Nourhan Tawfik
Economic Researcher
Cairo
Summary
With over a decade of professional engagement, my journey as an Economic Researcher at GAFI has been marked by a steadfast commitment to quantitative research and policy analysis. My role as a Teaching Assistant of Economics honed my presentation skills, allowing me to effectively communicate complex economic concepts. My core competencies lie in distilling intricate data into actionable insights, guiding policy with precision. United with GAFI's mission, my expertise contributes to driving impactful economic strategies that resonate with the organization's culture of informed decision-making and diversity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Economic Researcher
General Authority for Investment and Free Zones
Cairo, Egypt
06.2017 - Current
- Economic Researcher at GAFI Chairman office (Jun 2024 - till the present): Developing and maintaining periodic reporting for the chairman about the performance of GAFI's sectors
- Attending all the internal meetings, writing minutes and following up on all relevant assignments and instructions
- Responsible for the official correspondence with the cabinet
- Contributing to achieve GAFI's target in Investment Promotion & Digital Transformation
- Responsible for the published content of GAFI (Reports, Presentations & social media)
- Coordinating the chairman's visits to the businessmen community
- Represent the chairman during absence within the delegated capacity
- Economic Researcher at GAFI Vice Chairman office (Oct 2023 - Jun 2024): Following up on all sectors correspondence to ensure timely resolution
- Preparing comprehensive summaries for the Vice Chairman prior to every board meeting, keeping him informed and up-to-date
- Serving as the primary contact for the NCP Committee - OECD, maintaining open lines of communication with the different stakeholders to achieve the targets of the committee
- Spearhead the digitalization process of the Technical Office system, driving innovation and efficiency in our operations
- Act as a liaison between investors and our investment promotion sector, resolving challenges and showcasing investment opportunities that drive business growth
- Economic Researcher at the Investment Promotion sector - Reports and Research unit (Jan 2023 - Oct 2023): Collecting and analyzing financial, political and socioeconomic data
- Analyzing market trends
- Analyzing the economic impact of investment related laws regulations, and tools
- Communicating data in the form of presentations and technical reports for external promotion
- Updating content and indicators of the invest in Egypt website
- Contributing to GAFI's publications and reports
- (Invest in Egypt Report, Snapshot of Egypt - Report, Top Reasons to Invest in Egypt Report and Facts & Figures Report)
- Responsible for the Communication and Information Technology Sector content's on invest in Egypt website
- Economic Researcher at the Investment Zones sector (Jan 2020 - Dec 2022): Preparing feasibility studies for the establishment of new investment zones
- Responsible for the executive office of City Center Almaza Investment Zone
- Receiving applications submitted by investors and presenting them to the Investment Zone's Board of Directors after completion required documents
- Reviewing the technical and pre-feasibility studies applied by investors to rent a unit in the investment zone
- Issuing a decision of operating licenses for projects within the investment zone
- Following up on projects' commitment to the Construction permit controls until complete implementation & compliance and the project's operating license stipulated in the decision to engage in the activity
- Implementing the decisions of the Board of Directors regarding projects within the investment zone
- Creating a contact channel between the investor and all governmental authorities which are responsible for the process of issuing licenses
- Economic Researcher at the Investment Dispute Settlement Center (Jan 2019 - Dec 2019): Receiving dispute settlement requests submitted by investors within the same company or different company
- Recruiting an accredited mediator to the case after completing required documents
- Coordinating the mediation sessions
- Following up with the two parties till settling the dispute
- Economic Researcher at the Technical office of General Secretory of GAFI (Jun 2017- Dec 2018): Following up with the internal departments in the sector to achieve the following: Managing the Authority's financial, administrative, engineering and human resources policies
- Participating in setting the regulations of financial affairs and administrative aspects
- Preparing the planning budget for the authority and its units and presenting it to the board of directors for approval
- Participating in preparing the technical studies to establish public & private free zones, investment & technological zones and take the necessary procedures for implementation
Teaching Assistant of Economics
College of International Transport and Logistics, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
Cairo, Egypt
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Teaching undergraduate students the following courses: (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Trade of Economics & Commercial Policies)
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Assisted in organization of school events, enhancing school community and student experience.
- Collaborated with educators to implement new teaching strategies, resulting in more dynamic and effective instruction.
Data Processing Executive
Infomine Research and Solutions
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Working on both primary and secondary data, analyzing the data through SPSS, interpreting the statistics, writing reports, and designing charts and graphs
- Coordinating Snapshot project with GSK company which was a market research project to analyze the dispersion of 3 diseases in 7 countries
Economic Researcher
Center of Public Policy Analysis and Public Opinion Measurement
10.2012 - 04.2014
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Arab Academy For Management, Banking And Financial Sciences
Egypt 02.2024 - 10.2024
Pre-Master's of Economics Certificate - Agricultural Economics
Cairo University
Egypt 09.2015 - 06.2017
Diploma in Feasibility Study and Projects Evaluation - Economics
Cairo University
Egypt 09.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Economics, Statistics
Cairo University
Egypt 09.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Problem-Solving
Studentactivities
- President, Model of British House of Commons (MBHC), 2013-2014
- Head of Fundraising & Financial Committee, MBHC, 2012-2013
- Head of Human Resources Committee, MBHC, 2011-2012
- Volunteer, Model Organization of Islamic Cooperation (MOIC), 2011-2012
- Delegate, Protection and Education Committee in the Simulation of Egyptian National Child Rights Observatory (SENCRO), 2011-2012
- Head of Coordination Committee, MBHC, 2010-2011
- Member of Coordination Committee, MBHC, 2009-2010
Internationalcompetitions
International Finalist, 2023 PRMIA Risk Management Challenge
Training
- Trainee, Egyptian Corporation for Appliances Maintenance, 07/01/11
- Trainee, Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, 07/01/11
- Trainee, Misr Iran Development Bank, 08/01/10
Coursework
- Anti-Corruption and Governance Training Course at the Egyptian Anti-Corruption Academy.
- Business Etiquette Course at the Arab Administrative Development Organization.
- Scientific Writing Course at Faculty of Economics and Political Science.
- Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Course at the American University in Egypt.
- Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Course at the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics.
- Introduction to Stock Market Financial and Technical Analysis.
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration
Arab Academy For Management, Banking And Financial Sciences
02.2024 - 10.2024
Economic Researcher
General Authority for Investment and Free Zones
06.2017 - Current
Pre-Master's of Economics Certificate - Agricultural Economics
Cairo University
09.2015 - 06.2017
Data Processing Executive
Infomine Research and Solutions
12.2014 - 12.2015
Teaching Assistant of Economics
College of International Transport and Logistics, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
09.2014 - 01.2017
Economic Researcher
Center of Public Policy Analysis and Public Opinion Measurement
10.2012 - 04.2014
Diploma in Feasibility Study and Projects Evaluation - Economics
Cairo University
09.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Economics, Statistics
Cairo University
09.2008 - 05.2012
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