Wisam Abdelwahab
About Wisam Abdelwahab
Wisam Abdelwahab is a Risk Officer at the World Food Programme in Khartoum, Sudan, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in risk management, having held various positions at MTN Sudan over a span of seven years and holds an MBA from the University of Khartoum.
Current Role at World Food Programme
Wisam Abdelwahab serves as a Risk Officer at the World Food Programme in Khartoum, Sudan, since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for promoting the revised anti-fraud and anti-corruption policy. He conducts awareness programs to ensure compliance and understanding of these policies among staff. Additionally, he facilitates periodic and ad hoc risk assessments, collaborating with relevant managers to identify and mitigate risks. Wisam also contributes to the development of Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring they are regularly reviewed and updated.
Previous Experience at MTN Sudan
Wisam Abdelwahab has extensive experience at MTN Sudan, where he held multiple positions over a span of seven years. He began as a Service Center Representative from 2006 to 2013. He then transitioned to a Quality Assurance Specialist from 2013 to 2016. Following this, he served as Manager of Risk Management from 2016 to 2021, where he developed key risk management strategies. He briefly held the position of Senior Manager Risk Management for nine months in 2021 before moving to his current role.
Education and Expertise
Wisam Abdelwahab holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Khartoum, which he completed from 2016 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Social Studies with a major in Statistics from the same university, graduating in 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in risk management, including the development and monitoring of key risk appetite metrics and indicators. He also assesses training needs and prepares training programs related to risk management.
Risk Management Skills
Wisam Abdelwahab possesses significant skills in risk management, particularly in developing and monitoring key risk appetite metrics and risk indicators. His role involves assessing training needs and delivering training programs tailored to enhance understanding of risk management practices. He is actively involved in conducting risk assessments and contributes to the establishment of Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring that risk management practices are effectively implemented and maintained.