About Hadir Shady

  • Academic Level  Master’s Degree
  • Age  48 - 52 Years
  • Gender  Female
  • Industry   Non-Profit
  • Nationality  Egyptian
  • Are You Currently Located in Saudi Arabia?  Yes

About me

Strategic and results-driven Programme Management and Operations Specialist with over 23 years of experience in leading complex programmes and projects within international organizations, including UNHCR. Proven expertise in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, leading diverse teams, and optimizing operational efficiency. Strong background in strategic planning, policy development, partnerships, and capacity building. Currently pursuing an Executive DBA in Strategic Management, focusing on the integration of AI in decision-making and operational optimization. Fluent in Arabic, English, and good in French.

Education

  • 2012 - 2014
    Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport

    Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

    I have obtained a Masters of Business Administration (MBA), major in International Business.

  • 2024 - Present
    University of Business, Innovation and Sustainability

    Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (EDBA)

    I am pursuining my Doctorate Degree in Business Administration, focusing on Strategic Management, specifically the use of artificial intelligent in strategic management.

Experience

  • 2021 - Present
    The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

    Programme Management and Support Officer

    • Provide strategic support for developing multi-year strategies, partnerships, and programme management.
    • Contribute to policy, guidance, and programme handbook development under UNHCR’s Results-Based Management (RBM) framework.
    • Lead coordination for handbook drafting, collaborating with Headquarters and regional bureaus.
    • Deliver training/webinars to regional and country teams on BTP systems (PROMS, Cloud ERP).
    • Represent UNHCR in interagency working groups with other UN Organizations.
    • Monitor policy compliance, analyze programme/budget matters, and develop templates for operational efficiency.

  • 2021 - 2021
    The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

    Programme Officer

    • Led Results-Based Management (RBM) initiatives, ensuring policy compliance and partner coordination.
    • Managed budget allocation & monitoring, identifying gaps and proposing solutions for efficient implementation.
    • Supervised supply chain, health, shelter, WASH, and cash programs.
    • Developed SOPs for procurement and budget management to streamline operations.

  • 2019 - 2021
    The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

    Head of Field Office

    • Managed a field office of 25+ staff, overseeing protection, programme, admin, security, ICT, and supply functions.
    • Led COVID-19 response planning, ensuring continuity of refugee services.
    • Chaired Interagency Working Group, Complaint Committee, and PSEA initiatives.
    • Represented UNHCR in government and donor relations, advocating for refugee support services.

  • 2015 - 2019
    The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

    Assistant Admin-Programme Officer

    • Managed office resources, partnerships, and operational and budget administration.
    • Conducted risk assessments, monitoring & evaluation of partner projects for compliance.
    • Oversaw programme, administration, finance, HR, procurement, and supply chain functions.
    • Provided capacity-building workshops and trainings for staff and partner organizations.

  • 2007 - 2015
    Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA)

    Projects Specialist

    • Led planning, budgeting, and implementation of research and capacity-building projects.
    • Managed content development for electronic library services and policy documents.
    • Drafted reports, policies, and grants proposals.
    • Organized high-level international conferences.

  • 2003 - 2015
    Freelancer

    Freelancer

    • Provided writing, translation, editing, and graphic design services to international clients, including WHO and UNDP.
    • Translated the National Drug Policy for Yemen and edited various scientific and technical publications.
    • Drafted a technical report on ‘Education in Egypt’ for UNDP and the Egyptian Information and Decision Support Centre.
    • Assisted in layout and desktop publishing using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and other tools.

  • 1995 - 1998
    Different entities

    Early Career Experience (different positions)

    • Held office management, logistics, HR, and executive assistant roles in banking, tourism, and IT sectors.
    • Organized board meetings, training courses, and corporate events.
    • Managed HR functions, including contracts, benefits, and employee records.

Expertise

Certification Programme in Programme Management (CPPM)
The Manager's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work
Supply Chain Learning Programme
Programming in Emergencies
E-Tutoring – Programme Management
Cash-Based Interventions Learning Programme

Languages

English
Proficient
Arabic
Proficient
French
Intermediate

Honors & awards

Skills

operations management Policy and Procedures Programme Management Project Management Strategic Management

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