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Singapore

Singapore

Amman Governorate, Jordan

Amman, Jordan

Determined project concept, identified opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission, and with donor priorities. Developed proposal components (Project Narrative, Budget, Timeline, Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism).

Amman, Jordan

Managed a team of specialized gender auditors who were embarking on a comprehensive gender audit of municipalities in Jordan as part of a larger "Strengthening Women in Decision-making in the Middle East - LEAD" Project, which the Identity Center was leading in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

Amman Governorate, Jordan

Project Manager of the The Jordan Independent Economy Watch. JIEW is a project designed with the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of producing evidence-based and policy-oriented research on a number of pressing issues affecting the Jordanian Economy, and the dissemination of information on those issues in a way that is accessible to the various stakeholders in Jordanian society from the general public to private enterprises, parliamentarians and the… Show more Project Manager of the The Jordan Independent Economy Watch. JIEW is a project designed with the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of producing evidence-based and policy-oriented research on a number of pressing issues affecting the Jordanian Economy, and the dissemination of information on those issues in a way that is accessible to the various stakeholders in Jordanian society from the general public to private enterprises, parliamentarians and the local government members amongst many. JIEW’s work resulted in the production of a number of reports, policy papers and briefs, as well as round-table discussions and meetings that combined the various stakeholders involved Show less

University Of Warwick

Research assistant to Dr. Tina Freyburg, as part of a project with the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF) and NCCR Democracy on "Democratic Governance in and through Transgovernmental Networks".

Monitored and reported on amendments to federal and state Immigration Law. Worked alongside legal staff to prepare asylum cases, particularly political asylum. Translated Court Documents, Interrogation records, testimony, affidavits and various other Documents from Arabic to English.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Prepared reports on Media trends with regards to key issues and their developments within the US Media. Selected and summarized Key articles to be read by senior embassy staff. Attended Think Tank events and congressional hearings on the Middle East and prepared abridged reports of their contents.

United Kingdom

Under the Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning, I analyzed quantitative data gathered in a survey of student engagement at the University. Gathered in-depth feedback through qualitative interviews with focus groups of staff and students to triangulate the conclusions from the research andexplore key findings in depth. Developed a report encompassing the findings and presented it to the Vice Chancellor.

Amman, Jordan

Helped in researching and drafting three policy papers on Jordanian National Identity, Decentralization and Parliamentary Reform. Planned and co-conducted interviews with current and ex-parliamentarians, activists, and political parties' leadership. Drafted concept notes and project proposals. Reported on political and legal developments impacting the Centers’ ongoing projects.

Master’S Degree, International Security

Bachelor’S Degree, Politics And International Studies