Souad Kadi

Experience

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  Dar Si Hmad for Development, Education and Culture

  Jan 2015 - May 2017

  As the project manager of the Water School Camp, I led workshops planning, team management, budgeting, logistics, and monitoring & evaluation. Through my strategic leadership and execution, the camp's attendance increased by 40% and saw a 50% increase in girls' academic performance.I also served as representative for the Search for Common Ground national coalition, "Empowerment & Rights," I played a pivotal role in facilitating women's capacity-building workshops on business development and income-generating activities.I co-organizedmeetings in 8 cities to strengthen the advocacy of women’s rights in civil society organizations and to engage in collaborative, non-adversarial campaigning for legislative reform in Morocco. The focus of the project was to increase the cooperation of key stakeholders in calls for reducing economic constraints for women.I also coordinated a year-long personal and professional program, including workshops and researching keynote speakers. Through my efforts, I was able to secure high-profile speakers and increase participation in the program by 25%.As part of my responsibilities, I maintained extensive communication with local stakeholders and international funders such as MEPI and USAID. My networking efforts led to an increase in funding by 20% and helped build stronger partnerships with local organizations.Finally, I provided individual mentoring and coaching sessions for 120 university and vocational training students. My support and guidance helped students achieve a great graduation rate and increased their employment skills. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Aug 2016 - May 2017

  • Project Coordinator

    Sept 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2015 - Sept 2015
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  " Empowerment & Rights" Coalition

  Feb 2016 - May 2017

  NGO Representative
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  Amal women's training center

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2021

  Training Manager

  As a manager for a women's empowerment program, I oversaw the recruitment and onboarding of over 200 female beneficiaries. Through my strategic planning and execution, I was able to increase the number of beneficiaries by 50% and ensure that they received the necessary support and resources to succeed.In my role, I designed and led workshops on personal development, career planning, and business development. Through my efforts, I helped increase the beneficiaries' self-confidence by 40%, and 30% of them successfully started and maintained their own businesses.I also monitored and evaluated beneficiary progress, and reported to funders. Through my detailed reporting and analysis, I was able to secure funding for the E-learning platform. I planned the creative concept for including content creation, script writing, and direction of 15 podcast episodes and 10 videos. Through my leadership and vision, I helped create a platform that provided valuable resources and education to the beneficiaries.In addition, I tracked and processed the training budget, contracts, payment requests, and training expenses report. My organizational skills and attention to detail helped reduce expenses by 10% and improved the accuracy of financial reports.As part of my responsibilities, I co-developed grant proposals and secured funding from the DROSOS foundation. My grant writing skills and strong understanding of program requirements were instrumental in securing the funding.Finally, I established relationships with business owners in the hospitality industry and negotiated over 150 job offers for the beneficiaries. Through my networking and communication skills, I was able to increase the number of employment opportunities by 30% and help beneficiaries achieve financial stability. Show less

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  E-Tawjih

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2021

  Founder

  As Founder & Manager of E-tawjih, I established and directed an online training program for +100 high school students, driving their educational and professional growth. Some of my key achievements include:- Built and implemented a comprehensive training calendar, designed a guide for workshops, and created a branding and social media content strategy for the project.- Coordinated a team of 5 members using Asana, Slack, and other project management and communication tools.- Engaged with over 20 experts in education orientation as speakers/trainers, raising the program's standards and providing valuable insights to participants.- Organized and facilitated online training sessions via Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet, and tracked participants' progress through evaluation.- Successfully drove engagement and participation in the program, resulting in a high level of satisfaction among both participants and stakeholders.Through my leadership, creativity, and dedication, I was able to make a significant impact on the educational and professional development of high school students, empowering them to achieve their goals and unlock their full potential. Show less

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  The Spring Group

  Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  Student Consultant

  As a team leader, I spearheaded market research efforts and analyzed inclusive design industry trends to identify gaps and opportunities. Together with my team of five, we established a database of over 100 cost-effective and accessible products and solutions, providing valuable resources to our clients. Our efforts resulted in a comprehensive report that highlighted future considerations and proposed solutions for inclusive design, which received positive feedback from industry experts.

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  Connector Programme

  Feb 2022 - Sept 2022

  Student Connector

  As a Student Connector, I achieved the following:• Facilitated a successful alumni/student mentoring program that provided invaluable support to students and helped them build their professional networks.• Collaborated with a team in designing over 15 employability and skills workshops on career prospects that effectively prepared students for the job market.• Co-developed and delivered Transition Programme sessions for 100 under-represented students, helping to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their future academic and professional pursuits.• Collaborated on the design of the digital calendar of events and opportunities for students that enhanced their engagement and participation in extracurricular activities, promoting a more vibrant and connected student community. Show less

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  Institute for Employment Studies

  Nov 2022 - Jan 2023

  Project Support Officer

  Sourced, evaluated and reported on over 100 funding opportunities in the field of employment policies and HRM.Ensured quality through editing, formatting and proofreading reports for client deliverable standards.Maintained data protection throughout projects from secure transfers to archiving & deletion protocols.Organized and facilitated field work activities such as research interviews with study participants.Developed surveys using Snap software to collect data for assigned research projects. Show less

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  Crimson Education

  Aug 2023 - Oct 2024

  Student Success Manager

  - Serve as main point of contact for clients, facilitating proactive communication and addressing inquiries.- Coordinate student and tutor/mentor assignments and monitor performance and ensure sessions quality.- Monitor and report on student progress and identify opportunities for service improvement.

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  Planeterra

  Nov 2024 - now

  Community Development Specialist - MENA