Nermin N. Hassan
Administrative Professional
Cairo,C
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over a decade of experience in international education, scholarship management, and development programs. Demonstrated expertise in student advising, partnership development, project implementation, and cross-cultural communication, gained through roles at leading organizations. Committed to youth empowerment and delivering impactful, development-focused initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Professional
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
03.2021 - Current
- Oversee the procurement of goods and services in compliance with GIZ regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Deliver high-level logistical and operational support for events, including meetings, workshops, trainings, and conferences.
- Coordinate travel arrangements for national and international staff, including flight bookings and accommodation.
- Streamline and manage daily operations across the cluster to ensure optimal office functionality and efficiency.
- Supervise support staff to maintain smooth administrative workflows.
- Execute additional responsibilities as assigned, contributing to cross-functional team success.
- Improve employee morale by planning team-building activities and fostering a positive work environment.
- Establish standard operating procedures and best practices in events and travel management that contributed to increased operational efficiency across all levels of .
Advising Program Officer
AMIDEAST
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Oversaw student advising activities for the USAID-funded HEI Public University Scholarship Program across five public universities.
- Monitored student academic performance, continuation criteria, and engagement in program enhancement activities.
- Supported students’ transition to university life.
- Coordinated with university advisors to ensure student needs were met.
- Reviewed and approved student requests related to academic support (books, equipment, transportation).
- Trained and supported university advisors on scholarship goals and advising processes.
- Supervised two program assistants.
Strategic Partnerships Manager
Alliance for Global Development (AGD)
Rheinbach, Germany
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed and oversaw the development and implementation of European Projects in the areas of youth development, adult education, and vocational education and training.
- Oversaw the development of applications for EU-funding (Erasmus+).
- Managed the dissemination, monitoring and evaluation of projects and training courses.
- Liaised between partner organizations across Europe and AGD project managers.
- Assisted the Finance Manager in monitoring the financial and budgetary status of projects and provided the Chairman with information as required.
- Led the selection process of outgoing participants for the Alliance’s exchange programs and training courses.
- Orientated participants through post-departure and re-entry workshops as necessary.
Student-Life Coordinator
The American University in Cairo
01.2014 - 03.2019
- Managed a multi-million-dollar budget of several scholarship programs.
- Designed, launched, and assessed leadership and community engagement programs that fostered the personal and professional growth of a diverse student body.
- Crafted and executed strategic annual work plans aligned with scholarship goals, ensuring measurable outcomes and impact.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring and coaching to students, offering continuous support both on and off campus.
- Applied a variety of evaluation tools to analyze student needs and behavioral trends, informing the development of tailored services and enrichment activities.
- Tracked and assessed students’ academic standing and leadership progression to ensure alignment with program expectations.
- Prepared detailed quarterly and annual technical reports to document program performance and student progress.
- Supervised and guided the Assistant Student-Life Coordinator, fostering a collaborative and results-driven working environment.
Student-Life Assistant Coordinator
The American University in Cairo
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Supported the recruitment and selection of new scholarship students through structured screening and interview processes.
- Coordinated with external training providers to secure technical and financial proposals for customized training sessions.
- Managed end-to-end logistics for student development trainings, including material preparation and vendor coordination.
- Maintained comprehensive databases for semester abroad participants and program alumni, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.
- Arranged domestic and international travel for students, including flights, accommodation, and transportation logistics.
- Led the planning and facilitation of pre-departure orientations and re-entry workshops to support students' international study experience.
- Contributed to the coordination and execution of the annual LEAD Conference, including programming, logistics, and student engagement.
- Administered all J1 visa documentation and processing (R3 Packages) for outbound semester-abroad students under the LEAD Program.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
The American University in Cairo (AUC)
Cairo, Egypt 07.2013 - 07.2013
Skills
- Proficient user of MS Office
- Efficiency in using the internet and its search engines
- Fluency in written and spoken English (C1) and Arabic (Mother-tongue)
- Beginner in written and spoken Deutsche (A21) and French (A1)
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Team player
- Strong organizational skills
Professional Development & International Exposure
- Commercial Knowledge, Academy for International Cooperation (AIZ) (September 2024)
- Finance for Non-Finance Managers, School of Business Executive Education (AUC), December 2022
- Eastern Encounters (Co-facilitated a training on conflict management), Comparative Research Network (CRN), Kraków, Poland. (February 2020)
- Emotional Intelligence, Life Coach Egypt. (May 2018)
- Introduction to Project Management, Red Rock International, Cairo, Egypt (September 2017)
- Decision Making and Problem Solving, Red Rock International, Cairo, Egypt (March 2017)
- USAID Financial Analysis Support Training, The American University in Cairo, Egypt. (August 2015).
- Conflict Resolution: Path to Success, The American University in Cairo, Egypt. (February 2015).
- Get Out, Training course in using outdoor methods as a tool in working with youth for improving young people’s social skills, Zemegal – Ventspils, Latvia. (September 2014).
- Facing Europe 2020: Advance Course in Social Entrepreneurship Key Skills, AIPC Pandora – Madrid, Spain. (May 2013)
- Volunteer Exchange, FIFA U-20 Volunteers Network – Amarante, Portugal. (August 2011)
- Exchange Student, St. Andrew’s School – Middletown, DE, USA. (August 2008 – June 2009)
Timeline
Administrative Professional
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
03.2021 - Current
Advising Program Officer
AMIDEAST
12.2020 - 03.2021
Strategic Partnerships Manager
Alliance for Global Development (AGD)
04.2019 - 10.2020
Student-Life Coordinator
The American University in Cairo
01.2014 - 03.2019
Student-Life Assistant Coordinator
The American University in Cairo
01.2014 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Arts -
The American University in Cairo (AUC)
07.2013 - 07.2013
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