Needa Malik Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Team focuses on the delivery of humanitarian assistance in regions experiencing conflict or disaster.

Washington, District Of Columbia

My work centers around disaster risk management, urban resilience, and conflict recovery primarily across the MENA Region, with cross-support to South Asia.The main activities that I have been involved in include:-In-conflict and post disaster needs assessments in Syria, Pakistan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen following crises, natural disasters, and conflict-Technical assistance on urban resilience in Lebanon, Morocco, Jordan (including climate adaptation)-Resilient recovery and reconstruction planning following a disaster or crisis-Disaster risk management regionally, including in Fragile, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) Countries -project management, coordination, and implementation

Washington, District Of Columbia

I served as a Resilience and Disaster Risk Management Consultant in the MENA region. I also provided cross-support for the Global Facility for Disaster Risk Reduction (GFDRR) at the World Bank, a global partnership that helps low and middle-income countries better understand and reduce their vulnerabilities to natural hazards and climate change.Some specific activities I worked on:• Providing technical assistance on five Damage and Needs Assessments (DNAs) in fragile and conflict-affected countries (FCV) in the MENA region including Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. Utilized innovative mixed-methodology including satellite imagery analysis, social media analytics.o Lead focal point, coordinating team of 75+ specialists o Iraq DNA resulted in $30 billion in pledges by donorso DNAs fed into high profile emergency grants issued by WBG in Iraq and Yemen worth over $150 milliono Supported study of Economic and Social Analysis of Refugee Returns in Syria• Producing recovery and reconstruction strategy for Mosul• Drafted and won grant proposals totaling $750,000 in funding• Developing urban resilience masterplans in Lebanon and Morocco, trainings for high-level government officials and supporting disaster risk management practices across MENA• Designed sessions, organized logistics, and served as technical focal point for MENA region’s first conference on urban resilience • Creating original content including key messaging, memorandums, annual reports, presentations, and talking points for World Bank senior management • Coordinated development of multi-sectoral post-disaster recovery guidance notes for government officials, team leads, and local authorities

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Created and managed database of 1,000+ food assistance and trade-related projects to track USG funding and trends for Congressional ask (Bureau for Food Security) • Analyzed and interpreted data to create easy to understand graphics and visual representations• Conducted quality assurance of database systems

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Provided technical and administrative support on USAID proposals and performance reports focusing on economic growth -Research, writing, editing, and logistics during capture and project management phases in S.E. Asia and E. Africa• Synthesized data sets to develop indicators and targets for monitoring and evaluation plans • Wrote, edited, and formatted marketing materials for publication

Monrovia, Liberia; Washington, Dc

• Designed and implemented a qualitative monitoring and evaluation assessment for USAID (Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance) of post-Ebola emergency programming in Liberia • Conducted interviews with 64 Ebola-affected households across 4 counties in Liberia and presented information to key stakeholders• Piloted analytics by coding qualitative and quantitative data through Dedoose software• Received $35,000 in funding from Technical and Operational Performance Support Program (TOPS)• Presented results to donors, high-level stakeholders, and food security specialists

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Facilitated peer review groups to enhance undergraduate writing skills• Provided academic support including editing and mentoring for students

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

• Provided analytic support and contributed to development of a preliminary report on best practices of six Post Disaster Needs Assessments (PDNAs) for ASEAN national governments • Contributed to examination and synthesization of data for regional advisor of DRR division• Facilitated PDNA regional workshop to train ASEAN government officials and local and international partners on technical PDNA process and procedures

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Advocated for WASH-related legislation on Capitol Hill • Created briefing memos, presentations, talking points, resource guides, and summaries used to influence members of Congress, key stakeholders, and disseminated to WASH network of 8000+ regarding new WASH initiatives and areas for cross-sectoral integration • Authored blog post, first in series, ‘’WASH and MDGs : Ripple Effect ‘’ featured in the Huffington Post integrating water, sanitation, & hygiene (WASH) with other development sectors• Served as organization’s representative to key DC leaders

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Provided technical support on a USAID RFP regarding food security in Colombia• Assisted with all stages of proposal development including writing, editing, reporting, design, and research

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Engaged in rapid deployment to respond to acute disaster needs to tornado victims in Arkansas • Conducted PDNA, damage assessment, and client intake in conjunction with the American Red Cross• Planned training exercises to support launch of a new emergency preparedness initiative • Designed and implemented disaster preparedness festival for 500 participants, lead planner and logistic coordinator for 15 NGOs, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and local government offices• Created database and managed information system to track 800 volunteers nationwide

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Completed training to respond to local emergencies

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Acted as housing case manager by arranging housing for more than 45 refugee families and advocating to properties on client’s behalf • Drafted plans to assist client transition to self-sufficiency

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Conducted Political Science research under Dr. Robert Oprisko. Responsibilities included data collection and data input.• Research paper was published in Georgetown Public Policy Review (2013)

Ma International Development Studies, Disaster Risk Management, 3.9

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), International/Global Studies

Activities and Societies: Muslim Students Association (Vice President~3 years), International Studies Club (Secretary), Indianapolis.

International Relations And Geography