LOBNA ARFAOUI

Supported the delivery ofAI For Startups (AI4SU) within the Data Governance in Africa Initiative by
coordinating 7+ pan-African hackathons, ecosystem mapping studies, and in-person capacity-building
programs, enabling agritech and climatetech startups to leverage AI solutions and engage with cross-country
data science and innovation stakeholders.
Contributed to Talent For Startups ( T4SU) 3rd edition Program by co-managing a 3-day multi-stakeholder
EdTech Gathering in Casablanca, aligning partners and training providers, and overseeing training cohorts
across multiple EdTechs, ensuring execution, follow-up, and impact tracking ofdigital skills programs across
Africa.

+ Worked on a World Bank-supported gender equality ion targeting Africa, handling data collection,
analysis, report writing, and chart preparation for presentation to the superior.
+ Actively participated in meetings with stakeholders and experts, proposing solutions and developing strong
critical thinking skills while addressing continent-wide challenges.
+ Prepared invoices, coordinated with suppliers, clients, and transit agents, and handled administrative tasks.
+ Worked in a cross-cultural environment with professionals from France, Tunisia, and Libya, ensuring
effective communication and timely execution of tasks.
+ Contributed to a World Bank-financed change management mission within the People Consulting department
at EY Tunisia, supporting organizational transitions and optimizing HR processes to drive strategic change
initiatives.
+ Completed a graduation year project at EY Tunisia in the People Consulting department, focusing on a
learning mission for the top management of BIAT, a prestigious Tunisian bank.
+ Contributed to various strategic HR projects, gaining experience in talent development and organizational
transformation.

Worked on a World Bank-supported gender equality mission targeting 55 African countries, handling data
collection from over 100 sources, conducting analysis and writing reports for superior review.
Engaged in 10+ stakeholder meetings with international experts, proposing solutions and strengthening
critical thinking skills while addressing continent-wide gender challenges.

Managed invoicing and coordination with 10+ international suppliers, clients, and transit agents across
France, Tunisia, and Libya in a cross-cultural environment, ensuring smooth operations and 100% on-time
execution

1 month internship

Contributed to a World Bank-financed change management mission within the People Consulting department
at EY Tunisia, supporting organizational transitions and optimizing HR processes to drive strategic change
initiatives.

Elected as National Office Secretary after 6+ years ofinvolvement in leadership roles such as President and HR
Manager.
Managed all administrative work and hosted the largest national yearly event, the District Convention, attended by
over 1000 participants.

+ Elected as National Office Secretary after 6+ years of involvement in leadership roles such as President and HR
Manager.
+ Managed all administrative work and hosted the largest national yearly event, the District Convention, attended by
over 1000 participants.
+ Executed the organization of 10 high-impact marketing events, coordinating log
nhanced event attendance by 25%, resulting in increased brand recog ind engagement
strategies: n and partnership
opportunities.
+ Conducted market research and benchmarking for clients, providing insights for strategic decision-making.

attracting 500+ participants.
Led Le Phare de Entreprencuriat, the largest entrepreneurship event, in partnership with ACCEDE France

4-month internship experience as an HR consultant, focused on an independent project centered around training and enhancing the capacity of C-level executives and top managers at the esteemed First Tunisian Bank (BIAT). Conducted a comprehensive analysis and compiled a detailed report encompassing the missions objectives and its achieved outcomes.

I worked as a Marketing Consultant and Social Media Manager for one year with the first junior enterprise of Tunisia. My responsibilities included creating content and captions, developing both offline and online marketing strategies, and at the end of each semester, I would compile growth and development reports for our social media platforms.

Completed a graduation project designing a CSR-focused training and learning plan on technology skills (AI
and digitalization) for BIATs top management, impacting 100+ executives at Tunisias largest private bank.

Executed the organization of 10 high-impact marketing events, coordinating logistics and engagement
strategies
Conducted market research and benchmarking for clients, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
Led Le Phare de lEntrepreneuriat, the largest entrepreneurship event, in partnership with ACCEDE France,
attracting 500+ participants.