Responsible for developing and delivering the Advocacy, Campaigns, Communication, and Media (ACCM) strategy for the Iraq Country Office. Ensure that our strategy aligns with the organization's mission, global advocacy and campaign initiatives, and the Country Strategic Plan and priorities. Focusing on creating high-quality, impactful, and well-resourced initiatives that drive policy and social change. Lead the design and implementation of innovative advocacy and media strategies, aiming to influence policies, decisions, and practices to achieve positive and lasting change for children in Iraq.

Crafted communication strategies and executed plans for MENA country offices, focusing on Iraq and Yemen. Provided comprehensive media and branding training to both staff members and partners. Managed civilian protection groups. Oversaw and conducted training sessions for internship students. Managed and updated social media accounts for the Iraq and Yemen offices, along with website maintenance. Developed and reviewed various publications, including press releases, newsletters, and policy briefs. Orchestrated and led visibility plans and media packages for events. Collaborated closely with the Head Office to advocate for CIVIC programs. Designed communication and advocacy materials to support the organization's goals. Served as the spokesperson for Iraq, engaging in TV and radio interviews. Created reports, media content, and advocacy materials. Captured media and communication content through photography and videography.

Assisted the team in formulating the research methodology and devising a plan for communication implementation. Offered insights on the design of data collection tools. Delivered a comprehensive assessment of the communication environment in Iraq from a strategic perspective. Conducted analysis and interpretation of data obtained through questionnaires, focus group discussions, and Key Informant Interviews. Presented research findings, conclusions, and recommendations to USAID. Aided the team in preparing Topline Presentations and drafting reports.

Crafting communication strategies and directives for both the organization and its partners. Guaranteeing the prominent visibility of EF and its benefactors. Championing and endorsing EF's developmental efforts within the host communities in Iraq and Syria. Identifying communication prospects linked to EF initiatives in Baghdad, Mosul, the Kurdistan Region, and Northeast Syria. Overseeing and furnishing written and visual content for the website and social media platforms. Supervising and tracking the communication project budget. Coordinating events. Creating branding materials. Orchestrating interactions with media outlets. Managing procurement and relationships with communication service providers. Cultivating connections with governmental institutions and authorities.

Acted as the official media representative for Iraq, conducting interviews in Arabic, English, and Kurdish. Engaged in media monitoring and conducted press reviews. Generated and supported the creation of written and visual content for the country office, the region, and NRC's global communications initiatives. Championed, advocated for, and raised awareness about the challenges faced by vulnerable populations and NRC's activities in Mosul, Duhok, Kirkuk, Baghdad, Anbar, Basra, IDP, and Syrian Refugee Camps in the Kurdistan Region. Authored and published web stories, reports, and social media posts. Provided translation services for verbal and written communications in Kurdish, Arabic, and English. Spearheaded and supervised media focal point teams. Produced visual content for communication and advocacy purposes.

Overseeing the media and communications division. Compiling and revising press releases in Kurdish, Arabic, and English. Creating and managing DFR's online presence through its website and social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram). Collaborating with local and global news organizations to enhance awareness of the organization's endeavors and initiatives. Summarizing and evaluating publications and reports connected to regional matters. Participating in the Minister's official excursions, bilateral discussions, and conferences at both local and international levels (including attendance at the CIDOB Forum in Spain and the OSLO Forum in Norway in 2017).

Attending significant official gatherings and functions, recording meeting minutes on behalf of the minister, and composing press releases. Routinely maintaining the DFR website and creating content for social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram). Compiling the daily global news summary and crafting the monthly newsletter. Monitoring and generating reports concerning the overall political, economic, and security landscape in the nation.

Aiding in the improvement of connections with foreign diplomatic missions in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, involving the planning of events, generating reports, and organizing activities. Developing and keeping current the profiles of countries' representative offices already established in the country. Streamlining the coordination and communication between foreign nations' representative offices in Erbil and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). Providing translation services for official correspondence and reports in the three primary languages of the Kurdistan Region: English, Arabic, and Kurdish.

Arranging meetings with suppliers and partner companies, and attending meetings, taking minutes and writing reports. Collecting data and information about new projects and new customers.