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Maha W. El Sayed

Maha W. El Sayed

Tripoli,Lebanon

Summary

Devoted Social Worker, dedicated, respectful, and compassionate professional offering 9 years of experience serving the community and bringing assistance to those in need. Utilizes a variety of resources to identify unique needs and support disadvantaged people, trained to handle complex cases, and follows evidence-based practices. Works with care and kindness to deliver targeted care programs for improved social and behavioral outcomes, meticulous in assessments and monitoring to provide excellent care continuity. Proficient at building partnerships and collaborations with community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to advance the cause of women's empowerment, and implementing programs and initiatives that promote gender equality and support the rights of women and girls.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Coordinator

Ward Organization
Tripoli, Lebanon
06.2018 - Current
  • Identify social cases that need follow-up and provide them with support.
  • Ensure high quality of provided services by providing needed support to team members.
  • Study the social and economic situation of the beneficiaries by adopting the techniques of case study and interviewing them, in addition to home visits.
  • Contribute to counseling, advice, and guidance.
  • Provide individual and group care for special cases, including home visits, and develop plans related to these cases (personal development and rehabilitation, literacy eradication, elderly care, etc.).
  • Organize and prepare training and educational programs and activities for the organization.
  • Participate in awareness and educational campaigns and national campaigns in coordination with private and public/governmental entities.
  • Participate in times of crises and disasters at the individual and collective level.
  • Coordinate with the relevant authorities (municipality, universities, schools, etc...) to provide social services to the target groups in designated areas.
  • Plan and implement a series of projects and social awareness programs related to women's empowerment.
  • Contribute to communication, coordination, and networking with local health, social and educational institutions in order to satisfy the needs and requirements of the individual, the group, or the local community.


Outreach Worker

CISP International Italian NGO
Tripoli, Lebanon
11.2017 - 05.2018
  • Worked as part of a team to support and sustain community-led action around issues related to social services.
  • Recruited and supported local people to become volunteers and active leaders in their community and ensured that they remain engaged and involved in working as part of a team to design and deliver a range of innovative community outreach and engagement activities throughout the Tripoli area including the surrounding suburban areas.
  • Worked as part of a team to organize and hold events that draw in and involve local residents and partners.
  • Developed and sustained positive relationships with a range of people, including residents, community leaders, local groups and organizations, and local authorities.
  • Provided technical support to the project manager/ coordinators and project teams.

Technical Field Specialist

United Nations, LRC
Tripoli, Lebanon
10.2014 - 10.2017
  • Responsible with a team of field workers for implementing water sanitation and drainage equipment in different neighborhoods surrounding Tripoli area, approximately 1000 houses.
  • Contributed to installing steel boxes as part of territory rehabilitation in more than 400 buildings.
  • Coordinated with the LRC teams in implementing 16 educational programs for over 500 children.
  • Coordinated cleaning campaigns in partnership with community families to elevate the level of health culture and promote a clean environment.
  • Ensured the effective implementation and monitoring of project activities to meet project deliverables in compliance with the project budget and timeline.
  • Followed up on the project progress on a regular basis to identify any emerging opportunities/risks.

Business Owner

Comical Design
Tripoli, Lebanon
01.2014 - 10.2015
  • Last year of university and a freelancing business, pursued my passion for graphic design and media, created concepts for client's business requirements, and made them into reality.
  • Developed logos, artwork, and business portfolios for multiple international and local entities.
  • Created a support Center to help graphic design students with their projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Lebanese University

Skills

  • MS Office tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Community outreach expert
  • Confidential documentation and record-keeping
  • Strong communicator
  • Community and individual care
  • Digital design
  • Corporate branding
  • Social media graphics
  • Visual design
  • Adobe Photoshop

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Timeline

Field Coordinator - Ward Organization
06.2018 - Current
Outreach Worker - CISP International Italian NGO
11.2017 - 05.2018
Technical Field Specialist - United Nations, LRC
10.2014 - 10.2017
Business Owner - Comical Design
01.2014 - 10.2015
Lebanese University - Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
Maha W. El Sayed