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Biography

Dr Abdel Monem Daymi has a solid training as a Mechanical Engineer, with a doctoral degree in the field and he has a rich multidimensional experience in academia, engineering, humanitarian, and development work.

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

  • 2005 – 2011 
  • National Engineering School of Tunis, Tunisia
  • SUPMECA, Paris, France 

Master Degree in Manufacturing and Energy

  • 2003 – 2004
  • National Engineering School of Tunis, Tunisia 

National Diploma of Engineer in Mechanical Engineering

  • 1998- 2003 
  • National Engineering School of Tunis, Tunisia

Academics & Engineering

Visiting Assistant Professor – Project Management

  • Sep 2020- Mar 2023
  • International School of Business – Sfax Tunisia

 Assistant Professor

  • Sep 2004 – May 2014
  • Ministry of Higher Education, Tunisia

Researcher

  • 2005 – 2011
  • IUT, Aix en Provence, Aix – Marseille University France
  • Institute of Mechanics of Paris (SUPMECA), France

Principal Engineer

  • February – October 2004
  • Ministry of Industry and Energy

Humanitarian & International Development

Member of the Executive Committee
2024 – Now
Humanitarian Response Network – Ottawa, Canada

Director of Special Programs
Sep 2017 – Now
Islamic Relief Canada – Burlington, Canada

Emergency Response Team (ERT) Responder
Aug 2020
Canadian Red Cross – Windsor, Canada

Program Advisor
Oct 2017 – Now
NuzakiCrowd – Toronto, Canada

Country Director
Mar 2016 – Aug 2017

Islamic Relief Worldwide – Beirut, Lebanon

International Fundraising Manager
Aug 2015- Mar 2016 Islamic Relief Worldwide – Birmingham, UK

Country Director
May 2014- Aug 2015
Islamic Relief Worldwide – Tunis, Tunisia

Chief Executive Officer

Apr 2011- May 2014

Tunisia Charity – Tunis, Tunisia

Emergency Response Team Leader

Feb – April 2011

Islamic Relief Worldwide – Medenine, Tunisia

Certifications

Fundraising and Development Foundations

  • 2024
  • University of California, Davis

 International Organizations Management

  • 2024
  • University of Geneva

 Developing Annual Sustainability & Major Gifts

  • 2022
  • Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

Humanitarian Water Engineering Certificate

  • 2021
  • York University – Canada

Risk Management Professional Certificate | RMP

  • 2021
  • Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional Certificate | PMP

  • 2020
  • Project Management Institute

The Sphere Project | Sphere TOT

  • 2020
  • The Humanitarian Response Network – HRN | Ottawa, Canada

Civic Engagement

Dr. Daymi is distinguished by his longstanding commitment to volunteer work. Over the years, he has devoted himself to various volunteering initiatives, demonstrating unwavering dedication to serving communities both locally and internationally.

 

From his early involvement in Scouts and the Red Crescent to his leadership roles at national and international levels, Dr. Daymi’s journey in volunteerism spans decades.

 

His extensive experience in managing volunteers, designing international programs, and serving in leadership capacities for renowned organizations speaks volumes about his enduring passion for making a difference.

Years of dedicated service in various volunteering roles.
Years of involvement with the scout movement
Led international volunteering programs in over 20 countries.
Training sessions conducted worldwide in various disciplines.

Areas of Expertise in Training

Team building & Volunteer management
Team building & Volunteer management
Project Management
Project Management
Fundraising and Resource mobilization
Fundraising and Resource mobilization
Non-Profit Management
Non-Profit Management

1000+ trainees from different countries benefited from Dr Daymi's training workshops and team building sessions.

Let's get in touch

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