Administration
Faculty of Economics And Political Science
Cairo, Egypt 09.2006 - 09.2010
High School Diploma -
Saint Joseph Language School
Cairo, Egypt 06.2005 - 06.2006
Skills
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Web Browsing
Project Management Processes and Procedures
Stakeholder Communications
Technical understanding of TVET & Sustainability/ Green Economy topics
Education
Bachelor of Political Science, Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, Political Science, Public Administration, Good, 06/2010, Saint Joseph Language School, 1994 - 1996, Saint Joseph Language School, 2000 - 2006, 96.3%, 07/2006, Climate adaptation towards social justice and just transition, UNEP/ UNESCO/ BMUV, 11/13/2023, 12/15/2023, Farmer Field and Business Schools, CARE US, 02/16/2020, 02/20/2020, Circular Economy and Waste Management for Developing Countries, TU Dresden, Germany, 11/18/2019, 12/11/2019, Project Management Professional Exam Preparation Course, Attic for Business Solutions, 01/2018, 03/2018, EU Funding Opportunities for Research and Innovation, Ministry of Scientific Research and the EU Delegation in Cairo, 03/20/2017, 03/21/2017, SAAP/ PAO Training and Capacity Building Package for Focal Points, The Support to the Association Agreement Programme, 05/30/2016, 06/02/2016, Development Leadership Programme, GIZ Egypt, 05/27/2015, 06/07/2015, European Neighborhood Policy Executive Programme and Training of Trainers, College of Europe, 06/20/2014, 06/25/2014, Development Leadership Program, Various, 2013, 2014, Euro Mediterranean Studies, Faculty of Economics and Political Science, 02/2013, 12/2013, EU Institutions, College of Europe, 11/2011, 11/2011, Spanish Language, Cervantes Institution, 06/2009, 06/2009, Negotiation Skills, International Law Forum – Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, 03/14/2010, 03/17/2010, Terminology and Lexicography, American University in Cairo, 09/2010, 12/2010, Human Resources Management, Yat Education Center, 10/2010, 12/2010
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/08/88
- Nationality: Egyptian
References
To be furnished upon request
Timeline
Project Manager
CARE International in Egypt
11.2019 - 08.2020
National Coordinator
Ministry of Environment
12.2018 - 11.2019
Senior Expert
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
09.2016 - 12.2018
Programme Coordinator
Ministry of International Cooperation
03.2011 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Public Administration
Faculty of Economics And Political Science
09.2006 - 09.2010
High School Diploma -
Saint Joseph Language School
06.2005 - 06.2006
Project Management Professional
GIZ Egypt
8 2020 - Current
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