Salah Ghanem
West Somid - Giza
Summary
A dynamic and results-driven social entrepreneur with over five years of experience in leading and scaling impactful initiatives across Egypt. As the Co-founder and Marketing Director of Buttonup, I have successfully driven economic empowerment for women and youth in underprivileged communities through sustainable and eco-friendly ventures. With a robust academic foundation in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the London School of Economics and a deep commitment to fostering social change, I am dedicated to expanding the reach of innovative solutions that address the socio-economic challenges in the MENA region.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cofounder /Marketing and Outreach Director
Buttonup For Empowering Local Communities
9 2019 - Current
- Responsible for the digital presence of Buttonup.
- Developed and measured the social impact of enterprise activities, and created gender-sensitive interventions.
- Led communication, pitching, and proposal writing.
- Contributed to business and product development.
Partnerships Officer
Institut Européen de Coopération et de Développement (IECD)
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Identified partnership opportunities and enhanced relationships with multilateral and bilateral development institutions, foundations, and the private sector.
- Engaged with, followed up on, and formalized support from prospects and partners that align with the organization's needs.
- Supported program staff and regional offices by developing specific donor landscapes, information documents, and analyses.
National Consultant, Labour Market Access Programme (LMAP)
GIZ
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Led the transition to a series of webinars for SMEs in different governorates to raise awareness of job quality.
- Coordinated with FEDA's member associations and engaged them in the project's implementation.
- Enhanced content across various digital communication platforms.
- Monitored quality, tracked monthly progress, and followed up on all digital communication and marketing activities.
Program Assistant for Peacemaking and Peacebuilding
Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping, and Peacebuilding -CCCPA
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Supported the development of concept notes, projects, and program proposals.
- Provided quarterly narratives of the activities of the Peacemaking and Peacebuilding team to the M&E department for inclusion in quarterly reports.
- Responded to daily correspondence and communications with other organizations and Egyptian Ministries.
- Contributed to the launch of the Sustaining Peace and Conflict Prevention Preparatory workshops in Addis Ababa at the African Union, as part of the preparation for the inaugural meeting of the Aswan Forum at the African Union.
- Served as the focal point for bilateral meetings during the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development.
Project Coordinator, Empowering Small Businesses to Close the Implementation Gap
Federation of Economic Development Associations - FEDA
01.2017 - 6 2019
- Followed up on and monitored the development and implementation of project plans and activities, reporting to the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) on behalf of FEDA.
- Identified and engaged relevant public entities, fostering cooperation, regular contact, and dialogue with partners such as the Industrial Development Authority (IDA), and collaborated with the relevant private sector and industrial developers.
- Supported the design, preparation, and implementation of workshops, focus groups, and other events related to the activity field.
Project Coordinator, Expanding Economic Participation by Reducing Informality
Federation of Economic Development Associations - FEDA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Followed up on and monitored the development and implementation of project plans and activities, reporting to the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) on behalf of FEDA.
- Suggested necessary changes and initiatives to improve the target results of the activity field.
Education
MSc Social Innovation And Entrepreneurship -
London School of Economics
London 04.2023 - 04.2024
Professional Master in Gender And Development -
Faculty of Economics And Political Science, Cairo University
Cairo 01.2020 - 04.2022
Monitoring and Evaluation Diploma -
American University in Cairo
01.2018 -
BA Political Science - undefined
Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University
01.2015 - undefined
IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Port Said British School
01.2011 - undefined
Skills
Organizational Development
Proposal Writing
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Project Implementation
Staff Management
Internships and courses
- AIESEC, India, Intern at Worldview project, Jan 2012, Feb 2012, Conducting activities and sessions for mentally disabled children, Lucknow school, India.
- PMP Course, AUC, Project Management Professional
Extracurricular Activities
Head Organizing Committee at the Model of American Congress, Cairo University, 2015. Head Social Responsibility Committee, the Model of American Congress, Cairo University, 2014. Coordinator at the Model of American Congress, Cairo University, 2013.
Timeline
MSc Social Innovation And Entrepreneurship -
London School of Economics
04.2023 - 04.2024
Partnerships Officer
Institut Européen de Coopération et de Développement (IECD)
01.2022 - 08.2023
National Consultant, Labour Market Access Programme (LMAP)
GIZ
07.2020 - 12.2021
Professional Master in Gender And Development -
Faculty of Economics And Political Science, Cairo University
01.2020 - 04.2022
Program Assistant for Peacemaking and Peacebuilding
Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping, and Peacebuilding -CCCPA
07.2019 - 06.2020
Monitoring and Evaluation Diploma -
American University in Cairo
01.2018 -
Project Coordinator, Empowering Small Businesses to Close the Implementation Gap
Federation of Economic Development Associations - FEDA
01.2017 - 6 2019
Project Coordinator, Expanding Economic Participation by Reducing Informality
Federation of Economic Development Associations - FEDA
01.2016 - 01.2017
BA Political Science - undefined
Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University
01.2015 - undefined
IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Port Said British School
01.2011 - undefined
Cofounder /Marketing and Outreach Director
Buttonup For Empowering Local Communities
9 2019 - Current
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