Paul Sawaya, Programme Development Manager

Paul Sawaya

Programme Development Manager

Management Systems International

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Master's degree, MBA - Management
Experience
21 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :21 years, 8 Months

Programme Development Manager at Management Systems International
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • My current job since November 2014

* Developing community projects aiming at reducing the tensions in Beqaa

* Analysing the political situation and adapting programs to it

* Liaising with local organizations and municipalities

* Following up on political and security developments and reporting them

* Following up on activities and ensuring good implementation

* Leading the Beqaa team members

Programme Manager at UNHCR
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • May 2012 to November 2014

* Monitoring implementing partners activities with Syrian refugees

* Coordinating sectors meetings for non-food items/ food, shelter and WASH

* Coordinating the assistance with the municipalities and local authorities

* Analysing the humanitarian situation and coming up with a response strategy

* Field visits to monitor activities and recommend improvements and amendments

* Proposals and budgets agreements discussions and finalization with implementing partners

* Projects verification and follow up visits on recommendations

* Planning and putting sector strategy for the Beqaa and on the national level.

* Taking part of the regional response plan discussions.

Project Manager at Mercycorps
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 2010 to May 2012

* Managing projects and coordinating activities with partner organizations (like the Lebanese Transparency Association)

* Liaising with local authorities and municipalities before and during programs implementation.

* Monitoring and evaluating projects and follow up on recommendations

* Analysing the political context and drawing strategies upon

* Reporting on activities and progress performance to donors (USAID/OTI and EU)

Client Relationship Manager at Globemed
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • February 2008 to September 2010

Handling portfolio of 300, 000 insured
Seeking new distribution channels
Leading a team of underwriters
Creating new products
Setting the strategies
Designing new products

Client Relationship Manager at Bupa Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2007 to February 2008

Managing the portfolio
Visit clients in a problem solving perspective
Find new distribution channels
Answer complaints
Prepare timely reports for clients

Business Development/Client Relationship at American International Group (AIG)
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • December 2004 to December 2006

Renew existing business (all insurance lines)
Negotiate new terms
Find new distribution channels
Manage portfolio
Visit clients
Set yearly budget

Business development at Fidelity Insurance
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 2002 to November 2004

Renew exisiting business
Seek new distribution channels
Monitor sales force
Putting marketing plan
Deal with complaints

Education

Master's degree, MBA - Management
  • at Lyon 3- Jean Moulin
  • July 2002
Bachelor's degree, Law
  • at St Joseph University
  • July 1998

Specialties & Skills

Client Relationship Management CRM
Business Management
Account Management
Negotiation

Languages

Arabic
Expert
French
Expert

Training and Certifications

Selling skills (Training)
Training Institute:
Hathaway
Date Attended:
June 2007
negotiation skills (Training)
Training Institute:
Hathaway
Date Attended:
March 2008