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| Title: | I am development specialist with native ability in Arabic & English |
| Posted by: | Reem Morsi |
| Location: | Alexandria, |
| Date: | June 13, 2006 |
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Details: Ms. Reem Morsi Date & Place of Birth: June 18th, 1975 Aleppo, Syria Nationality: Egyptian Education: Sep 00-April 02 LLM Degree (Masters of Legal Studies in Comparative European and International Law) at the Law Department, European University Institute, Florence, Italy. Awarded a scholarship by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs “The role of the World Bank in Transboundary Water Projects; The Nile Basin Potential scenario of successful cooperation” Thesis focus areas: a) The World Bank’s involvement in Transboundary water projects & lessons learned b) Historical & current state of affairs among Nile riparian countries & economic status c) Exploring problematic articles of the UN Convention of 1998 with regards to the Nile Basin d) Defining water as a basic human right e) Environmental & Human Rights Laws involved June 98 Bachelor of Arts-The American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt Political Science; International Relations with a focus on International Law, Sustainable Development & Human Rights, United Nations Resolutions, Functions & Procedures Courses in other areas: Photography, Graphic Design & Layout, TV News Studio, AUC TV. June 93 American High School Diploma-Carmichaels Area High School, PA, USA: Top Ten Students Special Courses: 1-30 July 2004 University of the Middle East Project, “Institute on Sustainable Development (ISD 2004)”, for Development Specialists in the Middle East. Universidad De Castella-La Mancha. Toledo, Spain July 2003 Coady International Institute, “Africa-Canada Youth Symposium” for Development Specialists, St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia, Canada Dec 2002 World Bank Course on “Cost Assessment of Environmental Damages in Egypt”, Cairo, Egypt Work Experience August 2004-Currently ECPAT International Secretariat, Bangkok, Thailand. Regional Officer for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA): To promote implementation of the Stockholm Agenda for action in the region, by collecting and analyzing information on progress, providing reports on progress and advice on implementation tools and strategies, as part of an implementation strategy, to strengthen and develop the ECPAT network in the region for the fight against Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC). Job responsibilities: 1-Increased ECPAT’s network members in the MENA region by 150%, and on the rise. 2-Networked with government Ministers & Child Protection Officials to initiate the process of the development of Child Protection National Plans of Action (Egypt Dec 2005) focused on CSEC. 3-Represented ECPAT at different Conferences, including presenting on Child Pornography in Cyberspace (Microsoft Symposium) at the UN Violence Study Consultation, Cairo, June 2005 & training on Child Sex Tourism & the Code of Conduct at the follow up of the UN Violence Study, 2006; presented on collaboration with the Private Sector & Advocacy at the World Summit for Information Society (WSIS), Tunis 2005; conducted a training on coalition building in Lebanon & Jordan; conducted a training on developing national plans of action, Egypt and other countries in MENA to liaise with ECPAT groups, other NGOs, government departments and intergovernmental agencies to promote national and regional implementation of the agenda for Action. 5- Managed the Stockholm Declaration and Agenda for Action on the CSEC Programme for MENA, through analysis of progress in implementation of the Agenda and development of recommendations to Governments, UN bodies and civil society actors. Also providing technical training/support to government officials on the development of national plans of action against CSEC. 6-Worked as part of a team of regional officers to design questionnaires and other instruments for the collection of data and to collect data on the implementation of the Agenda for Action in the region. 7- Organized and facilitated regional level meetings on implementation of the Stockholm Declaration and Agenda for Action on CSEC with Government representatives, UN bodies and civil society, including the Post-Yokohama Mid-Term Review at the Second Arab-African Conference on Exploitation, Violence & Sexual Abuse Against Children in Rabat, Morocco, December, 2004. Also acted as a rapporteurr for the session on Child Sex Tourism led by ECPAT International. United Nations Sept. 2003-Jan 2004 United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Cairo, Egypt. Consultant: Communication for the development and monitoring of the polio community social mobilization activities implemented in selected slum areas by the NGO Federation. Also, assisting in the Anti-Female Gentile Mutilation (FGM) campaign Job responsibilities: 1-Monitor the implementation of the terms of reference of the polio NGO agreement. 2-Support the NGO Federation in the preparation and implementation of the coordination workshops, community events, training sessions and final conference and coordinate as needed. 3-Monitor the data collection of the polio evaluation research, training sessions and final conference, ensure the implementation of the local social mobilization plans in five needy districts. 