Hedi Kamala
About Hedi Kamala
Hedi Kamala is an Entrepreneurship and Job Placement Officer at the World Food Programme in Erbil, Iraq, with a strong background in entrepreneurship training and project management. She has previously held various roles at Five One Labs and Women for Women International, and she holds a Master's degree in EMBA from the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr.
Work at World Food Programme
Hedi Kamala currently serves as an Entrepreneurship and Job Placement Officer at the World Food Programme. In this role, which began in 2023, she focuses on enhancing employment opportunities and supporting entrepreneurship initiatives in Erbil, Erbil Governorate, Iraq. Her responsibilities include planning and implementing programs aimed at fostering job placement and entrepreneurship skills among individuals in the region.
Previous Experience at Five One Labs
Hedi Kamala has held multiple roles at Five One Labs, contributing to the organization's mission to support startups and entrepreneurs. She worked as a Training and Community Associate from 2019 to 2020 and later as a Startup Support Manager from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, she served as a Trainer and Business Advisor from 2020 to 2022. Her work involved capacity building for startups and managing various training programs.
Education and Expertise
Hedi Kamala earned her Master's degree in Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) between 2018 and 2020. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Physics Sciences from Salahaddin University-Erbil, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background supports her expertise in planning, implementation, and coordination of entrepreneurship training programs.
Background in Education and Advocacy
Hedi Kamala has experience in the education sector, having worked as a Teaching Assistant at Cambridge International School - Kurdistan from 2015 to 2016. She also served as an Advocacy Trainer for Women for Women International in 2019. These roles contributed to her skills in training and community engagement, enhancing her capability to work effectively in her current position.
Skills in Project Management and Capacity Building
Hedi Kamala specializes in managing various projects and has a strong background in capacity building for both early and later-stage startups. Her experience includes developing and implementing training programs that support entrepreneurship, which aligns with her current role at the World Food Programme. She is adept at fostering a positive work environment while ensuring the successful execution of initiatives.