Experience

INSM Foundation for Digital Rights

• Iraq
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Nov 2011 - Present

  Iraqi Network for Social Media (INSM) a first network of bloggers and Citizen Journalists in Iraq. Iraqi Network for Social Media (INSM) a first network of bloggers and Citizen Journalists in Iraq.



Pen Iraq مركز القلم في العراق

• Iraq
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Head Of Treasury

  • Feb 2018 - Present



The Station المحطة

• Iraq
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer - CEO

  • Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

  The Station is Iraq’s first co-working space. The Station has been established to offer not only the physical space that entrepreneurs in Iraq sorely need to build their businesses, but also offers a supportive community and an inclusive entrepreneurial climate.The Station for entrepreneurship has been registered at General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers – Department of Non-Governmental Organizations under the #1S1807013 on 2018

• Public Relation & Social Media Director

  • Jul 2017 - Oct 2018

  The Station is Iraq’s first co-working space. The Station has been established to offer not only the physical space that entrepreneurs in Iraq sorely need to build their businesses, but also offers a supportive community and an inclusive entrepreneurial climate.The Station for entrepreneurship has been registered at General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers – Department of Non-Governmental Organizations under the #1S1807013 on 2018



Zinc Network

• United Kingdom
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Digital Content Strategist

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  ZINC Network is a full-service communications agency that helps governments, communities, businesses, and NGOs address some of the most complex issues facing the world today and deliver positive social change. We work with global networks of influencers, including activists, NGOs, singers, sports stars, vloggers and businesses whom we partner with to deliver a broad range of campaigns. As an integrated communications agency, we are able to research, plan and execute complex multimedia campaigns using our in-house resources held within each regional office. ZINC Network has a global reach with offices in Tunis, Baghdad, and London, as well as team members in Tallinn and Kiev. This means we are uniquely placed to adapt our expertise to differing cultural contexts at home, and around the world. Show less



Middle East Broadcasting Networks

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Social Media Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Dec 2017

  The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is the non-profit news organization that operates Alhurra Television and Radio Sawa under a grant from the BBG. Alhurra and Radio Sawa, provide America an undistorted line of communication with the people of the Middle East. They deliver accurate and objective information about America, American policies and people with a broad range of perspectives and an open exchange of ideas on issues of importance to the audience. Alhurra and Radio Sawa also present in-depth discussions that are not addressed in the Arabic-language media, such as human rights and freedom of speech and religion. MBN is also very active online via MBN Digital properties, integrating social media content into its TV and radio content. Important Links: http://www.alhurra.com/english.html http://www.radiosawa.com/radio_sawa.html http://www.facebook.com/alhurra http://www.facebook.com/sawa Show less



Institute for War & Peace Reporting (IWPR)

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• ICT Coordinator, Social Media & Digital Security Trainer

  • Mar 2012 - Oct 2015



Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR)

• Lebanon
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Team Member

  • Nov 2012 - Sep 2015

  an independent, non-profit and non-governmental organization that works to provide support and protection to human rights defenders (including independent journalists, bloggers, lawyers, etc.) in the Gulf region by promoting freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly. an independent, non-profit and non-governmental organization that works to provide support and protection to human rights defenders (including independent journalists, bloggers, lawyers, etc.) in the Gulf region by promoting freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly.



IMS (International Media Support)

• Denmark
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Feb 2012 - Sep 2015



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• IVLP alumni- Engaging Citizenry through Social Media A Global Project

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program. Through short-term visits to the United States, current and emerging foreign leaders in a variety of fields experience this country firsthand and cultivate lasting relationships with their American counterparts. Professional meetings reflect the participants’ professional interests and support the foreign policy goals of the United States. The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program. Through short-term visits to the United States, current and emerging foreign leaders in a variety of fields experience this country firsthand and cultivate lasting relationships with their American counterparts. Professional meetings reflect the participants’ professional interests and support the foreign policy goals of the United States.



