Sarah El-Menawi
Writer at Al-Ahram Weekly Newspaper
Sheikh Zayed, Giza, EgyptWork Experience
Economic ResearcherFull Time
Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation
Feb 2019 - Jul 2019 -5 months
Egypt
- Job Details:In charge of the cooperation with Germany, the United Kingdom, and Ireland Project Coordinator between the international donors and the Egyptian beneficiaries. Responsible for negotiating governmental financial (loans), technical agreements (grants) and memorandums of understanding with the concerned political authorities and international donors. In charge of the water sector; sanitation, environment, and wastewater management. Responsible for the projects of urban development, infrastructure, administrative reform, youth, women, social development, and human rights. Representative of the Ministry at the Parliament, Embassies, Commissions, Forums, and Workshops.
Guest Relations CoordinatorFull Time
Cairo International Film Festival
Nov 2018 - Dec 2019 -1 yr, 1 month
- Job Details:Responsible for the guest's check-in/check-out from the hotels Preparing the guests’ schedules and itineraries for the festival's duration Accompanying the guests in all events (film screenings, panels, workshops, red carpets, and parties). Interpreting the Arabic/English languages during press interviews.
Norther Sub-Regional Coordinator, African Chapter BoardPart Time
Erasmus Mundus Association
Mar 2017 - Mar 2019 -2 yrs
Belgium
- Job Details:Representing students from North Africa during their studies for the Erasmus Mundus programs. Helping applicants about any questions during their application process. Promoting the Erasmus programs. Executing pre-departure orientation sessions for successful applicants Attended the Erasmus Mundus Association's General Assembly (Brussels, Belgium, May 2017). Networking and strengthening cooperation between different regions in the world. Reporting annually to the heads of the Association.
Education
MA European Studies in Geo-politics
Jagiellonian UniversityJan 2017 - Jan 2018 - 1 Year
International Master in Russian, Central and East European Studies in Geo-politics
University of GlasgowJan 2016 - Jan 2018 - 2 yr
BA Political Science in International Relations
Cairo University (CU)Jan 2012 - Jan 2016 - 4 yr
High School - Thanaweya Amma
Dar El-Tarbiah Language SchoolJan 2012
Activities
High-Representative ( 1 year) and Research Assistant (3 years) at The International Model of the European Union
Student Activity
Sep 2012 - Jul 2016 -3 yrs, 10 months
EU ambassador in the EU pavilion, World Expo Milano at The European Union
Volunteering
Jun 2015 - Jul 2015 -1 month
Achievements
Professional Basketball Player (19 years) Player of the Egyptian National Basketball (3 years) Winner of Dr.Anne Ferguson Basketball Bursary Award 2016/2017 Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Schwarzman Scholars Fellowship
Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
FluentFrench
IntermediateRussian
Beginner
Training & Certifications
IELTS
2016