Nora Napoleon

• Increase Private Sector Partnership income through the development and cultivation of Private Sector Philanthropy (PPH) donors in Egypt;
• Lead, develop and implement the Private philanthropy strategy for UNHCR Egypt to substantially and sustainably increase income and network for UNHCR;
• Gauge prospective supporters and donorsʹ interest in the refugee cause and ensure the development of a solid pipeline and an individualized prospection and cultivation strategies;
• Develop initiatives, manage and inspire a portfolio of donors and prospects with the potential to give high value gifts;
• Ensure a prompt strategic and tactical response to leadership giving prospects in the event of humanitarian emergencies and/or any other opportunities of mobilizing resources for UNHCR programmes;
• Oversee cultivation events for HNWIs, major donors and representatives of trusts and foundations and corporates, liaising with UNHCR colleagues for input into global events when appropriate;
• Communicate accurate and timely information on UNHCR's programs and activities to donors and prospects;
• Establish the corporate engagement plan and cooperate actively in cross-unit projects including with UNHCR Country Office in HQ (e.g. corporate fundraising, innovative finance, shared value partnerships, etc.);
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting for donors to measure and monitor progress, and provide regular reports and analysis;
• Represent UNHCR/PSP Egypt at high-level meetings and conferences on philanthropy, humanitarian action and other occasions with private sector;
• Liaise and coordinate with the PSP Officer and other PSP colleagues in Egypt, MENA and HQ if/when relevant on any partnership opportunities that could be undertaken by PSP Egypt;
• Actively contribute to PSP Egypt Annual plan and provide with a perspective, plan and budget for PPH activities;
• Manage and report on PPH budget and ensure accurate income recording and earmarking procedures to facilitate financial reporting;
• Work with and in accordance with UNHCR’s due diligence policy and processes;
• Support and launch Islamic Philanthropy and legacy gifts programmes with PSP colleagues in MENA;
• Perform any other tasks as required.

• Acting as focal point for UNHCR MENA Civil Society Network of Displacement in Egypt;
• Establishing a media network & a pool of private sector businesses, Rotary Clubs, youth initiatives and others in Alexandria;
• Contributing to donors’ and stakeholders’ reports on the work of UNHCR in Alexandria AOR, promote donor visibility and engage donor countries and stakeholders in UNHCR achievements and challenges;
• Advocating with the different local community entities to promote refugees & asylum seekers co-existence through agreements & events which attracted wide media coverage such as:

- Initiating, drafting & executing MOU with the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in 2014 & organizing the signing events in 2014 & 2018;

- Coordinating with The President's Office for UNHCR's & refugees' participation in the first World Youth Forum in Sharm El Sheikh November 2017;

- Writing stories for the UNHCR website, 2 articles published on UNHCR global website in 2016 & 2017.

• Extending field support to MENA missions in identifying refugee success stories in Alexandria & the North Coast such as the PSP regional multi-media mission (Ramadan - MBC program - Basmet Amal 2016) and others;
• Launching of the 2BKM campaign in Egypt with a 6KM Marathon in Alexandria;
• Identifying & profiling donors, corporates and HNWIs in support to PSP Cairo to widen its pool of Leadership Giving programme in Egypt;
• Preparing input for donors' reporting from UNHCR Alexandria Office;
• Contributing to public awareness campaigns and International Days online and offline in support of UNHCR priorities and objectives in order to raise understanding of refugee issues among the media and the public;
• Creating content for speeches and press releases;
• Contributing to the production of information materials such as newsletters, information kits (posters, brochures, leaflets, banners etc.), articles, reports and other information gathered from various sources to be distributed externally to interested stakeholders, partners, local community and refugees;
• Identifying and highlighting refugee success stories and challenges;
• Creating content for social media to promote UNHCR visibility acknowledging donors whenever appropriate.
• Creating messages for mass information pertaining to day to day UNHCR activities as well as special campaigns (Zakat, 2BKM);
• Planning and follow-up administrative and logistical arrangements to organize events, conferences, workshops and other activities in accordance to UNHCR’s priorities to strengthen the relationship between UNHCR and stakeholders, NGOs and the host community.

• A chain of restaurants and cafes in Alexandria established in 2008 with 3 distinguished locations that serve about 360,000 customers per year;
• Creating market awareness through image designs for promotional materials (brochures, flyers, photography etc.);
• Coordinating and promoting special events;
• Evaluating advertising and promotions to ensure campaign messaging aligns with strategic goals;
• Setting campaign image and target customers;
• Addressing customers complains and suggestions for improvements;
• Building a stronger online campaign by developing a web site and creating an updated and interactive Facebook page;
• Introducing online booking service.

• Eshraka Arts and Cultural center is a place for helping people of all ages heal their bodies, minds, hearts and soul through arts, crafts and self awareness courses
• Tasked with devising a business plan and marketing campaign to re-position and promote the center
• Creating a marketing strategy through setting a new mission statement, defining target clients and proposing a new market image
• Changing center's logo
• Building a stronger online campaign by developing a web site and creating an updated and interactive Facebook page
• Working on a project to enter the Egyptian American Center and other schools in Alexandria to be a part of their summer courses for kids and teachers
• Re-designing the center's curriculum to fit the new target clients
• Focusing on competitive advantage of Eshraka center to set it apart from other entertaining kids' arts and crafts classes and courses offered by other facilities
• Preparing marketing materials for schools and other cultural centers to present to prospective clients in business meetings
• (Presentations, CDs, brochures etc.)
• Addressing challenges facing the center (in this case, the location) ….

• Company activity;
• Importing Food ingredients (Food additives such as colors, flavors, improvers, emulsifiers, etc.);
• Exporting Egyptian Natural Essential Oils 100% pure, herbs, spices, seeds & botanicals;
• Manufacturing instant food mixes in powder for (jelly, ice-cream, pudding, etc.);
• Agents for international food manufacturers in Egypt;
• Managing and supervising about 20 employees;
• Developing all printed materials of N I. Ibrahim Co. (Brochures, magazine ads, online ads etc);
• Maintaining and updating an extensive up-to-date filing systems and appointments diaries and schedules;
• Traveling locally and abroad to attend fairs and exhibitions to meet prospect and existing clients and promote the name and products of the compan (Most of West Europe, USA and Canada);
• Visiting factories abroad to have hands on information of materials being imported from our agents to be able to well represent them in the local market and have a competitive advantage over other Egyptian importers and manufacturers;
• Meeting with lawyers locally and abroad to finalize deals and contracts;
• Overseeing shipments and documentation required;
• Translating contracts and correspondences when required;
• Forecasting, analyzing and formulating strategic plan (Long & Short term plans);
• Recruiting qualified staff and team members;
• Training and assistance to staff members;
• Overseeing overall daily operations of the company;
• Observed corporate rules and regulations and safety procedures.
• Acquiring ISO 9001 2000 Quality Management System (QMS)
• Acquiring ISO 22000 2005 Food Safety Management Standard (FSMS)
• Acquiring ISO 18001 2007 Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS)
• Overseeing, supervising and regular auditing all procedures and functions of all ISO certificates required
• Finalizing legal work needed for operation of the organization (licenses, permits etc.)
• Budget management and pricing strategy according to the market situation and variables
• Working in accordance to international exporting/importing regulations.