Khaled Waleed ELHAMMAMI

Experienced Administrative & Financial Manager with Strong Multilingual and Cross-Cultural Skills

Seasoned administrative, financial, and HR manager with over 15 years of experience in humanitarian NGOs, including Médecins du Monde and Médecins Sans Frontières. Demonstrated expertise in financial management, budgeting, donor reporting (ECHO, OCHA, UNICEF, WHO, AFD, etc.), HR administration, and logistics coordination. Multilingual professional fluent in Arabic, French, and English with proven translation skills (French-Arabic) in high-pressure medical and humanitarian contexts. Known for excellent interpersonal communication, leadership under pressure, and deep cultural sensitivity, particularly in the Middle East and crisis zones. Proven ability to lead multicultural teams, manage complex projects, and maintain operational excellence in dynamic environments.

• Led the budgeting and financial planning for over $10M in humanitarian projects, ensuring full compliance with donor regulations.
• Successfully supervised and mentored a team of 12+ HR and finance staff across multiple field missions.
• Played a pivotal role in emergency response operations during critical humanitarian crises in Gaza, Libya, and Egypt.
• Developed and implemented efficient payroll systems using HOMERE and Excel, reducing salary processing time by 30%.
• Introduced new procurement and cost-control procedures, resulting in a 20% reduction in operational expenses.
• Conducted financial training sessions for new international staff, improving team performance and accountability.
• Maintained 100% audit compliance across three missions by streamlining documentation and internal controls.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely HR and logistics support under conflict conditions.

Certified Arabic-French Translator – Arab Professional Translators Society