Zahda Mohamed
Protection & Gender Specialist
Cairo,Egypt
Summary
Highly motivated and trusted professional with a diverse background in law, protection, forced migration, research, and sexual harassment and discrimination investigation. Demonstrated expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks and providing comprehensive support to individuals in need. Proven ability to conduct thorough research and analysis for accurate and reliable information. Committed to promoting justice and equality while delivering exceptional results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Case Investigator
The American University in Cairo
10.2023 - Current
- Investigating in Sexual harassment and discrimination cases at the AUC
- Writing investigation reports
- Conduct prompt and thorough investigation/fact-finding once a complaint is filed.
Gender Equality Officer
Saint Andrew's Refugees Services
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Oversee Gender based violence prevention and response projects in StARS and partners
- Develop and implement Capacity-building activities for StARs and CBOs on GBV prevention and response
- Monitor and evaluate GBV response and provide regular progress reports
- Represent the organization in Gender Based Violence coordination meetings and related forums.
Psychosocial Caseworker
Saint Andrew's Refugees Services
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Conduct needs assessment with adults and families from different refugee communities and recommend necessary interventions
- Provide clients with emotional support, basic counseling and regular follow up
- Establish action plan for ongoing case management
- Conduct individual psychosocial support for clients
- Refer clients to appropriate service providers based on their needs
- Advocate for the clients with management and service providers.
Consultant- Independent service provider
Plan International-Sudan
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Strategic partnership mapping.
- Applying best practice guidelines for electronic data collection by using Kobo toolbox.
- Searching for potential partners for Plan Sudan within community influencers, CBOs and initiatives.
Research Assistant
Eastern Sudan Reconstruction and Development Fund
6 2018 - 12.2020
- Conduct thorough research on infrastructure, economic development, social security and sustainability.
- Collect and organize data from different resources including surveys, NGOs, governmental agencies and analyze it using appropriate statistical tools.
- Drafting reports and maintaining organized records for research activities.
- Prepare and deliver presentations on research findings and projects outcome
Full time Parenting
04.2016 - 12.2017
Full time Parenting
6 2014 - 12.2015
Lawyer
Independent
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Representing clients' cases at all primary courts and appeal courts
- Drafting Contract (Arabic and English)
- Registration legal entities, Companies and Business names.
Arbitration Lawyer
The National Arbitration Center
01.2009 - 11.2011
- Represents clients in the arbitration suits
- Preparing arbitration contracts
- Provide Arbitration training for non-lawyers audiences.
Legal Intern
Bank of Export Development
02.2007 - 10.2008
- Represents clients in the arbitration suits
- Preparing arbitration contracts
- Provide Arbitration training for non-lawyers audiences.
Education
Master of in Gender and Governance & Migration Studies -
Ahfad University for Women, Sudan
01.2018 - 04.2022
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Omdurman Islamic University - Faculty of Sharia & Law, Sudan
01.2002 - 04.2006
Skills
Communication
References
- Samia Elnagar, Associate Professor, Independent Researcher, Ahfad University for Women, Sudan, samia.alnagar@gmail.com
- Reem El Mograby, Director- Title Xi Coordinator- Office of institutional Equity, ReemEl-Mograby@aucegypt.edu
Training
- The American University in Cairo, Egypt, Psychosocial Issues and Interventions for Refugees and Migrants, 02/26/2023, 02/28/2023
- University of Khartoum, Sudan, Monitoring and Evaluation
- The American University in Cairo, Egypt, Migration Governance
- The American University in Cairo, Egypt, Gender and Refuge
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Case Investigator
The American University in Cairo
10.2023 - Current
Gender Equality Officer
Saint Andrew's Refugees Services
10.2022 - 09.2023
Psychosocial Caseworker
Saint Andrew's Refugees Services
01.2022 - 09.2022
Consultant- Independent service provider
Plan International-Sudan
05.2021 - 07.2021
Master of in Gender and Governance & Migration Studies -
Ahfad University for Women, Sudan
01.2018 - 04.2022
Full time Parenting
04.2016 - 12.2017
Lawyer
Independent
01.2012 - 01.2014
Arbitration Lawyer
The National Arbitration Center
01.2009 - 11.2011
Legal Intern
Bank of Export Development
02.2007 - 10.2008
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Omdurman Islamic University - Faculty of Sharia & Law, Sudan
01.2002 - 04.2006
Research Assistant
Eastern Sudan Reconstruction and Development Fund
6 2018 - 12.2020
Full time Parenting
6 2014 - 12.2015
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