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Ground, East Africa

Research Assistant

Supported regional offices with research and analysis of activity report in Arabic & English Tracking, monitoring & evaluating, developing qualitative & quantitative indicators for projects on CVE Produced literature reviews & information briefs for research support, through data collection & analysis Drafted quarterly and final program reports for East Africa country projects to be delivered to donor clients. Provided research on future projects through information briefs (Somalia and Tanzania) Participated in designing, developing, writing, & reviewing grant proposals (USG, USAID, EU, NORAD, UN). Worked with the finance department with monitoring budgets, auditing support, and reconciling project receipts. Assisted our regional officers during their annual visit to the US for the Common Ground awards Organized weekly news updates on the region for the East Africa team and upgraded program materials Support in analysis, modeling, and other quantitative techniques as needed to determine risk factors for future program implementations in conflict zones. Perform other procurement related duties as assigned. Provided input into the development of a strategic plan for the fundraising campaign(s), including fundraising goals, budget recommendations, vendors, volunteer goals, timelines, Assisted our MENA, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America Programs and regional offices Worked w/ supervisors to ensure program compliance w/ relevant USAID regulations & mission orders Contributed to writing and editing quarterly, and annual reports to donors and internal senior staff Assisting in project startup and staff deployment and overall setup in our regional programs, procurement, inventory management (Georgia, Colombia, Nepal, South Sudan) Supported proposal development and budget preparation for potential future projects and the development of internal reports, annual work plans, quarterly, monthly, and weekly reports (survey development and analysis)

Ensured timely submission of invoices and contributed to expense reconciliation and supported tracking of project finances and deliverable timelines Assisted in creating online surveys (English and Arabic) and virtual content for a government-funded research project to understand and promote voting in Tunisian elections Facilitate brainstorming and design sessions (surveys, webpages, brochures, and blogs) Assisted in the receipt and verification of data deliverables associated with established vendor relations Support the development of training materials including documenting new processes. Washington, D.C.

Fall/Winter 2018

Democracy Int'l

Program Assistant

Washington, D.C.

2019-2020

Managed multiple portfolios, developing health and environmental campaigns (budgeting, recruitment, planning, and deliverable results) for the U.S Embassy Khartoum, The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, Sudan Ministry of Interior, and CARE

Communicated with clients to set up meetings, determine budgets, planning logistics, and overall content for campaign programs. Provided technical support; maintaining material quality, conducting field visits, and engaging in technical developments Design, create and maintain databases- experience with data architecture and management to develop and scale SQL databases based on their organization’s needs Developed a new initiative called "Ask Your Doctor" on our social media platforms, inviting a medical doctor to host a virtual panel followed by a Q&A on health and the environment. Produced a series of episodes for radio programs as part of our campaign plan for The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation which was disseminated across major radio channels in Sudan. Scripted and edited (English and Arabic) a series of informational videos as part of our awareness campaign for both The U.S. Embassy and The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation. Drafted and edited progress reports to reflect campaign progress for our different clients Provide technical & administrative support for quality assurance of health risk assessment SudaStory Lab

Program Manager

Khartoum, Sudan

Spring/Summer 2020

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Good command of Adobe InDesign & Illustrator, and Canva. Familiar with Github, Salesforce, Python, Google Analytics, and HTML Hands-on experience with IT Sourcing and vendor relations. Ability to analyze business metrics with SQL. Skilled in JavaScript, SQL, PostgreSQL, data management, and statistical analysis. Experience with Agile Business Analysis. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite. Beginner's knowledge of WordPress (in progress) Adept in cross-cultural communication and information design, prototyping, wireframing, and journey mapping (enrolled in extensive communication design fundamental courses for print and publication, and digital layouts at Carnegie Mellon) Experience with social media and social media analytics tools: Meltwater, Cision, Social Studio, and Crimson Hexagon In-depth knowledge of social, political, cultural dynamics of MENA region/ Proficient in Arabic and English. Intermediate Spanish. Excellent organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks/projects. SKILLS

