Esraa Gamal

Community Development and Stakeholder Engagement professional with 8+ years of hands-on experience planning, implementing, monitoring, and documenting community-focused programs in desert and border regions. Experienced in stakeholder communication, field activities, events and workshops, community awareness, government and partner coordination, reporting, problem solving, and team collaboration. Strong background in working with local communities and beneficiaries, supporting economic and social empowerment initiatives, and maintaining effective institutional communication.

Holds a Master's degree in Agricultural Economics and is pursuing a PhD in Agricultural Economics & Sustainable Development.

Community Development Officer at Matrouh Resources Sustainable Development Center – Desert Research Center (2024-01 – Present)

• Plan and implement community development activities in desert and border areas in line with project objectives.
• Conduct field assessments, identify community and beneficiary needs, and coordinate follow-up actions.
• Coordinate with government entities, international organizations, and local stakeholders.
• Monitor field activities, work plans, performance indicators, and implementation progress.
• Prepare technical, M&E, and activity reports and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Support livelihood, economic empowerment, and community improvement initiatives.

Women Development Officer at Matrouh Resources Sustainable Development Center – Desert Research Center (2024-01 – Present)

• Design and implement community-based women's economic and social empowerment activities.
• Organize and deliver training workshops and awareness programs.
• Coordinate with beneficiaries and local stakeholders and monitor activity outcomes.
• Support participation in economic activities and small-scale projects and document results.

Training of Trainers (ToT) Trainer at Matrouh Resources Sustainable Development Center – Desert Research Center (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Train local cadres and community-based trainers in communication, training methods, and financial literacy.
• Prepare training content and support quality delivery and knowledge transfer within communities.

Certified Trainer – Economics & Business Administration at Matrouh Resources Sustainable Development Center – Desert Research Center (2018-01 – 2025-12)

• Deliver practical training in economics, business administration, feasibility studies, entrepreneurship, and small business development.
• Develop training materials, workbooks, and case studies and evaluate trainee performance.

Public Relations & Media Officer at Matrouh Resources Sustainable Development Center – Desert Research Center (2020-01 – 2024-12)

• Managed public relations and institutional communication activities for development projects.
• Documented field activities, prepared media reports and success stories, and developed awareness content.
• Organized events, conferences, and field visits and coordinated activities with local and international partners.
• Supported stakeholder engagement, transparency, and institutional communication.

Educational Technology Trainer (Freelance) at Misr El Kheir Foundation (2021-01 – 2023-12)

• Trained teachers and students on IQ Smart Board technology and supported e-learning and digital education programs.

Teaching Assistant / Faculty Member at Higher Institute of Agricultural Cooperation – Shubra El-Kheima (2013-01 – 2018-12)

• Supported practical teaching, student training sessions, educational activities, and preparation of training materials.

PhD in Agricultural Economics & Sustainable Development – Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University

Master of Agricultural Sciences in Agricultural Economics – Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University (2017-01)

Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences in Information Systems – Higher Institute of Agricultural Cooperation (2012-01)