Arooj Fatima Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, On, Ca

Ontario, Canada

Ontario, Canada

Global

· Organized Global Strategy Forum (GSF) in Nairobi, Kenya, attended by sector-wide senior experts, activists and media outlet. Arranged ‘Home Groups’, a virtual event for the 10,000+ internal staff with participants of the GSF· Coordinated consultation and managed internal communications across 20 affiliate boards of Oxfam to approve the OI Global Strategy before launch via virtual and face-to-face meetings· Released time-sensitive communication updates to the confederation staff on behalf of the Global Strategy team, coordinating responses from across the global affiliates & country teams, using animation, short videos, infographics and real-time pictures of the process and team· Provided project, risk and crisis management support to speed up the Global Strategy Development process, including effective oversight of designs and launch plan· Conducted financial management including timely expenditure reconciliation, review of monthly/ quarterly financial management reports and assisted in forecasting budget assigned to the Strategy process

Global

• Worked remotely with the Regional Directors and the Public Engagement team for cross- functional opportunities, including virtual events such as onboarding and campaign spikes, ensuring strong program content from 67 countries that Oxfam works in.• Worked as a member of Global Programs Management Team for strategic steer and decision making on maintaining communication flow between 67 countries in 7 regions• Set-up a comprehensive communications strategy, using various digital communication toolsand channels, coordinating across the Oxfam confederation & Global Program affiliates• Managed internal communications projects including regular, confederation-wide newsletter with an average viewership of 5000+ as well as providing content and design direction for all program updates through digital marketing channels

Islāmābād, Pakistan

• Developed and implemented digital road map for the global GROW campaign using social media tools, campaign website and action portal for supporter journey• Developed public campaign strategy for GROW campaign with key stakeholders at national, regional and global level; recruiting 500+ student volunteers, engaging with agricultural ministry and collaborating with 6 organizations • Analyzed digital campaign and engagement, ensuring on-time and within-budget achievement of campaign goals, increasing digital footprint by 49% and resulting in agricultural reforms within 8 months of campaign launch

Islāmābād, Pakistan

• Led communications and marketing for a nationwide behavioural change campaign on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) using radio, social media and TV across 13 cities, managing all production phases on partner radio channels in Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab, Pakistan and Manchester, UK• Organized 400+ Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and interviews of influencers and policymakers across Pakistan in coordination with the research department; the primary target were women groups, district coordinators and elderly influencers • Developed project plans, impact reports and Project Status Reports, ensuring project extension and increased revenue for four consecutive years

Pakistan

• Providing private (event, portraits) and commercial (product/portfolio, branding, events) photography & videography services to individuals and small businesses • Trained and employed a team of 25+ freelance photographer and videographers for private events and small businesses• Delivered photography and documentary projects for organizations including AusAid, USAID, UK-Aid, Red Crescent, The Diabetes Center, British High Commission, Development Sector Forum and others

Islāmābād, Pakistan

• Arranged a photo exhibition about IDPs of Bannu under the title of Aks-e-Johad (Reflection of Struggle) highlighting the courage, sacrifices and problems of the tribal community in the wake of ongoing war-on-terror• In-charge of the entire execution of the event from conceptualization to implementation; the creative setting of the gallery, marketing, PR, and documentations including invitations, brochures, event statement and press release

Islāmābād, Pakistan

Photographer for all cover stories and business events covered in magazine

Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan

While I was still a student, I started to write as an independent freelance writer. As my experience and projects unfolded, I felt a need to create a team to deal with incoming requests. I therefore, decided to set up a small business, along with my full time studies, especially for young women who were unable to leave their house for work. The opportunity not only allowed them to become financially independent but also motivated and encouraged them to pursue their dreams without being pressured by their circumstances. • As a solo founder, conducted written communication training workshops for 150+ freelance writers, 80% of which were young women• Provided work-from-home opportunities giving financial independence to many students and home-bound women in remote areas of Pakistan• Write-ups included website content, blogs, news and research articles and academic essays • Clients included multiple small private companies via freelancer.com, fiverr.com and non-profit agencies, USAID, UNIDO, corporates such as Mobilink, PTCL and Ovex Technologies and many others

Islāmābād, Pakistan

• Drafted content and designed quarterly flyers and fundraising proposals• Coordinated with media for all events

E-7, Islamabad

• Developed and maintained a library of daily updates during the flood crisis 2010; helped in drafting contingency plans for the affected people • Supported in draft proposals for new rehabilitation projects • Initiated study groups and created education emergency schedule• Ensured close collaboration with clients and parties involved on all aspects of day to day operations and issued press releases

• In-charge of creative development, artist management and marketing events in Rawalpindi and Islamabad