Delivered custom instruction in Arabic language to a U.S. diplomat. Enabled them to pass the State Department’s Speaking or Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Test

Managed an external evaluation of the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) community revitalization program, which sought to improve standards of living in conflict-affected communities across Iraq. IOM is an Iraq-based international NGO.• Designed and implemented the primary research and data collection methodology during three assignments in Iraq• Facilitated stakeholder interviews (face-to-face and remote), managed enumerators, translated documents, transcribed audio recordings, and gathered on-the-ground information on program achievements for reporting• Managed a voice-activated response survey via mobile phones, face-to-face interviews, and virtual interviews with program beneficiaries, implementers, and United Nations (UN) staff members• Collected data in Northern, Central, and Southern regions of the country using a variety of sampling methods• Produced translations of highly technical documents, research papers, and other materials• Coordinated all travel, interpretation, reporting, and communication logistics during the evaluation

Served as the “face” of the humanitarian efforts and primary liaison to Iraq communities. Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) were civilian organizations that brought together U.S. political and economic experts to help Iraqi provincial officials promote social and economic development in post-war Iraq.• Received a Certificate of Appreciation for service in support of the Najaf PRT and Embassy in Iraq• As one of the most senior Iraq staff members from the middle area, guided program leadership through complex political, social, and economic interactions as a cultural and linguistic bridge between the PRT. and Iraqi stakeholders• Functioned as the key liaison in engagements between the UN, U.S. Embassy, Najaf provincial government offices, tribal sheikhs, local community leaders, and business owners; translated and interpreted during meetings with the governor, deputy governor, provincial council chair, PC members, DGs, NGOs, and other VIPs• Tracked/analyzed program developments and produced daily reports and summaries for local news publications• Wrote political and public diplomacy papers, paired with data-driven recommendations for program improvement• Supported successful efforts to improve access to essential human services (e.g., water, power, waste management), build new infrastructure (e.g., clinics, schools, roads, bridges), and structure economic development projects

Represented ADF as the governorate coordinator for the Najaf Province at public events and at meetings with civil society organizations and NGOs. ADF was a USAID-funded project to reconstruct and revitalize the province after the Gulf War.• Implemented a wide range of development programs, including: training sessions, informational seminars, technical assistance, program facilitations, conferencing, grants monitoring, and business development workshops• Educated local business and community leaders on human rights, anti-corruption, civic education, gender, women’s advocacy, national reconciliation, federalism, and the media• Supported the senior governance advisor by providing interpretation and document translation services