UNICEF

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Social Media Specialist

  • Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

  Management of Social Media Platforms for Wash Program - UNICEF Iraq. The goal of Campaign is to educate two million Iraqi citizens through Internet about the rationalization of water consumption in Iraq, this campaign implement by UNICEF and Funded by EU. Management of Social Media Platforms for Wash Program - UNICEF Iraq. The goal of Campaign is to educate two million Iraqi citizens through Internet about the rationalization of water consumption in Iraq, this campaign implement by UNICEF and Funded by EU.



United States Institute of Peace

• United States
• International Affairs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Community Manger & Social Media Team Leader

  • Jan 2010 - Mar 2014

  Community Manger & Social Media Team Leader at United States - Institute of Peace (USIP) for Salamshabab.com program (Salam Shabab An online community where Iraqi youth interact, compete and express what peace means to them. Salam Shabab is reality TV show to have an Ambassador of Peace in Iraq ) more than 85000 People Direct Engage with the Social Media of Program. Community Manger & Social Media Team Leader at United States - Institute of Peace (USIP) for Salamshabab.com program (Salam Shabab An online community where Iraqi youth interact, compete and express what peace means to them. Salam Shabab is reality TV show to have an Ambassador of Peace in Iraq ) more than 85000 People Direct Engage with the Social Media of Program.



Iraqi Alamal Association

• Iraq

• Board of Trustees Member

  • Dec 2008 - Dec 2012

  Iraqi Al-Amal Association is a non-political, non-sectarian association of volunteers actively engaged in projects for the benefit and well being of the Iraqi population regardless of race, gender and political or religious affiliation. Al-Amal was established in 1992 in the midst of the horrific conditions prevailing after the Second Gulf War with the aim of providing aid to relieve the suffering of the Iraqi people. Al-Amal started its work in Iraqi Kurdistan where many programmes and projects were executed. In May 2003, the head office of Al-Amal was opened in Baghdad. Its activities and services are now provided throughout Iraq ranging from health services to training and from capacity building to advocacy. The aim is for the rehabilitation of the people and for influencing the social consciousness towards the creation of a modern civil society. its programmes aim to combat all forms of violence and discrimination, the promotion of the culture of Human Rights, Gender Equality, tolerance and social peace, the carrying-out of income-generating projects as well as providing psychosocial assistance and training courses to vulnerable sectors, so that they can participate efficiently in public life. Al-Amal also works on the question of law reform, along with the rehabilitation of workers in police and judicial fields, with the aim of securing the supremacy of law and justice in society. Since its establishment and continuous, the law(NGO's Law)-by of Al-Amal, confirmed its identity to work for all Iraqis without discrimination. In addition, the composition of its founders and members of Board has reflected the variety of ethnicity, religious and gender balance. Al-Amal has established a multi-layer control and monitoring procedure in order to maintain a proper accountability and transparency at all levels of management. Show less



TEDxBaghdad

• Iraq
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordinator of Social Media

  • May 2011 - Apr 2012

  In the spirit of “ideas worth spreading”, TEDx represents local and self-organized events that bring people together to share the TED-like experience. These events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks via video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and foster innovation. In the spirit of “ideas worth spreading”, TEDx represents local and self-organized events that bring people together to share the TED-like experience. These events are branded TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks via video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and foster innovation.



IREX

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Social Media Consultant

  • Mar 2010 - Mar 2012

  (International Research exchange Board – IREX) is an international non-profit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. Working as Social Media trainer to promote for E-Governance for local governments, and NGOs (Non-profit organization). (International Research exchange Board – IREX) is an international non-profit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. Working as Social Media trainer to promote for E-Governance for local governments, and NGOs (Non-profit organization).



Iraqi Al-Amal Association ( IAA )

• Iraq

• Communications and Information Coordinator

  • Jul 2007 - Mar 2010

  Iraqi Alamal Association (IAA) responsible for Creating/updating the website and social media networking, also Trainer of trainers in a program called (Women in Technology) Helped women to empower their voices through technology (Full package training for 55 Days about Hardware/software, Operating System ( Windows ) , Microsoft office word, PowerPoint, excel, access, FrontPage, Visio and outlook also how to prepare yourself for seminars, finding jobs, tips to do interview, blogs, and Social Media Networking) in 3 years we graduated 2101 Women from whole Iraq. Show less