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Waeil Musa

Cairo

Summary

Experienced leader with strong skills in communication, negotiation, and multitasking, adept at strategic planning and operations management in humanitarian contexts and emergency response. Proven track record in people management, crisis management, and project and program management, with expertise in budget oversight, business development, and government relations. Skilled in hiring, talent acquisition, and organizational development, with experience in emergency response and humanitarian work. Proficient in problem-solving, time management, and MS Office, with a focus on adaptability, flexibility, and effective decision-making

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Deputy Country Director- Programme Development and Quality

Save the Children International
05.2022 - 07.2024
  • In this role, A, I provided strategic vision, fostered stakeholder relationships, and ensured program compliance and quality. I led the development of innovative programs, managed proposals, and prioritized capacity building. Additionally, I established a robust MEAL system, supported knowledge management, and oversaw cross-cutting themes. Staff management and professional development were key focuses to ensure effective program delivery.

Head of Programme Development

Save the Children International
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Ensured a comprehensive, leadership endorsed Business Development Strategy aligns with the Country Strategic Plan and Funding Strategy, and is effectively implemented. Identify and disseminate new funding opportunities, creatively linking program goals to donor priorities. Support leadership in managing consortium arrangements and maintaining budget guidelines for proposals. Build capacity for field office staff in project design and proposal writing.

Business Development Specialist

Save the Children International
02.2020 - 10.2020
  • Cultivated business relationships with stakeholders for strategic funding opportunities and explored innovative fundraising with Members. Tracked funding opportunities, donor engagement, and proposal development, providing regular updates to leadership. Managed high-value proposals, ensuring interdepartmental coordination and the highest quality output. Participated in key donor meetings to foster long-term collaboration..

Projects Manager

British Council
03.2016 - 01.2020
  • Managed the 'Mashruoy' Youth Entrepreneurship Project, providing Sudanese youth with business start-up opportunities through a televised reality show. Responsibilities included preparing project plans, identifying training needs, maintaining a Monitoring and Evaluation framework, managing budgets, and liaising with local partners. Oversaw stakeholder communications, secured funding, and ensured compliance with organizational policies. Organized events, educational trips, and campaigns to support project objectives and youth skills development.

Projects Coordinator

British Council
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • Coordinated events including training, workshops, and conferences, and managed the Mashrouy TV show production. Delivered training across 12 Sudanese states and maintained the master plan. Prepared monthly cash forecasts, created purchase orders in SAP, and handled invoicing per organizational policies.

Planning Engineer

Danfodio Petroleum services
05.2013 - 01.2015
  • Prepared and maintained Master Plans for multi-contract projects and assisted with bidding and tender invitations. Coordinated information collection for weekly and monthly reports, reviewed contractor estimates against cost and schedule baselines, and monitored project processes to compare actual results with projected scopes of work

Home Finance Sales Officer

Bank of Khartoum
01.2012 - 11.2012
  • Achieved dramatic sales increase by skillfully managing relationships and proactive sales approaches.
  • Provided exceptional pre-and post-sales support, ensuring client satisfaction at all stages of the process.

Project Associate/ Admin Assistant

Africa Centre for Human Rights
12.2008 - 07.2011

Planned and scheduled workshops and events, provided administrative support, and maintained office IT systems. Designed graduation certificates and PowerPoint presentations, facilitated client communication, and organized meetings. Supported staff training in IT and English, contributed to knowledge networks, and performed additional tasks as assigned.


Education

MBA - Project Management

University of Khartoum,
Khartoum, Sudan
03.2015

Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering

Sudan University For Science And Technology
Khartoum, Sudan
11.2007

Skills

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, with expertise in leadership, multitasking, and strategic planning Proficient in people management, operations, crisis management, and program and project management Skilled in budget management, business development, government relations, and organizational development Experienced in hiring, talent acquisition, problem-solving, and using MS Office, with a focus on adaptability and decision-making

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/26/1984
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Sudanese

Publications

Partial fulfillment research on 'Geological Model and Bottom Hole Pressure Calculations – East Unity Oil Field'

References

Available upon request

Accomplishments

Developed a portfolio analysis tool to identify gaps and resource needs for field offices, successfully introduced multiple donors such as BMZ, GFFO, and AFD, and increased ECHO and EU funding by 60%. Achieved significant progress towards the 2024 fund goal by the third quarter and successfully launched large-scale emergency responses, including multi-million-dollar bids

Certification

· Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro)- APMG International

· MSP® Foundation Certificate in Programme Management- Axelos

· MoR® Foundation Certificate in Risk Management- Axelos

· Prince 2® Foundation Certificate in Project Management- APMG International

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Deputy Country Director- Programme Development and Quality

Save the Children International
05.2022 - 07.2024

Head of Programme Development

Save the Children International
10.2020 - 05.2022

Business Development Specialist

Save the Children International
02.2020 - 10.2020

Projects Manager

British Council
03.2016 - 01.2020

Projects Coordinator

British Council
01.2015 - 02.2016

Planning Engineer

Danfodio Petroleum services
05.2013 - 01.2015

Home Finance Sales Officer

Bank of Khartoum
01.2012 - 11.2012

Project Associate/ Admin Assistant

Africa Centre for Human Rights
12.2008 - 07.2011

MBA - Project Management

University of Khartoum,

Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering

Sudan University For Science And Technology

· Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro)- APMG International

· MSP® Foundation Certificate in Programme Management- Axelos

· MoR® Foundation Certificate in Risk Management- Axelos

· Prince 2® Foundation Certificate in Project Management- APMG International

Waeil Musa