Benil Mostafa
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Turkish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Azerbaijani Professional working proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Credentials
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Fundraising Essentials: Certification Exam
Cornerstone OnDemand FoundationNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Fundraising Essentials: Identifying and Cultivating Donors
Cornerstone OnDemandNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Fundraising Essentials: Soliciting and Stewarding Donors
Cornerstone OnDemandNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Needs Assessments
Cornerstone OnDemandNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Developing Theory of Change
International Rescue CommitteeMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation
International Rescue CommitteeMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Pre-Law Institute Boot Camp III Certificate
John Jay College (CUNY)Jan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate for Harassment Prevention
Human Rights WatchMar, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
B1-level Spanish Certificate
Gran Canaria, SpainSep, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program Certificate for Graduate Research
Collaborative Institutional Training InitiativeMar, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
B2-level Spanish Language Certificate
Fluent CityNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program Certificate for Undergraduate Research
Collaborative Institutional Training InitiativeMar, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Global Justice Center
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United States
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Manager
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Refugee Solidarity Network
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United States
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sustainability and Donor Relations Manager
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Nov 2020 - Feb 2022
• Oversee RSN's fundraising activities and relations with donors and partners in the fields of international human rights, humanitarian assistance and international development • Lead the development and implementation of individual and institutional fundraising plans that aim to generate sustainable revenues and increase impact through donor identification, cultivation and stewardship • Identify and refine organizational value proposition for diverse audience and draft tailored communication outputs for awareness-raising, advocacy and fundraising purposes • Manage relationships with donors, prospects, and partners and the entire gifts cycles • Develop grant proposals, letters of intent, cases for support, and logical frameworks in collaboration with program staff Show less
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Porticus
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Netherlands
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Philanthropy
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100 - 200 Employee
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Research Analyst, Global Education Portfolio
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Mar 2018 - Nov 2020
• Coordinate a new Building Evidence in Education Interest Group and facilitate activities, multi-stakeholder meetings and follow up on action items • Develop a multi-year research agenda to achieve portfolio outcomes and learning objectives, and provide technical advice on the implementation planning • Identify strengths, gaps and synergies across existing programme grants from over 15 countries in five regions under short timelines to ensure future programs contribute to the least targeted portfolio outcomes • Monitor developments and trends in education and child protection sectors to highlight emerging needs, gaps, innovation, research results, good practices and develop monthly reports • Support the Global Education Portfolio Lead with grant-making, including writing and editing of concept notes, grant write-ups, logic models and recommendation summaries • Support the development, organization and management of a Global Learning Partnership Convening in Nairobi, Kenya, and develop synthesis report Show less
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FHI 360
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Researcher/ Technical Report Writer
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Sep 2019 - Sep 2019
• Conducted desk review of all existing and previous DFID-funded education programs in Northern Nigeria • Developed a background report highlighting strengths, gaps and lessons learned to inform the development of a new flagship education programme under minimal guidance • Conducted desk review of all existing and previous DFID-funded education programs in Northern Nigeria • Developed a background report highlighting strengths, gaps and lessons learned to inform the development of a new flagship education programme under minimal guidance
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Equitas Education
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Greater New York City Area
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Researcher
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Aug 2019 - Aug 2019
• Led the mapping of education, curriculum, accreditation and certification systems for Syrian children, youth and teachers in Turkey to inform UNICEF MENARO background study • Successfully delivered results, including the production of an executive brief, under short timelines • Led the mapping of education, curriculum, accreditation and certification systems for Syrian children, youth and teachers in Turkey to inform UNICEF MENARO background study • Successfully delivered results, including the production of an executive brief, under short timelines
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Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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EiE Advocacy Campaign Manager
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
• Developed a campaign strategy with action plans, monitored and successfully implemented activities before and during the United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF) under minimal guidance • Created and managed the dissemination of communication outputs (targeted emails, infographics, social media pack) • Produced a summative evaluation report to inform future advocacy efforts • Developed a campaign strategy with action plans, monitored and successfully implemented activities before and during the United Nations High-level Political Forum (HLPF) under minimal guidance • Created and managed the dissemination of communication outputs (targeted emails, infographics, social media pack) • Produced a summative evaluation report to inform future advocacy efforts
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Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Management/Administrator
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Jul 2017 - Feb 2018
• Reported directly to and advised the INEE Director on the impact and effectiveness of tools and resources of the network; developed and implemented a monitoring and evaluation tool • Drafted grant proposals that successfully secured funding, and supported the development of a network fundraising and membership strategy • Compiled talking points for the INEE Director for meetings at the United Nations and with the High-Level Steering Group Committee • Conducted a desk review of key documents and large scale survey to inform the development of INEE Strategic Framework 2018-2023 Show less
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International Rescue Committee
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Processing Specialist
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Jun 2016 - Feb 2017
• Reported directly to the Director of Processing on the pre-arrival operations related to bringing refugees to a resettlement location in the United States• Managed the Central American Minors Program, the refugee database containing over 2000 cases, and ensured all paperwork were in accordance with regulations and standards set by the US State Department• Coordinated daily communication between local IRC resettlement offices, Resettlement Support Centers, Refugee Processing Center, and advised local resettlement staff on updates dealing with program changes and regarding particular refugee families Show less
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Processing Intern
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Feb 2016 - Jun 2016
• Improved refugee data tracking system, which allowed all eligible minors to be reunified with their families in the United States • Coordinated with members of the Processing team to manage applications’ processes• Created Program-to-Date and Year-to-Date charts and pivot tables in Excel, and distributed monthly caseload reports to the field offices received by respective government agencies
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Human Rights Watch
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Asia Division
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Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
• Identified case-based human rights violations for expert reports and actively participated in research projects related to freedom of expression, of speech and from torture in Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia and Bangladesh • Managed contact databases, reports, files, and letters sent by human rights defenders for future advocacy efforts • Monitored media coverage of HRW press releases and reports, and regularly updated the Division’s website • Developed an Asia Division intern manual for prospective interns to highlight key tasks Show less
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Education
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Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Arts (MA), Human Rights; Specialization: Forced Displacement and Children's Rights -
John Jay College (CUNY)
B.A, International Criminal Justice