Key skills and expertise

With over 13 years of experience in International Development, the expert is highly skilled in communications, partnerships, and programme management. Expertise includes fundraising, social media management, and relationship cultivation. Career highlights include leading global communication strategies and campaigns for UNICEF and UN Women, which significantly enhanced donor engagement and stakeholder partnerships. Notable achievements involve increasing UNICEF's Twitter following by 50% in three months and securing a partnership renewal with Clarks, resulting in an increased financial commitment of 300,000 GBP. Responsibilities have included coordinating international events and managing high-profile partnerships.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked with international donors such as Qatar’s Education Above All Foundation, focusing on enhancing donor engagement through strategic communications in child protection programs at UNICEF. The expert's involvement has centered on project implementation and resource mobilization, particularly in education and child protection sectors. These projects have been of a global scale, with significant activities in New York, USA, and the UK.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including Civil Society & NGOs, Education, Humanitarian Aid & Emergency, Youth, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Previously held roles such as communications and advocacy consultant, partnerships specialist, and events manager. The expert has demonstrated cross-cutting expertise in international development, particularly in communications and partnership development, with a focus on the MENA region. Responsibilities have involved strategic communication planning, stakeholder engagement, and project management on a global scale. The expert has extensive geographic experience in Jordan, Lebanon, the UK, and the USA, working on international development initiatives. This includes deep familiarity with regional development issues in the MENA region, particularly through projects focused on child protection, education, and humanitarian aid. The expert's work has involved collaboration with local and international stakeholders, enhancing understanding of cultural dynamics and governance in these areas.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Arabic, utilizing these language skills in diverse professional environments, including international development projects and multilingual teams across Jordan, Lebanon, the UK, and the USA. The expert holds a Master of Arts in Global Media and Postnational Communication from the School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London, UK. Additionally, the expert earned a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature & Linguistics from Queen Mary University of London, UK.