Gehad Abdel Qader Ahmed
Cairo
Summary
Holder of a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Development Planning with over 7 years of professional experience in NGOs, including Save the Children and CBO . Specialized in youth and adolescent development, gender equality, and community engagement, with a strong focus on GBV , anti-trafficking and SRHR and youth-led initiatives. Skilled in leading youth empowerment programs, building community partnerships, and delivering capacity-building trainings. Adept at integrating adolescent perspectives into project design, implementation, and reporting, with a proven ability to foster safe, inclusive, and gender-transformative environments for young people.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Livelihoods coordinator
Save the Children
04.2025 - Current
- Planning and following up on the implementation of livelihood activities in coordination with the Livelihood Officer.
- Leading daily field operations for livelihood training sessions and supervised their successful delivery.
- Leading career guidance sessions for beneficiaries through the supervision and support of community coaches.
- Organizing and executing outreach activities to promote livelihood interventions within target communities.
- Playing a key role in the seed fund process, including cash distribution and the coordination of apprenticeship placements.
- Identifying technical training needs and provided tailored coaching and follow-up for program participants.
- Providing one-on-one and group coaching to participants throughout all livelihood component activities.
- Building the capacity of livelihoods coaches through training and continuous support.
- Developing and submitting monthly reports detailing field activities, achievements, and challenges.
- Managed relationships with local community-based organizations (CBOs) and private-sector employers to enhance program outcomes.
Livelihoods and Youth & adolescent coordinator
Save the Children
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive youth development strategies, focusing on livelihood and protection programming for vulnerable populations, including refugees and UASC youth.
- Developing and executing detailed work plans using SCI PMM tools like detailed implementation plans (DIP), forecasts, procurement plans, etc. to ensure seamless activity execution and resource optimization.
- Conduct regular field visits to assess program effectiveness, identify challenges, and provide actionable solutions to enhance outcomes.
- Leading and supervising a diverse team of 8 volunteers and 8 youth leaders, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Overseeing and monitoring the implementation of youth initiatives seed funded under our program framework.
- Overseeing youth initiatives to meet and exceed their annual targets, including successfully graduating over 70 youth leaders equipped with leadership and vocational skills.
- Responsible for planning and overseeing intervention activities, including the design, implementation, and management of the Youth Initiatives Program lifecycle.
- Supervising re-tailoring training manuals (Life skills, GBV, anti-trafficking, leadership skills, initiative design) to align with participants' needs.
- Innovated interactive educational and entertainment card games focused on GBV and anti-trafficking, aimed at enhancing awareness, engagement, and cohesion among participants during training sessions.
- Establishing monitoring systems, maintaining up-to-date component databases to track progress, document impact, and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Working closely with cross-functional teams to organize and coordinate events, including graduation ceremonies, youth camps, and advocacy initiatives, promoting socio-economic inclusion.
- Overseeing grant distribution and seed funding allocation, ensuring optimal resource utilization while providing continuous coaching to support participant initiatives.
- Strengthened partnerships with stakeholders, including private sector entities, to create employment opportunities and enhance project sustainability.
- Acted as Livelihoods and Youth & Adolescent (LVD&Y&A) Senior Officer, ensuring seamless component implementation and leadership support.
- Drafted and submitted the annual report for donors, providing a comprehensive overview of component activities.
- Documenting success stories highlighting the impact and achievements of youth leaders' initiatives.
- Supported other SCI projects in designing children's initiative camps and tailoring leadership and life skills activities for adolescents aged 15-17 years.
Livelihoods Coach
Save the Children
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Participating in re-tailoring the life skills and small business projects manual for entrepreneurs from youth ages of (18-24).
- Facilitated life skills training for over 50 UASC youth aged (14-18) years, as well as life skills and small business project training for more than 60 youth aged (18-24), utilizing visibility studies and Business Model Canvas (BMC) models.
- Responsible for conducting coaching sessions and providing ongoing follow-up support to livelihood beneficiaries, ensuring they fully understand the training material, develop their skills, and can make informed decisions about their career paths in micro business or wage employment.
- Participating in monthly field plans regarding livelihood component activities for UASC between the ages of (14-18), as well as activities for refugee and migrant youth between the ages of (18-24).
- Conduct individual assessments and interviews with livelihood candidates to determine whether they meet the livelihood eligibility requirements.
- Responsible for coordinating and communicating with African educational centers, schools, and community-based organizations (CBO's) to reach the target beneficiaries for the component activities.
- Responsible for planning and implementing the round table event, including reaching out to stakeholders from the private sector, government, and founders of associations, to coordinate attendance and ensure effective participation in the Private Sector Round Table.
- Coordinating the preparation of logistics for workshops, training sessions, and events with the cross-functional team, including tasks such as venue booking, organizing training materials and tools, managing giveaways, and overseeing printing needs.
- Drafting comprehensive reports on various aspects of coaching sessions, trainings, events, and workshops, documenting progress, outcomes, and key insights.