World Bank,

Research Intern

Participated in developing qualitative and quantitative indicators to help measure country laws, and policies outcomes to World Bank standards for the Enabling the Business of Agriculture (EBA) program Participated in research analysis and translation of Arabic laws for database configuration Assisted in maintaining Salesforce database to include tracking, recording, and analyzing of data collected Supported the preparation of the synthesis report on agribusiness published in 2016 Assisted in establishing the online Doing Business law library on the World Bank Group website Facilitate and maintain a database of EBA contacts and corresponding country files and laws. Track contributors and their expertise as well as surveys for the EBA report Identify & compile lists of potential research subjects in accordance with study objectives and parameters Washington, D.C.

Fall 2016

Every Child Matters

Communication Intern

Oversaw and produced digital content -monitoring and evaluating our reach and online impact, engaging with followers, and establishing an online presence Designed online campaigns including, graphic design and media toolkits, advocating children's rights Actively participate and interact with clients to understand business needs, identify the best solution, and architect the processes to meet their needs.

Facilitated workshops and interviews to collect, analyze, validate, and document business requirements, processes, business rules, and workflows

Designed and implemented an editorial calendar to identify opportunities and stakeholders and ensure our digital channels align with our and our partners' missions in regards to children's rights Introduced the use of SQL server to help organize data about partners and topic statistics Planned and coordinated the activities/events requiring media notifications and community promotions. Provides administrative and clerical support for fundraising campaigns Helped achieve a goal-surpassing 12% increase in signed constituents after implementing new CRM data fields that enhanced campaigning insights

Washington, D.C.

Spring 2017

Ministry of ICT,

Research Analyst

Co-managed digital media analytics, with iSentia Brandotology analyzing qualitative & quantitative data Developed and designed an online platform called e-Majlis which acted as a nationwide forum for citizens to discuss their grievances, concerns, and provide feedback on domestic services and policies. (Website design, layout, and information systems)

Designed and built key data tables, dashboards, and insights tools to help the ministry make decisions based on netizen sentiments regarding health, politics, culture, and education. Developed information systems/data flow diagrams, surveys, and focus group sessions for insight Responsible for conducting troubleshooting on databases and applications along with developing SQL databases and tools. Ranging from basic to complex commands- fetch and manage data across tables Coordinated assembly of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports when requested Drafting analytics requests, communicating key findings, supporting strategic business decisions Doha, Qatar

2014-2016

US Institute of Peace,

Research Assistant

(Pubic Affairs and

Communications)

Washington, D.C.

2017- 2018

Monitoring & Evaluation of social media platforms & digital media performance of USIP topics & events Co-managed editorial calendar and produced content in Arabic and English for all social media platforms Managed USIP's WordPress website back-end including plugins, tools, and database Attended and monitored related congressional hearings and events, noting key points as reference for internal and external communications.

Support the publication and promotion of USIP Special Reports, blogs, and op-eds across channels Created an internal system for organizing and storing visual and auditory data for easy publication Monitored implementation of projects and draft reports based on the internal and external response Researched and implemented novel tools to further improve content results and expand audience reach Collaborated on editorial and design work for USIP publications— monthly HTML newsletter, annual report, policy research briefs, and other materials as needed Recommended actions to improve existing artifacts, templates, management plans, and business processes to help expand the department's international reach particularly in the Middle East Introduced new digital tools such as Tweetup and Mixlr to further expand USIP's objective Identified KPIs & pattern recognition from data sources. Weekly & quarterly KPI performance monitoring George Washington University

EDUCATION

M.A. in International Affairs, Peace, and Conflict Resolution. Capstone Project: "Implications for U.S. Energy Security & Policy Recommendations" ESIA Graduate Fellowship

Elliott School of International Affairs

May 2018

Carnegie Mellon University B.S. in Information Systems, concentration on Human-Centered Design Sociology minor

Pillar of the Community Award

Dietrich College of Social Sciences

May 2013

Code Academy Python (in progress), Data Visualization & Analysis, RDBMS, PostgreSQL, R (in progress)

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