Human Resources Supply Chain

HEBA FAHMY

Gainesville, VA *********@*****.*** 925-***-****

OPERATIONS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT LEADER

Accomplished senior operations and finance professional with over 25 years of experience in global donor-funded project management and financial oversight. Proven expertise in leading multimillion-dollar USAID and U.S. government-funded programs across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. Demonstrated excellence in financial planning, compliance and risk management, procurement and supply chain leadership, and cross-functional team coordination. Recognized for driving strategic growth, ensuring regulatory compliance, and improving operational efficiency in complex environments. Strong leadership presence with a global perspective, fluent in English and Arabic.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Operational Leadership & Start-Up/Closeout

• USG & Donor Compliance (USAID, Tetra Tech, etc.)

• Budgeting & Cost Control

• Procurement & Contract Management

• Logistics & Supply Chain

• HR Management & Workforce Planning

• Training & Capacity Building

• Risk Management & Auditing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DAI Global LLC – Bethesda, MD, USA

Operations Specialist, Program Performance 2021 – Present

• Led start-up and closedown operations for global USAID-funded projects in complex environments.

• Implemented operational systems (procurement, HR, finance, logistics) across 10+ countries.

• Created training modules and conducted workshops for global staff on compliance and systems.

• Managed risk assessments, project audits, and inventory controls to ensure cost-effective implementation.

• Collaborated with internal departments and field offices to streamline processes and reduce operational delays.

Tetra Tech – Cairo, Egypt

Consultant, USAID IWSSTA Project 2019 – 2020

• Established operations for $25M project supporting Egypt’s water sector reform.

• Oversaw registration, bank setup, office leasing, and procurement of startup equipment.

• Supported recruitment, work permits, and local staff onboarding.

• Managed all logistical aspects of events, technical meetings, and operational filings. Save the Children – Cairo, Egypt

Procurement & Administration Manager 2017 – 2018

• Managed $100M humanitarian program across refugee operations.

• Supervised a team of 20 staff, including international and local procurement/admin officers.

• Improved inventory and fleet management systems across multiple country offices.

• Developed logistics SOPs and delivered training for compliance and safety. Chemonics International – Egypt

Operations Director, USAID WWSS & LIFE Projects 2005 – 2010

• Oversaw full project operations (procurement, HR, logistics, finance) for two USAID projects.

• Supervised support staff and managed fleet across all program sites.

• Played a lead role in project closeouts and transitions. EDUCATION

Helwan University – Cairo, Egypt

Bachelor of Commerce & Business Administration Major: Accounting TECHNICAL SKILLS & LANGUAGES

• Systems: Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, TAMIS, SharePoint

• Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic; Basic French

• Other: Strong analytical skills, problem-solving time management, and cultural adaptability

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