Experience

Conflict Armament Research

• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Regional Operations

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  - As Head of Regional Operations for the Mediterranean and Northeast Syria, managing local and national access by leading field teams on deployments and working with local partners to document and trace captured and seized illicit conflict materiel- Representing CAR regionally and internationally on outreach- Leading scoping missions to new areas of operations (such as SE Asia) and providing roving support to other CAR teams (Iraq, Afghanistan)

• Senior Investigator

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  - As project lead for Lebanon and the KRI regions, documenting and tracing illicit weapons in conflict zones to determine the locations of diversion and corridors of illicit transfer- Liaising with military, humanitarian, and diplomatic personnel to negotiate access and provide support on understanding illicit weapons, including improvised munitions, in active conflict theatres.- Analyzing and reporting traced materiel for publication to support evidence-based policy decisions on international arms control

• Field Investigator

  • Feb 2016 - Dec 2018

  -Supporting field investigations into diverted military materiel in Iraq



Acted

• France
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Appraisal, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

  • Nov 2014 - Jan 2016

  - Monitoring and evaluating emergency relief projects for refugees and internally displaced persons in the Kurdistan Region in response to the humanitarian crisis in Syria and across Iraq - Managing team of 1 international staff and 16 national staff across three bases to plan, create, and implement ongoing monitoring and reporting plans for ACTED's projects in camp management, kerosene, food, cash and voucher distributions, child protection, livelihood support, shelter winterization, and WASH services in both camp and non-camp settings - Creating and implementing monitoring and evaluating instruments in association with ACTED's Project Development department as well as leading on this development at the cluster level within the KRI.



KRG

• Kurdistan, Iraq

• Photojournalist

  • Sep 2014 - Nov 2014

  - Researching and reporting stories for international media outlets, including Al-Monitor and IRIN News, from within the Kurdistan region primarily on displacement and disarmament - Publishing daily photographs and stories for the Kurdistan Regional Government Representation to the United States (www.krg.us) for publication at www.dispatchesfromkurdistan.blogspot.com - Researching and reporting stories for international media outlets, including Al-Monitor and IRIN News, from within the Kurdistan region primarily on displacement and disarmament - Publishing daily photographs and stories for the Kurdistan Regional Government Representation to the United States (www.krg.us) for publication at www.dispatchesfromkurdistan.blogspot.com



Mines Action Canada

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Researcher

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2013

  - Investigating Canadian financial institutions that have shares or are stakeholders in cluster munitions manufacturers for updated Stop Explosive Investments! campaign. - Investigating Canadian financial institutions that have shares or are stakeholders in cluster munitions manufacturers for updated Stop Explosive Investments! campaign.



Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies

• Somalia, Kenya Desk Officer - Media Monitoring Project

  • Aug 2012 - Nov 2013

  - Using the BBC Monitoring Database, as well as local media sources and social media, was solely responsible to invigilate Somali (August 2012 - March 2013) and Kenyan (September - November 2013) media for signs of erupting conflict, genocide, and mass atrocity crimes. - Wrote weekly reports for online publication summarizing research to be available to policy makers, government officials, journalists, and NGO representatives - Using the BBC Monitoring Database, as well as local media sources and social media, was solely responsible to invigilate Somali (August 2012 - March 2013) and Kenyan (September - November 2013) media for signs of erupting conflict, genocide, and mass atrocity crimes. - Wrote weekly reports for online publication summarizing research to be available to policy makers, government officials, journalists, and NGO representatives



Jesuit Refugee Service / The Cambodia Campaign to Ban Landmines

• Siem Reap, Cambodia

• Mines Action Canada Project Officer

  • Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

  - Monitoring the implementation of the Mine Ban Treaty in Cambodia: including attending Cambodia National Conference on Mine Action, creating distribution materials for disarmament awareness, and supporting the Cambodia Mine Action Centre and the HALO Trust - Conducting primary research for the 2013 Landmine Monitor, liaising with international NGOs and government ministries to consolidate data on disability and survivor services in Cambodia, published in 2013 Disability Handbook. - Relying on a rights-based approach to support the Survivor Network and community-based rehabilitation practice across 24 provinces, with local staff and using interpreters, and analyzing data collected in quality of life survey.



Khmer Institute for Democracy / Committee for Free and Fair Elections in Cambodia

• Snuol, Cambodia

• Election Observer

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2013

  - Monitored the 2013 national election in eastern Cambodia with a small team of national observers - Wrote conclusive report indicating areas of concern (identification, polling officers, and inaccurate count) for contribution towards KID and COMFREL's respective publications - Monitored the 2013 national election in eastern Cambodia with a small team of national observers - Wrote conclusive report indicating areas of concern (identification, polling officers, and inaccurate count) for contribution towards KID and COMFREL's respective publications



York University

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Graduate Assistant

  • Sep 2011 - Aug 2012



The University of Winnipeg

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Knowledge Facilitator / Network Coordinator

  • Sep 2010 - Aug 2011

  - Managed an online research network (LEPnet.org - the International Applied Research Learning Network on Poverty and Human Rights) by facilitating collaborations between researchers, policy makers, practitioners and academics around the world to engage in dialogue and action for positive change - Maintained a database of 400 key contacts across the globe and organizing correspondence - Used Drupal to update and develop the site through interaction and suggestions from users - Coordinated applications for funding, grant opportunities and calls for proposals, and ensured site activity and development constantly met funding contract requirements



World University Service of Canada - Sri Lanka

• Batticaloa, Sri Lanka

• Project Support Officer - Youth in Transition Project

  • Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

  - Created and implemented monitoring and evaluation mechanisms as well as conducted primary research for case studies and a forthcoming documentary for a reintegration and empowerment project for former child combatants and war-affected youth. - Participated in a network of international child protection agencies chaired by UNICEF to organize case management, technical working group meetings, and child protection coordination. - Worked with local staff and interpreters to conduct field visits, interviews, and follow-ups with participating youth.



The Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights

• Phnom Penh, Cambodia

• Advocacy, Documentation and Resources Office Intern

  • Nov 2009 - Jan 2010

  • Copy edited press releases, brochure material, and translations of case studies for documentation and reference material. • Researched and wrote updated information for organization’s website. • Planned, organized and facilitated the 2008-2009 Briefing Paper “Attacks & Threats Against Human Rights Defenders in Cambodia,” published in August 2010. • Worked in close partnership with Cambodian nationals and international staff. • Copy edited press releases, brochure material, and translations of case studies for documentation and reference material. • Researched and wrote updated information for organization’s website. • Planned, organized and facilitated the 2008-2009 Briefing Paper “Attacks & Threats Against Human Rights Defenders in Cambodia,” published in August 2010. • Worked in close partnership with Cambodian nationals and international staff.



The Uniter

• Winnipeg, Canada

• Comments editor

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

  - Coordinated, edited and worked with the managing editor to develop two to three pages of engaging, well-written opinions and discussions from local, national and international issues related to current events, news and arts for twenty-six weekly issues, as well as writing frequent editorials and blogs. Used Microsoft Office programs and web media. - Facilitated, created, and mentored a core base of writers who sought to expand and cultivate their own skills and awareness on current events. - Coordinated, edited and worked with the managing editor to develop two to three pages of engaging, well-written opinions and discussions from local, national and international issues related to current events, news and arts for twenty-six weekly issues, as well as writing frequent editorials and blogs. Used Microsoft Office programs and web media. - Facilitated, created, and mentored a core base of writers who sought to expand and cultivate their own skills and awareness on current events.



University of Winnipeg Collegiate

• student

  • 2001 - 2004