4-Assist in the preparation for a workshop among a series on (FGM) Mar 00-Oct 00 & July 01-Oct 01 United Nation’s Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) also under the supervision of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) KOSOVO: Core Supervisor for the Municipality of Zubin Potok, Mitrovica region for four-voter registration sites for elections: Job responsibilities: 1-Recruited & assigned responsibilities to local staff (Serbs & Albanians) 2-Monitored & coordinated daily operation of the sites & site plan for a smooth flow of work 3-Supervised one of the main regions of Mitrovica, namely Zubin Potok & delegated tasks to international supervisors & local staff members 4-Evaluated daily problems at the sites & reviewed possible solutions 5-Monitored Training of local staff members at different sites USAID Jan 02-Sept 2003 NGO Service Center, a USAID project managed by Save the Children Cairo, Egypt: Results Monitoring Specialist & Research Coordinator for the Population & Health NGO Sector: Job responsibilities: 1-Provide Technical Assistance & training to promote & enhance the information management, tracking, documentation & reporting of health services/health activities outreach (women & reproductive health), clients & impacts by selected Population and Health grantee NGOs. 2-Monitor & report on results achievement by selected NGO grantees under the Population & Health NGO Activity. 3-Lead, manage & actively participate in the implementation of field research all over Egypt, data collection & data base development & the production of knowledge assets (Health NGO case studies, sub-sector directory, profile analyses & research reports, computer-based presentations) on the sub-sector of Population & Health NGOs. Program Support Unit for the Egyptian Environmental Policy Program, a USAID sub-contracted project to International Resources Group (IRG) Cairo, Egypt: Program Analyst Job responsibilities: 1-Policy analysis & reporting 2-Supervise & monitor progress in implementing work plans for policy measures 3-Oversee & facilitate the coordination with stakeholders & NGOs involved in the implementation of the Annual Work plan 4-Focal point for stakeholders & a coordinator for stakeholder workshops & all relevant issues. 5-Conduct relevant research for capacity building of the Branch offices of the Environmental Affairs Agency & its branch offices & units in the process of decentralization 6-Monitor & Assess Training for Staff of Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency: a) Strategic Planning b) Log Frame Analysis c) Monitoring Verification & Evaluation d) Project Management 7-Draft policy recommendations, review existing Environmental Laws, outline following steps Business Management Experience Aug 98-Mar 00 • Quality Assurance Officer at First Service, Cairo, Egypt: Quality Control Management in preparation of Qualifying for the ISO certification. This entailed reviewing all work procedures of all departments, setting up organizational procedures, directing the change of procedure necessary for meeting the ISO requirements. • International Business Development Manager at Cairomatic, experience in Business Development & Management at an Egyptian company in the field of Environmentally Sound Water Treatment in Egypt & abroad. Administered and negotiated a new framework of the company’s work abroad by developing overseas contacts. • Assistant General Manager at Special Olympics Egypt (SOE), a subsidiary of Special Olympics International. The purpose of this project is to provide children with mental disabilities a chance to achieve athletic recognition & a sense of accomplishment Job responsibilities: Oversaw the media awareness campaign that aimed at raising the Egyptian public’s awareness of the problems of children with special mental abilities & to promote fund raising & social activities as integrating children with mental disabilities with school children as well as linking NGOs in this process. Development Research Experience Nov 97-July 98 Research Assistant at CEDARE, Center for Environment & Development for Arab Region & Europe Job responsibilities: 1. Carried out research & editing functions under the Global Environmental Outlook (GEOII) process of the United Nations Environment Program, with focus on Environmental policies of Africa/Research/Interviewing policy & decision makers in the field 2. Provided technical & organizational input into a number of Workshops & roundtables, specifically Workshop on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA, 97), Workshop on Financing & Preparing of National Action Plans to Combat Desertification (7-9 July, 1998) 3. Reviewed current research at CEDARE & USAID Other Professional Skills Translation & Training Experience Dec 03 & June 04Development Training 2 (DT2) USAID Project with the (IIE): TOT Trainer & Translator for the Alexandria Educational Reform Initiative; Student Centered Learning through Keys to Effective Learning. Training of School Teachers on integrating Technology in the Classroom. Sept 02 Development Training 2 (DT2) USAID Project with the (IIE): Translator for an Overseas Study Tour (OST) to the USA for a training tailored for Environmental Voluntary Compliance Sept 01-Sept 02 Softitler: Translation work in Florence, Italy for an American Company working in the field of subtitling Arabic & English Films & marketing them in the respective markets May 99-Nov 99 Language Trainer Conrad International Hotel & Movenpick Hotel, S. Sinai, Egypt Conducted training & workshops for staff members English/Arabic Trainer at Compu Sharm Language & Computer Center, S. Sinai, Egypt Languages Native ability in both Arabic & English; currently studying French at an advanced level. Basic knowledge of Italian. Computer Skills Working knowledge of Microsoft office package & Internet Summer Jobs May 99-Nov 99 Manager, Aqua Star Water Sports at Conrad International, Sharm El Sheikh Resort Divemaster, Pyramisa Diving Center, performed guiding for diving trips for tourists Jan 98-Feb 98 METAP UPDATE, newsletter for the Mediterranean Environmental Technical Assistance Program, under the auspices of the World Bank: Assisted in the production process of the newsletter (design & content) & writing reports & newsletter articles Summer '97 Fantasea Dive Club & Canyon Dive Club, Dahab, South Sinai. Diving & counter work Photography Work 1997-1998 Freelance Reporter & Photographer at different local magazines & newspapers Sept 96-April 98 Hands on experience in developing & printing black & white pictures/Teaching Assistant at AUC Photo-editor-chief at the AUC Newsletter |
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