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• Led multiple projects focusing on youth employment, private sector development, SME growth, advocacy, and campaigns management known as the Work in Progress Project & Impact SME Development Program. • Developed comprehensive complex project plans, timelines, and budgets aligned with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations. • Managed multiple projects focused on transitioning to circular business models, including waste reduction, product life extension, and resource recovery initiatives. • Supported businesses to integrate circular design principles in product development and business operations, thereby reducing environmental impact and enhancing product durability and recyclability. • Supported the facilitation of circular economy workshops and consultations with key stakeholders, including businesses, circularity experts, business consultant, suppliers, customers, and internal teams, to drive buy-in and foster collaboration on circular economy initiatives and practices. • Worked closely with project procurement team to optimize supply chain processes by sourcing sustainable materials and organizing events sustainably, achieving waste reduction and improved resource efficiency. • Managed needs assessments, market research, and stakeholder consultations to drive project strategy and identify growth opportunities. • Provided technical assistance to partners and project team members. • Coordinated cross-functional & self-organizing project teams, offering leadership, technical guidance, and support for timely and budget-compliant deliverables • Facilitated training workshops on agile project management, waterfall methodology and introducing a novel 'Youth-Led Evaluation' approach for new team members. • Conducted regular project risk assessments and implemented risk management strategies. • Cultivated strong relationships and partnerships with stakeholders in the Netherlands, Egypt and Kenya, as well as current and potential donors. • Carried out regular site visits to monitor project progress and evaluate outcomes, highlighting achievements and lessons learned for project enhancement. • Participated in technical identification, job description development, recruitment, and performance appraisals

• Oversaw development of new products, ensuring timely and within-budget completion. • Supervised and led the agile team in the development of a new mobile application using Scrum framework. • Facilitated Scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint review, and sprint retrospective. • Supported the team in developing product backlogs & refining backlogs after each sprint review. • Coordinated with product owners and stakeholders to ensure project priorities were aligned with business objectives. • Created and maintained project documentation such as user stories, product & sprint backlogs, and project plans. • Led the team in implementing continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity. • Tracked team velocity, burn rate, and cycle time to ensure that the team remained on track to meet sprint goals. • Identified and mitigated potential risks and impediments that could affect project delivery. • Promoted a collaborative and productive work environment by facilitating team communication and resolving conflicts. • Conducted training sessions for new team members on Scrum methodologies and agile principles