Ameen Mneina, Program Development Officer

Ameen Mneina

Program Development Officer

Chemonics-(USAID)

Location
Canada - Manitoba
Education
Master's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
4 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :4 years, 2 Months

Program Development Officer at Chemonics-(USAID)
  • Canada
  • May 2016 to September 2016

Chenonics International East Region, Libya
. Responsible for the initial development of grant activities.
. Identifying potential grantees through networking and outreach.
. Working with grantees to design and develop grant concepts and activities under the overall strategic
guidance.
. Analyzing, and evaluating grant concepts and applications to ensure consistency with program priorities,
goals and objectives.
. Developing and finalizing multiple grants and other activities, on an ongoing basis, in a fast-paced and highly
dynamic environment
. Preforming procurement duties for grant implementation, including market research.
. Giving engineering services, “cost estimations, solutions, evaluations, etc.” for projects that include
construction/renovation.

Regional Engineer at Chemonics-(USAID)
  • Canada
  • October 2015 to May 2016

Chenonics International East Region, Libya
Projects, (Playgrounds, Schools Rehabilitation, Football Court Construction)
. Providing direct oversight activities with infrastructure components.
. Ensuring construction subcontractors adhere to established work plans and submit deliverables on time.
. Verifying that subcontractors obtain and maintain all required permits.
. Conducting field site visits to monitor construction projects throughout regional areas of operation.
. Preparing cost estimates, schedules, and technical scopes of work for proposed projects.
. Ensure that all necessary compliance documentation, including environmental monitoring and mitigation
plans, are completed.
. Reviewing proposals for construction projects and make technical recommendations for award.
. Ensuring that infrastructure and rehabilitation activities conform to required engineering designs and
standards.
. Assisting market research on price reasonability for construction materials and services.
. Preparing meeting notes and field inspection reports.
. Researching and maintain project awareness of relevant Libyan legal code including environmental, labor
and zoning law.
. Participating in meetings with grantees, partners, and other representatives, as required.

Field Engineer at Schlumberger
  • Canada
  • August 2013 to May 2015

Reviewing cementing design documents
. Perform risk analysis before each job or task, correcting conditions or reporting potential hazards
. Providing standard maintenance and troubleshooting for cement pumping equipment
. Leading and supervising the well cementing operations on site
. Communicating with client representative and ensuring all operations are done with above expected quality
. Participate in HSE and Quality programs and initiatives
. Coach and mentor less experienced employees, acting as role model for all field operations people

Construction Site Engineer at Future Renaissance Construction
  • Canada
  • June 2012 to July 2012

Future Renaissance Construction Co. Feb-2013, Apr-2013
Private Client (Villa Construction) Benghazi, Libya
. Hiring a General Contractor
. Reviewing all engineering and architectural drawings
. Monitoring work execution and directing workers to meet general regulations as well as client’s vision
Libyan Gov. (Renovation of Classrooms building) Nov-2012, Dec-2012
. Preparing cost and time estimates for the project Briega, Libya
. Monitoring work execution and directing workers to meet client’s vision
Private Client (Villa Construction) Sep-2012, Feb-2012
. Preparing cost and time estimates for the project Benghazi, Libya
. Hiring teams of workers, assigning their jobs, and making sure they deliver on time with good quality
. Preparing structural plans including designs of columns, footings, and beams
. Contacting vendors and getting best possible prices on needed
Scib Paints (Store Renovation) Sep-2012, Nov-2012
. Preparing cost and time estimates for the project Benghazi, Libya
. Monitoring work execution and directing workers to meet client’s vision
ICRC. (Renovation of Kwaifyah Prison

Research Assistant at Oklahoma State University
  • Canada
  • April 2012 to June 2012

Making literature review
. Run tests on soil samples for different parameters
. Writing reports for experiments’ results
Volunteer Work
. Traffic Organizer Jan-2014-Oct-2015
Solo Benghazi, Libya
. Organizing traffic at congested intersections with damaged traffic lights.
. Assisting vehicles to a systematic que to achieve good flow of traffic with no congestions.

Fundraising Coordinator at Oklahoma State University’s College of Education
  • Canada
  • April 2011 to June 2012

Libyan Humanitarian Action Tripoli, Libya
. Coordinating and working with teams via internet, along with reports writing
. Using social websites to optimize fundraising
. Working with the UN to help improve the Libyan refugee camp in Tunisia
. Participant Fall 2010, Fall 2012

Education

Master's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at University of Manitoba
  • December 2017

MSc. of Civil Engineering Specialized in Pavement Engineering.

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Oklahoma State University
  • May 2012

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Specialties & Skills

Cost Estimating
Field Work
Research
Pavement Design
COACHING
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
DIRECTING
DOCUMENTATION
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
QUALITY

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
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