Information Systems Project Management

MAHNOOR MALIK

LANGUAGES

Native/Fluent: English, French and Urdu

Intermediate: Spanish, Russian, and

Italian

Beginner: Arabic

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Google Suite, SQL, HTML, Adobe

Photoshop, Adobe InDesign,

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

software, TYPO3, Microsoft Office

Suite, Film Production software,

Photography equipment

CONTACT INFO:

SHE/HER

*******.*****@*****.***

linkedin.com/in/mahnoor-malik-

808404117

New York, NY USA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lead Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) communications with partners including FEWS Net, the World Bank, IFPRI, UNDP etc. Lead reports in French and Spanish speaking countries for IPC Managed outreach and advocacy for projects related to climate, rural and urban crop mechanization systems, food for cities, innovation in over 35 countries (NSP).

Led planning and development of high-level events internationally, including the United Nations Climate Change Conference - COP25 side-event on sustainable food and climate.

Conducted data analysis and provided project plans for the implementation of new processes.

Built partnerships and grew advocacy support through communication, as well as partnerships.

Project and Communications Officer

The United Nations (Food and Agriculture Organization) 2018 - Present Formulate, facilitate and communicate strategic initiatives and future goals for the startup

Identify key metrics to evaluate data both quantitatively and qualitatively using internal analytics tools.

Streamline operational workflow and process improvements by identifying and eliminating roadblocks and project manage initiatives to grow the ecosystem of climate partners and creators.

Manage a portfolio of Partners and Creators focused on Climate and Sustainability.

Chief Sustainability Officer

Climastry 2022 - 2023

CORE SKILLS

Research, Project management,

Team leadership

Communications, Climate science,

Relationship management,

Problem solving, Budgeting

Strategic planning

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Vision-driven change agent with career-long record of operations, project management, and communications success for leading organizations

COUNTRIES OF WORK

EXPERIENCE

USA, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands,

Ethiopia and Cuba

Developed project briefs, technical reports (data) and statements related to food security, agriculture, climate resilience and supply chain management.

Strategized and conducted video interviews in French with the IFAD president and interdisciplinary teams for media outreach. Specialist

The United Nations (International Fund for Agricultural Development 2017 - 2018

Launched and managed the United States to South Asia remittances market for the company

Build partnerships with key pay-in/pay-out partners and grow advocacy support through communication and provide guidance for markets

Lead engagements with consultants/stakeholders to support key work streams, databases and monitor metrics (KPIs).

Launch Manager

Taptap Send 2021 - 2022

FIELD WORK AND

FELLOWSHIPS

On Deck – Climate-Tech Fellowship

Network of top experts, leaders (start-

ups), advisors and investors across the

climate tech ecosystems with a focus

on catalyzing global climate solutions.

Sustainable Agriculture and Food

Security in Cuba, 2015

Surveyed and researched the local

farmers in the region and developed

reports on food security and gender

issues.

Partnered with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the African Union in preparing advocacy materials. Conducted and collected data analysis, climate change adaptation, as well as implemented projects.

Lead seminars and events to educate local women farmers of the region regarding sustainable farming practices.

Agriculture and Environment Advisor

Tena Kebena 2014

Featured Photojournalist and Writer

mhmalik.com 2009 - Present

ACADEMIC EDUCATION

Agriculture and Environmental Science

Specialization in Biodiversity and Conservation

Montréal, Canada

MCGILL UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science, 2016

Environment and Natural Resource Management

Specialization: Water management and policy

Thesis research on flood risk management conducted at Rice University for a United States funded project.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

VRIJE UNIVERSITY AMSTERDAM

Master of Science, 2018

Collaborated with UNEP, local governments and NGOs to deal with sustainable development goals and environmental policies. Managed outreach and advocacy for initiatives related to sustainable development and liaised with other departments.

Assisted with event planning, research and operational tasks on an as- needed basis.

Environment/Communications Intern

The African Union 2014

Featured on the Guardian, Photoville NYC, the National Board of Review, DAWN news, PBS

Newlab

2nd Founder Fellowship cohort,

selected as a climate-tech founder to

in partnership with NYCEDC and the

Bank of America.

Village Capital, Sustainability

Subscribed founder

Companies creating solutions to fight

climate change and advance

sustainability through subscription

models in the US.

Visiting research fellow in conducting United States funded disaster risk management research.

Houston, USA

RICE UNIVERSITY

Research fellow - Environment and Natural Resource Management

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