- Responsible for coordinating and collaborating with private sector companies to facilitate the hiring of youth for the wage employment pilot.
- Support the Youth & Adolescent component activities in facilitating camp workshops focused on initiative design and leadership skills for youth leaders aged 18-24.
Partnership and Capacity Building Officer
Egyptian Without Borders Foundation (EWBF)
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Established and nurtured strategic partnerships for the Foundation, identifying and pursuing collaboration opportunities with stakeholders in the education sector and in efforts to combat violence against women.
- Developed and managed the monthly project activity plan, working under the guidance of the project manager to ensure timely and efficient execution.
- Oversaw education interventions and psychosocial support activities within the Psychosocial Support Unit, including support sessions and content creation for psychological awareness campaigns on social media.
- Prepared periodic reports and maintained documentation to ensure the effective tracking of project progress and outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with area leads and project managers to sustain high impact partnerships, ensuring alignment with the Foundation's strategic goals.
- Managed the agreement process with partners, maintaining accurate records of both active and concluded partnerships.
- Implemented capacity-building initiatives to empower partners and enhance their ability to achieve agreed-upon project objectives.
- Fostered and maintained strong, collaborative relationships with local partners and community stakeholders, ensuring sustainability and effectiveness of interventions.
Facilitator (Acting as Project Assistant)
Save the Children
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive plan for the education and protection component of the project, ensuring alignment with overall objectives and strategic outcomes.
- Designed and conducted assessments for community school classes, identifying key areas for improvement and intervention.
- Developed a targeting and training plan for local community volunteers, ensuring capacity-building before the interview and selection process.
- Led capacity-building activities for Egyptian and Sudanese youth volunteers, equipping them with essential skills for project implementation.
- Managed logistical arrangements for community meetings, workshops and training sessions ensuring smooth execution.
- Conducted needs assessments for community schools and organized teacher training on protection systems and positive discipline.
- Identified and addressed the needs of targeted African community schools, including maintenance, educational kits, hygiene kits, and child-friendly learning materials.
- Participated in project evaluations by facilitating focus groups with children and teachers to assess the impact of interventions.
- Supported the implementation and monitoring of education-friendly materials and protection systems in schools.
- Facilitated training for community school teachers, social workers, and public school staff on education methodologies, protection systems, and positive discipline strategies.
- Led and mentored Egyptian and Sudanese youth volunteers, delivering training on child safeguarding policies and life skills.
- Oversaw the implementation of protection systems in schools and community centers, ensuring adherence to codes of conduct, complaint mechanisms, and focal point structures.
- Provided ongoing support to community volunteers, assisting in the development of monthly plans, activity designs, and implementation methods in line with best practices.
- Prepared periodic reports on project activities and maintained comprehensive documentation of work plans, resource utilization, and financial expenditures.
Supervisor Establishment
Kidzania
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Engaged with children aged 2 to 14 years, guiding them through immersive role-playing experiences that simulate real-world professions.
- Provided inclusive support for children with special needs, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience tailored to their abilities.
- Organized and facilitated special events, including birthdays, sports activities, and seasonal camps (summer & winter), enhancing children's engagement and learning.
- Ensured safety, cleanliness, and a secure environment within the establishments, maintaining high standards for role-playing activities.
- Conducted daily establishment checklists, monitored stock levels of materials and utensils, and reported shortages to the Area Coordinator for timely replenishment.
Education
Master's Degree - Sustainable Development Planning
Institute of National Planning
05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Geography Department Faculty of Women
Ain Shams University
Cairo05-2015
Skills
- Experienced in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Data analysis and documentation
- Leadership and management
- Capacity Building & Mentorship
- Community Mobilization and Partnership Building
- MEAL (Data Collection, Reporting, Success Stories)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/09/92
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Egyptian
Certification
- "PMM" Program project management mythology ,SCI ,2024
- Child safeguarding Training, SCI ,2023
- Regional training workshop on individual and family sexuality, Muntada Aljensaneya ,2021
- Citizenship in Adult Education workshop, AHAED,2021
- Life coach training, Almentor platform,2020
- “PMP“ Project Management program, E-Youth ,2020
- "HEART" program Healing and Education through Arts workshop,SCI , 2019
Timeline
Livelihoods coordinator
Save the Children
04.2025 - Current
Livelihoods and Youth & adolescent coordinator
Save the Children
09.2023 - 01.2025
Livelihoods Coach
Save the Children
02.2022 - 09.2023
Partnership and Capacity Building Officer
Egyptian Without Borders Foundation (EWBF)
07.2021 - 01.2022
Facilitator (Acting as Project Assistant)
Save the Children
09.2017 - 09.2019
Supervisor Establishment
Kidzania
02.2016 - 06.2017
Master's Degree - Sustainable Development Planning
Institute of National Planning
Bachelor of Arts - Geography Department Faculty of Women
Ain Shams University
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