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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

o Ideate and implement a comprehensive communications strategy for the Rafik Hariri Center and Middle East Programs, including an improved workflow, narrative, and comms calendar. o Maintain and expand the Middle East Center’s media relations and outreach with key media platforms in the US and MENA region, including crafting media messaging and curating thematic media lists. o Revitalize the Rafik Hariri Center and Middle East Programs’ social media accounts, grow their qualitative and… Show more o Ideate and implement a comprehensive communications strategy for the Rafik Hariri Center and Middle East Programs, including an improved workflow, narrative, and comms calendar. o Maintain and expand the Middle East Center’s media relations and outreach with key media platforms in the US and MENA region, including crafting media messaging and curating thematic media lists. o Revitalize the Rafik Hariri Center and Middle East Programs’ social media accounts, grow their qualitative and quantitative reach, and align existing web pages, media marketing, and micro-sites with the new narrative and strategy.o Support, mentor, and supervise the blog editor and two communication assistants and serve as the Center and Programs comms focal point with other Atlantic Council and external partners’ engagement teams. Show less

Iraq - Remote

- Conceptualize and design project research methodologies and strategies for three Nahrein Network-supported Iraq projects.- Supervise and train field researchers on data gathering, ethnographic research methods, and ethical considerations in relation to the specific Iraqi context. Prepare quantitative and qualitative forms and questionnaires for field interviews and opinion polls. - Analysing and organizing first-hand field data and preparing reports, communication materials, and… Show more - Conceptualize and design project research methodologies and strategies for three Nahrein Network-supported Iraq projects.- Supervise and train field researchers on data gathering, ethnographic research methods, and ethical considerations in relation to the specific Iraqi context. Prepare quantitative and qualitative forms and questionnaires for field interviews and opinion polls. - Analysing and organizing first-hand field data and preparing reports, communication materials, and presentations for donors, the academic teams, and the general audience. - July 2022 – Current: Senior Researcher for ‘Shared Heritage, Spaces of Encounter, and Memorialization in Samarra’, IOM and Liwan Iraq. - April 2021: Project Manager ‘The Humanitarian and Cultural Repercussions of Makhoul Dam in Iraq’, Australian Aid, Liwan, IOM, Iraq.- May 2021: Senior Researcher, ‘Plural Baghdad: Mapping Religious Communities’, Al Mustanssiriyah University, The Nahrein Network (University College of London), Iraq.- April 2021: Senior Researcher, ‘Intangible Heritage of Iraqi Bedouins’, creation of an undergraduate textbook for Iraqi university students, Al Qadissiyah University, The Nahrein Network (University College of London), Iraq. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

o Overseeing communication planning, strategy development, and implementation in close collaboration with corporate partners and portfolio leads. o Managing the editorial calendar and leading creative writing and collaterals production for the different WWF channels for B2B and B2C audiences including blogs, reports, op-eds, promotional materials, and videos...o Developing messaging lines for flagship initiatives and partner communications and reviewing materials for alignment with the… Show more o Overseeing communication planning, strategy development, and implementation in close collaboration with corporate partners and portfolio leads. o Managing the editorial calendar and leading creative writing and collaterals production for the different WWF channels for B2B and B2C audiences including blogs, reports, op-eds, promotional materials, and videos...o Developing messaging lines for flagship initiatives and partner communications and reviewing materials for alignment with the WWF voice and brand. o Building pitches and relationships and liaising with external private sector partners, internal stakeholders, government agencies, and other NGOs.o Managing service providers and external vendors and providing thematic briefings, budgetary follow-up, and media coaching for senior colleagues. Show less

Springfield, Virginia

o Contributing to the MENA content strategy and editorial policy across different media platforms. Analyzing data and analytics and reporting on audience rates and ways to increase engagement. o Overseeing the production workflow, researching, and pitching an array of human-interest stories from the Middle East and North Africa.o Managing the daily production of video and digital content and reviewing content in accordance with Al Hurra and MBN styles and editorial guidelines… Show more o Contributing to the MENA content strategy and editorial policy across different media platforms. Analyzing data and analytics and reporting on audience rates and ways to increase engagement. o Overseeing the production workflow, researching, and pitching an array of human-interest stories from the Middle East and North Africa.o Managing the daily production of video and digital content and reviewing content in accordance with Al Hurra and MBN styles and editorial guidelines. o Leading and mentoring a team of nine community managers by assigning their daily tasks, quality controlling their graphics and video productions, and coaching them on new tools.o Liaising with and assigning stories to a team of 21 overseas reporters in six MENA countries and monitoring their weekly performance. Show less

Erbil, Iraq

o Preparing policy and humanitarian briefing notes and reports on the situation in Northern Iraq and exploring communications and storytelling opportunities together with the Media colleagues.o Negotiating humanitarian access into the Nineveh province with different parties to the conflict of the Mosul campaign. o Assessing and coordinating relief and protection operations for the assigned areas of responsibility and refugee camps. o Documenting protection concerns and reporting on… Show more o Preparing policy and humanitarian briefing notes and reports on the situation in Northern Iraq and exploring communications and storytelling opportunities together with the Media colleagues.o Negotiating humanitarian access into the Nineveh province with different parties to the conflict of the Mosul campaign. o Assessing and coordinating relief and protection operations for the assigned areas of responsibility and refugee camps. o Documenting protection concerns and reporting on International Humanitarian Law violations during the conflict. Negotiating with the authorities and incarceration institutions an improved treatment of the detainees and former combatants. o Networking with relevant parties to the conflict to build a relationship of trust, including military and para-military groups, tribal leaders, insurgents, and other NGOs active in the field. Show less

