Johnny Assaf Email & Phone Number

Paris, Fr

Part of the core team made up of stakeholders from Lebanon, the US and Europe that is aiming to build a country-wide network of young peacebuilders to lead transformational projects across geographic, religious, ethnic, economic, and political identities - creating a socially cohesive, unified vision for a resilient and prosperous Lebanon. Project title; Bridges to New Horizons: Integral Peace Leadership - Lebanon• Budgeted and developed a transformative peacebuilding and… Show more Part of the core team made up of stakeholders from Lebanon, the US and Europe that is aiming to build a country-wide network of young peacebuilders to lead transformational projects across geographic, religious, ethnic, economic, and political identities - creating a socially cohesive, unified vision for a resilient and prosperous Lebanon. Project title; Bridges to New Horizons: Integral Peace Leadership - Lebanon• Budgeted and developed a transformative peacebuilding and professional development program for the youth in Lebanon• Drafted reports on developments in the MENA region to adopt necessary adjustments during planning• Communicated with diverse stakeholders to identify challenges, gather lessons learned and ensured alignment with Lebanon's socio-political context Show less

• Provided support in the programs and projects related to the effective implementation of UNSCR1325 and UNSCR2250 in the MENA and West Africa regions;• Oversaw and delivered a Localization workshop on UNSCR1325 in Yemen; • Guided regional research projects through policy recommendations and operational guidelines by drafting concept notes, literature reviews, reports, and advocacy plans;• Conducted comprehensive security and risk analyses on North African countries focusing on… Show more • Provided support in the programs and projects related to the effective implementation of UNSCR1325 and UNSCR2250 in the MENA and West Africa regions;• Oversaw and delivered a Localization workshop on UNSCR1325 in Yemen; • Guided regional research projects through policy recommendations and operational guidelines by drafting concept notes, literature reviews, reports, and advocacy plans;• Conducted comprehensive security and risk analyses on North African countries focusing on program expansion and project implementation;• Communicated with local and regional partners and network members from the MENA region in the Young Women+ Leaders for Peace (YW+L) chapters in Lebanon to support and amplify advocacy initiatives Show less

• Led the implementation of GNWP’s YPS MENA Advocacy Plan by contributing to research, writing, strategic planning, regular monitoring of regional dynamics and liaising with relevant youth groups• Provided research on areas and intersections between WPS, YPS and climate change, with a particular attention to the MENA region • Evaluated the Mapping of peacebuilding policies, initiatives, and actors in Arabic and English• Contributed to the drafting of Reports by providing… Show more • Led the implementation of GNWP’s YPS MENA Advocacy Plan by contributing to research, writing, strategic planning, regular monitoring of regional dynamics and liaising with relevant youth groups• Provided research on areas and intersections between WPS, YPS and climate change, with a particular attention to the MENA region • Evaluated the Mapping of peacebuilding policies, initiatives, and actors in Arabic and English• Contributed to the drafting of Reports by providing disaggregated data on program participants and the project’s reach• Tracked and wrote weekly reports on developments in the MENA region relating to WPS, YPS, UN agencies, and government ministries; Show less

Trainee - Undergraduate Research and Discovery Program (URaD) • Engaged in planning and designing research strategies using appropriate methodologies and data analysis techniques• Used digital data and technologies to answer humanities research questions from text analysis to data visualization• Explored various communication styles including empathy, asking the right questions, understanding the person’s viewpoint, and non-verbal communication• Collaborated closely with Dr.… Show more Trainee - Undergraduate Research and Discovery Program (URaD) • Engaged in planning and designing research strategies using appropriate methodologies and data analysis techniques• Used digital data and technologies to answer humanities research questions from text analysis to data visualization• Explored various communication styles including empathy, asking the right questions, understanding the person’s viewpoint, and non-verbal communication• Collaborated closely with Dr. Marwan Rowayheb on a research project to be pursued during the academic year 2021-2022 and presented at the SoAS Research DayResearch topic: Peacebuilding and Human Security in Libya post Arab Spring Show less

Trainee - Youth Leadership Program (YLP7) • Accelerated implementation of ideas for social change• Designed and implemented sustainable development solutions• Developed skills in social innovation approaches and methodologies• Contributed to the achievement of the SDGs by building innovative solutions for sustainable development• Supported the development of innovative solutions to address sustainable development challenges• Covered courses on Career planning and… Show more Trainee - Youth Leadership Program (YLP7) • Accelerated implementation of ideas for social change• Designed and implemented sustainable development solutions• Developed skills in social innovation approaches and methodologies• Contributed to the achievement of the SDGs by building innovative solutions for sustainable development• Supported the development of innovative solutions to address sustainable development challenges• Covered courses on Career planning and self development, Entrepreneurship and the SDGs, Green entrepreneurship, and Social innovation and design thinking Show less

• Tracked issues related to Humanitarian and International Affairs by following the works the HRC, UNHCR, IOM, OCHA, WHO, and UNOG Executive Briefings• Drafted reports for the Sovereign Order of Malta• Worked closely with the Diplomatic staff to issue statements for program needs

Masters, International Security

Activities and Societies: Junior Diplomat Initiative (JDI) • Dual concentration in Diplomacy and Middle Eastern studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And International Affairs

Activities and Societies: International Affairs Club, First Responders Club, and the Rotaract Club of LAU Byblos • Trainer in the Global.

International Baccalaureate

Activities and Societies: Delegate in the 7th LAU MAL simulation program, Delegate in the 12th LAU MUN simulation program, Goalkeeper.