Haifa Ben Saoud
Senior Program and Portfolio Manager
Salaire / Taux journalier
Tunis, Tunisie
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
Langues
À propos
Introduction
PMP® certified Program & Portfolio Director with 12+ years managing multi-million dollar international development programs. Led $18M portfolio across economic empowerment and climate resilience initiatives, specializing in stakeholder alignment and complex project delivery. Expert in turning organizational complexity into clear results for NGOs and development agencies.
Expérience de travail
FHI 360
nov. 2020 - mai 2025
4 ans 7 mois
Tunis, Tunisie
DOS Portfolio Director
déc. 2023 - mai 2025
1 an 6 mois
Tunis, Tunisie
Led the strategic closeout and final transition of a multi-year governance and inclusion program. Oversaw complex stakeholder alignment, managed political sensitivities, and upheld impact integrity through to program completion. Led strategic oversight and delivery of a $18M portfolio comprising three national programs in economic empowerment, climate resilience, and health research & innovation. Scope: ACEA (Action Collaborative pour les Exportations Artisanales) strengthening Tunisian artisan export readiness and market access. SURF (shared underutilized resources for fishers & farmers) (Oct 2022 – Apr 2025): climate‑smart economic resilience CURES (Centre Universitaire de la Recherche d’Excellence de Sfax): research & innovation in healthcare with university/health partners. Key contributions • Directed planning, budgeting/forecasting, risk & issue management, and cross‑program governance. • Coordinated multidisciplinary teams and partners; ensured donor and contractual compliance; kept documentation audit‑ready. • Consolidated narrative/financial reporting; monitored scope, schedule, and budget changes. • Embedded design thinking and systems approaches to align stakeholders and improve delivery
Country Representative - Registration & Compliance (Concurrent)
févr. 2023 - mai 2025
2 ans 4 mois
Tunisie
Served as FHI 360’s legal representative in Tunisia for registration and organizational transition. Key contributions • Managed procedures with national authorities; ensured compliance during closeout/transition. • Maintained liaison with HQ; safeguarded institutional integrity and risk controls. • Supported staff/partners through change with transparent communication and ethical closure.
Senior Program Manager
oct. 2022 - déc. 2023
1 an 3 mois
Tunisie
Led two projects funded by the US departement of State ACEA (Action Collaborative pour les Exportations Artisanales) national program strengthening Tunisian artisan export readiness and market access. SURF ( Shared Underutilized Resources for Fishers & Farmers) (Oct 2022 ) : climate‑smart economic resilience via shared infrastructure and market linkages. Key contributions • Coordinated regional implementation teams, cooperatives/SMEs, and public actors. • Built workplans, budgets, and risk registers; tracked KPIs and milestones. • Drove adaptive delivery and knowledge sharing across sites.
Senior Program Officer
nov. 2020 - oct. 2022
2 ans
Tunis, Tunisie
Managing a 5,6M USD project funded by the US State Department to support the growth of handicraft clusters in Tunisia.
Trainer & Facilitator
COMMITT consultingFreelance
janv. 2020 - oct. 2020
10 mois
Tunis, Tunisie
Design and deliver practical workshops that help teams clarify problems, structure delivery, and collaborate better. Focus areas • Project management essentials (PMP® mindset & practices) • Design thinking for programs
Project manager Initiative Tunisie
Mercy Corps
juin 2016 - déc. 2019
3 ans 7 mois
Tunisie
Led multi‑donor initiatives to strengthen entrepreneurship ecosystems, improve SME access to finance, and align policy reforms with Tunisia’s economic transition. Key contributions • Designed and implemented strategy pivots in response to shifting government priorities; mapped stakeholder ecosystems across ministries, banks, and civil society. • Brokered partnerships and public–private dialogues that informed SME finance regulations and expanded entrepreneurship support services nationally. • Negotiated €1M / 3‑year institutional funding for the national entrepreneurship network Initiative Tunisie with AFD and Tunisian ministries.
Project Manager
We Love Sousse
sept. 2015 - juil. 2016
11 mois
Tunis, Tunisie
Coordinated multi‑country partnerships (Algeria, Morocco, Libya) on youth resilience and community‑driven development. Key contributions • Built participatory collaboration models with European and Maghreb partners • Orchestrated local stakeholder coalitions and youth engagement activities • Managed project planning, stakeholder alignment, and results tracking across locations.
Project Manager
Red6Tem
nov. 2014 - mai 2015
7 mois
Tunis, Tunisie
Driving strategic execution and team performance across high-impact initiatives: Led end-to-end project delivery, from planning to execution Oversaw recruitment and HR strategy for the development team Validated deliverables to ensure quality and alignment with goals Managed client relationships and delivery expectations Directed and empowered cross-functional development teams
Project manager Programme d'Actions Concertées des Oasis
Centre d'Actions et de Réalisations internationales
nov. 2013 - oct. 2014
1 an
Morocco, Indiana 47963, États-Unis
Managed a regional project linking local associations and civil society across North Africa and the Sahel, in coordination with the international HQ in France, to align agricultural and climate‑resilience interventions in oases. Key contributions • Coordinated 20+ local partners and international counterparts to deliver coherent regional activities. • Aligned program workstreams on agriculture and climate resilience with community priorities and local institutions. • Ensured planning discipline, partnership management, and timely delivery across geographies.
Project Executive
SAWTY
juil. 2012 - oct. 2013
1 an 4 mois
Soliman, Tunisie
Formation
Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tunis
Master's degree
2016 - 2018
3 ans
Institut National des Sciences Appliquées et Technologie
Mastère en ingénierie des sytèmes embarqués
2011 - 2014
4 ans
Ecole Nationale D'ingénieurs de Monastir
Diplome National d'Ingénieur
2006 - 2010
5 ans
Institut préparatoire aux écoles d'ingénieurs de Nabeul
Diplôme des études préparatoires à l'entrée aux écoles d'ingénieurs
2003 - 2005
3 ans