Partnerships Executive with $100M+ Portfolios Expertise

AMANY ABDELGHAFFAR ELDEEB

Villa *, **th Neighborhood, 6th of October, Egypt Email: *****.******@********.*** Phone: +20-102-******* LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amany-eldeeb EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Strategic Partnership and Resource Mobilization Professional with over 15 years of experience in international cooperation, business development, and governance. Expert in managing multi-million dollar portfolios ($100M+) and fostering high-level relationships between government entities, private sector organizations, and educational institutions. Proven track record in negotiating complex agreements and driving strategic alignment to support institutional growth and student/youth pipelines. Proven track record in gender-responsive governance as the former head of the Equal Opportunities Unit at NIGSD, where I worked closely with the National Council for Women (NCW) to drive social policy reform and gender-mainstreaming programs. Ongoing PhD candidate in Euro-Mediterranean relations with a deep commitment to achieving Egypt’s Vision 2030 and the SDGs. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EYOUTH Cairo, Egypt Partnerships Manager Aug 2024 – Dec 2024

● Strategic Growth: Architected strategic partnerships between the private sector and development agencies to scale youth-led social enterprises and training pipelines.

● Resource Mobilization: Mobilized resources for tech-enabled training programs, ensuring inclusive collaboration with regional stakeholders and corporate partners.

● Agreement Negotiation: Developed and managed complex MoUs and funding proposals with UN agencies and private sector organizations, ensuring full compliance and strategic alignment.

● Stakeholder Engagement: Oversaw comprehensive stakeholder engagement and policy dialogue to foster collaborative relationships for evidence-based program development.

● Performance Tracking: Monitored KPIs and prepared comprehensive impact reports, using data-driven insights to resolve program issues and provide strategic recommendations.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR GOVERNANCE & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (NIGSD) Deputy Head of Business Development / Head of Equal Opportunities Unit Sep 2020 – July 2024

● Partnership Strategy: Designed and implemented the Institute’s international cooperation strategy, increasing international funding by 25%.

● Donor & Corporate Relations: Managed institutional relationships with the UN, USAID, and European agencies, facilitating high-level training and capacity-building programs.

● Policy Representation: Represented NIGSD in high-level strategic meetings and donor roundtables, contributing to policy discussions within international fora.

● Program Management: Managed the full lifecycle of international training programs, from conceptualization to evaluation, including organizing workshops and events.

● Gender Policy & Social Development: Directed Equal Opportunities Unit programs in collaboration with the National Council for Women, leading multi-stakeholder teams and reporting on social policies.

● Strategic Collaboration with NCW: Acted as the primary institutional liaison with the National Council for Women (NCW) to develop and mainstream social policies and gender-sensitive frameworks across the Egyptian civil service.

● Capacity Building: Spearheaded national gender training programs, providing technical expertise to government officials on inclusivity, normative standards, and equal opportunity principles.

MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION (MOIC) Senior Program Officer – Western Europe Portfolio October 2007 – June 2021

● Portfolio Management: Managed bilateral cooperation with Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the EU, overseeing a grant and loan portfolio exceeding $100M.

● Negotiation & Facilitation: Secured and facilitated funding for national-scale programs by negotiating complex cooperation agreements and grant frameworks.

● Liaison & Representation: Acted as the primary point of contact for donor missions and orchestrated bilateral economic committees for high-stakes strategic discussions.

● Strategic Analysis: Provided economic analysis and policy briefings to inform resource allocation and support national initiative evaluation. CORE COMPETENCIES

● Strategic Partnerships: Identification, evaluation, and long-term relationship management.

● Negotiation: Expert in MoUs, grant frameworks, and corporate-sponsored agreements.

● Corporate Relations: Building bridges between private sector needs and educational/training outputs.

● Data Analysis: Monitoring performance metrics (KPIs) and impact reporting. EDUCATION

● PhD in Political Science (Euro-Mediterranean Relations): Ongoing Cairo University, Faculty of Economics and Political Science.

● MA in Political Science (International Relations): Cairo University; Faculty of Economics and Political Science; 2011.

● BA in Political Science: American University in Cairo (AUC); 2004. TECHNICAL SKILLS & TRAININGS

● Languages: Arabic (Native), English (Fluent),

● Certifications:

1.Project Cycle Management Denkmodel GmbH;

2.Digital Transformation C UNU-EGOV, Portugal 2021 3.Good Governance Hertie School, Germany; 2022

4.Innovative Governance for the Digital Age Thunderbird School of Global Management Washington DC, USA; 2023

Core Competencies:

● Consulting & Strategic Advisory: Policy Analysis & Development, Strategic Recommendations & Action Planning, Shaping Client Strategies

● Data Analysis & Insights: Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methodologies,Analytical Report Writing & Policy Brief Development, Data Collection & Synthesis (including complex data sets)

● Project & Program Management: Superior Project Management, Project Cycle Management, Multi-million-dollar Funding Acquisition & Grant Proposal Development, Time Management & Organizational Skills

● Stakeholder & Client Engagement: International Cooperation & International and Regional Governance (MENA Focus), Stakeholder Engagement & Intergovernmental Dialogue Facilitation, Executive Engagement & External Representation, Cross-Cultural Communication & Negotiation, Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

● Business Acumen: Problem-Solving & Strategic Thinking, Results-Driven, Flexible, Customer-Focused, Self-Motivated, Integrity & Professionalism ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Nationality: Egyptian

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