London, United Kingdom

o Researching and pitching stories, topics, and trends of relevance to the MENA region with a special focus on women, youth, and minorities.o Coordinating the content and production of daily political debates and weekly magazines. Carrying VIP interviews across the Middle East and Europe with influential personalities. o Managing and mentoring a team of journalists and anchors and foreseeing the development strategy of certain current affairs programs. o Liaising with the… Show more o Researching and pitching stories, topics, and trends of relevance to the MENA region with a special focus on women, youth, and minorities.o Coordinating the content and production of daily political debates and weekly magazines. Carrying VIP interviews across the Middle East and Europe with influential personalities. o Managing and mentoring a team of journalists and anchors and foreseeing the development strategy of certain current affairs programs. o Liaising with the assignment desk, guest producers, and other departments and reporting on audience shares and performance of the team members. Show less

London, United Kingdom

o Assisting BBC Arabic team with their outreach strategy for North Africa and the Middle East and providing insights about trending regional political and social issues.o Assisting in conceptualizing and producing daily political debate shows in Arabic.o Disseminating news content across social media platforms and organizing weekly Google Hangouts and podcasts. o Pitching and writing feature stories of interest to North Africa and the Middle East for the BBC Arabic Website.

Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

o Developing and coordinating the communications and branding strategy and ensuring the visibility of the Anna Lindh Foundation and its different flagship programs in local and international media. o Coordinating the Press Office, editorial work, and the Foundation's public relations across the 43 Euro-Mediterranean countries.o Developing messaging and tactics for the Foundation’s outreach efforts with governments, civil society organizations, media, and the European Union.… Show more o Developing and coordinating the communications and branding strategy and ensuring the visibility of the Anna Lindh Foundation and its different flagship programs in local and international media. o Coordinating the Press Office, editorial work, and the Foundation's public relations across the 43 Euro-Mediterranean countries.o Developing messaging and tactics for the Foundation’s outreach efforts with governments, civil society organizations, media, and the European Union. o Managing and organizing the Mediterranean Journalist Awards for rewarding outstanding journalists who promote intercultural dialogue between the MENA region and the European Union countries. Oversees the Media program development and implementation. o Gathers and promotes impact storytelling opportunities from field network offices, grantees, and beneficiaries to advance the foundation’s brand and values. Show less

Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

o Developing the work plan and managing the Young Arab Voices program in North Africa: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, and Algeria. o Building a comprehensive capacity-building curriculum with non-formal education experts for MENA youth to convey their voices and strengthen their social and political participation in their countries. o Organizing regional training and cascade training to empower Arab youth using non-formal education, capacity building, and online tools… Show more o Developing the work plan and managing the Young Arab Voices program in North Africa: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, and Algeria. o Building a comprehensive capacity-building curriculum with non-formal education experts for MENA youth to convey their voices and strengthen their social and political participation in their countries. o Organizing regional training and cascade training to empower Arab youth using non-formal education, capacity building, and online tools. o Coordinating the branding and communication strategy of the program in North Africa. Monitoring and Evaluation of the grant projects and recipients in the region. Show less

New York, Usa

• Benefiting from a leadership training with the UN Alliance of Civilizations in New York, Paris, Brussels, and London• Networking with decision makers and major stakeholders about their MENA policies and the stabilization of the region amid the Arab Spring• Producing materials and articles about Foreign Policy and MENA youth

Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

o Assisting in the implementation of education and youth programs for the Anna Lindh Foundation in the 43 Euro-Mediterranean countries.o Assisting in the organization of training programs and seminars on Intercultural Dialogue, Conflict Resolution, Peace Building, and social media as a tool for dialogue to bridge between young people in the MENA region and Europe. o Assisting in the production of the “Anna Lindh Report for Intercultural Trends” in coordination with Gallup Polls, which… Show more o Assisting in the implementation of education and youth programs for the Anna Lindh Foundation in the 43 Euro-Mediterranean countries.o Assisting in the organization of training programs and seminars on Intercultural Dialogue, Conflict Resolution, Peace Building, and social media as a tool for dialogue to bridge between young people in the MENA region and Europe. o Assisting in the production of the “Anna Lindh Report for Intercultural Trends” in coordination with Gallup Polls, which mapped perceptions, behaviors, and values across the Euro-Mediterranean region. o Managing daily logistical work with vendors, partners, beneficiaries, and partners. Show less

Casablanca Prefecture, Morocco

o Researching, pitching and producing human interest stories for a monthly social program. o Overseeing the filming, editing, packaging, and mixing of the episodes in collaboration with the production and post-production teams.o Reporting and covering social and political stories for the daily Arabic News Bulletin.o Participating in strategy and editorial guidelines development with the team of reporters and editors.

Master Of Science - Ms, Media And Development

Master Of Science - Ms, Develipment And Media

Executive Masters, Communication Management

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Relations And Diplomacy

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies