Tarek is a resourceful and multitalented 33 years-old male (he/him), with a decade of experienced in waste management and industrial waste, with a strong background in chemical engineering and sustainability consultancy. Proficient in resource efficiency, green business models, and green entrepreneurship. Skilled in design thinking, teaching & coaching, and environmental sustainability. His excellent communication skills and multilingual capabilities enhance the professional interactions. Committed to advancing sustainable practices within the industry.
Hi, I’m
Tarek Saleh
Giza,Egypt
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
6
Different national and International experiences
Work history
GIZ - National Solid Waste Management Programme / EU Green
Waste Management Advisor for Private Sector
01.2020 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Supporting the Head of Component in coordinating with the Ministry of Environment (MoE) and supporting the private sector such as SMEs or start-ups in climate action and circular economy initiatives
- Coordinating, and implementing calls for project ideas; providing technical and administrative assistance for the private sector during implementation of the projects
- Providing professional advice in the field of climate action and circular economy to the Ministry of Environment
- Disseminating knowledge management such as trainings and online learning platforms regarding waste management and circular economy
- Contributed to the overall planning of the outputs' activities, including the operational plan and M&E measures
- Coordinating with different outputs within NSWMP III / EU Green and across GIZ projects and other organizations regarding climate change, environment, and circular economy
- Steering short-term national and international consultants in developing needs assessment reports for the Green private sector in Egypt.
Industrial Waste Management & SME Hub in Egypt (IWEX) by the African Development Bank
Industrial Waste Technical Consultant
01.2017 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Following up and working together with IWEX consultant on the project activities
- Participated in designing Waste management incubator in Egypt
- Participated developing best sustainable practices and policies for strengthen the SME in the industrial waste management value chain
- Participated as a trainer in a knowledge transfer & capacity building training to the National Cleaner production center in Sudan
- Working closely with both public and private stakeholders in the field of waste management
- Participated in Industrial Symbiosis workshops for 3 different industrial zones in Egypt
- Developed different ToR for the project activities and participated in evaluating the bidding consultants
- Participated in awareness campaigns for industrial facilities in different industrial zones
- Updating project website, social media platform and the industrial waste exchange platform www.iwexegypt.com.
Inclsve - Netherlands
Sustainability Consultant
01.2017 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Participated in developing sustainability reports for our clients
- Sustainability consultancy for major chocolate brand for their value chain
- Participated in visualizing and developing roadmaps and writing proposals for living wage and climate resilient sourcing (Dutch Retail sector)
- Collecting data for validating resource efficiency ideas
- Participated in Data collection for the sustainability consortium TSC
- Supported AXA group start-up companies on strategy, business development and sustainable practices
- Updating the website and developing the graphic material
- Updating and developing the company's templates.
Environics
Environmental Engineer
01.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Developing Environmental Impact assessment reports for industrial facilities
- Participated in developing Vulnerability study for water availability in 2 different zones in Egypt
- Measuring air quality around a power plant.
Egypt National Cleaner Production Center
Resource Efficiency and Sustainability Specialist
01.2013 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Enhanced Industrial facilities savings and environmental impact by providing specialised support and advice in the resource efficiency field.
- Familiar with clean, and renewable energy technologies.
- Worked at many factories in the environmental field, and water treatment field.
- Conducted many industrial trainings on energy and resource efficiency, and participated in creating the training material.
- Participated in full energy audits, where I learnt how to use many energy and chemical measurement tools.
- Participated in proposal writing with many international organisations (UNIDO, JICA, GIZ, etc.).
- Project management for industrial visits to implement resource efficiency measures at the private industrial sector in Egypt.
- Project management: Project coordinator of 'Know-how transfer in wastewater treatment in hotels in Egypt', with TIA (Technologien zur Industrie-AbwasserBehandlung) GmbH, and the University of Rostock.
- Represented Egypt in the 'Delivery Mechanisms and Institutions to Realise Energy Efficiency Potential in the Middle East and North Africa' workshop by the Centre for Mediterranean Integration (CMI), Marseille, France.
GIZ
Intern
01.2013 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Responsible for coordinating and joining promotional events, and industrial visits for private sector companies.
- Created a website for the GBS component as a portal for communication with the consultants.
- Increased team productivity by taking diligent meeting minutes.
- Conducted in-depth market research to understand the needs of our counterpart, the Egyptian Ministry of Industry.
- Assisted senior staff in data analysis tasks to inform strategic decisions.
Education
Cairo University
Chemical Engineering Bachelor from Process engineering and Mass transfer graduation Project
09.2007 - 06.2012
University overview
Grade: Very Good with Honor degree
Skills
- Waste Management / Industrial Waste
- Resource Efficiency
- Chemical Engineering
- Sustainability Consultancy
- Green Business Models, Green Entrepreneurship
- Design Thinking
- Visual and 2D Designs
- Environmental Sustainability
- Communication skills
- Multilingual
Languages
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner
Spanish
Beginner
Personal Information
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 12/14/90
- Nationality: American / Egyptian
Certification
Trainer of Trainers:
Design Thinking by Zero360, Berlin 2017
Side Personal Projects
Side Personal Projects
- BUNT: (Co-Founder) a Sustainability consultancy firm based in Germany and worked with big industrial facilities on Environmental and social sustainability
- Eco-Cart: (Co-Founder) Startup - Ecommerce platform aggregating eco-friendly products in one place and promoting sustainable purchasing.
- Flying Disc Invasion FDI: (Co-founder) Sports development open stock company spreading awareness and promoting public health through ultimate frisbee activities in the MENA Region
- Cleo Lingo: (Co-Founder) A language learning platform teaching Egyptian Arabic through an engaging platform and materials.
- Level Up:(Founder) A sports Management services agency and consultancy
Own project: “Recycling of spent hydrochloric acid from pickling process in galvanization industry.
Hobbies
Hobbies
- Sports
- Sports Management and Coaching
- Geography and Culture
- History of Languages
References
References
References available upon request.Timeline
Waste Management Advisor for Private Sector
GIZ - National Solid Waste Management Programme / EU Green
01.2020 - 10.2024
Industrial Waste Technical Consultant
Industrial Waste Management & SME Hub in Egypt (IWEX) by the African Development Bank
01.2017 - 01.2020
Sustainability Consultant
Inclsve - Netherlands
01.2017 - 01.2019
Environmental Engineer
Environics
01.2016 - 01.2017
Resource Efficiency and Sustainability Specialist
Egypt National Cleaner Production Center
01.2013 - 01.2016
Intern
GIZ
01.2013 - 05.2013
Cairo University
Chemical Engineering Bachelor from Process engineering and Mass transfer graduation Project
09.2007 - 06.2012
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