
Ahmed Shehata
@ahmedshehata2
Program Manager in international development who coordinated a UNICEF-funded digital learning pilot across 11 public schools in Aswan.
What I'm looking for
At Matific, I supported a UNICEF-funded digital mathematics pilot across 11 public schools in Aswan, reaching 782 students. I coordinated with schools and partners, supported teacher onboarding, and analysed engagement data to understand where students needed more support.
At Arizona State University, I managed planning and delivery for exchange and training activities connecting Egyptian students and faculty with learning opportunities, internships, and professional networks. At AMIDEAST, I managed U.S. study abroad programs for Egyptian students under USAID’s Higher Education Initiative.
Earlier, I supported Egyptian start-ups and social enterprises at Misr El Kheir’s GESR incubator, including founders working in water, education, and technology. That experience shaped my interest in moving promising ideas into practice.
I’m pursuing a Master of Science in Global Technology and Development at Arizona State University, focused on international development and sustainability. At SolarSPELL, I support the development and curation of Arabic educational resources for offline digital libraries, with a focus on linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and accessibility.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Arabic Library Content Curator
ASU SolarSPELL Initiative
Aug 2026 - Present (2 months)
- Supporting the development and curation of Arabic-language educational resources for SolarSPELL’s offline digital libraries.
- Reviewing and localizing Arabic educational content for linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and accessibility.
- Researching and evaluating educational resources relevant to Arabic-speaking learners.
- Supporting content organization, metadata, and quality review fo
Matific UNICEF project lead (UNICEF funded)
Other
Jun 2025 - Mar 2026 (9 months)
Led the implementation of a large-scale digital learning pilot across public schools in Egypt in collaboration with UNICEF, EducateMe, and Matific, supporting the integration of technology into classrooms under real-world infrastructure constraints. Coordinated closely with multiple stakeholders including government entities, international partners, and school leadership to ensure smooth rollout a
Exchange & Training Manager (USAID funded)
Nov 2022 - Apr 2025 (2 years 5 months)
- Development Cooperation & Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitated ongoing collaboration between USAID, Arizona State University, and three Egyptian universities by serving as the main point of contact for exchange and training activities.
- Coordinated with university leadership, government officials, and private sector partners to strengthen ties, promote shared goals in energy education, and sup
Project officer/ Student Affairs Officer
Amideast/Egypt
Sep 2017 - Nov 2022 (5 years 2 months)
Managed the full cycle of U.S. study abroad programs for over 350 Egyptian students under USAID’s Higher Education Initiative (HEI). Oversaw logistics, finances, and academic progress, ensuring a high-quality experience aligned with USAID program objectives.
Successfully met 98% of the USAID-mandated cost-share target by optimizing budget use and building collaborative partnerships with U.S. and
Entrepreneur
Sustainable Recycling Industries (SRI) Program
Mar 2017 - May 2017 (2 months)
Developed an E-waste recycling business model, proposing copper extraction from electronic waste for agricultural use.
Agri-Innovation 2017
University of Cambridge
Mar 2017 - Mar 2017 (0 months)
Attended an entrepreneurial workshop organized by BBSRC, cambplants, the Center for sustainable development at AUC, Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Cambridge, Global Food security, AUC Venture lab, and value in enterprise, on addressing challenges of agricultural waste in Egypt during the period 22 march- 24 march 2017
Junior incubating Officer fellow
Misr El Kheir Foundation MEK
Dec 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Worked as Junior incubating Officer fellow at Misr El Kheir Foundation MEK.
Fellow
Lazord Foundation
Sep 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 3 months)
Incubator Assistant at Misr El Khire GESR
S.T.A.R. At the American University in Cairo (Students in Action for Refugees) P
American University in Cairo
Aug 2014 - Jun 2015 (10 months)
• Preside at meetings
• Represent the club
• Handle all financial matters and transactions
o Receive all funds and process Request for Payment, Deposit Slip, and Officer Signature Forms.
o Keep an itemized account of all receipts and expenditures and make reports as directed
• Appoint committee chairpersons subject to the approval of the Executive Committee
• Serve as an ex-official member of
MIFAD Additives
MIFAD additives
Dec 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 month)
Chemist intern at the Chemical lab and Microbiology lab facilities.
Program Specialist
The American University in Cairo
Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 (1 month)
Organized events for the program.
Junior Superviser
The American University in Cairo
Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 (1 month)
Supervised pupils and mentor
Administrative Assistant
Toxicology labs, Inc
Jan 2011 - Jun 2011 (5 months)
Office Assistant, worked on Excel spread sheets, faxing and mailing requirements.
Unload trucks
Pass out free coke samples
Interact with customers
Lifeguard
Holiday Inn
Mar 2008 - Apr 2009 (1 year 1 month)
Certified lifeguard by Ellis and Associates. Trained to rescue and save guests who were under stress.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The American University in Cairo
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Transferred
Arizona State University
Masters of Science, Global Technology and Development- International Development
2025 - 2027
Pursuing a Master’s in Global Technology and Development – International Development at ASU, focusing on the role of technology and innovation in addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development.
EMUNI University
Entrepreneur Diploma, Diploma
2016 - 2018
The American University in Cairo
Bachelor’s Degree, Chemistry
2012 - 2015
University of Nebraska at Omaha
2008 - 2010
Westside High School
High School Diploma
2006 - 2008
AUC - School of Continuing Education
Project Management
Jun 2023 · Expired Jul 2023
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